Discover Cairo: A Day Tour of the NMEC, Citadel, and Khan Khalili Bazaar

Description

Tour Availability: Daily

Pick up Time: 8 am (Available to change)

Tour Type: Private

Tour Duration: 8 hours

Pick up Location: Cairo or Giza Hotel

Site opening time: 8 am to 5 pm

Tour Language: English, Arabic, Spanish (other languages available with extra charge upon your request).

Embark on an unforgettable day tour through Cairo’s rich history and vibrant culture. Begin your journey at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), where you’ll explore the treasures of ancient Egypt, including mummies, artifacts, and interactive exhibits that bring the past to life. Ascend to the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortress offering panoramic city views and a glimpse into Islamic Cairo. Discover its fascinating history, including the stunning Mosque of Muhammad Ali, renowned for its beautiful architecture and serene atmosphere. Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a historic marketplace brimming with treasures and local culture. With door-to-door transport by an air-conditioned car and lunch at a local restaurant included but beverages are not included..

Itinerary

Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza on time. We will start by visiting The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, The main Exhibition Hall shows the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments. You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (Kiswaa Al Kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mammal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to Saudi Arabia every year in a great parade. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history.

Continue towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, for protecting Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it became a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. Political event called “Massacre of the Citadel” happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qasr El Gawhara palace, and it’s not currently opened for visits.

Shifting gears, our Cairo city tour heads back to the streets and towards a famous local bazaar, Khan el-Khalili. A labyrinth of narrow streets and passageways, Khan el-Khalili is one of the world’s largest bazaars, and offers a truly authentic local Cairo experience. Among the world’s oldest bazaars, dating back to 1382, Khan el-Khalili offers an experience unique to the old streets of Islamic Cairo, and affords the opportunity to engage with locals, as locals do, hunting for bargains and relaxing with a coffee as the hustle of the bazaar passes you by. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brass ware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more

At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Meals included: Lunch.

Accommodation: Not Included.

Additional Information:

You will need to pay all the entrance fees to the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary by card.
You will need to carry Egyptian money cash for the tipping to the guide and driver.
Other languages are available with extra 50$ USD per person upon your request.
It is available to provide Italian, German, Japanese or French tour guide with extra 50$USD per person.
Please, provide us your hotel name and address in Cairo or Giza
If your hotel locates at Cairo airport or near Cairo airport, 6 October or Tagamoe, there will be extra 10$ USD per person per day for the pick up and drop off.
It is available to pick travelers at New Cairo, 6th.October hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in New Cairo or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person.
It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person.

Included:

All transfers, pick up and drop off at your hotel in Cairo or Giza by an A.C vehicle.
Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
Bottle of water during the tour.
Lunch at a good quality restaurant.

Excluded:

Hotel Accommodation.
Entrance fees to the above-mentioned sightseeing.
Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tipping to the guide and driver.
Water or beverages during the lunchtime at the restaurant.
If your hotel locates at Cairo airport or near Cairo airport, 6 October or Tagamoe, there will be extra 10$ USD per person per day for the pick up and drop off.
It is available to pick travelers at New Cairo, 6th.October hotels with extra 10$ USD per person.
It is available to drop off travelers at their hotels in New Cairo or 6th.October with extra 10$ USD per person.
It is available to pickup or drop off travelers from Hotels at New Administrative Capital with extra 20$ USD per person.

Tour Price:

Single: 130$USD
2-15: 80$USD

Children Policy:

0 – 04.99 Free of Charge.
5 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price.
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Prices:

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip.

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Discover Cairo: A Day Tour of the NMEC, Citadel, and Khan Khalili Bazaar