Our tour of the Egyptian Museum Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque will take you on an exciting trip through Egypt’s long past. Imagine the beauty of old civilizations and Islamic buildings in one fantastic trip.
Step into the Egyptian Museum, an incredible trove of ancient objects. When you look at the precious treasures of Tutankhamun and the many items that tell the stories of pharaohs and empires, you’ll feel like you’ve gone back in time. Our knowledgeable guides will shed light on the past and give you information that will make these objects seem like windows to another world.
You can climb up to the Saladin Citadel from the museum, a tall fortress that has seen hundreds of years of history. As you walk through its old walls and gardens, you’ll see a sweeping view of Cairo that combines the old and the new beautifully.
The Mohamed Ali Mosque is a beautiful piece of architecture that shows how Egypt’s spiritual and artistic history has lasted for centuries. The detailed details, the tall minarets, and the peaceful atmosphere make you feel awestruck in a way that nothing else can.
As the call to prayer sounds through the air, you’ll find yourself in the heart of Cairo’s cultural patchwork, made from the threads of time.
This tour of the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Mohamed Ali Mosque is more than just a tour; it’s a trek into the heart of Egypt’s soul. Join us and let the sounds of history lead you through a day of wonder, inspiration, and a link to a world that has changed the course of human society.
| Departure/return location | Cairo International Airport |
| Tour Duration | Approx. 6-7 hours |
| Tour Type | Private Tour |
| Tour Availability | Everyday |
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Your tour guide will be waiting you. You do not need to look for them – they will be waiting for you and will find you.
From the moment your tour starts, your guide will give you full attention. Once in the car, your guide will talk to you about all the things on the way as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you.
Start your tour by visiting The Egyptian Museum which has more than 250,000 pieces display a rare collection of Egyptian art Over 5,000 years, as well as Tutankhamen room which has treasure, jewelry and gold which was enclosed in his tomb over 3500 years before it was discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
After that, move to visit the Citadel of Salah El Din which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years.
Finally move to your hotel.
Cairo has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange it for you.
All prices are charged in USD per person per trip. You can also pay us online via a secure payment gateway and without any extra costs or surcharges. This is our pricing policy for this trip.
Children Policy
The children’s policy applies to children who share a room with their parents. If your trip includes a flight ticket, additional fees for your children may apply.
- Children under 2 years of age can travel free of charge with their parents.
- From 2 to 6 years old: 25% of the adult price
- From 6 to 11 years old: 50% of the adult price
- Children aged 12 and over-travel at the same fare as adults.
Deposit
Once your itinerary is confirmed, we will collect 25% of the agreed final trip value as a deposit, which can be paid via Online Payment, PayPal, or Western Union.
Tipping
Tipping is part of the Egyptian culture to express one’s satisfaction with the good services provided to him by his duty staff. It would be nice to give it when you are satisfied with our services and if not then you don’t have to do it.
Cancellation Policy
Important Note: If your trip includes a domestic flight or a Nile cruise, know that there is no refund for the booking value in the event of cancellation of the trip according to the policy of Nile cruises and airlines companies.
- 30 days before the trip 100% refund.
- 20 days before the trip 50% refund.
- 10 days before the trip no refund.
