• The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities - Located in Cairo, this museum showcases over 120,000 artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamen’s tomb and numerous mummies discovered since the 19th century. The exhibits cover the history from the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (around 2700 BC) to the Greco-Roman period. The museum features two floors; the ground floor offers a chronological journey through Egypt’s history from the Old Kingdom to the Greco-Roman era. Visitors can start at the entrance, turn left, and explore the museum to gain a comprehensive understanding of Egypt’s ancient history.

Explore the Egyptian Museum

Admire the Golden Mask

• Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) - The Church of the Virgin Mary, commonly known as the Hanging Church, is the most renowned site in Coptic Cairo. Its name derives from its construction atop the walls of the 4th century BC Roman fortress of Babylon, remnants of which are still visible in Coptic Cairo.

Although the church’s elevated position is less pronounced today due to the ground level rising over 30 feet over the centuries from accumulated debris, it originally stood prominently above its surroundings on the fortress walls.

• Coptic Cairo - This unique area within Old Cairo is rich with Christian churches and sites dating from the period between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the advent of Islam, when Egypt was predominantly Christian. Coptic Cairo is largely centered around the fort of Babylon and its ancient walls.

The Coptic Museum, located here, houses the world’s largest collection of Coptic Christian art and artifacts. Established in 1910, the museum chronicles Coptic history from the arrival of Christianity in Egypt through the Ottoman era, showcasing art influenced by Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman cultures.

• Coptic Orthodox Church of St. George (Mari Girgis) - Visit a Greek Church
• Mosque of Muhammad Ali - When Muhammad Ali rose to power, he sought to eliminate the Mamluks’ influence, who had ruled Egypt for six centuries before him, by demolishing their palaces within the fortress. He also constructed one of Cairo’s most iconic landmarks.

His Alabaster Mosque, built in memory of his deceased son, stands prominently over the complex. Its silhouette is a defining feature of Cairo’s eastern skyline. Besides these two mosques, the Citadel also houses the National Military Museum, showcasing uniforms and weapons from Egypt’s extensive history, a Police Museum, and several other museums dedicated to Muhammad Ali’s palace.

• Cairo Citadel - The Citadel has undergone significant changes since its original use as a fortress against Crusader armies. It has been expanded and remodeled by various rulers. In the 14th century, Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammad constructed a mosque there, which still bears his name, along with the Southern Enclosure of the fort adjacent to Saladin’s original walls. The most significant transformations occurred in the 19th century.
• Deluxe Tours Egypt - After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.

• Private tour
• Bottled water
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
• Entrance fees to the sites
• Lunch
• Entrance fees to the Coptic Area
• Entrance fees to the Mohamed Ali Mosque
• Entrance fees to the Hanging Church
• Entrance fees to Citadel
• Transport by private vehicle
• Qualified Egyptologist guide

• Gratuities

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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