Cairo:Tour to Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo & Dinner Cruise

Qasr El-Nil, Cairo



Admire artifacts from Ancient Egypt in the Egyptian Museum. Then visit Salah El Din Citadel, constructed in 1183 AD, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, built inside the castle in the 19th century

Day Tour from Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali Mosque, and Nile Dinner Cruise

This full-day tour from Cairo suits travelers interested in Egyptian history, architecture, and a Nile dinner cruise with entertainment.

Highlights

  • Visit the Egyptian Museum, home to over 250,000 artifacts spanning 5,000 years of Egyptian history
  • Explore Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel of Salah El Din
  • Enjoy a two-hour Nile dinner cruise with belly dancing, folklore performances, and Oriental music
  • Discover Coptic Cairo sites: Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of Abu Serga
  • Includes flights and hotel transfers for day trips outside Cairo (if selected)

Description

A representative from Sun Pyramids Tours will pick you up from your hotel to start the day at the Egyptian Museum, featuring the largest and most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world, including artifacts from the Pharaonic period.

Next, visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque made of alabaster, located in the Citadel of Salah El Din. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before continuing to Coptic Cairo to explore several historic religious sites.

The day concludes with a two-hour dinner cruise on the Nile, including traditional belly dancing, folklore shows, and Oriental music. If the specified cruise is unavailable, a cruise of the same category will be provided.

Additional pickup or drop-off locations such as Cairo Airport, Sphinx Airport, New Administrative Capital, New Cairo, Heliopolis, and others may incur extra charges.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and return transfers
  • All transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private Egyptologist tour guide
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites (with ticket option selected)
  • Lunch at a local restaurant
  • Dinner on the Nile cruise
  • Shopping tour in Cairo
  • Bottled water provided during the tour

Excludes

  • Any extras not listed in the itinerary
  • Beverages during lunch and dinner
  • Tipping

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and a light jacket for the evening cruise. Book early to secure your preferred dates and confirm pickup locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes the Egyptian Museum, Mohamed Ali Mosque at the Citadel, Coptic Cairo sites, and a Nile dinner cruise with entertainment.
An Egyptologist guide leads the tour, offering detailed insights into Egyptian history and the Abu Simbel monuments.
The tour includes hotel pick-up and transfers between sites in Cairo by comfortable transport.
Yes, the Nile dinner cruise accommodates most travelers and features onboard entertainment in Cairo's evening setting.
Yes, the tour covers Mohamed Ali Mosque representing Islamic heritage and Coptic Christian sites in Coptic Cairo.
Booking in advance is recommended; check the tour website for availability and current schedules.
The tour includes flights and hotel transfers for a convenient day trip starting and ending in Cairo.
The dinner cruise departs from Cairo's Nile River docks, offering views of the city skyline and landmarks at night.
Yes, visiting the Egyptian Museum with its extensive artifact collection is a key part of the guided tour.
The tour lasts a full day, including visits to major sites and the Nile dinner cruise; check the website for exact timings.

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