Egypt · City Tours

7-Hour Cairo Museum and Citadel Tour with Old Cairo and Khan El-Khalili

7 Hours Round trip from شارع ماريت باشا، ميدان التحرير، Ismailia Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the magnificent Egyptian Museum and optionally visit the Mummy Room
02 Visit the Citadel of Saladin, including the mosque of Mohamed Ali
03 Take in a panoramic view of Old Cairo from the citadel
04 Discover the historic churches of Old Cairo and the Ben Ezra Synagogue
05 Browse souvenirs at the lively Khan El-Khalili Market

Get a glimpse of Egyptian history at the magnificent Egyptian Museum in the capital city of Egypt. Visit the Citadel of Saladin and its monuments, including the mosque of Mohamed Ali and the palace of Gawhara, then continue to the churches of Old Cairo and the Ben Ezra Synagogue. End your tour at the Khan El-Khalili Market, buzzing with life and full of souvenirs.

Explore Khan El-Khalili Market, where you are sure to find some souvenirs to take back home.

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 Not applicable

Cities Cairo, Ismailia

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Cairo Highlights from the Egyptian Museum to Khan El-Khalili

Visit the Egyptian Museum and, after being shown the masterpieces, enjoy free time for your own tour and an optional visit to the Mummy Room if you are interested.
If you would like to take a break and have lunch, you can get a recommendation for a good restaurant overlooking the River Nile.
Visit the Citadel of Saladin; your main focus here is the mosque of Mohamed Ali, the palace of Gawhara, and the panoramic view of Old Cairo.
Go to Old Cairo to see some of the oldest churches ever built in Egypt and the Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Explore Khan El-Khalili Market, where you are sure to find some souvenirs to take back home.

Optional: In the evening, enjoy the amazing Sound and Light show or a local cultural experience on a dinner cruise featuring Oriental Egyptian dancing, a folkloric show, and an open buffet with delicious Egyptian food.

Where this trip takes you

Egyptian Museum, Cairo Citadel panoramic view, bustling Khan el-Khalili

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from شارع ماريت باشا، ميدان التحرير، Ismailia 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Transportation in an air-conditioned van.
Driving service.
Egyptian guiding fees.
A bottle of water for each guest.

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to the Museum and the Citadel.
Lunch (optional).
Booking of the Sound & Light Show (optional) or dinner cruise (optional).

Know before you go

This tour is for city lovers who enjoy visiting ancient places that are not far from the city, and who cherish the chance to see real life while gaining as much information as they can about the history of the country they visit.
In the evening, you can book the amazing Sound and Light show or enjoy an experience of local culture on a dinner cruise.

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