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Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

1. Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Old Cairo Tour

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza. Enjoy a comfortable journey in an air-conditioned vehicle as you discover some of the world-famous landmarks of Cairo. First, visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with your expert Egyptologist tour guide. Stroll through the many exhibits which display more than 50,000 artifacts from Ancient Egypt. Learn about the history and evolution of Egyptian civilization, as well as their customs and traditions. Next, visit the famous Citadel of Saladin, also known as the Citadel of Cairo. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has a storied history dating back nearly 850 years.  Built by the Sultan of Egypt, Salah Al-Din on the Mokattam Hills, enjoy views of the city as you hear about the citadel's fascinating history. Explore one of the oldest markets in the Arab world, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a beautiful 14th-century market that still retains traces of its former glory.  Walk through the old lanes of the bazaar where you can browse for antiques or handicrafts from the shops. Then, visit a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Cairo lunch. Lastly, visit the prominent landmarks of Old Cairo such as the Hanging Church, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga. Afterward, be returned back to your hotel or selected location in Cairo or Giza by your tour guide.

Cairo: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Guided Tour

2. Cairo: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Guided Tour

Take a guided tour of Cairo's National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and dive into the rich past of this ancient land. Walk among past rulers in the Royal Mummies Hall, featuring 22 royal mummies. Enjoy a morning pickup from your hotel and head over to the museum, where over 50,000 artifacts await you. Find out interesting facts about Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. Visit the Royal Mummies Hall; the crown jewel of the museum. See 22 mummies, including famous rulers like King Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut, as well as their coffins. Discover some of Egypt's most precious historical treasures in the themed main exhibition halls covering topics such as the dawn of Egyptian civilization, writing systems, and the importance of the Nile.

Cairo: Egyptian Museum and National Museum Private Tour

3. Cairo: Egyptian Museum and National Museum Private Tour

Take a guided in-depth tour of the two most important museums in Egypt. Visit the Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with an Egyptologist as your guide. Start with pickup at your hotel by minivan and first visit the Egyptian Museum, also known as the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, where your guide will show you the highlights of the incredible collection of artifacts. Discover over 250,000 genuine artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamen. After taking a break for lunch in a local restaurant at your own expense, continue to the next stop, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Enjoy a guided tour where you will learn more about Egyptian civilizations from prehistoric times right up until the present day. Walk through the Royal Mummies Hall, and see the gold coffins and remains of pharaohs of the past. Discover more about famous rulers like King Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut. At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.

Cairo: Giza Pyramid Complex and National Museum Guided Tour

4. Cairo: Giza Pyramid Complex and National Museum Guided Tour

Sun Pyramids Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel, to enjoy an excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramid of chefren. Then have your lunch at local restaurant and Move to visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Located in Old Cairo, the museum showcases 50,000 artifacts and will tell you the story of Egyptian heritage and culture. Back to hotel after your trip

Cairo: National Museum and Egyptian Museum Tour with Lunch

5. Cairo: National Museum and Egyptian Museum Tour with Lunch

You will be picked up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza and transported to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in an air-conditioned car. The museum, which is housed in Old Cairo, features 50,000 items and tells the tale of Egyptian history and culture. After that, it's time to savor a genuine meal at a nearby eatery. Make your way to the Egyptian Museum to see the Pharaonic-era items there. The collection, which spans 5000 years and is thought to be the world's greatest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art, is on display in the museum. There are more than 250,000 authentic objects on display, including a display of Tutankhamen's trove of treasure, gold, and jewelry, which was kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before it. was found in his grave, which was found in the 1920s. Your chosen location or hotel in Cairo or Giza will be where you are dropped off after an unforgettable day spent exploring the city.

From Alexandra: Cairo, Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour

6. From Alexandra: Cairo, Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum Tour

Your Tours guide and manager will be waiting inside the Alexandria Port for you. They will be holding a sign showing your name. You do not need to look for them - they will be waiting for you and will find you. From the moment your tour starts, your guides will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Travel to visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is the only museum in Egypt which offers a general overview of all the all different historical periods of Egypt. It has more than 50,000 artefacts, presenting Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. The Royal Mummies Hall inside The Egyptian Civilization Museum is a must-see area. It has a separate section where royal mummies unearthed from various tombs are preserved. The room is climate controlled and the mummies appear to be looked after well. Mummified over 4000 years ago, you can see the mummies of Kings of Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis and Ramses in good condition. The kings and queens have lean bodies and the mummies appear smaller and shorter in size than their original stature. Walk around leisurely in this room and look at Pharaohs and queen resting in peace in a climate controlled rooms, far removed from their original resting place. Then visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. End the day with an optional visit to traditional bazaars then drive back to your cruise ship 2 hours before your departure time. If time permits, we can make some photo stops in Alexandria. Your day trip to Cairo has been designed to help you enjoy the maximum amount of Egypt with the least amount of time. If you want to customize your trip, please let us know.

