From the ancient architecture of Cairo to the awe-inspiring artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, a visit to Cairo and Egypt is a journey of exploration into the grandeur and history of this ancient civilization. You can wander the streets of Cairo, marveling at the towering minarets of its grand mosques and the carved facades of its many historic sites. Inside the walls of the Egyptian Museum, you will find the ancient artifacts, statues, and mummies of some of the greatest icons in all of Egypt’s past. Explore the secrets of Egypt today and uncover the enigmatic wonders of this great land of legends.
After breakfast, you will be met by our tour guide to pick you up from your accommodation.
Head to the Egyptian Museum to start your day tour, which is the largest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the world. It houses over 120,000 artifacts, dating from the Prehistoric Period to the Greco-Roman Era. And it is home to some of the most famous artifacts in the world, including the Tutankhamun exhibit, which houses the young king's tomb and its treasures.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
The day will proceed as you head to Khan el-Khalili, which is a centuries-old bazaar located in the heart of Islamic Cairo. It is a maze of narrow streets and alleyways lined with shops selling everything from spices and souvenirs to traditional Egyptian handicrafts.
Then you will be able to visit The Hanging Church, which is a Coptic Orthodox church located in Old Cairo. It is also known as the Church of the Holy Virgin Mary or the Suspended Church.
Finally, you will have enough time to visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is a Jewish synagogue located in Old Cairo. It is believed to have been built on the site where the baby Moses was found.
Later, you will be transferred back to your accommodations.
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