Day 01
Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo Landmarks
- Meet your tour guide after pickup from your hotel in Cairo, then set out to visit the following places:
- The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities dating back about 5,000 years of art. It is considered the world's largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art. More than 250,000 original artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display while the rest are kept 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 that were kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922, when the tomb was excavated, can also be seen in the Egyptian Museum. It is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt.
- The Citadel of Salah al-Din was 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 of the city.
- Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque is considered the largest mosque to be built at the beginning of the 19th century by the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849), who ruled Egypt for over 45 years. It was built in Turkish style.
- Babylon Fortress, known as the Wax Palace or Babylon Castle, is an ancient fortress located in the city of Cairo, Egypt. The fortress is considered one of the largest fortresses of the Roman civilization in Egypt and one of the largest fortresses built by the empire. It also became the center on which the city of Fustat was built.
- The Hanging Church was built in the 3rd century and the beginning of the 4th century in the Basilica style. The Hanging Church of Cairo rises majestically on the ancient tower of the Fortress of Babylon. With an interior full of symbolism and icons, it has become one of the most visited monuments in the most magnetic city in Egypt. With an essence that mixes Roman, Egyptian, and Babylonian architecture, it has become a place where legend and history blur.
- The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus has a special place among the other Coptic churches because it is linked to the path of the Holy Family during their escape from King Herod to the land of Egypt. According to Christian belief, the church's name is attributed to Saints Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred in the region of Rusafa in Syria.
- Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue in Cairo, called El-Shamieen Church, now located behind the Hanging Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
- Return to your hotel.
