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Layover Tour to Museum of Egyptian Civilization Citadel and Old Cairo

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Experience something unique when visiting Cairo and taking in some world-renowned tourist attractions. When you take our day excursion from Cairo Airport, you can see the following:

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: This museum features several artifacts that illuminate Egypt's material and immaterial legacy, assisting visitors in comprehending Egyptian civilization across its various periods, including prehistoric, ancient Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Coptic, Islamic, modern, and contemporary. It also features a mummy room and a room dedicated to Egyptian textiles.

The Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, one of the oldest military castles constructed in the Middle Ages and a major landmark of Islamic Cairo, has a great view of all the historical sites of Cairo thanks to its strategic location atop Mount Muqattam. Over the years, the castle has been expanded with many facilities, the most significant of which are the Suleiman Pasha Al-Khadem Mosque, the Muhammad Ali Mosque, and the Al-Nasser Muhammad bin Qalawun Mosque. It also has several museums, including the War Museum, the Police Museum, and Al-Jawhara Palace. 

The Cairo Coptic trip is a thrilling trip that leads you through Cairo, Egypt's famous Coptic Christian community. The Hanging Church, Abu Sarja Church, St. George's Church, Virgin Mary Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Coptic Museum are among the significant locations that are seen on this tour.

With Cairo Top Tours you will enjoy every moment of your holiday as we offer you a wide range of tours that you can approve in Egypt, book one of our Cairo Transit Tours, Day Tours or you can have a look at our website where you can find everything you are looking for in Egypt and abroad. 
 

Inclusion
  • Meet and assist by our representatives.
  • All transfers to and from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
  • Tickets to all sites mentioned in our tour itinerary.
  • A qualified English-speaking Egyptologist guide to accompany you.
  • Complimentary bottle of water or soft drink during the Cairo tours.
  • Full service charges and taxes are included in the prices of Egypt tours.
Exclusion
  • Additional costs not specified in the itinerary.
  • Expenses for personal items.
  • Tipping is not included in the price of Cairo day Tours.
  • Beverages during meals.
  • Rates are valid during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Easter tours in Egypt.

In the early morning

Our representative will meet you wherever you are to begin your Cairo Day Tour; we can meet you at your hotel or another location and take you there in a luxurious vehicle.

The largest castle in the Islamic world, the Citadel of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi, is one of the stops on this journey. It was founded by Sultan al-Nasir Salah al-Din al-minister, Ayyubi's Baha al-Din, during his rule.

Why was Salah al-Citadel Din constructed?

The castle was constructed as Egypt's fortress and administrative center, and from the Ayyubid era until Muhammad Ali's reign, numerous Egyptian rulers added a lot of Historical things

Enjoy visiting Muhammad Ali Mosque, one of Egypt's most opulent mosques, which was built by Muhammad Ali, as your first activity while at Salah El-Din Castle.
Muhammad Ali Al-Basha was neither Egyptian nor Turkish; instead, he was born in Greece. After joining the Turkish army, he rose to the position of commander.

The French were occupying Egypt at that point, so Turkey sent him there because of Napoleon's campaign, He was revered as the Savior by the Egyptians, and because of their adoration for him, he was chosen to be the country's ruler. After that, Muhammad Ali passed away, and the castle eventually housed a tomb for him that you can visit.

The National Police Museum and an exhibit of Egypt's most well-known criminals, including Raya and Sakina, are the second thing you can see at the castle. You can visit a lot of locations and artifacts in the Citadel of Salah al-Din.

The land of the Nile Valley witnessed ancient civilizations, Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic, and Islamic. Egypt contributed to preserving all the Pharaonic antiquities from being lost, and Egypt to this day.

the first capital of Egypt following the Islamic conquest was Fustat, where the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is situated. Fustat is south of Cairo.

The museum is one of the biggest in the world, it was constructed on a site measuring more than 135,000 square meters. The museum opened its doors in 2017. All of the museum's visitors, from all over the world, were shocked.
Since the museum contains 50,000 artifacts that are displayed in contemporary ways to explain the evolution of the stages of Egyptian civilization, there are many antiquities and civilizations inside.
Naturally, you must also visit the Mummies royal room, which features 22 mummies of ancient Egyptian kings.

after that, We will take you to have Lunch in a good quality restaurant, and at the end of this trip, you will Enjoy sailing down the river during the Felucca ride on the Nile. 

After completing this day of exploration, your guide will take you to your hotel in Cairo or the airport.

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Yes, guided tours are provided to offer insights and amazing information about the historical and cultural sites.

The largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts in the entire world may be found at the Egyptian Museum, which is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East.
 

The Royal Mummies Hall is home to the mummies of some well-known pharaohs, like as Hatshepsut and Ramses II.
Main Exhibition Hall: Featuring sections devoted to topics like The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking, and The Gallery of Royal Mummies, among others.
Temporary Exhibitions: On numerous facets of Egyptian history and culture, the museum also holds temporary exhibitions.
 

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