This Journey will take you to visit one of the world’s most important collections of ancient artefacts, the Egyptian Museum takes pride of place in Downtown Cairo, on the north side of Midan Tahrir. Inside the great domed, oddly pinkish building, the glittering treasures of Tutankhamun and other great pharaohs lie alongside the grave goods, mummies, jewellery, eating bowls and toys of Egyptians whose names are lost to history.
In the afternoon, your journey will continue to explore the hidden gems of Islamic Cairo, where you will learn more about Islam as a religion & culture.
End your journey with a stroll through the skinny lanes of Khan El Khalili which are basically a medieval-style mall.
Museum: Your Egyptologist will escort you today on a fascinating tour of 7,000 years of Egyptian history with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, open since 1902. The Museum exhibits over 120,000 objects in its 107 halls, comprising the world’s greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts. Two grand halls containing countless artifacts and one room reserved for the golden treasures, all from the world-famous tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun astound and delight visitors. More than 2 million people flock to this magnificent site each year.
Islamic Cairo: Visit the mosques of Sultan Hassan and Refaei mosques where the shah of Iran and some of the last royal family members where buried.
Lunch: dine in a local restaurant.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Wrap up the day by walking through old Islamic Cairo. Walk in El Muizz street, which has the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world. Explore the winding alleyways of the famous Khan El Khalili market, the major souk in Islamic Cairo.
What is included in the tour
- Transfers from your hotel by an air conditioned vehicle.
- Services of an expert Egyptologist guide.
- Water as per consumption.
- All required entrance fees.
- Lunch at a local restaurant .
What is NOT included in the tour
- Any sites not stated in the program.
- Gratuities.
- Camera tickets.
- Personal expenses.
