2-Day Cairo Highlights Tour with Coptic Cairo and Khan el-Khalili

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Salah El-Din Citadel and the famous Mosque of Muhammad Ali
• 02 Visit the Egyptian Museum and trace the treasures of Tutankhamen
• 03 Discover Coptic Cairo at Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, and Ben Ezra Synagogue
• 04 Spend free time shopping in the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Visit the famous splendour of Cairo in Egypt on this two-day tour. Explore the Egyptian Museum to discover the treasures of the famous pharaoh Tutankhamen, and uncover the history and architecture of ancient sites such as the Salah El-Din Citadel, the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress, and Ben Ezra Synagogue. The experience also includes the Gayer-Anderson Museum and free time to shop in the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

Discover the site of Ben Ezra Synagogue, located on the site where baby Moses was found.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo

• Visit the National Egyptian Museum and trace the collection of the famous pharaoh Tutankhamen.

• Head to explore the Salah El-Din Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo.

• Marvel at the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, a famous landmark of Cairo.

• Proceed to discover the Fortress of Babylon, an ancient fortress in the Nile Delta, located in the area known today as Coptic Cairo.

• Explore the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt.

• Discover the site of Ben Ezra Synagogue, located on the site where baby Moses was found.

2

Day 02

Gayer-Anderson Museum and Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

• Start the day by visiting the Gayer-Anderson Museum, an ancient art museum in Cairo.

• Enjoy your free time and shop in the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Cairo tour guide

What's Not Included

• Transfer

• Pick-up from the airport to the hotel

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Al Abageyah, El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour start

Al Abageyah, El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.