Cairo Heritage Day Tour: NMEC Museum, Citadel & Grand Bazaar

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• Cairo (Pass by)

  Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour After the end of the Tour you will be transferred back to your Hotel

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

  visiting The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization The main Exhibition Hall show the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization :pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mahmal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to saudia Arabia every year in a great parade The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization It's considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show the visitors the Egyptian civilization across the time starting with the predynastic and Ancient

  3 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Cairo Citadel

  Then Continue your day tour to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha .(1:30 hrs Time spent)

  3 hours • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Khan Al-Khalili

  Then continue your day tour to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The numerous shops in this district are known for trading fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and much more .(1 Hr time Spent) At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel there is possibility of entering the Mummies room at the Museum,Felucca ride on the Nile but all those activties can be added on in the middle of the booking process as it requires additional fees

  1 hour • Admission ticket free
• Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahreer) (Pass by)

  Pass through Liberation Square (Midan El-Tahrir), the bustling heart of modern downtown Cairo and the historic epicenter of Egypt's contemporary political history. From the comfort of your private air-conditioned vehicle, your Egyptologist will point out the square's landmark landmarks, including the historic Egyptian Museum building, the Mogamma, and the central 19-meter ancient obelisk of Ramses II surrounded by four sandstone ram-headed sphinxes.

  Admission ticket free
• Al-Azhar Mosque (Pass by)

  Visit the historic Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the oldest universities and most revered religious centers in the world. Stroll through the open white-marble courtyard, view minarets spanning Fatimid to Mamluk eras, and explore the prayer hall as your private guide explains the mosque’s pivotal cultural history and architecture.

  Admission ticket free
• 4
  National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC

  Explore the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), the first museum in the Arab world dedicated entirely to the breadth of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. Led by your private Egyptologist guide, you will walk through the expansive Main Exhibition Hall to discover masterpieces showcasing ancient crafts—pottery, textiles, carpentry, and jewelry—as well as unique artifacts like the world’s oldest known prosthetic toe and the historic Mahmal litter used to carry the sacred Kaaba cover. Descend into the atmospheric, subterranean Royal Mummies Hall to come face-to-face with 20 royal pharaohs and queens, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut, displayed in state-of-the-art climate-controlled tombs.

  2 hours • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Wheelchair accessible
• Specialized infant seats are available
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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