Cairo Trip Overview
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, it’s the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it is open daily, the building is rectangular with a large rotunda on the ground floor containing massive exhibits including colossal statues of Ramses II, the best views of them can be obtained looking down from the upper galleries, the gold and alabaster trappings from the tomb of Tutankhamun draw the crowds,Proceed to the massive medieval Salah El-din citadel ( Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque in Salah El Din Citadel), once a stronghold against the Crusader. Explore this ancient fortress and marvel at its brilliant domed ceilings, suspended lights, and commanding views of Cairo. Stop for lunch at local restaurant (not included) then driving to Complete your exploration by visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, The Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites.
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Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, it’s the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it is open daily, the building is rectangular with a large rotunda on the ground floor containing massive exhibits including colossal statues of Ramses II, the best views of them can be obtained looking down from the upper galleries, the gold and alabaster trappings from the tomb of Tutankhamun draw the crowds,Proceed to the massive medieval Salah El-din citadel ( Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque in Salah El Din Citadel), once a stronghold against the Crusader. Explore this ancient fortress and marvel at its brilliant domed ceilings, suspended lights, and commanding views of Cairo. Stop for lunch at local restaurant (not included) then driving to Complete your exploration by visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, The Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites.
Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Clients will visit Mohamed Ali Masjid, Old Cairo churches , suspended church
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt
The golden Pharaon Tut Ank Amoun treasure
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary), Shar’a Mari Girgis Street, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Old Hanging Church in Old Cairo
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Fort of Babylon, Coptic Cairo, Cairo 11511 Egypt
Old Fort of Babylon in Egypt
Duration: 15 minutes
