Attractions: Coptic Museum

You will visit a wide range of museums and exhibits, including the Tomb of Tutankhamun, the Islamic Exhibit and Nasser’s Exhibit, as well as the Art Center and the Coptic Museum. Along the way you will also see the Pyramid and Sphinx Museum, the Mummification Museum, Napoleon’s Exhibit and Sadat’s Museum, plus specialised sites such as Nubia’s History Museum, the Boats Museum and the China Museum. An expert English tour guide will accompany you throughout, and the experience includes a tour by boat. As you move through the different venues you will learn about ancient Egyptian funerary practices and see related artefacts in the Mummification Museum and the Tomb of Tutankhamun. The modern history exhibits cover figures such as Nasser and Sadat, while Napoleon’s Exhibit explores his period of influence. Your guide will also explain how the ancient Egyptians made the first paper in the world, and you will have opportunities to take in art and cultural displays at the Art Center and the Coptic and Nubian collections. The mix of sites gives a broad view of ancient techniques, religious and cultural history, and later historical periods.

This private day tour to Old Cairo gives you a personalised way to explore the city's history and culture. With a private guide, you'll move at your own pace and gain in‑depth insights into iconic landmarks, from the Citadel to the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Along the way your guide will explain the significance of each site and the local context that brings them to life. You will also have the opportunity to visit Cairo’s hidden gems, guided by a local expert who shares stories beyond the usual tourist details. A traditional Egyptian lunch in a local restaurant is included, where you may sample authentic dishes such as koshari and taameya. The experience is designed to feel immersive, letting you see Old Cairo from a local perspective while enjoying both well‑known sights and quieter corners of the city.

When you step into Egypt, a programme of guided tours will introduce you to the country's long and layered past. Along the way, you will explore major archaeological sites and museums that highlight different chapters of Egyptian history and art. You will visit the iconic Giza Pyramids and spend time with the treasures held in The Egyptian Museum. The route will also include visits to The Coptic Museum and the Islamic Art Museum, where you will learn about Egypt’s religious and artistic heritage. In Alexandria you will see the National Museum and may be able to take in the Royal Jewelry Museum’s collection, offering a glimpse of royal luxury and craftsmanship. As you move through these places, you will encounter a diverse cultural tapestry and a range of artefacts that reflect Egypt’s past.

On the Coptic Cairo Chronicles: Timeless Heritage Tour, you’ll trace the history and faith that shaped Coptic Cairo. The route moves through living sites and quiet corners where centuries of stories have taken shape. Along the way you’ll encounter the distinct atmosphere of this part of the city and gain a sense of its layered past. You’ll stand beneath the arches of the Hanging Church and explore the walls of the Fortress of Babylon, where the echoes of earlier times remain palpable. The visit includes the Coptic Museum, where artistic and religious treasures illustrate Coptic life and craft. You’ll also step into the sacred space of St. George’s Church and experience a heritage that has endured through the ages. This is aimed at curious travellers who want more than sightseeing: you’ll learn about the people, art and faith that make Coptic Cairo unique, and see how these sites fit together in the wider story of the city.

Spend a spiritual day exploring Coptic Cairo with an expert Coptic guide. You will visit the Matareya site where the Virgin Mary is said to have washed her garments and a balsam tree — now known as the Virgin’s Tree — sprouted. As you move through the old Coptic quarter, you will see Al Moallaqa (the Suspended Church) and the Hanging Church, built on the remains of the Roman fortress of Babylon. In the Hanging Church you will find a wood carving representing Jesus entering Jerusalem and about ninety rare icons in Basilican style. You will also visit Abu Serga Church, located near the Coptic Museum. There will be an opportunity for lunch at your own expense, after which you will continue to Mokattam Mountain to spend time at St Simon Church (the Cave Church). Along the way your guide will share historical and spiritual context, helping you understand the significance, architecture and iconography of each site.

This private Alexandria day trip gives you a VIP experience that lets you explore the Pearl of the Mediterranean at your own pace. Led by a highly qualified Egyptologist, you will visit ancient and modern highlights such as the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, the Qaitbay Citadel and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina. As you move through each site, your guide will explain the history and significance, and you will have time to take in the architecture and artefacts without the bustle of a larger group. The experience includes a flexible itinerary and complimentary door-to-door pickup in a new air-conditioned vehicle. With a private guide and undivided attention throughout, the tour guarantees a premium, stress-free journey tailored entirely to you. Along the way, you may shape which sites you spend more time at, making the day personal and relaxed.

This private full-day tour takes you into the heart of historic Cairo, combining the city’s Islamic and Coptic heritage. You’ll visit the Citadel of Saladin, one of Cairo’s most impressive landmarks, where the Mosque of Muhammad Ali awaits with its grand Ottoman architecture and panoramic views over the city. As you move through the citadel, you’ll have the chance to admire the building’s impressive design and the vistas it offers. You’ll then explore Old Cairo, where history and spirituality sit side by side. The tour includes a visit to the Hanging Church, one of Egypt’s oldest and most beautiful Christian churches, and other significant Coptic sites that hold centuries of religious and cultural importance. Travel is in a private air-conditioned vehicle, and entry tickets are included. Bottled water and light snacks are provided along the way to keep you refreshed.

