Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Tour is a 1 Day experience in Cairo & Giza, from $67.5 per adult. A one-day journey through the Egyptian Museum's treasures, the majestic Citadel of Saladin, and the timeless streets of Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
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Spend one day walking through thousands of years of Egyptian history. The tour begins at the world-famous in Tahrir Square, where your guide brings the treasures of the pharaohs to life, before heading to the majestic , perched above Old Cairo with its Ottoman-era walls and architecture. From there, wander the narrow streets of Coptic and Islamic Cairo, home to ancient churches that trace the early history of Christianity in Egypt, tucked into alleyways that still feel untouched by time. One tour, one expert guide, and comfortable transport between every stop — three completely different eras of Cairo's story, all in a single day.
A one-day journey through the Egyptian Museum's treasures, the majestic Citadel of Saladin, and the timeless streets of Coptic and Islamic Cairo.
This single day traces Cairo's layered identity: pharaonic treasures once buried with kings, a citadel built by Salah al-Din to defend against Crusaders, and churches where Egypt's Christian community sheltered and worshipped for centuries. Few cities let you touch 5,000 years of continuous history in a single afternoon — Cairo's museums, mosques, and monasteries sit almost on top of each other because each era simply built over the last.
Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
08:30
Hotel Pickup
Meet your guide.
09:15
Egyptian Museum
Explore the museum's galleries.
12:00
Citadel of Saladin
Visit the citadel and Alabaster Mosque.
14:30
Coptic Cairo
Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
16:00
Khan El Khalili
Free time to browse the bazaar.
Pickup
Your hotel in Cairo
Egyptian Museum, Tahrir
Citadel of Saladin
Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church)
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
For reference only — the route can change with traffic, weather and the day's plan.
Hotel lobby pickup in Cairo.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, the Citadel of Saladin, and the streets of Coptic and Islamic Cairo, including the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan El Khalili.
Hotel pickup and drop-off, private air-conditioned transportation, a licensed guide and entrance fees.
No. Lunch and gratuities are not included.
Modest clothing for the religious sites.
There is some walking on uneven ground in Old Cairo.
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.
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