Amazing Full Day tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin and Old Cairo

Duration

8 hours

Overview

Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, it's the richest museum of Egyptian antiquities in the whole world, it is open daily, the building is rectangular with a large rotunda on the ground floor containing massive exhibits including colossal statues of Ramses II, the best views of them can be obtained looking down from the upper galleries, the gold and alabaster trappings from the tomb of Tutankhamun draw the crowds,Proceed to the massive medieval Salah El-din citadel ( Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque in Salah El Din Citadel), once a stronghold against the Crusader. Explore this ancient fortress and marvel at its brilliant domed ceilings, suspended lights, and commanding views of Cairo. Stop for lunch at local restaurant (not included) then driving to Complete your exploration by visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo is a part of Old Cairo which encompasses the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church, The Greek Church of St. George and many other Coptic churches and historical sites.