Day 01
Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
- Our representative will meet you in your hotel lobby at your convenience to begin your tour of the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. The museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts from the tombs of the great kings and is arranged to guide you from the beginning of Egypt's history through the timeline of its rulers. As you explore, you will see the influences that Greek, Turkish, and Roman rulers had on the country through art, food, and funerary complexes.
- Your Cairo tour guide will take you on a short journey through the life and times of Egypt's greatest influences. You will be in awe of the condition of most of the artifacts, which are all originals and remain in pristine condition.
- You will have time to look at everything, but one of the most memorable moments will be the King Tut display.
- After touring his collection, you will realize the depth of thought and work that went into the planning and execution of his afterlife.
- Leave the museum and travel through Cairo to the Citadel, which stands high above the city and once served as a great military vantage point. The Citadel comprises several important monuments and was home to several kings of Egypt from about 700 years ago. It was constructed in 1179 AD by Salah El Dien, who built it to fortify his position against the Christian people. Inside the Citadel is the Mosque of Mohammed Ali, which he wished to make the most famous mosque in Egypt. It is truly beautiful and very spiritual, and the art surrounding the washing fountain and the inner sanctum of the mosque is very well done.
- After your tour here, make your way to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar for a famous shopping experience. The mood is electric here, especially in the people, the sounds, the smells, and the colours of the items for sale.
