Cairo's Ancient Wonders Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Egyptian Museum's ancient artifacts
- Marvel at the Citadel's architectural beauty
- Visit the historic Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Wander through the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
- Experience Cairo's rich cultural heritage
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum
- Visit to the Citadel with Mohamed Ali Mosque
- Exploration of Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour
The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin (Arabic: قلعة صلاح الدين Qalaʿat Salāḥ ad-Dīn) is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din (Saladin) and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers. It was the seat of government in Egypt and the residence of its rulers for nearly 700 years from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Its location on a promontory of the Mokattam hills near the center of Cairo commands a strategic position overlooking the city and dominating its skyline. At the time of its construction, it was among the most impressive and ambitious military fortification projects of its time. It is now a preserved historic site, including mosques and museums.
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 In 2020 the museum is due to be superseded by the new Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza.
one of the most beautiful mosque in Cairo it`s located inside the Citadel of Cairo
Khan el-Khalili (Arabic: خان الخليلي) is a famous bazaar and souq (or souk) in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. The bazaar district is one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike. It is also home to many Egyptian artisans and workshops involved in the production of traditional crafts and souvenirs.
Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Stroller access is available.
- The tour is suitable for most travelers.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.
- Bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for sun protection.
- Carry cash for personal purchases and tips.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
A fantastic cultural learning experience.
Our tour guide Ahmed was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. The driver Sayed bravely and safely piloted us through the crazy Cairo traffic. I think the highlight of the trip was the visit to the two mosques in the citadel, along with the friendly discussion with Ahmed about the cultural and religious beliefs and practices. A wonderful learning experience. As expected, the Egyptian museum was fascinating, made even better with Ahmed’s insightful explanation of what we were seeing. The Khan el-Khalili Bazaar was interesting, but pretty much full of the Chinese mass-produced trinkets you can find at any tourist spot. The highlight here was enjoying a Turkish coffee break with Ahmad and watching the crowds go by.
Excellent experience
Loved the experience!!! We toured everything, the guide took some very nice pictures, explained everything about the history of Egypt and gave me a space to tour on my own what I wanted... but always very much watching me!
No point in getting a guide who doesn’t know anything
Our guide, a woman (Iman? Didn’t get her name properly) who brought her younger sister along, had basically no knowledge about the artifacts at the museums, she also did not explain anything about the citadel or the mosque we visited. Our guide did not speak English well, it was such a bad tour in terms of learning anything about the culture and history of country. I would not recommend this tour, there was no point in spending money for a guide who wasn’t able to tell us anything. The driver on the other hand was pretty good.
It was okay
Overall trip was cool BUT a few things I didn’t like- driver didn’t hold a sign in the hotel lobby like the instructions said they would, instead he waited outside but we didn’t know that. He walked inside and saw my partner and I all ready for the trip but didn’t say anything. Just walked to the reception desk, spoke to the hotel reception man and walked back out. We contacted them on WhatsApp and he was there the whole time. Said we had to tip later him for waiting that long for us. Driver was very pushy with the tips. We tipped out of being pressured, not out of gratitude. They took us to the ‘oil factory’ which lured us into making us buy perfume/ oils which is a minimum of $40USD. I tried telling the man no thank you but he didn’t take no for an answer. They also took us to the papyrus institute, was cool to learn about papyrus but they also tried to make us buy their items. Felt very uncomfortable in both places. These two options were NOT on the itinerary. As for the guide, he was a very lovely man. Very funny and outgoing man. Knowledgeable but hard to understand most of the time in English.
Egypt Trip
We booked this tour and Hala was our tour guide. She was wonderful. We started at the Khan el Khalili in the morning for shopping before it got busy, then we went to the Mosque, the Citadel, and had lunch which was great. Went to a papyrus shop and jewelry shop. Hala took pictures with us and of us with beautiful backgrounds. We did miss the Egyptian Museum which closes at 430pm because we ran into heavy traffic. Hala did make it up to us and added a boat ride. Had a great experience starting from hotel pick-up up until hotel drop-off. Thank You Hala and Mohammed, our driver.