Civilization Museum Old Cairo and Mohamed Ali Mosque Day Tour

5.0 (2 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

WOW TOURS EGYPT is a travel agency which has transformed the concept of traveling from a merely business perspective to a self-discovering journey

WOW TOURS EGYPT aims to be the most efficiently to people for going Egypt by creating the world’s most tailored and inspiring travel programs.

WOW TOURS EGYPT strives to create the best travel experiences through superior service and care, commitment to supportable tourism, and eagerness for making touristic places fun and reachable to everyone.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Arabic, German, Russian, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: WOW TOURS EGYPT

Ages: Children (6–11 years) · Adults (12–59 years) · Seniors (60–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: all transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Included: Lunch at local restaurant (drinks not included).
Included: Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
Included: Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour.
Included: All Service charges & taxes.
Included: Private English Egyptologist Guide.
Included: Pick up services from your hotel & return.

Not included

Not included: Tipping.
Not included: any extra not mentioned.

Itinerary

National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC

2 hours Admission included

Start your tour in a comfortable air conditioned vehicle to visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, it displays several objects intend to take you on a journey through the ancient Egyptian civilization across various key historical phases. Starting with the predynastic and ancient Egyptian periods continue across the Graeco- Roman, Coptic, Islamic and contemporary modern time.

NMEC is located in the heart of Al-Fustat, the ancient Islamic capital of Egypt and surrounded by many religious complexes.

Now take a breath, you are ready to meet the pharaohs – those great Kings and Queens who ruled Egypt thousands of years ago. With the moving of 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum, in an event termed the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade.

The Royal Mummies’ Hall is designed to display the mummies of the ancient Kings and Queens of Egypt.
The Hanging Church

30 min Admission included

Then proceed to visit Islamic and Coptic old Cairo, start your tour at Babylon fortress which was established by the Roman emperor Trajan in the 2nd century AD; Admire the Hanging Church, one of the oldest churches in Egypt
Holy Monastery of St. George

30 min Admission included

Visit the Greek Orthodox Monastery & Church of St George.
Synagogue Ben Ezra

30 min Admission included

See Ben Ezra Synagogue which is located on the spot where Moses as an infant was left in the basket according to the temple traditions.
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus

30 min Admission included

Visit the Church of St Sergius & Bacchus which is built over a cave where the Holy family had taken shelter after run away to Egypt
Mosque of Amr Ibn Al-As

30 min Admission included

Visit Amr ibn Al’As Mosque, the first and oldest mosque built in Egypt and Africa.
Citadel of Saladin

2 hours Admission included

There is always time to take a panoramic photo stop in Cairo and the river Nile before you visit the Citadel of Saladin and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.

The Mosque was designed by the architect Youssef Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the founder of modern Egypt, who ruled Egypt and his family after him from 1805 till 1952.
Mosque of Muhammad Ali

30 min Admission included

There is always time to take a panoramic photo stop in Cairo and the river Nile before you visit the Citadel of Saladin and Mohammed Ali Alabaster Mosque built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.

The Mosque was designed by the architect Youssef Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came especially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the founder of modern Egypt, who ruled Egypt and his family after him from 1805 till 1952.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Cairo Marriott Hotel
Hilton Cairo Zamalek Residences
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
Marriott Mena House, Cairo
Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo
Hilton Pyramids Golf
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo
Ramses Hilton

and 3 more pickup points

Your WOW TOURS EGYPT representative will be waiting for you. He/ She will be holding a sign showing your name.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.