Mummies Museum, Citadel and Khan El Khalili Tour in Cairo

This mummies museum, Citadel and Khan El Khalili tour is a private seven-hour day in Cairo, running daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. It links three very different sides of the city: ancient Egypt, Islamic Cairo and the old market quarter.

What you will see

• National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC): the modern museum in Fustat whose Royal Mummies Hall displays the mummies of famous New Kingdom pharaohs and queens.
• Cairo Citadel: the hilltop fortress founded by Saladin in the 12th century, with wide views over the city.
• Mohamed Ali Mosque: the 19th-century Alabaster Mosque inside the Citadel, with its large central dome and slender minarets.
• Khan El Khalili: Cairo’s historic market district, a maze of lanes, cafés and workshops that has traded for centuries.

The day moves from quiet museum halls to the busy streets of the old city, so you get a feel for both the past and the present of Cairo.

Good to know

You choose the level of service when booking: private car with driver only, car and guide, car with guide and entry tickets, or the full option with lunch at a local restaurant. Every option includes pickup and drop-off in Cairo or Giza, water and taxes.

Time in Khan El Khalili is for walking and exploring at your own pace; any purchases are up to you. For the mosque, cover shoulders and knees, and women should bring a scarf for their hair.