Cairo Tour To The National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization Citadel And Old Cairo
Cairo
Cairo Tour To The National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization Citadel And Old Cairo
Cairo
This Cairo tour by panorama Egypt tours offers a captivating journey through the city’s historic treasures. Visitors will explore the iconic landmarks and cultural gems that have shaped Cairo’s rich history. From the majestic pyramids and the Sphinx to the Egyptian Museum’s extensive collection of antiquities, this tour delves into the heart of Egypt’s ancient civilization. The tour also offers insights into more recent history with visits to the Citadel of Cairo, home to the impressive Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha. The tour concludes with a visit to Old Cairo, known as Christian Coptic Cairo, where the spiritual presence of the Holy Family lingers. This area holds deep significance, and visitors have the opportunity to explore historic churches, including the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, and the Hanging Church. It’s a journey through time and a testament to the enduring legacy of Egypt’s past.
Commencing at 8:00 am, panorama Egypt tours ensures a seamless pick-up from your hotel for a full-day exploration of The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The museum’s primary exhibition hall showcases the four fundamental crafts that have shaped Egyptian civilization throughout the ages: pottery, woodwork, textiles, and ornamental arts. Inside, you’ll encounter remarkable artifacts such as the world’s oldest prosthetic toe, a 30,000-year-old human skeleton, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) created during President Naser’s era, and the Mahmal, historically used for the annual transport of the Kaaba cover from Egypt to Saudi Arabia in grand processions. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to view the Kaaba key and an ancient time-measuring device known as a Clepsydra. The museum is also home to the royal mummies, which were relocated in a grand parade from the Egyptian Museum to the Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Following this immersive museum experience, the tour continues to The Citadel, where you’ll marvel at the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali Pasha. The journey then takes you to Old Cairo, also referred to as Christian Coptic Cairo, a place of profound spiritual significance due to its association with the Holy Family. Here, you can explore historic religious sites such as the Church of Abu-Sergah, St. Barbara, the Hanging Church, and the ancient Jewish synagogue known as Ben Ezra Synagogue. As the day concludes, you’ll be comfortably transported back to your hotel, ensuring a memorable and educational excursion.
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