1-Day Cairo Museum and Citadel Tour with Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the Egyptian Museum's rare 5,000-year collection of Egyptian art
• 02 Visit the Cairo Citadel, a medieval Islamic fortification on Mokattam Hill
• 03 Browse Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Egypt
• 04 Discover Cairo's history through its museums, monuments, and market culture

Join this trip to experience Cairo's historic highlights, from the world-renowned Egyptian Museum to the exquisite Cairo Citadel on Mokattam Hill. Learn about Egypt's rich history as you explore a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, including treasures associated with King Tut An Khamun. Then soak up the local atmosphere at Khan El Khalili, the oldest bazaar in Egypt.

The museum displays a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Ismailia

Languages English, German

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Khan El Khalili

• Pick up from your hotel and head to the Egyptian Museum. It is known for its collection of King Tut An Khamun treasures. The museum displays a rare collection spanning 5,000 years of art, considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.

• Arrive at the Cairo Citadel, located on Mokattam Hill. It was the home of the rulers of Egypt for 700 years. The Citadel is a medieval Islamic fortification.

• Shop till you drop at Khan El Khalili market, the oldest bazaar in Egypt.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Egyptian guide services

• A/C comfortable transportation

What's Not Included

• Tickets to the Egyptian Museum and the Citadel are not included.

• If you want the transportation to start from the airport, it would cost an extra $25.

What to bring

• Egypt is a conservative country, so women are expected to wear clothes that cover their arms and legs.
• Make sure you have your sunglasses and hat. It is almost always sunny in Egypt.

Know before you go

• Camel ride costs $25 per person.
• Lunch costs $15 per person.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

شارع ماريت باشا، ميدان التحرير، Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.