Cairo City Day Tour
Immerse yourself in an over a thousand years of history in a single day. Marvel at the world's greatest collection of ancient artefacts, lose yourself in Islamic Cairo, and bargain for treasures in Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Resumen del Tour
Immerse yourself in an over a thousand years of history in a single day. Marvel at the world's greatest collection of ancient artefacts, lose yourself in Islamic Cairo, and bargain for treasures in Khan El Khalili bazaar.
Duración: 8 horasCategoría: CULTURAL
Itinerario / Detalles Completos
- CAIRO HISTORIC DAY TOUR – LOGICAL SOUTH-TO-NORTH SEQUENCE
- Duration: 8 hours (including hotel pickup & drop-off)
- Vehicle + private guide included
- 10:00 AM – Hotel Pickup
- - Meet your guide and driver at your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
- 10:30 AM – Coptic Cairo (2 hours)
- - Visit: Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Sergius (Abu Serga).
- - Your guide will explain the significance of the Holy Family’s journey.
- - Tickets included. Snacks + bottled water provided.
- 12:30 PM – Transfer to Citadel (15 minutes drive)
- 12:45 PM – Saladin Citadel & Muhammad Ali Mosque (1.5 hours)
- - Explore the fortress and the iconic alabaster mosque.
- - Panoramic views over Cairo.
- - Tickets included.
- 2:15 PM – Lunch (45 minutes)
- - Enjoy a set-menu Egyptian lunch (koshari, grilled meat, or mixed grill) at a quality restaurant near the Citadel.
- - Soft drink included.
- 3:00 PM – Transfer to Al-Muizz Street (15 minutes)
- 3:15 PM – Al-Muizz Street & Khan el-Khalili (2 hours – merged walk)
- - Start at Bab Zuweila (southern gate), walk north along the pedestrian-friendly Al-Muizz Street – an open-air museum of Islamic architecture.
- - The street leads seamlessly into the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
- - Stop for mint tea at El Fishawy Cafe (drink included).
- - Free time for photos and atmosphere (no shopping pressure).
- 5:15 PM – Dinner in Al-Hussein Area (45 minutes)
- - Short walk from the bazaar to Al-Hussein Square.
- - Dinner at a traditional restaurant (e.g., Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant or local grill house). Optional with extra charges .
- - Fixed menu including appetizer, main course, and dessert.
- 6:00 PM – Transfer back to your hotel (30 minutes, depending on location)
- 6:30 PM – Arrival at hotel. End of tour.
- IMPORTANT NOTES:
- - Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered). Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
- - Your guide will manage all tickets and timing, so you can focus on enjoying the experience.
Incluido
- INCLUSIONS:
- - Private vehicle with air conditioning
- - Professional English-speaking tour guide
- - Hotel pickup and drop-off
- - Entry tickets to all mentioned sites (Coptic Cairo churches, Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque)
- - Lunch (with soft drink)
- - Bottled water throughout the day + light snacks
- - One mint tea at El Fishawy Cafe
No Incluido
- EXCLUSIONS:
- - Personal purchases (souvenirs, additional food/drinks, extra snacks)
- - Tipping for guide, driver, or restaurant staff
- - Anything not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary
- - Travel insurance
- - Optional activities (e.g., camel ride, entry to special tombs)