Private Tour
Private guided tour to The National museum of Egyptian Civilization & old Cairo
Overview
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It is a great chance to see the loyal mummies! Displaying Egyptian history from ancient Egyptian history to modern history, as well as the royal mummies, exhibits a new concept. Go ahead to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, the oldest church in Egypt, built on a tower of Babylon Fortress then transfer to visit Abu Serga church.
Then, Enjoy Ibn Tulun mosque one of the most important mosques in Egypt.
Finally, our team will move you back to your hotel
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat is more harmonious with the museum concept that is displaying the civilizations that came on Egypt from Prehistory to the modern period is the first museum of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world. It houses large exhibitions in the central square. there are many beautiful artifacts in the museum but the most important to visit is the royal mummies section which is the jewel of the museum.
The Hanging Church
Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) Visit old Coptic Cairo, located nearby the National Museum of Egyptian civilization. visit the Hanging Church built on the walls of the Roman Fortress. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, it is one of the most striking churches in Cairo and the oldest Christian church in Egypt. Also, you will visit the cavern church dedicated to the holy family. You will continue to visit Abu Serga church 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.
What‘s Included
Lunch at very good local restaurant (if option is selected)
All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary.
Transfers by private air-conditioned car
All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary (if option is selected)
Visit to Mosque of Ibn Tulun
Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide (if option is selected)
Parking Fees
Licensed tour guide
Visit to Old Cairo.
All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel.
Tipping
Personal expenses
Pickup points
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Options
Modern car & Expert Guide only
Enjoy your tour with Modern car & Expert Guide only
Pickup included
Car,Guide, All tickets & Lunch
Car,Guide, All tickets & Lunch
Pickup included
Private modern Car only
Private modern Car only
Pickup included
Car ,Expert Guide &all tickets
Car,Expert Guide & all tickets
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Day with Wonderful Guide
anitadF7288XO,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nancy provided my friend and I a wonderful day touring the NMEC and Old Town. She was so knowledgeable and engaging. We had a very good lunch as well. Our transportation was comfortable and our driver skillful.
Great Day 1 tour when visiting Egypt!
Katherine T,,Oct 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great visit to Old Cairo and the NMEC (National Museum of Egyptian Civilization) with our guide Hazem. He provided insightful commentary for the sites in Old Cairo and guided us through key artifacts in the NMEC. The NMEC is an absolutely must do while in Cairo. We visited before our Nile cruise, which provided some historical structure for the days ahead.
A Must See Museum
banut231,,Apr 10, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best museums of the world. Our guide Arif did such a great job by coordinating our visit for a less crowded time. He explained us the most important artifacts and made sure we asked our questions. As we were leaving the museum, we were all convinced that Egyptians had better technology more than 5000 years ago than our technology now. One note I would like to add is that, we had a custom tour designed for us by Tour Egypt Club. As part of the tour, we first visited the temples in Aswan and Luxor area. Visiting the temples first and visiting the museums later made it much easier to understand the Egyptian History. Overall, I strong recommend Arif and Tour Egypt Club for your next trip to Egypt.
Egypt with new friends
laurwhit,,Dec 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was thoughtfully planned, and great info at the sights and along the way. Vehicle and driver to all the most interesting sights, even in crazy Cairo traffic. Enjoyed it very much! Chara from Bliss Travel put together a great group of new friends.
Best experience at the museum
elenacZ3545AO,,Nov 23, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Only with private quided tour can someone get a small understanding of the National Museum. Our guide Aref did a very good job and I recommend him because he explained to the point themost important things that we should know in a short time. Thank you!
Meet the Royal mummies
N882UT ,,Nov 22, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We visited the National museum of Egyptian civilization and Old Cairo. Our guide Aref was great and gave us all the information we needed. He answered all our questions and gave us some time to explore the part with the Royal mummies. Thank you for this amazing private guided tour. Chara arranged successfully every detail for the whole trip.
“Highly recommended tour guide!" Thank you Aref
pearljeetkaur,,Oct 12, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a recommendation from a Solo Traveller who never books any trip through guides, who decided to give in this time and I cannot recommend Aref Bakry enough! Such an amazing guide, he not only knew his stuff but was fun to be with… my 1 & ½ day short but intensive trip was planned by him with my preferences (fewer breaks, view as much as possible – history + shopping + eating local!) and we killed it! I could have done the trip by myself, but it would not have been smooth and easy without Aref. He knew people and places so well, explained the history so well, introduced the most amazing local places to me, and made the trip the most FUN I have ever had!!! Day 1 (9am to 10pm) Saqqara, complex of King Joser 1) Chapelles de Heb Sed is one of the oldest buildings made and the 1st that had circle-type structures 2) If you like to see a tomb in the pyramid of Unas, this is a cool one.. 3) It’s made of limestone and granite and the scriptures in this tomb are beautiful which made the tomb more prominent compared to others 4) Just there is the oldest pyramid in the world - Pyramid Djoser 5) At the Funerary Complex of King Teti you get to see the daily life drawing in the tombs...this is amazing Giza - Pyramids 1) I only went in the 2nd pyramids tunnel to see the tomb (honestly nothing much to see, but it’s an experience.) 2) And went on a camel ride for fun 😉 Shopped! A LOT! Ask Aref for the best recommendations and make sure he is around to haggle with you 😉 We then drove to Cairo city (almost 40mins drive from Giza)..amazinggg night experience (Friday night is insane since it is an off day for everyone) Ate dinner at one of the most popular restaurants - Nagib Mahfouz restaurant & the food was delicious!!!! Day 2 (9am to 4pm) 1) Old Islamic & Coptic Cairo – the Mosques and churches are beautiful! You definitely do not want to miss this! 2) Khan Elkhakily Market 3) The Civilization Museum – A MUST visit and definitely A MUST to check the mummies out!!! Overall, the trip was fun educational, and well-planned. Thank you, Aref for your utmost professionalism and humbleness. I can’t wait to plan other trips with you!
Highly recommend tour guide
eugenepU9975EC,,Aug 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Aref is amazing. Great knowledge and even better vibe and energy throughout the whole tour. He was also very flexible to our time constraint and planned a great tour for us.
Superb Experience!
720monicawr,,Aug 30, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved the fact that he was super knowledgeable about the history of different aspects of the city. He was very polite, considerate and flexible with our plans. The experience was overall an excellent one.
A must do with Mohamed Mahmoud
egytsnight1,,Jan 27, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It's called food tour but its much more ,Mohamed is fountain of information , He made Cairo come alive for us , we hadr afascinating tour to the open market (Khan Al Khalili bazar) , highly recommended
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