Day Trip to the Egyptian Museum & Mohamed Ali Mosque from Sokhna Port
Overview
Join us in a fantastic Egypt tour for a full-day shore excursion from Sokhna Port, letting you discover the very best Cairo has to offer. Your adventure begins at the Egyptian Museum, wherein lies ancient relics and gold treasures of King Tutankhamun, showcasing over 5,000 years of history.
Your Egypt shore excursion continues toward the mighty Citadel of Salah El-Din, that sits atop the Cairo skyline. There you will view the magnificent Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali-an improbable masterpiece of Islamic architecture that dominates the entire interior of the citadel.
If time permits, consider a crawl through Khan El Khalili-The bazaar of Cairo-for a whiff of Egypt colorful street life and traditional markets. This Sokhna shore excursion is a great sampler of the rich cultures and history of the country-all within one day.
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Itinerary
- Upon your arrival at Sokhna Port, our local representative will give you a warm welcome to set into motion your thrilling Egypt Tour of Cairo.
Your day begins with a visit to the world-famous Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo, holding one of the most important collections of ancient Egyptian antiquities. Upon wandering through its corridors, you will come across an assortment of sarcophagi, treasures, and artifacts from centuries, including those from the tomb of the golden boy king: Tutankhamun. Although young at death, his riches and mysterious ending continue to captivate historians to this very day.
Next, you will head to the formidable Citadel of Salah El-Din, a refuge fortification built during the medieval period at the top of Islamic Cairo. Being atop the fortress, one will be treated with panoramic views of the city, as minarets and domes lift themselves against the skyline.
Inside the citadel is the magnificent Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Constructed in 1805 and modeled after the Blue Mosque in Istanbul, this great mosque has a beautiful domed ceiling, alabaster-lined interiors, and intricate stained glass windows--It is a lasting tribute to Mohamed Ali Pasha, a visionary ruler whose reforms molded Egypt.
Your guide may also show you around Khan El Khalili, the most famous bazaar in Cairo. Lose yourself in the maze of narrow lanes filled with spices, craftwork, and the charm of old-times in Egypt.
As your day concludes, your guide will escort you back to your cruise at Sokhna Port, marking the conclusion of yet another adventure-filled trip traversing Egypt's vibrant history and modernity.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $240 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $170 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $130 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $100 Per Person |
