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Cairo, Egypt
Today the fascinating sights of Cairo unfold before you. This morning, tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and admire its huge
collection of artifacts, then visit the famous gallery displaying the riches of King Tutankhamen. Later, marvel at the sprawling Citadel of the
Mountain and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali. After lunch on your own at or near your hotel, take free time in the afternoon to follow your
own interests. Later, you might join an optional visit to Khan el-Khalili, Cairo’s most famous outdoor souk (bazaar). After an orientation
from your guide, you can shop for all manner of Egyptian goods, from carpets to brassware to spices, and admire the Al-Aqmar Mosque.
Conclude your outing with a traditional Egyptian dinner in Al-Azhar Park. (B)
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Cairo Egyptian Museum & Citadel
Duration: 4.5 hours
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Ancient Treasures and an Imposing Fortress of Mosques
Enjoy a fascinating overview of Egypt’s capital city and vast history. Take a short drive with your guide to the remarkable Museum of Egyptian
Antiquities. Built in 1897 and opened in 1902, the museum’s 107 exhibit halls hold over 120,000 items dating from the prehistoric to Greco-Roman
periods. Its most celebrated collection, in the Tutankhamen Gallery, contains the famous gold mask and other artifacts. There is an additional fee for
entry to the Mummy Room. Later, drive to the Citadel of Salah el Din (Citadel of the Mountain), perched on a rocky hill. Its great dome and towering
minarets dominate the Cairo skyline. Home to 60 mosques spanning the centuries, its most notable is the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, sometimes called
the Alabaster Mosque for its gleaming interiors. Please note: Photography is not permitted in the Egyptian Museum. At the mosque, shoes must be
removed, modest dress is required, and only non-flash photography is permitted.
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Khan el-Khalili Market & Dinner
Duration: 4 hours
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Cairo’s Bustling and Colorful Souk
Experience the energy and centuries-old tradition of shopping in Cairo, followed by dinner in Al-Azhar Park, listed as one of the world’s 60 great public
spaces. Join your guide for a drive to Khan el-Khalili, the sprawling outdoor marketplace where Old Cairo comes to life. Its narrow warrens are teeming
with all manner of goods. After an orientation, you will have time to browse its stalls selling carpets, brassware, lanterns and jewelry. The infinite wares
tell only part of Khan el-Khalili’s story; this was a terminus on ancient trade routes and its rich atmosphere has changed little since Berbers, Turks and
others converged here on camelback. After time to explore, and perhaps join in the long and good-natured tradition of haggling, you will continue to
Al-Azhar Park, a green haven in the heart of Cairo. Here, you can admire the Islamic-style gardens and settle in for a traditional Egyptian dinner.
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the Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
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Museum of Egyptian
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Khan el-Khalili marketplace
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