Day tour to Coptic Cairo, The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization,hosting 20 of the most fascinating pharaohs of Ancient Egypt, this gallery is designed to give a feel of strolling through the ancient hallways at the Valley of the Kings. and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
Duration
8 Hours
Location
Cairo
Run
Every Day
Type
Private tour
Price Inclusions
- Pick up services from your hotel& return
- All the transfers by a private air-conditioned Vehicle
- All the sightseeing tours (private tours)
- Main Entrance Fees.
- English Egyptologist guide(other languages available at request).
- Bottled water during the tour
- All the service charges and taxes.
Price Exclusions
- Extra ticket inside Royal Mummies Room
- Drinks and any personal expenses
- Tipping
Price per person
- One Person 100$
- 2 to 3 Persons 70$
- 4 to 6 Persons 60$
Booking can be cancelled whenever without any fees
Children Policy
- 0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
- 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
- 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
Client’s Review
Exploring the pyramids with Egypt Key Tours
We cannot thank you enough God really blessed us by having you be a part of our lives.
Our guide Jimmy was the best. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, Love and excitement of history with our family. It was just surreal that we were there walking up to the pyramids. Thank you Egypt Key Tours.
Amazing, you made our trip one that will always be special!
Winingerm
Visited April 2017
Amazing Tour with Egypt Key Tours
I had an amazing private tour of the pyramids of Giza and old Cairo lead by Jimmy from Egypt Key Tours. My Group had a very limited time (18hr Cairo layover) and the trip jimmy put together was amazing. Unfortunately our arrival was after closing of the pyramids but jimmy arranged a special camel ride to the backside of the pyramids which was crazy amazing.
After that we had a pre-arranged dinner and afterwards a private tour of the Old Cairo after dark. The market and architecture of Old Cairo is unforgettably and Jimmy made the whole experience even more unforgettable by his meticulous planning and knowledge.
He was very easy to listen to (a walking history book) and made us feel absolutely safe. When I return to Egypt there will be two certainties-that I have more than 18 hrs, and that I book with Egypt Key Tours!
Lou S
Wilmington, North Carolina
Additional information
| Price per Person | Single, 2 persons, 3 persons, 4 persons, 5 persons |
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The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
In the morning, Egypt Key tour guide will meet and transfer you from your hotel to visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) will amaze you with the number of artifacts dedicated to the entirety of Egyptian civilization.Connecting the past to the present, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization closely weaves together the vibrant heritage of Egypt. One of the oldest civilizations in the world. The Museum hosts a wide variety of artifacts ranging from prehistoric objects up to modern-day cultural symbols, embarking visitors on an enriching journey of the Egyptian Culture through time. Complementing the rich historical canvas of the whole area, the museum is located within close proximity to numerous archeological sites. Overlooking the natural lake of Ein-Sira and overseeing the Citadel of Salah Al-Din at a distance, the museum is strategically positioned at the heart of Fustat, Egypt’s first Islamic capital.
The NMEC is one of its kind in Egypt and the first museum dedicated to civilization in the Arab world
2
Coptic Cairo
Moving to visit the “Hanging Church” which is dating back to the 3rd Century AD and was dedicated to Virgin Mary ,It’s called “Hanging” because of its location above the gatehouse of the ancient Roman fortress “Babylon” .It contains 110 Holy icons depicting beautiful religious scenes.
Then visiting “Saint Sergius and Bacchus Church” which is believed to have been built on the spot (The Crypt) where the holy family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt.
And ending Coptic Cairo tour with a visit to the “Jewish Synagogue of Ben Ezra” which gained its importance from its Geniza (Store room) was found during the 19th century containing a treasure of abandoned Hebrew secular and sacred manuscripts
3
Bazaar
As a last stop, you go to Khan Al Khalili Bazaar, which is one of Cairo’s main attractions. The site of Khan Al Khalili was originally a mausoleum called “Turbat El Zaafran” (saffron tomb), which was the burial of Fatimid Caliphs.The mausoleum was part of the Fatimid great eastern palace complex, begun in 970 AD,after that it became a district for the Turkish community during the Ottoman period. However, now it has become a bazaar, where you will find many souvenir shops,coffeehouses “Café” serving Arabic coffee and offering Hookah “Shisha” and restaurants throughout the area.Khan Al-Khalili was located in the middle of Cairo’s most important zone of economic activity. A traditional and wonderful bazaar that truly shows the true Egypt.
4
Back to Hotel
After the tour, Egypt Key tour guide will drop you back to your hotel.
