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Egypt
Explore the city of Cairo in Egypt, whether on a city break or as part of a longer trip. Short tours and activities for Cairo and nearby attractions are shown below (where available). You can also check out a wide range of guidebooks from the link above and explore flight and accomodation options from our industry leading partners below.
Cairo is Egypt's capital and Africa's largest city, with a population of over 15 million. Cairo is one of the world's oldest Islamic cities, founded initially in the 7th century after Arab armies entered Egypt. Cairo thrived in the following centuries under various dynasties and rulers including the Fatimids, Saladin, the Mamelukes and the Ottomans. Amidst the vast urban landscape of modern Cairo, much of this historical heritage remains with over 600 classified monuments. These include the 9th century Great Mosque of Ibn-Tulun, the 10th century Mosque of al-Azhar, Saldin's Citadel, the City of the Dead cemetery and the Ottoman Mosque of Mohammed Ali. The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities is a must-see - an incredible collection of relics and artefacts from Egypt's rich history dating back to 4000 BC, including the amazing Tutankhamen treasures.
Tours of Cairo
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Price: £31 Duration: day tour | Egyptian Museum - Half Day Tour Escape the afternoon heat and hustle of central Cairo and lose yourself in the cool, quiet rooms of this amazing museum containing more than 120,000 incredible exhibits. The Egyptian museum was built during the reign of Khedive Abbass Helmi II in 1897 and opened its doors on November 15th, 1902. Today, the museum contains the most important collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world creating a unique, memorable atmosphere. Wander around the maze of rooms spellbound as you see everything from the golden treasures of Tutankhamun to ancient mummies, statues and more. Your English speaking Egyptologist guide will be on hand to accompany you and answer any questions you have. |
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Price: £47 Duration: 7 hrs |
Egyptian Museum Citadel and Old Cairo Visit the Egyptian Museum which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. See the Citadel of Salah El Din Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Then take a tour of Old Cairo and visit the Hanging Church Abu Sirga Church and Synagogue. |
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Price: £27 Duration: day tour |
Private Tour: Egyptian Museum The second most frequently visited and certainly one of the most important attractions in Cairo is the Egyptian Museum. You will find the fabulous collection of King Tutankhamun and monuments from all periods of Egyptian history, from the pre historic era to the Greco-Roman period. |
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Price: £30 Duration: day tour |
The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities Anyone that is interested in ancient Egyptian history must visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world's greatest collection of Egyptian artefacts including the legendary haul from the Tomb of Tutankhamun. |
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