Tour in Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and Khan Elkhalili

Overview

You will be picked up from your hotel for a city tour that takes in the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Muhammad Ali Mosque and Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Along the way, your guide will lead you through each site and point out the highlights. At the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square you’ll see a wide collection of antiquities and artifacts. Your guide will take you through the museum’s chambers, pausing at the main highlights and explaining the significance of key pieces. You will also visit the Citadel of Saladin, where the Muhammad Ali Mosque (the Alabaster Mosque) sits on the citadel’s summit. Commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848, this Ottoman mosque was the largest built in the first half of the 19th century. With its animated silhouette and twin minarets, it is one of the most visible landmarks in Cairo. The tour concludes at Khan el-Khalili, the famous bazaar and souq in Cairo’s historic centre, giving you a chance to experience one of the city’s best-known market areas.

Highlights

• ✦Wheelchair accessible

What's included

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?

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Can I cancel my booking?

Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.

What's included?

Traditional Egyptian lunch · Professional tour guide and Egyptologist · Air-conditioned private transport · Bottled water · All taxes and fees · Entrance fees for all mentioned sites

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