Egyptian museum and citadel and khan Bazaar day tour

Cairo, Egypt
Excellent
Duration

Full day

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English, Espanol, Francais, Italy

Egyptian Museum Citadel Khan El Khalili Tour

Discover the history, culture, and fascinating atmosphere of Cairo on our Egyptian Museum Citadel Khan El Khalili Tour, a private full-day experience designed for travelers who want to explore some of the city’s most important landmarks in one comfortable journey. With a private air-conditioned vehicle and a friendly, knowledgeable tour guide, you can enjoy a relaxed sightseeing experience while discovering ancient Egyptian treasures, medieval Islamic architecture, and the lively atmosphere of one of Cairo’s most famous traditional markets.

Visit the Egyptian Museum

Begin your tour with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Explore fascinating statues, jewelry, funerary objects, royal treasures, and monuments that reveal the story of one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Your guide will help you understand the history behind the most important exhibits and make your visit more enjoyable and informative.

If you are interested in exploring more of Egypt’s ancient history, you can also discover our [Grand Egyptian Museum experiences] and other private sightseeing tours available through Lido Egypt Tours.

Explore the Citadel of Salah El-Din

Continue to the impressive Citadel of Salah El-Din, one of Cairo’s most famous historic landmarks. Built during the medieval period, the Citadel played an important role in protecting Cairo and remained a major center of power for centuries.

Inside the Citadel, visit the magnificent Mosque of Muhammad Ali, famous for its Ottoman-inspired architecture, elegant domes, tall minarets, and beautiful interior. The Citadel also offers impressive panoramic views across Cairo, making it an excellent place to appreciate the size and character of the city.

Discover Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Your final stop is the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of Cairo’s most famous traditional markets. Walk through its narrow streets and lively passages filled with shops selling souvenirs, spices, traditional crafts, jewelry, perfumes, and Egyptian gifts.

Take your time exploring the market, enjoying the atmosphere, and experiencing a traditional side of Cairo. Khan El Khalili is also a great place to stop for a traditional drink or coffee and watch everyday life unfold around you.

Private and Comfortable Experience

This Egyptian Museum Citadel Khan El Khalili Tour is arranged as a private experience, giving you more flexibility throughout the day. Transportation is provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, accompanied by a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide who will help you get the most out of every stop.

We recommend adding any required services directly through the booking form. Lunch is not included in the standard package, but it can be added during the booking process. Entry tickets to the attractions are also not included in the basic package and can be added when booking.

Whether you are visiting Cairo for the first time or returning to discover more of Egypt, this private day tour combines ancient history, Islamic architecture, local culture, shopping, and authentic Cairo experiences in one memorable journey with Lido Egypt Tours – Love Where You’re Going.

Egyptian Museum and Citadel and old Cairo (Car + Guide)

Highlights

  • EGYPTIAN MUSEUM
  • The Egyptian was built by the architect August Mirite 1898 then it is opened 1902 Mirite was the director of the museum also he was the architect of design he has a tomb in the museum garden
  • The museum include more than 170000 original pieces the museum consists of 2 floors the first floor include old kingdom and some of new kingdom but the second floor include the treasure of the most famous king TUT Ankh Amon
  • SALAH EL DIN CITADEL
  • The citadel like the Syrian stronghold among which Salah Eldin had been brought up
  • The citadel was not only a fortress but a regular fortified town
  • Salah Eldin left Egypt for Palestine where he conducted the campaign that ended in the capture of Jerusalem and there he died
  • The work on the construction was then suspended for over twenty years until El Malek El Adel who ordered his viceroy El Kamel to resume building the work being completed in 1203 A,D within the walls of the citadel he erected palaces . enlarged its dimensions and also had cleared out the sand from the wall
  • Egyptian rulers long used the citadel as a place and a seat for government and as administrative centers for long periods
  • KHAN EL~KHALILI
  • Khan market ( Sowaqe) it’s one of the areas of old Cairo the ancient Khan El Khalili neighborhood is 700 years old and it is considered one of the oldest markets in all of Egypt and the Middle East and it still preserves its ancient architecture from the Mamluk era

Bulk discount adult
# Discount group From adult To adult Value
1 For 2 persons 2 2 41.6%
2 For 3 to 5 persons 3 5 58.3%

  • Transportation
  • Tour Guide
  • Bottle of water
  • Lunch
  • Entry Tickets
  • Tipping

8 hours

English
Espanol
Francais
Italy

Car + Guide
Standard

Tour's Location

Cairo, Egypt
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Süleyman Özer
Süleyman Özer
August 6, 2024 3:48 pm

Sehr schön, Ihr. Toller Service und der Reiseleiter war sehr gut und erklärte die Details der Tour

Rieta
Rieta
August 26, 2024 11:03 am

Very well informed,very polite ,we enjoyed every single moment!!

Andrea Zaragozá
Andrea Zaragozá
August 27, 2024 9:16 am

Experiencia increíble, el trato a sido genial, no podíamos haber estado mejor, repetiremos y lo recomendaremos seguro! Gracias por todo!

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