Private Day Trip: Egyptian Museum, Alabaster Mosque and Khal el-Khalili from Cairo

Highlights

  • Begin with pickup at your hotel or port in Cairo or Giza, then travel to the Egyptian Museum in an air-conditioned van with a private driver/guide. The museum is home to the largest collection of pharaonic antiquities in the world, and exploring it can be overwhelming: visiting with a private guide will help you find the things that interest you most in the museum, from art and artifacts to mummies, statues, and the treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. After visiting the museum, continue into the walled Old City of Cairo, the heart of city life for over a thousand years. Find views of the city from the walls of the Saladin Citadel, and tour the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammed Ali, whose elegant proportions and long history make it one of Cairo’s most beloved landmarks. Pause for lunch in a local restaurant, then continue on foot to Khan el-Khalili, a colorful bazaar that’s overflowing with souvenirs, spices, antiques, and handicrafts from around the country. This is the perfect place to browse for mementos, or brush up your Egyptian bargaining skills with help from a local guide. When you’ve finished exploring, make the return trip to your accommodations in Cairo or Giza, where this tour concludes.

Summary

Begin with pickup at your hotel or port in Cairo or Giza, then travel to the Egyptian Museum in an air-conditioned van with a private driver/guide. The museum is home to the largest collection of pharaonic antiquities in the world, and exploring it can be overwhelming: visiting with a private guide will help you find the things that interest you most in the museum, from art and artifacts to mummies, statues, and the treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. After visiting the museum, continue into the walled Old City of Cairo, the heart of city life for over a thousand years. Find views of the city from the walls of the Saladin Citadel, and tour the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammed Ali, whose elegant proportions and long history make it one of Cairo’s most beloved landmarks. Pause for lunch in a local restaurant, then continue on foot to Khan el-Khalili, a colorful bazaar that’s overflowing with souvenirs, spices, antiques, and handicrafts from around the country. This is the perfect place to browse for mementos, or brush up your Egyptian bargaining skills with help from a local guide. When you’ve finished exploring, make the return trip to your accommodations in Cairo or Giza, where this tour concludes.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Visiting the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo is one of the most popular day tours. In the Egyptian Museum you will get to see 165,000 Egyptian artifacts. The priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen are the highlight here. His six gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the star attraction. and old Cairo is amazing place where you will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Saladin Citadel, and the oldest market  in Egypt Khan El Khalily.

What’s included?

  • Qualified Egyptologist guide

  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off

  • Round-trip private transfer

  • Drinks

  • Gratuities

  • Entrance fees

  • Food and beverage

  • Entry/Admission - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

  • Entry/Admission - Cairo

  • Entry/Admission - Khan Al-Khalili

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Egypt Tours Club

About operator:

Tours are a way to reinvigorate your passion for life. This is what we believe in. And we started our own Tours Club for this. We’re a team of professional guides who’re passionate about travel. And to provide you with a unique experience that you can take away with you. Egypt Tours Club is a passion project for us as we wanted to do something different from the rest. We wanted to provide unique Egypt tours to everyone who loves to travel. Our club was formed in 2014 when our core members decided to leave big-named companies in order to provide you with unique experiences. We’re basically a bunch of friends with each having a vast experience in the traveling industry. We’re trained to provide you with the best tours under the guidance of an experienced GM. You can be a history lover, art lover or a travel lover. We’ll make sure that your Egypt tours are not only memorable but also mesmerizing.

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