Day Tour to the Museum of Egyptian Civilization | Caitdel and Old Cairo

*Pick up from your hotel Cairo/giza *

• 08:00AM : Around Egypt Trips pick you up from your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.

*Arrival and visit museum of Egyptian civilization*

•  visiting The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
  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 Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) 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 Also, you can see the Kaaba key, Clepsydra which an ancient time measuring device 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

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NMEC – Egypt Tours Portal

*visit the old cairo *

• Then visiting the Old Cairo that known as Christian Coptic Cairo which is Among the most important locations visited by the Holy Family where the spiritual impact of their presence is most felt still; though their stay was brief, for the Governor of what was then Fustat enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach sought to kill the Child. But they took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergious) was built. This and the whole area of the Fort of Babylon is a destination of pilgrimage not only for the Egyptians but for Christians from around the world. An air of piety and devotion pervades the whole district there. Also There you will be able to visit and Enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the hanging church, and the old Jewish synagogue – Ben Ezra Synagogue.

*lunch time is included in between visits*

• Lunch is included in between visits at Local Restaurant Based on Full Meal for each Person but Beverages are not included

*visit the citadel of saladin *

• *it served as egypt’s seat of government till the 1860s, cairo citadel is a magnificent fortress. it was constructed during salah ad-din reign. the construction work started in 1176 and was completed in 1182. then pay a visit

►MOhamed Ali Mosque:

• It was constructed between 1830 and 1848, the mosque was named ” The Alabaster Mosque” because most of the walls were made out of pure alabaster. The mosque is a replica of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul

*khan el khalilli bazaar*

• End your day tour by a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc

*transfer you back to your hotel.*

16:00 PM In the evening you will be driven to your hotel in cairo/giza

All times are guidelines so no times are definite.

DAY TOUR TO THE MUSEUM OF EGYPTIAN CIVILIZATION CITADEL AND OLD CAIRO: inclusions:

• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• Private English Egyptologist guide
• Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
• Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
• Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo
• Shopping tours in Cairo
• All Service charges & taxes

exclusions:

• • Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tipping

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Cancellation policy

• To receive a full refund, travelers may cancel up to 24 hours before the experience start time in the local timezone. No refunds will be given after that time period.

• Should you wish to make any changes to the itinerary

This is a Private trip you can ask for any change we will be happy to make suitable arrangements where possible.

please remember to bring:

• Camera
• ►Sunglasses
• ►sunscreen