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Private tour in Cairo Tarek A
Civilization Museum, Islamic & Coptic Cairo Highlights – Private Day Tour with Lunch
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I'm Tarek, your private tour guide in Cairo. Licensed Egyptologist | Cairo Native | 444 Five-Star Reviews Egypt is not just a destination to me — it is my life, my profession, and the story I have dedicated more than 20 years to sharing with travelers from around the world. With a Master’s degree in Egyptology and 446 five-star reviews on ToursByLocals, I specialize in private, personalized tours that combine deep historical knowledge with the comfort, flexibility, and local insight travelers need to truly enjoy Egypt with confidence. Many visitors arrive excited about the pyramids but also concerned about safety, crowds, scams, traffic, or feeling overwhelmed. My job is to remove that stress completely so you can focus on experiencing the wonder of Egypt in a relaxed, meaningful, and unforgettable way. Whether we are standing before the Great Pyramids of Giza, exploring the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum, walking through Old Cairo, or making the most of a short airport layover, I adapt every tour to your interests, pace, and curiosity. Travelers often describe me as patient, knowledgeable, flexible, and easy to understand. One of my greatest strengths is simplifying the complexity of ancient Egypt — turning thousands of years of history into stories that are engaging, clear, and memorable rather than overwhelming. As someone born and raised in Cairo, I also help travelers experience the Egypt beyond the monuments: local culture, daily life, authentic food, hidden corners, and the human side of this extraordinary country. My tours are ideal for travelers who want more than a checklist of sites. They are for people who want to understand Egypt, feel connected to it, and experience it through the eyes of someone who truly knows and loves it. If you choose to tour with me, you are not just booking a guide — you are gaining a trusted local expert dedicated to making your time in Egypt smooth, insightful, personal, and unforgettable.
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Discover Cairo’s timeless layers on a private day tour through the Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo, and Coptic Old Cairo. Explore ancient treasures, mosques, and churches with your Egyptologist guide — plus enjoy an authentic local lunch.
Overview of your Cairo tour
Uncover the many faces of Cairo on a private day tour combining Egypt’s ancient, Islamic and Coptic heritage. Begin at the Civilization Museum, home to the impressive royal mummies. Step into Old Cairo and do the Mosque of Ibn Tulun. Continue to Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church and the Fortress of Babylon — symbols of Egypt’s deep spiritual roots. Enjoy an authentic Egyptian lunch en route. Tour Highlights: - Civilization Museum - spectacular treasures - Mosque of Ibn Tulun - Hanging Church & the Fort of Babylon - Authentic local lunch - Private Egyptologist guide & transport
Your Cairo tour itinerary
I, as your private Egyptologist guide, will pick you up from your Cairo hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Begin at the Civilization Museum and explore its legendary artifacts and royal mummies. Do the Mosque of Ibn Tulu, the oldest surviving mosque ever built in Cairo and take amazing pictures. Continue to Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church reflecting Egypt’s enduring faith and cultural harmony. Marvel at the Fortress of Babylon. Stop for lunch and try traditional, delicious food. Return to your hotel in comfort.
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Pick Up
Transportation by A/C, clean and comfortable vehicle.
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Hotel, Airport, Airbnb or Railway Station. I'm very flexible.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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