On our third day, you will have an exceptional tour to Cairo, where you can discover the ancient ages that have passed by Cairo people and architecture, starting from the ancient Egyptian civilization reaching to the modern ages. Let’s start by discovering the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square, which is the oldest museum in the Middle East. It also includes the largest collection of artifacts of the Egyptian civilization in the world. The ESquaregyptian Museum embraces unique pieces from prehistoric times to the Greek and Roman periods.
The museum includes a distinctive unique piece of Egyptian artifacts, such as a statue of seated Isis suckling Hours which are two of the most famous gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. It also includes pieces of the treasure of the great king Tutankhamun for example: the coffin, and the ceremonial throne of the king. It is one of the best museums that shouldn’t be missed during your visit to Egypt.
Now is the time to be amazed by seeing the Citadel of Salah El Din, which will enable you to have an unprecedented scene of Cairo from one of the highest points in Egypt. The citadel has a great history, starting from being the center for administration and important decisions from the Egyptian rulers for many years.
When you reach the citadel, you can see the mosque of Muhammad Ali, which is one of the most beautiful mosques in Egypt. It is also called the Alabaster Mosque for being covered with Alabaster stones. Some archeologists believe that the reason behind building the mosque is that Muhammad Ali wanted to be buried in the mosque inside the citadel.
After discovering this beautiful architecture, you will be transferred to see another art of architecture, the Coptic art, seeing the Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary. The church embraces a fascinating collection of Coptic vintage icons. The church gained this name because, when you see it at first glance, it looks hanged like a chandelier above the ruins of two towers of the Babylon fortress. In addition, it became the first papal residence of the Patriarchs of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Cairo.
Then, you will be transferred to see one of the oldest churches in Egypt Abu Serga or Saint Sergiu’s and Bachus. The church has been built upon a cavern that was the shelter for the holy family after its flight from the cruel kings during its trip to Egypt, so it is one of the most attractive for Christians from around the world. The church is located in the middle of the Roman fort.
Our final destination will be visiting the synagogue of Ben Ezra, which is a Jewish center for worshipping. Besides, it includes what is known as Geniza, which is a collection of documents, papers, and historical books about Jewish history in Egypt and the world. Behind the temple is a deep well, and Jews believe the mother of the prophet Moses was hiding him inside it to protect him.
Finally , you will be back to your hotel to rest and enjoy your night in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch