After breakfast and having check out, you join your personal guide to proceed with the second day of your Overnight Trip to Cairo From Hurghada By Flight to dive into the treasures of Old Cairo, including:
The Egyptian Museum:The Egyptian Museum is a once-in-a-lifetime monument that holds a wide selection of priceless objects and everlasting artifacts from different stages throughout ancient Egyptian history. The Cairo Museum is the owner of the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities on earth, dating back to 1902.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:Inaugurated in 2017 and fully refurbished in 2020, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) showcases an exquisite array of artifacts and relics, including several royal mummies. It encapsulates the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian history and culture in its vast collection.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, then you move to visit:
Salah El Din Citadel:Travel back in time to the 12th century when the Saladin Citadel had been built. The citadel, one of Cairo’s most impressive legacies, is a medieval Islamic fortress with a strategic position, playing a defensive role to the cities of Cairo and Al Fustat. Established in 1176, it protected Cairo against the Crusaders and was later used as the ruling headquarter during the Ayyubids, Mamluk, and Ottoman ruling periods. Today, it is a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Cairo’s rich history.
Mohammed Ali Mosque:Constructed between 1830 and 1848 AD, the monumental Mohamed Ali Mosque, often referred to as “The Alabaster Mosque” due to its pure alabaster walls, stands proudly within the Cairo Citadel. This magnificent structure serves as a prime illustration of Ottoman architectural prowess.
Khan El Khalili Bazaar:Khan El Khalili is an ancient bazaar and the oldest trading area of the city of Cairo, Egypt. The Bazaar dates back to the reign of Mamluk and it was founded during the 14th century when you will go around several restaurants, cafes, papyrus and carpets shops, fabrics, spices, typical costumes, vessels.. Etc
Your Overnight Trip to Cairo from Hurghada By Flight concludes at this point. We will arrange your transfer to Cairo Airport for your return flight to Hurghada, and upon arrival, we will drop you off at your hotel in Hurghada.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
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