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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and the Citadel
Travel through all the eras of Egyptian history thanks to the mythical Cairo Museum, you will then be able to see the immensity of Cairo thanks to the breathtaking view offered from the Citadel of Saladin.
Itinerary:
Departure in the morning by private air-conditioned car to visit:
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo
This huge museum, whose first curator was the Frenchman Auguste Mariette, will allow you to better understand the history of Egypt.
Two floors, a hundred rooms, 160,000 objects on display, it is today the largest museum entirely dedicated to Ancient Egypt.
One of the main rooms is the one dedicated to Tutankhamun's treasure, his tomb discovered in 1922 by the English archaeologist Howard Carter. There you will see all the wonders found in his inviolate tomb.
You will also be able to see some mummies including that of the great Ramses II.
The many jewels like the objects of the everyday life of the nobles or the people will allow you to travel in a space-time of 5000 years.
You will be able to admire the delicacy and the precision of the work of the craftsmen of the time from the immense sculptures to the finest jewels.
The Citadel of Saladin
Let yourself be carried along through the history of the citadel of Saladin.
Erected in the 12th century by Salah El-Din, known as Saladin, this famous citadel was built to protect itself from Crusader attacks and served as a royal residence for Egyptian rulers for over 700 years.
the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali
Situated at the top of a limestone hill overlooking Cairo, the silhouette of the citadel is dominated by the cupolas and minarets of the alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali, certainly the most remarkable building, a masterpiece of 19th century architecture.
The second mosque was built in 1318 by Sultan El Nasser Mohamed, one of the most beautiful buildings of the 14th century Mameluke period.
During your visit to the Citadel you will learn more about its mosques, palaces and museums, while enjoying the superb breathtaking view of the city of Cairo, the city of the dead and the mosque of Sultan Hassan.
Starting point:
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Hotels in downtown Cairo or Giza.
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Departure time: 9:00 am in the morning.
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Earlier or later departures are available.
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Back to the starting point.
Cost:
100 dollars per person.
Prices are indicative and for a minimum of 2 people.
(15% reduction from 3 to 5 people.)
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Visits include:
Entrances to the sites, trips by private vehicle and the services of a private French-speaking guide.
* Tips are not included.