Day 01
Museums, Old Cairo Churches, and Khan El Khalili
- Connect with your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to begin the itinerary.
- Begin by visiting the Egyptian Museum, which houses more than 120,000 masterpieces ranging from the pre-dynastic era and the Pharaohs' golden age to the Greek-Roman era in Egypt, including the treasures of King Tutankhamen. Also see masterpieces dating back to the Old Kingdom (2850-2250 BC), such as the statues of the builders of the Giza Pyramids: Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus.
- Afterwards, move to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), which was inaugurated in April 2021. The Ministry of Antiquities moved the Royal Mummies from the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square to this new museum, transforming the surrounding area. This museum is called NMEC because of the masterpieces displayed there, which date back to the Pharaonic, Greek-Roman, Christian, Islamic, and Modern periods.
- Marvel at the iconic Royal Mummies, displayed in a beautiful and splendid atmosphere. They date back to the New Kingdom, 1570-1070 BC, and to the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties.
- Next, head to the Coptic churches in Cairo, where you will visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, blessed by the Holy Family during the Flight into Egypt, and the Jewish Synagogue.
- Later, go to the famous old market of Cairo, known as Khan El Khalili Bazaar, which dates back to 1380 AD.
Tour ends.
