Egypt · Museum

4-Hour Cairo Museum Tour with Old Cairo Churches

4 Hours Round trip from Cairo Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and the Royal Mummy Room
02 Explore collections from the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and modern eras
03 See the main exhibition hall's crafts of pottery, wood, textiles, and ornaments
04 Discover Old Cairo's historic churches, including the Hanging Church and Saint Gergiuos Church

Embark on this 4-hour visit to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo. Explore collections spanning the Pharaonic, Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and modern eras, including the main exhibition hall and the Royal Mummy Room. Discover the four crafts that helped shape Egyptian civilization - pottery, wood, textiles, and ornaments - before continuing to Old Cairo to visit its historic churches.

Proceed to visit the textile museum and enjoy a view over the lake of Ain Elsira.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

City Cairo

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Old Cairo

Get picked up from your hotel near the museum, or meet by the museum lobby.
Start the tour with an introduction, then enter the main core exhibition of the museum, including the Royal Mummy Room.
Proceed to visit the textile museum and enjoy a view over the lake of Ain Elsira.
Afterwards, head to Old Cairo, where the old churches are situated, such as the Hanging Church and Saint Gergiuos Church, where the crypt of the Holy Family is located.

Tour ends.