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From the beginning of the Egypt tours, Happy Egypt’s tour guide will encourage you to learn about the Egypt day tour and start visiting the Great Egyptian Museum.
Discover the wonderful contents and artifacts of the Egyptian Museum. Then proceed to the mighty Citadel of Saladin. End your tour at the largest bazaar in the Middle East of Khan El Khalili.
discover an enriching exploration of Egypt's cultural treasures with our Egypt Tours, starting at the iconic Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through millennia of history as expert guides unveil the mysteries behind ancient artifacts, including the famed Tutankhamun's treasures. Our Full-day Cairo tour offers a seamless blend of modern city life and historical wonders, guiding you through the vibrant streets and bustling markets that define this dynamic metropolis.
As part of our Egypt Day Tours, experience the grandeur of the Saladin Citadel, an imposing fortress that has guarded Cairo for centuries. Marvel at the architectural brilliance of the Muhammad Ali Mosque and stroll through historic courtyards, each step revealing tales of sultans and warriors. Our expertly curated tours ensure that every moment at the Egyptian Museum and Saladin Citadel is an immersive encounter with Egypt's rich heritage, seamlessly blending the ancient and the contemporary for an unforgettable exploration.
Your guide will meet you at the reception of your hotel to commence your tour to:
The Egyptian Museum:
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. It includes more than 120 thousand archaeological pieces on display, and the rest are in storage. The museum has two main floors, the ground floor and the first floor. On the ground floor, there are some coins and papyrus. There are also some artifacts from the New Kingdom. These items include statues and tables
On the first floor, there are some artifacts from the dynasties 29 and 30, with some items from the tombs of the valley of the kings, in particular, the amazing treasure of King Tutankhamon.
There are two special rooms that contain a number of mummies.
Note: the mummies’ room has a private ticket.
Saladin’s Citadel:
The Saladin Citadel is the most visited Islamic spot in Cairo. The citadel was built during the time of Saladin in Egypt (1176_ 1183). The main purpose was to defend Cairo, so it was built in a very strategic position.
During the 19th century, Mohamed Ali built his popular mosque there, which is known as Mohamed Ali mosque.
khan El Khalili:
Khan el Khalili is the largest bazaar and market in the Middle East. It represents the market tradition that established Cairo as a major trade center. Khan was located in the middle of Cairo, and some commercial establishments were built nearby.
There is a big collection of shops, workshops, and coffee shops.
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The cost of Cairo excursions can be considerably different from one another based on what’s included, how long the activity lasts, and the kind of activity it is. Happy Egypt offers reasonable prices for Cairo day trips, thus facilitating the search for options that fit varying ranges of prices. It starts from 10$ and reaches 500$ maximum.
Apart from the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, Cairo contains for instance the Baron Empain Palace, the Cairo Opera House, and the Saint Simon Monastery which is usually included in tour packages to Cairo. After that, visitors can also see the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, the Al-Azhar Mosque, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization which are quite important to the rich history and culture that the city presents.
Of course, touring from Cairo to other cities in Egypt can actually be done. Happy Egypt provides day tours from Cairo to popular destinations including Luxor, Aswan, and Alexandria, and resorts on the Red Sea like Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh. Such tours include transportation and guided tours, and sometimes even hotel accommodation, thus making it easy for you to enjoy the deep-seated history and numerous settings that Egypt has to offer.
You may walk along the beautiful Nile Corniche at night in Cairo, visit the lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, or wander in the old El-Moez Street. Alternatively, for a different kind of enjoyment, you may partake in a Nile dinner cruise or go to Zamalek, which has a more contemporary feel with its vibrant eateries and bars, making it one of the top Cairo things to do.
Egyptian cuisine is famous for koshari which consists of rice, lentils, noodles, tomato sauce, and crispy onions. And do not forget about falafel, ground chickpea patties with crispy crust served already in pita bread with salad and tahina sauce. Last but not least dishes are also quite tasty, for example, the green stew called molokhia and fatta, which consists of rice, bread, and meat all covered with garlic vinegar serving as some of the best things to do in Egypt.
The main holidays that we offer in Egypt suit the new culture and archaeological visits, especially in Cairo. Cairo day tours include the Giza Pyramids, Salah El-din Citadel, Al-Azhar Mosque, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Cairo. We also have full-day tours, such as a tour from Cairo to Saqqara & Dahshur. All the tours are detailed with the help of an experienced guide taking care of the transportation, as well as the time available to visit the places of interest.
translate toAbsolutely! All our Egypt tours and Cairo day trips will be suitable for tourists of all ages, including families, couples, and individual travelers, as well as group tours. Our guides and staffers work to ensure that everyone has the best time of their life regardless of their age, preferences, or interests