Egypt · City Tours

Full-Day Cairo Tour with Egyptian Civilization Museum and Khan El-Khalili

1 Day Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the masterpieces of the Egyptian Civilization Museum
02 Visit the Hanging Church and the Cavern Church in Coptic Cairo
03 Walk through old Islamic Cairo and marvel at its Islamic architecture
04 Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Market

Explore Cairo's layered history in a single day, from the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its remarkable collection of ancient artifacts to the sacred landmarks of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and the Cavern Church. Continue into Islamic Cairo to visit Al-Azhar Mosque and the Citadel of Saladin, then soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Khan El-Khalili, one of the city's most famous old markets. This tour brings together ancient heritage, religious history, Islamic architecture, and the lively spirit of modern-day Cairo.

Explore Cairo's layered history in a single day, from the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and its remarkable collection of ancient artifacts to the sacred landmarks of Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and the Cavern Church.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Egyptian Civilization Museum, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo

Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel, and visit the Egyptian Civilization Museum.
Head to Coptic Cairo, home to some of the oldest Christian churches in the world.
After lunch, continue to Islamic Cairo and see Al-Azhar Mosque and the Citadel of Saladin.
Finally, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Old Market, where you can experience the sights, sounds, and flavours of modern-day Cairo.

Return to your stay.

Where this trip takes you

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo, Al-Azhar Mosque, Khan el-Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Air-conditioned van/sedan
English- or Arabic-speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

Entrance fees for the sites
Lunch
Tipping
Camel or carriage riding

What to bring

Egyptian money for the tickets
Sunblock
Sunglasses
Hat
Water

Know before you go

If you are a student, you will pay half the ticket fees, but you should have the ISC (International Student Card).
If you have any Arabic nationality, you will pay the same ticket price as المصريين, but you should carry a passport of Arabic nationality with you.

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