Cairo private full-day tours to Egyptian museum & Islamic Cairo

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Delve into History with a Day Trip to the Egyptian Museum and Islamic Cairo
Unlock the secrets of the past with an unforgettable day trip to the exquisite Egyptian Museum and the historical depths of Islamic Cairo. The Egyptian Museum, boasting a vast collection of antiquities, offers a captivating journey back in time. Later, experience the unique fusion of vibrant culture, mesmerising Islamic architecture, and rich history within the heart of Islamic Cairo. This tour is meticulously designed to ensure a seamless and enlightening exploration that leaves you biologically and culturally enriched.

What's Included

Tour guide
Entry Fees
All Fees and Taxes
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Bottle of water
Tipping

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting in the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing your name on it

OR
Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cairo

    Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2
    The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

    The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company Garozzo-Zaffarani to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region. As of March 2019, the museum is open to the public. In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.

    3 hours Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Mosque of Muhammad Ali

    Mohamed Ali Mosque that has been considered one of the most beautful mosque in Cairo it also know as the Alabaster Mosque because its outer walls has been Covered by Alabaster Stone

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    Al‑Rifa’i Mosque is a majestic testament to Egypt's layered past—merging Fatimid, Mamluk, Ottoman, and European influences. As both a house of worship and royal necropolis, it invites reflection on faith, power, and artistry. Standing across from Sultan Hassan Mosque, it forms one of Cairo’s most unforgettable historical duets.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

    Then Followed by a visit to the Most and Biggest mosques in Cairo which is El Sultan Hassan Mosque that also known as `Madrasa El Sultan Hassan` that was founded by Sultan Hassan in 1356 A.D The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a massive Mamluk era mosque and madrassa located near The Citadel in Cairo. Its construction began 757 AH/1356 CE with work ending three years later “without even a single day of idleness”. At the time of construction the mosque was considered remarkable for its fantastic size and innovative architectural components. Commissioned by a sultan of a short and relatively unimpressive profile, al-Maqrizi noted that within the mosque were several “wonders of construction”. The mosque was, for example, designed to include schools for all four of the Sunni schools of thought: Shafi’i, Maliki, Hanafi and Hanbali

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    Then drive to Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo it`s also known as the mosque of the most resplendent is a mosque in Islamic Cairo in Egypt.Al-Mu'izz li-Din Allah of the Fatimid Caliphate commissioned its construction for the newly established capital city in 970. Its name is usually thought to allude to the Islamic prophet Muhammad's daughter Fatimah, a revered figure in Islam who was given the title az-Zahrā .the shining or resplendent one.It was the first mosque established in Cairo,a city that has since gained the nickname "the City of a Thousand Minarets

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Al Emam Al Hussein Mosque

    End your day tour By a visit to El Hussein Mosque in Cairo .Hallowed mosque believed to be the burial site of the head of the prophet Muhammad's grandson.

    30 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Cairo Citadel

    the Citadel of Salah El Din in Cairo

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Cairo

    Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by EMO TOURS EGYPT

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Archaeology Tours
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DSA non-compliant
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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