Old Cairo

After you have your breakfast, you will step into the heart of Cairo to complete your Cairo tour Packages and explore all of its attractions with your tour guide, where you will start with: The Egyptian Museum The Egyptian Museum is an immortal exhibition showcasing the greatest selection of ancient artifacts in the history of Egypt which came to the light when it was built in 1901AD in the heart of Cairo. Lunch Time Lunch will be served at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed to visit: Salah El Din Citadel A.K.A. Cairo Citadel, it looks over the entire city of Cairo since its construction completed in 1182 AD by the great conqueror Salah El-Din. It served as the center of ruler and a powerful fortress against the crusaders & Napoleon’s French invasion and late on in the 19th century, it became the headquarters of the government. The citadel was the witness to all the biggest events that took place in Ancient Egypt. Mohamed Ali Mosque A.K.A. “The Alabaster Mosque”, it’s a majestic work of art. It was constructed between 1830 and 1848 AD to be a replica of the blue mosque in Istanbul and act as a symbol of independence and freedom against the Ottoman Empire. Mohamed Ali Mosque is truly enchanting with its ottoman style architecture of French rococo influences with enchanting finishes of ornate red, green, gold, and a great dome. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) is a divine marvel found in Fustat within old Cairo that provides a golden route leading to 50000 pieces of art dating to 4000 years across the rich culture & history of Egypt. Everyone will get the chance to witness the royal mummies and greatest works of art found in every room, hall, and corner of this mythical museum. Al Muizz Street Al-Muizz Street is an illuminating treasure vault that stood the test of time to showcase the ancient Islamic history located in the center of old Cairo since its construction in the 10th century by the Fatimid dynasty. It became the most incredible social gathering next to the amazing Khan El Khalili Bazaar which was added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1979.  Khan El Khalili Bazaar Khan El Khalili has gained the name as the golden brick road of the Middle East as it is the oldest market in the region dating back to 970 AD. The street remains active till today and contains everything a traveler might desire plus all the magical caf s and shops that date back hundreds of years. All the phenomenal Islamic architecture and decorations of the street are highly enchanting and remain in good condition today.