Egyptian Museum, Old Coptic and Islamic Cairo Tour

Highlights

• Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo
• Your day begins with hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza, then you’ll set out with your private Egyptologist guide for an in-depth visit to the Egyptian Museum.
• Inside, you’ll explore remarkable collections that trace Egypt’s Pharaonic past, with special attention to the celebrated treasures of King Tutankhamun, including his golden jewelry, iconic funerary mask, and personal belongings that have survived for over 3,000 years.
• Next, continue to the impressive Salah al-Din Citadel, one of Cairo’s standout Islamic monuments. While touring this historic stronghold, you’ll also visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, admired for its Ottoman design and its commanding presence on Cairo’s skyline.
• Your guide will explain how the citadel functioned for centuries as the seat of Egypt’s rulers.
• After lunch at a local restaurant, the tour shifts to the spiritual heart of Old Cairo.
• Explore Coptic Cairo, beginning with the Hanging Church, built above the Roman Fortress of Babylon. Then visit the Church of St. Sergius, traditionally believed to be the place where the Holy Family sheltered during their time in Egypt.
• You will also stop at Ben Ezra Synagogue, a historic site where Jewish and Coptic heritage meet.
• The day also includes shopping time in Cairo before you are transferred back to your hotel.