Discover the treasures of ancient Egypt on this immersive full-day journey through Cairo’s most prestigious museums and historic landmarks. Your adventure begins at the National Museum of Civilization, where you’ll encounter the famous Royal Mummies Hall and witness artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian heritage in a stunning lakeside setting. Continue to the medieval Citadel of Salah El-Din, perched atop Mokattam Hill, where the magnificent Mohamed Ali Mosque awaits alongside sweeping panoramic views of Cairo’s sprawling cityscape. Conclude your exploration at the iconic Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, home to over 120,000 artifacts.
This carefully curated experience combines three of Cairo’s cultural crown jewels in a single, seamless day. Travel in comfort with air-conditioned transportation between sites while your expert Egyptologist guide brings ancient history to life with captivating stories and historical context. Skip the hassle of planning logistics and navigating Cairo’s busy streets—everything from museum entry to strategic timing is handled for you, ensuring you maximize your time exploring rather than waiting in lines. Whether you’re captivated by royal mummies, medieval Islamic architecture, or pharaonic gold, this comprehensive tour delivers an unforgettable deep dive into Egypt’s extraordinary past.
Pick up and transportation services from/to your hotel
All transfers are by a private A/C vehicle
Private English-speaking Tour guide
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites
Lunch meal at a local restaurant in Cairo
Bottled water on board the vehicle during the tour
Shopping tours in Cairo
All taxes & service charges
Entry visa to Egypt
Personal expenses
Optional activities
Tipping
Your guide will meet you at your Cairo or Giza hotel lobby at 08:00 AM for a prompt, hassle-free pickup in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll receive a brief introduction to the day’s schedule as you set off through the city, with all navigation and logistics handled for you. This comfortable start ensures you can relax and focus entirely on the cultural experiences ahead.
You’ll arrive at the National Museum of Civilization, located along the scenic Ain El-Sira Lake in Old Cairo, where your guide will lead you through galleries covering over 5,000 years of Egyptian history. The centerpiece of your visit is the Royal Mummies Hall, home to the preserved remains of Egypt’s most famous rulers including Ramses II, Hatshepsut, and Seti I, each displayed with detailed historical context. Throughout the museum, you’ll see artifacts from the Pharaonic, Coptic, and Islamic periods—pottery, textiles, jewelry, and tools—that show how Egyptian society developed across different eras, all explained clearly by your Egyptologist guide.
Next, you’ll visit the Citadel of Salah El-Din, a massive 12th-century fortress that sits on elevated ground with commanding views over Cairo. Inside the Citadel walls, you’ll explore the Mohamed Ali Mosque, often called the Alabaster Mosque due to its pale stone exterior and Ottoman-inspired domes and minarets. Your guide will explain the military history of the site, the architectural influences, and point out landmarks visible from the terraces—including the Pyramids of Giza on clear days—while you take in the sweeping cityscape below.
You’ll stop at a local restaurant for lunch, where you can try traditional Egyptian dishes like grilled meats, rice, salads, or vegetarian options depending on your preference. This break gives you time to rest, enjoy a meal, and recharge before continuing to the afternoon portion of the tour. Your guide can offer recommendations or answer any questions you have about Egyptian food and culture.
After lunch, you’ll head to the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which houses the world’s largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts—over 120,000 pieces in total. Your guide will take you through the highlights. You’ll see monumental statues, painted coffins, royal jewelry, and everyday items from ancient Egyptian life, with explanations that connect these objects to the people and beliefs of the time.
At the end of the tour, you’ll return to your vehicle for a comfortable ride back to your hotel, arriving around 05:00–05:30 PM depending on traffic. Your guide will be available for any last questions during the drive and can offer suggestions for other activities during your Cairo stay. You’ll finish the day with a comprehensive understanding of Egypt’s ancient and medieval history, having visited three of the city’s most important cultural sites.
Tipping is not included in any of our packages and remains at the discretion of travelers. While not obligatory, it holds significant value for the individuals assisting you during your travels.
Yes you can receive a refund if you cancelled within 30 days before the tour start date but 10% will be deducted from the deposit you paid. However, if you cancelled within 2 days or less you will not receive a refund
Yes, you can change the tour start date if there are at least 10 days remaining for the tour start date.
You can ask your embassy because there are countries that can take the visa upon arrival and there are other countries that need to apply first before traveling.
You can book any of our tours by filling the inquiry form in the tour’s page or sending us a message on our Email address or on our WhatsApp number.
We offer our tours in a various selection of languages like: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French, Chinese and Japanese. If you want a specific language that we don’t offer we will do our best to make it available.
We accept US Dollars, EUR, and GBP.
You can let us know if you want a specific time schedule.
You can pay online with an online payment link but the price will increase by 5% due to bank tax/commission or you can pay with your card with the machine the tour manager has on the tour.
Our tours are completely private. You (and your group) will be alone with our tour guide and the driver and there will be no other passengers with you.
