# Manial Palace & Nilometer Tour

- Destination: Cairo & Giza
- Duration: Half Day
- Price: from USD 43.75 per adult (prices are shown in USD, EUR and EGP at booking)
- Meeting point: Hotel lobby pickup in Cairo.
- Best for: History lovers and curious travelers
- Booking: online; "Reserve Now, Pay Later" is available (no online payment is needed to hold a booking)
- Page: https://www.sunnyegypttravels.com/en/trips/cairo-manial-palace-nilometer-tour
- Last updated: 2026-10-07

A quiet royal palace and the ancient device once used to measure the Nile's flood.

Prince Mohammed Ali's Manial Palace mixes Ottoman, Moorish and Persian styles across leafy gardens on Rhoda Island, a short walk from the ancient Nilometer that once determined Egypt's tax rates.

## Highlights

- Manial Palace's eclectic architecture
- The ancient Nilometer on Rhoda Island

## What's included

- Private transportation with A/C
- Licensed guide and entrance fees

## What's not included

- Gratuities
- Photos & videos (not included in the price)

## Itinerary

1. Hotel pickup in Cairo: Pickup from your hotel lobby in private air-conditioned transportation.
2. Manial Palace: Explore Prince Mohammed Ali's palace, mixing Ottoman, Moorish and Persian styles, and its leafy gardens on Rhoda Island.
3. The Nilometer: A short walk to the ancient Nilometer that once determined Egypt's tax rates.
4. Return to your hotel: Drive back to your hotel.

## Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.

## Frequently asked questions

**What is the Nilometer?**
An ancient structure on Rhoda Island used to measure the Nile — it once determined Egypt's tax rates.

**What is special about Manial Palace?**
It mixes Ottoman, Moorish and Persian styles across leafy gardens on Rhoda Island.

**What is included?**
Private air-conditioned transportation, a licensed guide and entrance fees.

**Where does it start?**
With pickup from your hotel lobby in Cairo. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.

**What is the cancellation policy?**
Free cancellation up to 3 days before the trip.