7-Hour Cairo Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo Tour with Bazaar Visit

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an expert Egyptologist guide
• 02 Visit the Citadel of Saladin, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with nearly 850 years of history
• 03 Walk through the centuries-old Khan El Khalili Bazaar for antiques and handicrafts
• 04 Enjoy Egyptian cuisine for lunch at a local restaurant
• 05 See the famed churches of Old Cairo, including the Hanging Church

Embark on a Cairo adventure with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and discover more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt while learning about the history, customs, and traditions of Egyptian civilization. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, then wander through the old lanes of the bazaar before enjoying a traditional Cairo lunch. Continue to Old Cairo to see iconic landmarks such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga.

This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Cairo, Giza

Languages Arabic, English, Italian, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

National Museum, Citadel, Bazaar and Old Cairo

• Start with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of Cairo's world-famous landmarks.
• First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits displaying more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt, and learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as its customs and traditions.
• Next, visit the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years.
• Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar, where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts in the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch.
• Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo, such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterwards, return to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza with your tour guide.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza
• Transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Egyptologist tour guide
• Bottled water
• Parking fees
• Taxes and service charges

What's Not Included

• Admission fees for the above-mentioned attractions in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Drinks
• Tips (not mandatory but appreciated)

What to bring

• Passport or ID card
• Sun hat
• Camera
• Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

• Complimentary pickup is available from your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza.
• You will be contacted the day before the tour to confirm the exact pickup time.
• The tour duration includes pickup and drop-off, along with travel time (8-9 hours).
• According to the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, from June 1, entry tickets must be purchased by card; cash is not accepted.
• Lunch is included only if the add-on is selected.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Cairo, Egypt

Tour start

Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.