You will be picked up from your hotel, home, airport or any address you give and driven to Coptic Cairo. The visit focuses on the area’s ancient buildings and the history of its older religions. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel, home or the address you specified. In Coptic Cairo you will walk through a district locals often call the Religions complex, where synagogues, churches and mosques sit close together. Along the way you will see the oldest Egyptian synagogue of Bn Izra, as well as the oldest Christian church and the oldest mosque. The visit will give you a clear sense of how these faiths have shaped the area over time, with opportunities to view historic sites and learn about their religious and cultural significance as you move through the neighbourhood.

You will begin at the recently opened Civilization Museum, where thousands of artefacts span different eras of ancient Egyptian history. As you move through the galleries, you will see objects from many periods and enter the mummy hall, a panoramic space where royal mummies are kept and displayed. Later, you will explore Coptic Cairo, the historic religious quarter that contains some of the city’s oldest churches, monasteries and a synagogue dating from the 2nd century AD. Along the way you will then visit Islamic Cairo, where many of the oldest mosques and historic buildings stand. You will walk along Almoaz Street and continue to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, the oldest bazaar in Cairo, which dates to the 13th century.

This experience begins in Cairo, where you will explore the city’s ancient and religious heritage. In Cairo, admire the Pyramids of Giza, see the artefacts in the Egyptian Museum, and visit the churches and narrow streets of Coptic Cairo. As you move through these sites, you will learn about different eras of Egyptian history and the stories behind some of the country’s most famous monuments. You will then fly to Luxor to continue the journey through pharaonic sites, including the temples of Karnak and Luxor, the mortuary temple of Hatshepsut, and the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. A Nile cruise is included in the programme, with stops at Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan to extend your exploration along the river. Along the way, guides and local sites will provide context about the people, religion and architecture that shaped ancient Egypt. This all-inclusive tour includes flights, private hotel and airport transfers, and most meals, helping to keep logistics simple so you can focus on the sights and history.

The team aims to give you an experience you will not forget, offering a unique look at real Egypt. Your comfort and preferences will be treated as the top priority: staff will listen carefully to your questions, needs and what you hope to get from the tour, and your itinerary will be customised to match your wishes. You will visit the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx, spend time at the very newly opened Museum (NMEC), and explore the churches of Coptic Cairo. As you move through these landmarks, the programme will focus on giving a clear, personalised view of each place so you can connect with the history and culture that matter most to you. Along the way the team will respond to your questions and adapt the visit to your interests, ensuring the experience reflects what you want to see and learn.

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private vehicle and transfer you to the Cairo Citadel of Saladin. There you will see the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, designed by architect Yousif Boushnaq in the Ottoman style, and learn about its place within the citadel complex as you move through this historic area. You will then take a private tour of Coptic Cairo, the neighbourhood often called Old Cairo. As you explore with your guide, you will visit early, icon‑adorned churches including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Along the way you will learn about Egypt’s Coptic heritage and stop at the Coptic Museum, a collection of ancient artefacts that helps tell the story of one of the world’s oldest Christian communities.

You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Egyptian Museum, which houses artefacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection spanning some 5,000 years of art and is considered one of the most important collections of Egyptian art. Over 250,000 artefacts are presented, including gold and jewellery that were enclosed in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s. After the museum, you will visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, located inside the Citadel of Salah El Din. Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Later you will continue to the area of Old Cairo, where you will see the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt dating back to the 4th century. You will also visit Abu Serga (the Cavern Church), where the holy family is said to have stayed for three months, and finish the tour with a visit to the Synagogue. The tour ends with a return to your hotel.

This experience takes you to the Giza plateau, where you'll walk along the paths of pharaohs and stand in the shadow of the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. At the foot of Chephren's Causeway you will see the fabled Great Sphinx crouching close by, giving you a strong sense of the scale and history of this ancient landscape. You will then proceed to Cairo's Coptic Museum in its newly restored buildings to view treasures of Egypt's Coptic Christians. The museum houses the world's largest collection of items of cultural and religious importance to Egypt's Copts, so you will have the chance to see a wide range of artefacts that reflect this community's history. The day ends at Khan El Khalili, the city's bustling bazaar. Even if you aren’t very interested in shopping, wandering through its lanes will provide a lively glimpse of Cairo’s markets and atmosphere.

On this tour you will travel in comfort while learning from very knowledgeable tour guides who speak different languages. Along the way, they will share commentary, local background and context to help you understand the places you visit. You can ask questions and follow explanations in the language you prefer, making the experience easier to enjoy and more informative. You will move between stops in modern, air‑conditioned cars that provide a relaxed environment whatever the weather. WiFi service is available onboard, so you can stay connected, look up extra information or share photos as you go. The combination of experienced multilingual guides, comfortable vehicles and onboard connectivity will help you make the most of the tour.