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Full- Day Cairo Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo

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Cairo, Egypt

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Experience the highlights of Cairo with none of the street hassles on this convenient private tour, which covers impressive ground in just one day. Start with a tour of the Egyptian Museum, then explore the Alabaster Mosque and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Discover Coptic Cairo—the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Church of St. Barbara, and the Church of Abu Serga—before you return to your hotel.

Tour the Egyptian Museum with a private guide
See old Cairo highlights, including the Alabaster Mosque and Hanging Church
Tuck in to a delicious lunch at a local restaurant
Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers from your hotel or port

What's Included

All taxes, fees and handling charges
Bottled water
Lunch
Qualified Egyptologist guide
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Entrance fees to the sities
Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum
Entrance fees to Citadel
Entrance fees to the Mohamed Ali Mosque
Entrance fees to the Coptic Area
Entrance fees to the Hanging Church

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Hotel Lobby / home Address / Train Station / Bus Station

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

The Hanging Church

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Coptic Cairo

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Holy Monastery of St. George

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Mosque of Muhammad Ali

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Citadel of Saladin

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Deluxe Tours Egypt

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Stroller accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 27 reviews

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Marco was our guide and...

Shaunette_J, Sep 2025

Marco was our guide and Badr was the driver. Great tour, great photographer and knew the best times and places. No extra stops.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Valued Customer, Thank you for your kind words about your Day tour! We are thrilled to hear that both your guide and driver provided such a caring and informative experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that you felt comfortable to ask questions and make requests throughout the tour. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more incredible experiences in Egypt. If there’s anything we can assist you with in the future, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Warm regards, Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330

Great Day Exploring Cairo's History and Culture

John_M, May 2025

I had a fantastic time on the Full-Day Cairo Tour to the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Old Cairo. One of the highlights was visiting the Egyptian Museum—seeing King Tutankhamun’s treasures and so many ancient artifacts up close was truly unforgettable. The Citadel was also impressive, offering both historical insight and great views. I really enjoyed exploring the Hanging Church and one of the local mosques as well, which added a rich layer of cultural depth to the tour. Our guide was excellent—very knowledgeable and detailed in his explanations. He was also super accommodating and took the time to answer my questions about local customs and traditions, which I really appreciated. Lunch was a nice local food experience and added to the authenticity of the day. Overall, this was a well-rounded and memorable experience. Just shy of perfect, but highly recommended if you're looking to dive deep into Cairo's rich history and culture in one day.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Our Value Guest, we would like to thank you for your time to write for us your feedback and review. we are happy to show you Egypt by our local eyes our goal to make sure you have unforgettable experience We hope to see you again in Egypt for longer vacation Please Keep in touch. Egypt is safe always Deluxe Tours Egypt +201001363330

A day in Cairo

Ruhi_R, Dec 2023

We had a wonderful day with our tour guide Marco Kyrillus who was amazing and had very good knowledge of the Egyptian History . He was very flexible and made sure he answered all our questions patiently . He also made sure we had good dinner !!! Thanks for wonderful private tour today , looked forward to booking more tours in the future too

Excursion riche en Histoire

Seda_O, Jan 2025

Une très belle visite, avec de riches informations. Hussein est un guide extraordinaire qui connaît et fait vivre l'histoire. Un grand merci à lui. Je recommande cette excursion.