Private tour to Egyptian museum Hanging Church Alabaster mosque and Bazaar

Private tour to Egyptian museum Hanging Church Alabaster mosque and Bazaar

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8 hours

Easy

 Spending a day sightseeing in Cairo  might seem like a droplet of water in the ocean, but not when you are on tour with us! 

Although there are many sights and attractions in Cairo that you might not be able to see all in one day, why not allow us to take you on a tour of a few of those beautiful places in just one day?! 

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

Our private full-day tour in a Wi-Fi-enabled/air-conditioned private van kicks off with a visit to the Egyptian Museum which features over 250,000 unique artifacts that represent all styles of Ancient Egyptian art where you will learn about daily life in Ancient Egypt, Ancient Egyptian symbols such as Ankh and various manuscripts and papyri .

Coptic Cairo 

From there, you move to the Hanging Church which is one of the oldest churches in Egypt . Also known as the Church of the Virgin Mary, the Hanging Church features a timber-vaulted ceiling and the insides is designed to replicate the interior of old Noah’s Ark. 

Cairo Citadel & Alabaster Mosque

Your next tour stop is the Alabaster Mosque . This mosque was a project by Muhammad Ali Pasha in the memory of his son, Tusun Pasha, and is situated in the Citadel of Cairo. The Citadel of Cairo is a military Islamic fortification erected by Saladin. 

This medieval fortification became the residence of Egyptian rulers and also the seat of government for over 690 years. 

khan El Khalili Bazaar

After which you move to the Khan El Khalili bazaar  . The bazaar was known as a center of trade in the old Egypt and remains the same till today. Also one of the tourist attractions you’d enjoy in Cairo, the Khan El Khalili bazaar is one place where you can shop to your heart’s delight. 

The things you can buy in the Khan El Khalili bazaar are historical traditionally-made souvenirs that include the following; glass perfume bottles, shisha pipes, urns, brass trays, lamps, jewelry, coffee pots, cutlery, wooden boxes, water jugs, candle holders, candlesticks, kitchen utensils, textiles (especially the Khayamiya), and vases. 

In the bazaar, there are restaurants, cafes, and street vendors where you can enjoy most of Cairo’s traditional delicacies. The other things you get to enjoy on this package includes a professional Egyptologist guide, pickup and drop-off at the hotel, and a welcome drink. 


What's included?
  • Food & drinks
WiFi in your van
Local taxes
Bottled water
Welcome drink
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions
  • Tip or gratuity
Gratuities
Please note
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements
    • • Hotel pickup time at 8am • A dress code is required to enter places of worship and selected museums. No shorts or sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women. You may risk refused entry if you fail to comply with these dress requirements • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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