Egyptian Museum and Citadel of Saladin
Tour Type
Private
Duration
8 hours
Booking Type
Instant Booking
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overview
Let’s take a Cairo excursion and visit different places, as we can enjoy different eras. By visiting Salah Eldin Citadel, you will get the vibes of the Ayyubid state and go back to the Crusader period as well, and inside it, you can take a look at the mosque of Mohamed Ali, which belongs to the Ottoman period. And of course, the Egypt Museum, which will take you to the period of ancient Egypt. And also, you can visit the red-bent pyramids as part of a Cairo day tour.
ItINERARY
Let’s take a Cairo excursion and visit different places, as we can enjoy different eras. By visiting Salah Eldin Citadel, you will get the vibes of the Ayyubid state and go back to the Crusader period as well, and inside it, you can take a look at the mosque of Mohamed Ali, which belongs to the Ottoman period. And of course, the Egypt Museum, which will take you to the period of ancient Egypt. And also, you can visit the red-bent pyramids as part of a Cairo day tour.
INCLUDED
- All transfers by a Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- English guide.
- Entrance fees
- Lunch in a local restaurant.
- All Service charges and taxes.
EXCLUDED
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses.
- Drinks.
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Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
- All our vehicles are sterilized before and after each day in your trip.
- Providing our vehicles with hand sanitizers.
- Daily driver temperature measured.
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faq.
The Egyptian Museum is one of the most famous museums in the world. It houses an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including mummies, statues, jewelry, and the treasures of Tutankhamun. and also, it has been a key institution for preserving and displaying ancient Egyptian heritage.
The Egyptian Museum was located in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt.
The Egyptian Museum is open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
It was established in 1902; it includes a dedicated Mummy Room where several mummies of ancient Egyptian pharaohs and nobles are displayed, including the famous mummies of Ramses II and Seti I. and also the golden mask of Tutankhamun.
It is one of the most significant in the museum. It includes over 5,000 items found in the young pharaoh’s tomb, including his golden mask, chariots, thrones, and jewelry, offering a glimpse into the wealth and splendor of ancient Egyptian royalty.
The Citadel of Salah El-Din (Cairo Citadel) was built between 1176 and 1183 AD.
It was ordered by Salah El-Din (Saladin) to build the citadel, the founder of the Ayyubid dynasty.
It was built to protect Cairo from potential Crusader attacks. The Citadel served as the seat of the Egyptian government and a military base for centuries.
It is located in Cairo and is situated on a hill called Mokattam, providing strategic views over the city.
The citadel has two main gates that provide access to the citadel: Bab Al-Qulla and Bab Al-Azab. It is also surrounded by thick walls, originally built to protect the complex from attacks. Also, there were two towers: the Western and the Northern, which were part of the citadel’s defensive structures, offering protection against invaders. It contains the Mosque of Al-Nasir Mohamed and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali; it also has the national military museum, the police museum, and the carriage museum. And the well of Joseph (Bir Yusuf).
This pyramid is believed to be Snefru’s first attempt at a true, smooth-sided pyramid. Initially constructed as a step pyramid, it was later modified to create smooth sides by filling in the steps. However, the outer casing collapsed during or after construction, leaving a core structure that resembles a tower or a stepped pyramid. The Medium Pyramid is sometimes called the “Collapsed Pyramid” due to this issue.
It is located in Meidum, which is situated approximately 60 kilometers south of Cairo, Egypt.
It is another significant pyramid built by Pharaoh Snefru during the Old Kingdom period. Is also important historically because it represents a transitional phase in the development of pyramid construction techniques. Lessons learned from this pyramid’s construction, particularly regarding the angle and stability, influenced the design of later pyramids, including the Red Pyramid, which was built with a lower, more stable angle.
It is also known as the North Pyramid and is one of the three major pyramids constructed by Pharaoh Snefru during the Old Kingdom period (around 2600 BCE). is significant for being the first successful attempt at creating a true, smooth-sided pyramid. The Red Pyramid’s successful construction laid the foundation for future pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza.
It is located in Dahshur, Egypt.
It gets its name from its unusual shape: the pyramid has a noticeable change in angle halfway up its sides, giving it a bent or “kinked” appearance. as it had issues with stability and design. The builders changed the angle from 54 degrees to 43 degrees at about halfway up. This alteration is what gives the pyramid its unique bent appearance.
It is called the Red Pyramid because of the reddish hue of the limestone used in its construction.
The Bent Pyramid stands approximately 104.71 meters (343 feet) tall. Its base is roughly 188.6 meters (619 feet) on each side.
It stands about 104 meters (341 feet) tall, making it the third-largest pyramid in Egypt.
Its dimensions and the unique design make the Bent Pyramid one of the most fascinating examples of ancient Egyptian architecture, highlighting the evolution of pyramid construction techniques.








