In the morning, your tour leader will meet you at your hotel in Cairo and accompany you on your Cairo Full-Day Sightseeing Tour. Travel by comfortable vehicle to explore some of the city’s most important historic and cultural attractions.
Start at the Citadel of Saladin, built on the Muqattam Hills, the Citadel was designed in a strategic location that provided strong defenses and wide views over the city. Your guide will explain its history and importance in the development of Islamic Cairo.
Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) where you can explore the history of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the modern era. The museum presents Egypt tangible and intangible heritage through a wide range of collections. One of its highlights is the Royal Mummies collection, displayed in a dedicated setting that explains ancient Egyptian beliefs, burial traditions and mummification.
This Cairo Citadel and NMEC day tour then continues with dinner at a local restaurant. After dinner enjoy a traditional felucca ride on the Nile and take in views of Cairo from the water. This Cairo felucca ride and dinner experience offers a relaxing way to end your sightseeing day.
At the end of the tour your tour leader will transfer you back to your hotel in Cairo.
Meals: Dinner
Why Choose This Itinerary?
This itinerary combines Cairo historic heritage with the collections of NMEC and a relaxing Nile experience. It is a convenient choice for travelers who want to explore major cultural attractions, enjoy a local dinner and experience the Nile in one full day.