Day 01
Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel and Islamic Cairo
- Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, with about 5,000 years of art considered the most extensive and most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world. More than 250,000 original artifacts are presented, with a representative number on display while the rest remain in storage. The Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display. Many priceless statues and other artifacts were kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922, when the tomb was excavated. The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt.
- Continue to the Citadel of Salah al-Din, built under the order of Saladin between 1176 and 1183 to protect the city from European attacks. Today, it is one of Cairo's main tourist attractions and offers privileged views across the city. Here, you will also visit Mohamed Ali's "Alabaster Mosque," considered the largest mosque built in the early 19th century by the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849), who governed the country for more than 45 years. The mosque was built in Turkish style.
- After lunch, proceed on an excursion to some of the most important mosques and high places of worship for the Islamic faith in Cairo. Admire the amazing architecture of Islamic Cairo and appreciate its artistic mosques built for worship. See how Muslims gather in these mosques to show their spiritual devotion.
- You will continue to explore as our representative accompanies you to El Azhar, where you will have the chance to visit and enjoy the first Islamic University. Next, visit the mosque at Bab Zuweila, Al Mouayyed Mosque. Then walk on to another important Islamic site, Al Hussein Mosque, as well as the unique Islamic house Beit El Sehimy. The trip continues to the Fatimid Al Hakam Mosque. Before the Islamic Cairo tour is over, make a final stop at the beautiful Bab al Fetouh and Bab Al Nasr, which were supervised during construction by Gawhar El Sakaly.
- You will be transferred back to your hotel.
