First stop: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Fustat

One of the most important museums in Egypt, it displays the history and civilization of Egypt from the first prehistoric times to the modern era.

The most important hall in it: The Royal Mummies Hall, which contains the mummies of 22 pharaoh kings and queens (such as Ramses II and Hatshepsut).

Other exhibitions: Nile Hall, Writing, Beliefs, Crafts and Industries, State and Society.

The museum is very large (more than 50 thousand artifacts), and it has services such as cafes, restaurants, a library, and gift shops.

Ideal visiting time: from approximately 9 am to 11:30.

Second stop: Religious Complex – Ancient Egypt (Coptic Quarter)

A unique place that brings together the most important monuments of the three heavenly religions (Islam, Christianity, Judaism) in a very small scope:

Amr ibn al-Aas Mosque

The first mosque built in Egypt and Africa in 641 AD.

It has been renewed several times, but it still retains the spirit of history.

Hanging Church

One of the oldest churches in Egypt, built on top of the towers of the Babylon Fortress.

Famous for its wooden icons and beautiful Coptic decor.

Abu Serga Church (Mar Girgis) …