• Cairo - Begins at 8:00 am with a pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by a guide to start a full-day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. This museum showcases the largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art globally. It features a rare collection of over 250,000 authentic artifacts dating back 5,000 years, including a special exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen. This exhibit includes treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before being discovered in 1920 during the tomb’s excavation.
• The Egyptian Museum in Cairo - As the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, the Egyptian Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities. The museum’s extensive collection spans from the Predynastic Period to the Greco-Roman Era. The building’s architect was chosen through an international competition in 1895, the first of its kind, won by French architect Marcel Dourgnon. Inaugurated in 1902 by Khedive Abbas Helmy II, the museum is a historic landmark in downtown Cairo, home to some of the world’s most magnificent ancient masterpieces. Among its unparalleled collection are the complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, Psusennes I, the treasures of Tanis, and the Narmer Palette, which commemorates the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under one king. The museum also features splendid statues of the great kings Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, builders of the pyramids.
• Cairo Citadel - The Citadel of Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (Saladin) is one of the most iconic monuments in Islamic Cairo and among the most impressive defensive fortresses from the Middle Ages. Its strategic location on the Muqattam Hills provided a formidable defensive position and offers, as it still does today, an unrestricted panoramic view of Cairo.

Sultan Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi first ordered the construction of a fortress over the Muqattam Hills in (572 AH/ 1176 AD), but it was not completed during his lifetime. Completion was achieved during the reign of Sultan al-Kamel ibn al-Adel (604 AH/1207 AD), who decided to reside there, making it the official residence of Egypt’s rulers. In the mid-nineteenth century, Khedive Ismail moved the official residence to Abdeen Palace in downtown Cairo.

• Coptic Cairo - Next, visit Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo, one of the most significant locations visited by the Holy Family, where their spiritual presence is still strongly felt. Although their stay was brief, the Governor of what was then Fustat, enraged by the tumbling down of idols at Jesus’ approach, sought to kill the Child. They took shelter from his wrath in a cave above which, in later years, the Church of Abu Serga (St Sergius) was built. This area, including the Fort of Babylon, is a pilgrimage destination not only for Egyptians but for Christians worldwide. An air of piety and devotion pervades the entire district. Visitors can enter the Church of Abu-Sergah and St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the old Jewish synagogue - Ben Ezra Synagogue.
• Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - Known as the “Hanging Church” because it was built over the ruins of Old Cairo’s Roman fort, it is situated near the Coptic Museum.

The church consists of a court divided into four wings separated by three rows of marble columns. A wooden semi-circular vault covers the main court. The church also contains an inscribed granite baptismal tank and a marble pulpit supported by ten columns decorated with mosaic. The pulpit dates to the eleventh century AD.

The east side houses five altars surmounted by wooden domes. The church’s ceiling was designed to resemble Noah’s Ark. The Hanging Church is renowned for the icons that adorn its walls. The oldest dates to the fifteenth century AD, while most others date to the late eighteenth century AD.

• Synagogue Ben Ezra - The Ben Ezra Synagogue (Hebrew: בית כנסת בן עזרא; Arabic: معبد بن عزرا), sometimes called the El-Geniza Synagogue (בית כנסת אל גניזה) or the Synagogue of the Levantines (al-Shamiyin), is located in the Fustat area of Old Cairo, Egypt. According to local folklore, it is situated on the site where baby Moses was found.

This synagogue’s geniza, or storeroom, was discovered in the 19th century to contain a treasure of forgotten, stored-away Hebrew, Aramaic, and Judeo-Arabic secular and sacred manuscripts. The collection, known as the Cairo Geniza, was brought to the University of Cambridge in Cambridge, England, at the instigation of Solomon Schechter. It is now divided among several academic libraries, with the majority housed at the Cambridge University Library.

• Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church - The Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga, is built upon an ancient Roman fort in Old Cairo. The church’s history is still debated. Some scholars believe it dates to the late fourth to early fifth centuries AD, while others suggest it should be dated to the 17th century AD.

This church holds a special religious status among Coptic churches due to its association with the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt. It is named after renowned early fourth-century AD saints, Sergius and Bacchus, who were martyred at al-Resafa in Syria for their Christian beliefs.

After the tour concludes, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo.

• All entry fees included
• Complimentary bottle of water
• Expert private tour guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers
• All taxes and service charges covered

• Lunch at Local restaurant(Optional)
• Tipping

Join us on an enchanting voyage through the cultural gems of Cairo, with our exclusive private tour to the splendid Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo. Discover the mysteries of ancient Egyptian civilization led by a professional private tour guide, while you explore the extensive assortment of relics in the museum. Delve into the rich Islamic history and absorb the spectacular panorama from the Citadel. Dive into the colorful ambiance of Old Cairo, experiencing its age-old mosques, churches, and vibrant markets. Be confident that this all-inclusive itinerary covers all entry fees, taxes, and private vehicle transfers, plus a complimentary bottle of water to make your journey more enjoyable.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.