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KMT102 Egyptian Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo
Historical Highlights
The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 250,000 items, plus a massive amount of items in storerooms. On the ground floor are artifacts from the New Kingdom, the time period between 1550 and 1069 BC. These artifacts are generally larger than items created in earlier centuries. On the first floor there are artifacts from the final two dynasties of Egypt.
Salah El Din Citadel and hear how it was built to protect the Ayyubid dynasty from the Crusades. Also housed within the fortifications is the Ottoman Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammed Ali). Its prominent location and grand visage make it a primary marker on any approach to the city. Learn more about the Islamic culture in Cairo and witness the grandeur of the area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the oldest market in Cairo, smells of exotic perfumes and spices, watch local craftsmen at work, learn more and benefit from your local guide’s expertise about how the Egyptians buy and sell.
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Tour Overview
Enjoy Cairo city tour visiting: the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Mosque, after that to Old Cairo, the city where many historic churches and Roman sites are located.
What to Expect
Kemet Experience Representative will pick you up to explore & discover the Egyptian Museum collection, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are displayed, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewellery which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered. Plus the mummy room (Optional) which it has a number of mummies of kings and other royal family members of the New Kingdom
Then you will drive towards Salah El Din Citadel and learn more from your guide how it was built to protect the Ayyubid dynasty from the Crusades. Also housed within the fortifications is the Ottoman Alabaster Mosque (Mosque of Muhammed Ali). Its prominent location and grand visage make it a primary marker on any approach to the city. and you will Learn more about the Islamic culture in Cairo and witness the grandeur of the area, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
After that you will move to visit Khan el-Khalili bazaar, the oldest market in Cairo, smells of exotic perfumes and spices, watch local craftsmen at work, learn more and benefit from your local guide’s expertise about how the Egyptians buy and sell.
After the tour is finished you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Price
| 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6+ Persons | Children 6:12 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 116,00 EUR | 73,00 EUR | 58,00 EUR | 58,00 EUR | 58,00 EUR | 58,00 EUR | 58,00 EUR |
Price indicated per person.
Additional Information:
All our private guided tours and packages are adjustable regarding time and itinerary to meet your requirements.
When to Book:
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are possibilities.
Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
How to Book:
To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
If you have any other questions please contact us
Free Cancellation:
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.
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DepartureYour Hotel
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Departure Time08:00 AM
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IncludedTransferTour GuideLunch MealSightseeing Entrance FeesServices Charges & Taxes
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Not IncludedAirport TransferTutankhamon RoomDrinks & Personal ExpensesMeals Except MentionedTipping