🏨 Cairo Combo tour: Egyptian museum, Sultan Hassan mosque, Hanging church and souq Activity

Cairo Combo tour: Egyptian museum, Sultan Hassan mosque, Hanging church and souq

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From $300.00

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Departs: Cairo, Cairo

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Visit Cairo’s historical highlights on a full-day priority tour that combines the entrance to the Egyptian Museum. Guided by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, you will enter the Museum to explore its renowned collection of art masterpieces, including the world-known and famous treasures of King Tut. Then visit the mosque and madrasa of Sultan Hassan before spending the afternoon at the Hanging Church and Coptic area,where you’ll learn about the fascinating ruin Roman fortress of Babylon and the history of Christianity in Egypt. You will have free time in the market to explore this medieval market with its colors and narrow lanes and old coffee shops

What's Included

Bottled water

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Qualified Egyptologist guide

Transport by private vehicle

What's Not Included

Entrance fees to the royal mummy room in the museum

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 85

Additional Info

Face masks provided for travellers
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible

Children must be accompanied by an adult
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Specialized infant seats are available
Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Cancellation Policy

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

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

It is then time to visit the biggest museum in the world that shows the antiquities of one civilization and people. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo opened in 1901 it is a huge place that displays what was found in the tombs and temples such as statues, jewelry, furniture, mummies, and other types of monuments. There are more than 65,000 pieces on display that need weeks to see. However, during your short visit, your guide will show and explain the most important pieces and the highlights. You will enjoy the wonderful treasures of the boy king Tut Ankh Amun: the fabulous golden mask and coffins. You will have free time to browse the museum yourself and you may like to see the Royal Mummies

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan

Mosque and Madrasa of Sultan Hassan. Built-in 1356 and intended to be a mosque and a school for teaching students about Islam, the mosque is distinguished with its tall and huge walls and arches, the extensive use of marble, and splendid towers and dome. Your guide will give you a brief history of the basic principles of Islam. When you leave the mosque you will enjoy the panoramic view of several mosques around.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary)

In the Coptic area, you will visit the Roman fortress of Babylon. The Romans built in the 1st century A.D; a very impressive church was built on the walls of one of the towers known as the Hanging church. Consecrated to Virgin Mary, the Hanging church was built in a basilica style. Let your eyes and feelings absorb the beauty of the wooden roof that resembles the Ark of Noah, the icons, the altars, and the pulpit.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Khan Al-Khalili

you will spend some time in the oldest and biggest market in Cairo Khan el Khalili Bazaar, founded in 1382. You will have some time to try your bargaining skills in buying a souvenir. Your guide will recommend to you what items you can buy there. You may like to have a local drink in (The el-fishway coffee shop) the oldest one in the marketplace. This is a very nice conclusion to the day tour. Return to your hotel in Cairo.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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