Cairo Collection – Egyptian Museum Alabaster Mosque and Coptic Cairo

Cairo Collection – Egyptian Museum Alabaster Mosque and Coptic Cairo

Pyramids are certainly breathtaking, but Cairo has much more to discover in its prolific historical sites. In this experience, you will be taken back through time, visiting the Egyptian Museum, and the stunning Citadel of Saladin, home to the Alabaster Mosque. Plus you’ll visit Coptic Cairo – the “Old Cairo” area with its rich architectural and historical significance, not to mention its grand beauty! Many sites to behold – all in one fantastic Instagram-worthy day trip!

Itinerary
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Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Midan El Tahrir Geographical Society Building, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Our Tour Guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza , and then he will accompany you to explore the famous Egyptian museum at Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo. where you can enjoy your time discovering the collections of more than 250 thousand artifacts telling the glorious history of ancient Egypt throughout the ages. Experience the treasures of the boy-king Tutankhamen and his inspiring magical golden mask . You can also visit to mummies’ room with (extra ticket on spot).

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Salah El Din Al Ayouby Citadel, Salah Salem St, El-Darb El-Ahmar, Monsha'et Nasser, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Our next step is to visit the iconic Citadel of Saladin (Salah El Din Citadel) built in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the potential attacks of the Crusaders’ armies. From it’s unique place you can enjoy a magnificent view of Cairo.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Mosque of Muhammad Ali, Al Abageyah Qism El-Khalifa, Cairo 11511 Egypt

Inside the walls of the citadel you will explore the famous mosque of Mohamed Ali, known as the Alabaster Mosque.
It is one of the most beautiful mosques in Egypt its unimaginable decorations, lamps and ornaments. It was designed by the Turkish architect Yousif Boushnaq that is why it is said that it is very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Coptic Cairo, Cairo Egypt

The end of our trip is to experience Old Cairo zone “Coptic Cairo”. This area is rich in both history and religious architecture. Here you will witness a living model of peaceful co existence among different religious communities so it is called religions compound. Your journey include a visit to the Babylon Fortress, the Hanging Church and other Coptic churches such as Abu Serga Church. The area has also Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Mosque of Amr ibn al-‘As.

Duration: 1 hour