Highlights
- Private tour to three of central Cairo's most famous sites - Egyptian Museum, Alabaster Mosque and Khan el-Khalili
- See the famous treasures of King Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum
- Learn about the Islamic faith at the beautiful Alabaster Mosque
- Shop for bargains at Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Fantastic views of the city skyline at the Citadel of Salah el-Din
- Enjoy privileged, personalized attention from your expert Egyptologist guide on this special private tour
Recent Photos of this Tour
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Touring Around Cairo...Products of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...A view of the Alabaster Mosque...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...Gene and Khia inside the Alabaster Mosque...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Alabaster MosqueInside Alabaster Mosque, the DomePhoto by: Eimantas B03 2011 -
Khan el-Khalili MarketKhan el-Khalili Market, the Antiques ShopPhoto by: Eimantas B03 2011 -
Khan el-Khalili MarketKhan el-Khalili MarketPhoto by: Eimantas B03 2011 -
Khan el-Khalili MarketKhan el-Khalili MarketPhoto by: Eimantas B03 2011 -
Alabaster MosqueAlabaster MosquePhoto by: Eimantas B03 2011 -
Khan el-Khalili MarketKhan el-Khalili Market, the Antiques ShopPhoto by: Eimantas B03 2011 -
Touring Around Cairo...Gene and Khia with their tour guide Mahmoud...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...Khia in front of the Egyptian Museum...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...Products of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...Khia touring the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...Products of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...Products of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Touring Around Cairo...A view inside the Alabaster Mosque...Photo by: Genesis APhilippines, 05 2010 -
Useful Information
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The Alabaster Mosque at the Citadel of Salah el-Din sits atop a limestone hill overlooking Cairo and is the most important 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 give you an introduction to the famous markets which 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 is a private tour allowing 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 chance to purchase genuine items if you wish.
Reviewed by Istanbullion, October 2012
Nader was an excellent guide. Knew the fine details of each area and exactly where to go. Would recommend his expertise to anyone heading to Cairo.
Reviewed by Marion B, August 2012
This was a wonderful tour. We were extremely fortunate to have Henry Ayoub as our guide for two days in Cairo. Because of the elections we had to modify our original itinerary, but Henry's recommendations meant that we did not miss anything. Next time in Egypt we will use South Sinai Travel and especially Henry Ayoub.
Marion Brew
