Day 1Itinerary

Already seen the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx? With Your Egypt Tours, you will Immerse yourself further into Egypt's history with an unmissable visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Follow this with a stroll through Khan el-Khalili bazaar and visit Cairo's most prominent Islamic attraction - the Alabaster Mosque. Housing 165,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors annually. The highlight for most is the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun. His six gilded coffins dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the must-see item of the day. Your guide will introduce you to the most important pieces before allowing you free time to explore the museum at leisure.

The Alabaster Mosque at the Citadel of Salah el-Din sits atop a limestone hill overlooking Cairo and is the most crucial Mosque in the city. Still used as a place of worship today by the Muslims of Cairo, the architectural masterpiece opens its doors to visitors of all faiths. The lower part of the Mosque is clad inside and out with Alabaster, while the top part is constructed from the limestone cladding removed from the Pyramids of Giza. Inside the Mosque, your guide will introduce you to the basics of the beliefs of Islam, including a translation of the most common prayers. Continuing to Khan el Khalili Bazaar, your guide will introduce you to the famous markets that claim to have inspired Christopher Columbus to discover the USA.

Enjoy free time to stroll through the maze of streets and try your luck bargaining with the shop owners for a souvenir of your trip to Egypt. This private tour allows you to determine the amount of time spent at each of the sites during the tour. In addition, you will have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the opportunity to purchase genuine items if you wish.

 Inclusion

• Qualified Egyptologist guide.
• Entrance fees to Egyptian Museum and Citadel of Salah el-Din.
• Hotel pickup and drop off.
• Transportation by air- conditioned vehicle.
• Bottled water during the tour.

 Exclusion

• Gratuities (recommended).
• Food and drinks, unless specified.
• Entrance to the Royal Mummies Room at the museum.