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Private Tour: Visit Nilometer, Manial Palace, City of The Dead with Felucca Ride
Cairo
our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle to visit great landmarks from the Islamic civilization era.
our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle to visit great landmarks from the Islamic civilization era.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Nilometer - Begin the journey with a visit to the Nilometer, located at the southern tip of Roda Island. This ancient structure, dating back to the period following the Arab conquest of Egypt, played a crucial role in history. It was used to measure the Nile’s water levels, which directly influenced the taxation of agricultural lands. Taxes were…
- Nilometer - Begin the journey with a visit to the Nilometer, located at the southern tip of Roda Island. This ancient structure, dating back to the period following the Arab conquest of Egypt, played a crucial role in history. It was used to measure the Nile’s water levels, which directly influenced the taxation of agricultural lands. Taxes were imposed only when the Nile’s waters reached a specific level, ensuring the land was adequately irrigated during the flood season.
- Manial Palace Museum - Next, explore the stunning Manial Palace of Prince Mohamed Ali Pasha, who was King Farouk’s uncle. The palace showcases a blend of European Art Nouveau and Rococo styles with traditional Islamic architecture, including Ottoman, Moorish, and Persian influences. This unique combination is evident in the spatial design, architectural and interior decorations, and luxurious materials. The palace complex consists of five distinct buildings, surrounded by gardens filled with rare tropical plants collected by the prince during his travels along a small branch of the Nile.
- City of the Dead (Northern Cemetery) - Conclude the tour with a visit to the City of the Dead, or Cairo cemetery, which is a vast area of tombs and mausoleums, some dating back to the Islamic Conquest of Egypt in 642 AD. Due to the country’s ongoing housing crisis, many people have made this area their permanent home. It’s fascinating to observe how people live in this unique environment.
- Nile River - Finally, head to the river to board a felucca, a traditional sailboat used on the Nile and in other Mediterranean regions. Enjoy lunch on board as you sail along the river. After this delightful experience, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Note: Pick-up and drop-off services from Cairo airport, Sphinx airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, Badr City, Shorouk, Rehab, Obour, Sheraton Almatar, Sheikh Zayed City, Ring Rd, Mirage City, Meridian Airport, or Madinaty City are available at an additional cost.

What's Included
- Private tour guide
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water during your trip
- Shopping tours in Cairo
- Private tour guide
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
- Lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water during your trip
- Shopping tours in Cairo
What's Not Included
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- Tipping.
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- beverages and water during lunch.
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- Tipping.
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- beverages and water during lunch.
Additional Information
- recommended all travelers
- recommended all travelers
Location
Nilometer
Roda Island,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.