Quick answer: Cairo City Tour: Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Old Cairo lasts 8 hours in Cairo, from $130.00 per person, with a licensed guide and hotel pick-up.
Overview
Cover the layers of Cairo's history in one day, from the pharaohs to the Coptic and Islamic city, with a private Egyptologist.
You begin at the Egyptian Museum, home to more than 120,000 pieces and the Tutankhamun collection, then climb to the Citadel built by Saladin in the 12th century and the Mohamed Ali Mosque inside it. The day ends in Old Cairo, where churches, a synagogue and Roman remains stand side by side.
Lunch at a local restaurant, entrance fees, bottled water in the vehicle, service charges and taxes are included, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are in a private air-conditioned car.
The tour suits all ages. The price per person depends on group size and children pay less: see Prices by group size below.
Itinerary
Your guide collects you from your hotel in Cairo.
Walk through the galleries arranged by period on the ground floor, then see the Tutankhamun treasures, including jewellery, coffins and the golden mask, upstairs.
Visit the fortress begun by Saladin to defend Cairo, which served as the seat of government for centuries.
See the 19th-century mosque built by the founder of Egypt's last royal dynasty, with views over the city.
Explore the historic quarter where churches, a synagogue and Roman remains share the same streets.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Old Cairo, then back to your hotel.
Tour route map
Follow the route of this tour stop by stop
Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- Entrance fees to all sites in the programme
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Not included
- Tips for guide and driver
- Any extras
Prices by group size
Prices are per person in US dollars. The more travellers share the vehicle and guide, the lower the price per person.
Children
- Under 6 years: free
- 6 to 11 years: 50% of the tour price
- 12 years and older: full price
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
FAQ
Do we see the Tutankhamun collection?
Yes. The museum's Tutankhamun rooms are part of the visit and are included in the entrance fees.
Why does the price change with group size?
The car and guide cost is shared, so the price per person goes down as more people join your party.
What do children pay?
Children under 6 travel free, children from 6 to 11 pay 50% of the tour price, and from 12 years the full price applies.
Are holiday dates different?
Prices apply all year except Christmas, New Year and Easter, when rates may differ. We confirm the final price before you pay.
