Cairo Tour To The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel & Bazaar
Cairo
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Duration
9 Hours
Tour Type
Daily Tour
Group Size
20 people
Languages
English
Explore some of the sights of Cairo on this private all-day tour. Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, located in the ancient city of Fustat, which is now part of Cairo, and see royal mummies and learn about the rituals and religious beliefs surrounding mummification. Stop by the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, one of the landmarks of Cairo, in the Citadel. Then, browse the Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Highlights
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Cairo
Stop: 2 hours
Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
Stop: 2 hours
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 Cove 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 Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history And for sure you will see all the royal mummies which were moved in A royal parade from the Egyptian museum to the civilization museum
Citadel of Saladin
Stop: 2 hours
Then Continue your day tour to The Citadel where you visit The Alabaster Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha .
Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Stop: 60 minutes
Then Visit Mosque Of Mohamed Ali Pasha The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848. Situated on the summit of the citadel, this Ottoman mosque, the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, is, with its animated silhouette and twin minarets, the most visible mosque in Cairo. The mosque was built in memory of Tusun Pasha, Muhammad Ali's oldest son, who died in 1816. This mosque, along with the citadel, is one of the landmarks and tourist attractions of Cairo and is one of the first features to be seen when approaching the city from any direction.
Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
Stop: 60 minutes
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)
Cairo
Stop: 60 minutes
At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel
