Full Day Tour TO EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, CITADEL AND COPTIC
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.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
All hotels in Cairo and Giza
At your hotel
Your qualified Egyptologist tour guide will pick you up from your hotel
Stop At: The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
The Egyptian museum in Cairo houses over 120,000 artifacts, including the contents of Tutankhamen’s tomb and most of the mummies that have been discovered since the 19th century. The museum’s exhibits span from the beginning of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (approximately 2700 BC) through the Greco-Roman period.The building consists of two floors. On the ground floor, you can follow the history of Egypt from the Old Kingdom up through the Greco-Roman period by turning left at the entrance and looping around the museum. This provides a good background for most of Egypt’s ancient history.
See the Golden Mask
Stop At: Cairo Citadel
The Citadel looks very different today than it did in its original capacity as a fortress the Crusader armies. It has been expanded and remodeled by many different rulers. In the 14th century, Sultan Al-Nasir Muhammed built a mosque there that still bears his name and the Southern Enclosure of the fort next to Saladin’s original walls. The most noticeable changes came in the 19th century.
Stop At: Coptic Cairo
Coptic Cairo is a unique area with Old Cairo that has a concentration of Christian churches and other sites that date from the centuries between the decline of the pharaonic religion and the arrival of Islam when Egypt had a Christian majority. Coptic Cairo is largely built around the fort of Babylon on upon the remains of its walls.
The Coptic Museum is here, which holds the largest collection of Coptic Christian artwork and artifacts in the world. Founded in 1910, the museum records Coptic history from the arrival of Christianity in Egypt up through the Ottoman era, displaying a mixture of artwork influenced by Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman traditions.
Your hotel
The tour ends.
Ending Point
All hotels in Cairo and Giza
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Qualified Egyptologist guide
driver & guide
Private tour
Transport by private vehicle
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Lunch
Entrance fees
Gratuities
Tour Important Information
1/ This tour is private
2/ We can pick you up from Cairo Airport and carry out all your tours during your stay in Egypt and transfer you back to Cairo Airport
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
About Tour Guide Ali R.
Welcome to Egypt: Since 2010, country rich with history and natural beauty.
Discover the secrets of the pharaohs, traverse the golden desert dunes of the Sahara, and relax on the beach next to the crystal blue waves of the Red Sea.
No matter what you want to experience, we have a tour to suit you.
We are a team of guides. Book your adventure with us today.
With us you can go
Everywhere in Egypt
You can make your own package and customize your trip to lands of pharaohs
Special Prices for groups
travel experts have been researching the travel options for people who want to spend their holidays in the Egypt, over the past two decades, we’ve learned a lot about what our clients and customers want. We can provide excellent itineraries for individuals, families, or groups and we can handle all bookings so that you are never inconvenienced during your stay in the Egypt. And if you’d prefer to have more flexibility, we can arrange your trip so you have the free time to explore and experience spontaneous adventures during your holidays. We have been working with tour companies, airlines, and local hotels for a long time. That means that we have a relationship that gives us special benefits with each of the service providers we book with. If you need to change your bookings, you can do that when you work with us. We handle any changes so that you don’t get stuck in a situation where you’re not happy with your holiday plans, and we guarantee high quality in all price ranges when you book with us, you’ll always stay at the best accommodation in your price range
Reviews
Colin A.
“Visiting the pyramids”
Lovely day with Ali's team getting to and from my hotel and spending a couple of hours at the Pyramids. Felt safe the entire time and really appreciated Mostafa's knowledge of the pyramids. Highly recommend.
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Ali R.
Thank you so much, Colin, for your wonderful review! It was our pleasure to have you on the tour, and we’re happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to the Pyramids and felt safe and well taken care of throughout the experience. Mostafa will be thrilled to know his knowledge made your day even more special. We hope to welcome you again on your next visit to Egypt — wishing you all the best in the tournament and beyond! Warm regards, Ali
Latonya P.
