3-4 Hours
PRIVATE
1-15
EVERYDAY
This unique day tour to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) and Old Cairo offers a comprehensive journey through Egypt’s rich heritage, showcasing the evolution of Egyptian civilization from its earliest days to modern times.
At the NMEC, you will explore an extensive collection of artifacts, including rare treasures from the Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, and Islamic periods, with highlights such as the Royal Mummies Hall.
Following your museum visit, you’ll head to Old Cairo, where you’ll experience the historic heart of the city. Here, you’ll discover ancient churches, mosques, and synagogues, gaining a deeper understanding of Egypt’s cultural and religious diversity. This tour provides a unique opportunity to witness the full scope of Egypt’s dynamic history, from its prehistoric roots to its vibrant present.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization and Old Cairo Day Tour
You will be picked up by your private guide from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza at 9: 00 AM to visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is the first museum of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world. It houses large exhibitions in the central square. The museum also includes the Royal Mummies Room (additional ticket), which is the jewel of the museum. It was transferred from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and was received in a majestic procession to discover the ancient Egyptian civilization. There are 1,600 artifacts that the world witnessed on April 3, 2021. This museum includes more than 50,000 artifacts that will link the stages of civilization development from ancient times to the modern era.
Hanging Church
It was called the Suspended Church because it was built on two of the ancient towers of the Roman fort. (Fortress of Babylon), and the Hanging Church is the oldest surviving church in Egypt. Therefore the church is a very important and absolutely unmissable stop on the tourist itinerary focused on the places linked to the Holy Family, which characterize the capital of Egypt. The internal decorations feature icons in Greek Orthodox style and have thirteen pillars, which respectively represent Christ and the twelve apostles.
Internal description of the church: The entrance from the street is through iron gates under a pointed stone arch. Then you see a facade with two twin towers and a bell tower outside a narrow courtyard with neo-biblical designs.
Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus (Abu Serga):
The Church of St. Sergius and Bacchus, also known as Abu Serga.
It is the ancient church built on the site where the Holy Family resided during their escape journey, Its current location is what is known as the Complex of Religions in Old Cairo, within the Fortress of Babylon. Like many other early Christian churches, the Abu Serga church and its underground cave were designed according to the layout of a basilica, thus together consisting of three parts: the porch, the nave and the sanctuary (the cave is under the sanctuary). The church is notable for its unique architectural and artistic elements which reflect the spirit of Coptic church architecture in Egypt. These include the pulpit, font, ivory and wood inlaid templons, and unique religious decoration of saints and apostles.
Finally, you will drive back to your hotel.
