Egypt · City Tours

8-Hour Cairo Museum and Religious Sites Tour with Khan El Khalili

8 Hours Round trip from شارع ماريت باشا، ميدان التحرير، Ismailia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Discover the Egyptian Museum with the world's largest Pharaonic antiquities collection
02 Explore the Citadel of Saladin, the historic seat of Egypt's government and rulers
03 Wander through Khan El Khalili, Cairo's vibrant and historic bazaar
04 Visit Coptic Cairo's significant religious sites, including the Hanging Church and Babylon Fortress
05 Experience Old Cairo's historic landmarks, such as the Greek Church of St. George and Ben Ezra Synagogue

Explore the Egyptian Museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekieh Garden and home to the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, which served as the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years, from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Spend time at Khan El Khalili, then travel to Coptic Cairo, part of Old Cairo, where you will see important landmarks including the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George, the Church of Abu Serga, and more.

Explore the Egyptian Museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekieh Garden and home to the world's largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Ismailia

Languages Arabic, Dutch, English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Khan El Khalili and Coptic Cairo

Pick up from the hotel.
Travel to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which contains many important pieces of ancient Egyptian history.
Continue to the Citadel of Saladin, which was built to protect Egypt from the danger of the Crusaders.
Drive to Islamic Cairo and explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo's old bazaar.
Head to Coptic Cairo, which is among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family.
Visit the Hanging Church, Babylon Fortress, and the Church of Abu Serga, built where the holy crypt is located.
Proceed to the Old Jewish Synagogue, Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Return to the hotel.