8-Hour Cairo Museum and Citadel Tour with Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
• 02 Visit the Citadel of Saladin, built to protect Cairo from invaders
• 03 Stroll through the streets of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
• 04 Enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant

Embark on this journey through Cairo to explore the history and culture of Egypt. Learn about the country's rich pharaonic heritage at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, admire the Citadel of Saladin built to protect Old Cairo, and enjoy shopping at Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. You will also taste Egyptian flavours over lunch at a local restaurant.

Admire beautiful views of Cairo and the desert from the citadel, and listen to interesting stories about its construction and history from your guide.

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

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

National Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

• Meet your tour guide, who will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Located in Old Cairo, the museum showcases 50,000 artifacts and tells the story of Egyptian heritage and culture.
• Head to the Saladin Citadel, built in 1183. This huge structure protected Cairo from several enemy attacks. Admire beautiful views of Cairo and the desert from the citadel, and listen to interesting stories about its construction and history from your guide.
• Continue to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Explore its countless lanes and old-fashioned shops selling antiques, souvenirs, perfumes, spices, and jewellery.
• Enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant. After a memorable day discovering the city, you will be dropped off at your selected location or hotel in Cairo or Giza.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Egyptologist tour guide
• Lunch at a local restaurant
• Bottled water
• Parking fees
• Taxes and service charges
• Entrance fees

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses
• Optional activity costs

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Fustat, Ein as Seirah, Old Cairo, Cairo Governorate 4245001, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.