8-Hour Khedival Cairo Downtown Tour with Egyptian Museum

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the ancient artefacts and King Tut collection at the Egyptian Museum
• 02 Admire the architecture of the Cairo Opera House complex
• 03 See the Cairo Tower area and the majestic Nile River
• 04 Walk through Khedival Cairo along Midan El-Tahrir, Sharia Qasr El-Nil, and Sharia Talaat Harb
• 05 Experience the lively downtown scene with shops selling clothes, leather bags, and shoes

Experience the magic of Khedival Cairo on this exclusive trip through the elegant downtown district created by Khedive Ismael, the grandson of Mohamed Ali. Explore the Egyptian Museum and its remarkable collection of ancient artefacts, including treasures from King Tut, then admire the architecture of the Cairo Opera House complex and see the Cairo Tower area. You will also discover Midan El-Tahrir, Sharia Qasr El-Nil, and Sharia Talaat Harb while taking in the lively atmosphere of downtown Cairo.

We then proceed to the Egyptian Museum for a guided tour of the museum, which houses more than 120,000 pieces from ancient Egypt, including the collection of King Tut.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Khedival Cairo, Egyptian Museum, and Downtown Discovery

• We will pick you up and begin our tour with a visit to the Cairo Opera House complex and the Cairo Tower area.
• We then proceed to the Egyptian Museum for a guided tour of the museum, which houses more than 120,000 pieces from ancient Egypt, including the collection of King Tut.
• Enjoy free time in the downtown area, where you will see Midan El-Tahrir, Sharia Qasr El-Nil, and Sharia Talaat Harb, along with Egyptian cinema houses and hundreds of shops selling clothes, leather bags, and shoes.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up services from your hotel and return
• Private Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Bottled water during your trip
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

What to bring

• You must bring a valid photo ID to verify your name and age.

Know before you go

• Please refer to your itinerary for redemption instructions.
• Please be ready and wait in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.
• Please inform us of your hotel name, address, or arrival flight number, airline, and time 48 hours before the start of your activity.
• We will explore and experience the Khedival Cairo Tour and the downtown area on this exclusive trip, which was created by Khedive Ismael, the grandson of Mohamed Ali. This lovely section of downtown Cairo was created by European architects commissioned by Khedive Ismael to construct a magnificent European-style district in honour of the inauguration of the Suez Canal in 1869.
• Visiting the Cairo Opera House is one of the highlights of this tour, as it allows you to appreciate the beauty of the Khedive Ismael palace, which was later transformed into the Cairo Opera House, as well as see the Cairo Tower and the majestic Nile River.
• Walking through downtown is also a fascinating experience, as it allows you to observe young Egyptians shopping for clothes, leather shoes and bags, and branded electronics.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.