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Walk in the footsteps of royalty on this four-hour tour. Explore plus learn the history of Abdin Palace with a knowledgeable guide. We will meet you at your hotel to take you to the luxurious Abdeen Palace, one of the most remarkable sites and things to do in Cairo to hear how it was built by one of Egypt's most famous rulers known as Ismail the Magnificent.
This building was built during the time of Mohamed Ali, who was the first ruler after Napoleon Bonaparte invaded Egypt. Although it is not a large building worldwide, it is a tall monument. It is even compared to the importance of the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali inside the Citadel of Saladin.
The mosque of Mohamed Ali has been named the Alabaster Mosque due to the usage of alabaster in this building also this mosque gain large fame because it was copied after the mosque of sultan Ahmed the third in Istambul.
You will witness the upper floors which were the living quarters of the royal family. Then, explore the lower floors which contain the Silver Museum, the Arms Museum, the Royal Family Museum, and the Presidential Gifts Museum.
After your tours of Cairo, return to your hotel or other drop-off points. If you ask the tour guide where you should stop for lunch or snacks, he will suggest some of the nicest places in Cairo. Don't miss the opportunity to see Cairo's most famous landmark on a half-day tour.
