The Egyptian museum and old cairo

Tour to the Egyptian museum in Egypt and old Cairo

In this tour, you are going to understand the ancient and modern culture, religion and most of the history of Egypt.

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo Egypt:

The museum has the collection of the most famous king Tut Ankh Amen.

It has about 250,000 pieces, it consists of two floors and divided into rooms.

However, it’s better to be with a guide to explain everything to you cause you are going to find a lot of statues dates back to different dynasties and kings.

There are a lot of monuments for the Greco-Roman era also you need to know about the mummification process.

Don’t miss to get Picture for the mummies that are displayed outside the mummy rooms because it’s not allowed inside.

Old Cairo

It’s a local area nowadays there are a lot of people living there also restaurants, local cafes, and markets.

You can see in this area also the most famous hanging church it’s the most beautiful church in Egypt.

They gave it the name of the multi-religion complex because it has the first mosque in Egypt which was built by the Muslim leader Amr Ibn Al Aas, The Jewish temple and the oldest churches.

Also, there is a Coptic museum it contains the collections of the Christian era, and the ruins of some monasteries and churches.

In this area, you will walk like Egyptians between their houses inside the historical site.

Now we would give you a brief idea about Cairo:

So, Cairo was the 4th Islamic capital in Egypt after Al-Fustat, Al-Askar, and Al-Qataie.

It was built by the Fatimid army leader Gawhar Al-Saqlabi for the Muslims who were of the Shia sect; it built-in 969 AD.

Also, there is a lot of places to visit in Egypt also there is a lot of activities, so if you are in Egypt, don’t miss to do it like:

  • Old Cairo.
  • The Egyptian museum of Egypt.
  • Khan el Khalily bazaars.
  • Food tour.
  • The Islamic museum.
  • The citadel of Saladin.
  • Felucca in the Nile River.
  • Dinner Nile Cruise.

Overview

Tour to the Egyptian museum in Egypt and old Cairo

In this tour, you are going to understand the ancient and modern culture, religion and most of the history of Egypt.

Highlights

  • The Egyptian museum.
  • The mummy rooms.
  • The mosque of Amr ibn Al Aas.
  • The hanging church.
  • Babylon fortress.
  • St. George church.
  • Abu Serga Church.
  • St. Barbara church
  • The Synagogue.

Itinerary

Day 1 :

Your guide will pick up you from your accommodation.

Day 2 :

Then you will move to the museum to start your tour. The guide will explain for you everything about the museum, ancient Egyptian history and art.
You are going to visit one of the biggest museums in Egypt it contains about 250,000 pieces, it also contains the masterpieces for the ancient Egyptian kings and queens. As well as it contains the mummy rooms that contains the royal mummies for the most famous kings and queens.
You are going to enjoy this tour because you will see everything related to the Pharaoenic era, boats, statues, coffins, sarcophagus, monuments and the mummies.

Day 3 :

Then you will move with the car to Old Cairo to continue your tour.
Old Cairo it’s one of the most important places to visit as it was the first Islamic Capital of Egypt
The guide will start with you the tour in old Cairo in Amr Ibn Al-Aas mosque the first mosque in whole Egypt.

Day 4 :

Then you will move to the hanging church, Saint Barbara church, Saint George church and Segues church. Then we will visit the Synagogue or the Jewish temple.
In this area you will walk like Egyptians between their houses that inside the historical site.

Day 5 :

Then your guide will take you back to your accommodation.

Includes/Excludes

Includes

  • Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences
  • Modern air conditioned car from your accommodation in Cairo.
  • Pick up services from your hotel & return
  • Tour guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Tickets is included the mummy rooms
  • Water
  • All Service charges and taxes

Excludes

  • Any extras
  • Tipping

FAQs

Notes:

• In case of pick up from either Heliopolis (airport area) or 06th of October Areas, it will be with extra charge.
• Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound.
• Our Tours can be wheelchair please advise at time of booking if required.
• Vegetarian option is available, please inform us at time of booking if required.

What you have to bring and know:

• Kindly be informed that you have to wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
• Bring hat, sun glasses, sun lotion with you if you booked this tour in summer season.

Payment methods:

• We accept all methods of secure payment: Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, direct bank transfer.

Children Policy:

• 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge.
• 2- 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
• 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

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The Egyptian museum and old cairo