“GREAT EXPERIENCE ”
We had a wonderful experience today going to visit the pyramids in Giza and going to the Great Museum. Our tour guide Monar was very knowledgeable in explaining the Egyptian history. She was very kind and explained everything so clearly. From start to finish she explained what our day would entail. She was patient, and allowed us time without rushing us to do whatever we wanted! I would highly recommend her as a tour guide in Egypt. Also, she took great photos of us and knew which poses to make. These are just a few of many.
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Ali R.
Dear Latonya, Thank you so much for your wonderful words and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Pyramids and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Manar will be so happy to know that her knowledge, kindness, and photography made your day memorable. We always aim to create experiences that are not only educational but also personal and enjoyable — and it’s great to know we achieved that with you. It was a real pleasure having you with us in Egypt, and we’d love to welcome you again for more adventures in the future!
Wafaa A.
“Do not recommend Ali or his team- except his drivers ”
Absolutely terrible experience and a complete waste of money. I initially booked four days of activities but cut it down to three after discovering all the hidden surcharges Ali tacks onto everything. Even something as simple as dinner reservations ended up being overpriced because Ali adds extra fees — do yourself a favor and book meals and shows independently. The tours themselves were a disaster: rushed, sloppy, and totally unorganized. Despite making it clear I wanted to visit more than one mosque and the Grand Egyptian Museum, our guide Abla hurried us through a single mosque and didn’t even bother taking us to the museum — so we had to go there on our own time. At Khan Khalili, our guide literally told us "don’t stop and shop." What’s the point of going to a famous bazaar if you can’t even browse? Every stop felt rushed, and anytime we paused to enjoy a sight, we were told to keep moving. To make matters worse, they took us to certain shops — whether these were genuinely good or just places where the company gets a kickback, who knows, but it definitely felt like the latter. And the worst part: a total language barrier and incompetence led to a major screw-up. My “final booking and offering” clearly included snorkeling at the Red Sea, and that’s what I paid for. Instead, Ali just sent a driver to drop us at the Red Sea with no snorkeling booked at all. We wasted an entire day and seven hours of driving for nothing. Ali kept sending me old screenshots of me asking how much the trip would cost without snorkeling — ignoring the fact that my confirmed booking did include snorkeling. He tried to make it better by paying for a 2 hour boat ride but that’s not what I originally paid for or wanted. Completely unacceptable. Bottom line: overpriced, rushed, disorganized, and shady. I absolutely do not recommend Ali or his team to anyone thinking about booking tours in Egypt. Save your time, money, and sanity. Ask your hotel for more certified guides
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Ali R.
Dear Wafaa, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. While I’m sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations, I would like to clarify some important details for future travelers reading this. First, it’s important to note that you are a resident Arabic-speaking customer, and as per Egyptian tourism regulations, there is a difference in ticket prices and package structures between Egyptian/Arab residents and foreign tourists. This is determined by the state, not by us. For example, a Giza Pyramids entry ticket costs around 60 EGP (~$1) for residents, while it costs 750 EGP (~$15) for foreigners. Regarding the Red Sea snorkeling, this activity is not available in Ain Sokhna. It is offered in places like Hurghada, Alexandria, and Sharm El Sheikh. When you asked about snorkeling and I suggested Alexandria, you mentioned you had already been there. Based on that, the plan was adjusted to a beach day in Ain Sokhna with resort access and seafood lunch. To compensate for any misunderstanding, I personally paid 2,500 EGP (~$50) to provide you and your family with a 2-hour submarine boat trip in Ain Sokhna — at no extra charge to you. This was a gesture of goodwill, not included in the original itinerary. As for the Nile Dinner Cruise, you requested a cancellation on June 24th, and even though the platform policy does not allow refunds at that stage, I went out of my way to refund you the full $80 from my personal funds to ensure your satisfaction. You also chose a 10:00 AM pickup time, although the standard starting time for full-day tours is 8:00 AM. Despite this, we covered the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo, which was the agreed-upon plan. The Grand Egyptian Museum is not open yet to the general public — the official opening is still pending. In conclusion, I truly did my best to accommodate your changing requests, even covering additional costs myself to ensure your comfort and happiness.
$100/ per group
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