From Giza/Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx, and NMEC Tour with Lunch

7. From Giza/Cairo: Pyramids, Sphinx, and NMEC Tour with Lunch

Step back into the past with a group tour led by an Egyptologist. Discover what ancient Egypt was like as you travel to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Begin with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. After breakfast, head to the pyramids of Giza. Stop at the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Continue to the Valley Temple. Drive through Islamic Cairo to Khan El Khalili. Let your Egyptologist tell you more how the temples were built and about the stories and legends regarding these spaces. Eat lunch at a local restaurant before going to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. See the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, textile and ornaments. View a human skeleton which is over 30,000-years-old. Return to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.

Cairo: 2-Day Pyramids and Cairo Museums Tour

8. Cairo: 2-Day Pyramids and Cairo Museums Tour

Day 1: Pyramids, Citadel, Old Cairo Tour Enjoy a great excursion to The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, which dates back to the time of Chephren and visit to the Valley Temple, proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din and then visit old Cairo where you can visit The Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo, Visit the Holy Cave that located at Abu Sergha Church it is the place where the Holy Family stayed during their holy trip to Cairo. Meals: Lunch Day 2: National Museum and Egyptian Museum Tour At morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned vehicle to take you to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Located in Old Cairo, the museum showcases 50,000 artifacts and will tell you the story of Egyptian heritage and culture. Then, it’s time to enjoy an authentic lunch at a local restaurant. Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewelry which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered. After a memorable day discovering the city, you will be dropped off at your selected location or hotel in Cairo or Giza. Meals: Lunch

Cairo: Giza Pyramids Egyptian Museum and National Museum

9. Cairo: Giza Pyramids Egyptian Museum and National Museum

Start your day with hotel pickup from your accommodations in Giza or Cairo. Head to Giza Pyramid Plateau and discover the secrets of the pyramids' construction. Step inside one of the pyramids and explore the exterior of the Giza Pyramid Plateau. Go to the Panorama Spot to take photos and enjoy the option to have a camel ride. Next, see the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Discover their secrets and take photos with the famous Sphinx before returning to your hotel in Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum and enjoy a guided tour to discover many of the masterpieces of the three ancient Egyptian kingdoms. See King Tut's treasures and take time to explore on your own. Visit the new National Museum of Civilization, to see the impressive Royal Mummies

Cairo: National Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Bazaar Day Trip

10. Cairo: National Museum, Cairo Citadel, and Bazaar Day Trip

Let’s start our tour by heading to the National Museum the one that was having the best celebration in the world for the opening of this museum, start your day by picking up you from your hotel. (N M E C) is the first museum in the Arab World to focus on the earliest Civilization in history. It includes the numerous unique objects of the Egyptian civilization; do not forget to visit the mummies’ hall of the most famous kings and queens of Egypt then head to the citadel of Salah El Din a unique monument in Islamic Cairo located in moqattam Hills. It dated back to Salah Alden, the great leader of the army. Mohamed Ali developed it by building the neuromas' mosque with attentive architecture. Let’s head to a local restaurant for tasty Egyptian food. End your day tour with khan al-Khalil to get the best souvenirs from the most famous market in the world to have a smell from Egypt and unforgettable memories ever. Then transfer to the hotel.

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A captivating tour of the most important sites in Cairo. Everything is really professional from the transportation, organization to well developed and customizable  itinerary. We had a great, friendly and very knowledgeable guide, egyptologist Sam.  He gladly answered all our questions and presented to us through  this tour a very unique history of Cairo. Beautiful, mesmerizing sites, great guide and great logistics. Thank you!

We greatly enjoyed the Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Old Cairo tour. It was truly amazing to learn about the ancient artifacts and mummies displayed at the museum and to witness the beauty of the mosque in the citadel. We highly recommend our guide, Ahmed Zaki. He has a vast knowledge of the history of Egypt and did an excellent job of explaining everything in a way that was simple and easy to understand.

Very interesting museum. Guide was informative and helpful. Driver was excellent negotiating the free for all Cairo traffic. Best way to see Cairo.

This was a great tour of Cairo! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and we got a great overview of the city.

A good overview of key Cairo sights with a great guide. Ahmed was really friendly and knowledgeable