1-Day Private Cairo Tour with Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Marvel at the extensive collection of ancient artefacts in the Egyptian Museum
• 02 Explore the historic Cairo Citadel and visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque
• 03 Immerse yourself in Egyptian culture at Khan El Khalili Bazaar
• 04 See Pharaonic treasures, including artefacts linked to Tutankhamun

Journey through the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, and discover one of the world's richest collections of Pharaonic treasures. Continue to the Citadel of Cairo to visit the Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, before exploring the lively lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar. This private day trip combines archaeology, Islamic heritage, and local culture in the heart of Cairo.

The museum displays a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts dating back as far as 5,000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cairo

Languages Arabic, English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

• Your day begins at 9:00 am with pickup from your hotel by an Emo Tours Egypt guide. Start your full-day tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to the largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world. The museum displays a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artefacts dating back as far as 5,000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamun. This remarkable collection includes treasures, gold, and jewellery that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before being discovered during its excavation in the 1920s.
• Continue your day tour to the Citadel, where you will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha.
• Lunch is included between visits at a local restaurant.
• Proceed to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, where the numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques, and much more.
• At the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Khan el-Khalili
• The Egyptian Museum
• Mosque of Muhammad Ali
• Citadel of Salah al-Din
• Private car
• Tour guide
• Entry fee
• Lunch

What's Not Included

• Anything not mentioned

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Your Hotel, Cairo

Tour start

El-Tahrir Square, Ismailia, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272083, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.