Start your exciting day by visiting The Grand Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo after having your breakfast.
You will be transferred to the Grand Egyptian Museum to enjoy a journey through the rich history of ancient Egypt, watching the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts; more than 100,000 masterpieces are displayed. The highlights will be fully explained by your Egyptologist tour guide, including the treasures of King Tutankhamen, the only royal treasure discovered intact and consisting of a huge collection of gold and jewellery, which was hidden under the sand for more than three thousand years until the tomb was excavated in 1922.
Then, proceed to the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which is a unique example of Ottoman architecture in Cairo since the design is copied from the famous Blue Mosque in Istanbul. The Citadel was considered the center of the Egyptian government since it was established by Saladin until the reign of King Farouk during the first half of the past century.
Then, enjoy a delicious lunch in a good-quality restaurant. Then, you will visit Coptic Cairo to start sightseeing at the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon and be wowed by the Hanging Church, one of the highlights of old Cairo. you will also visit the church of St. Sergius, which is also known as the Cavern Church, it was built above the crypt inside which the holy family stayed for nearly three months and the well from which the holy family members were drinking water, finally, you will visit Ben Ezra Synagogue; according to tradition, this is maybe the site of the pharaoh’s palace where the basket of Moses was picked up from the Nile.
Continue your Cairo Sightseeing tours to Islamic Cairo trips and explore the various ruins of medieval Cairo to see the ancient walls and mosques. Madrasas, Sails, and gates of the city go back to the Middle Ages, and its ancient stone-paved streets date back to the 10th century. The walk ends by having tea at Fishawy's oldest cafe in Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Cairo
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