7-Hour Cairo Museum and Bazaar Tour with Citadel and Lunch

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
• 02 Admire beautiful views over Cairo and the desert from the Saladin Citadel
• 03 Explore the countless lanes of Khan El-Khalili, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East
• 04 Enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant

Sign up for this short excursion and experience Egyptian culture at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where 50,000 artifacts showcase the story of Egyptian heritage and culture. Pay respects at the Saladin Citadel and hear interesting stories about its construction while admiring beautiful views over Cairo and the desert. Explore the old market of Khan El-Khalili, browse its countless lanes and traditional shops, and 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 7 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages English, Finnish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

National Museum, Saladin Citadel and Khan El-Khalili Tour

• You'll be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle and taken 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.
• Then, 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.
• Your next stop is 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.
• Later, it's time to 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

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Pick-up services from your hotel and return
• Private Egyptologist guide speaking all languages
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Lunch will be served at a local restaurant
• Bottled water during your trip
• All taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Tipping

What to bring

• Camera

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

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

Tour start

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

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.