Take advantage of Cairo Top Tours' fantastic excursions and take this unique sightseeing tour in the heart of Egypt's vibrant capital, where our journey begins at Cairo International Airport, Egypt's gateway to the world, to one of Egypt's grandest and most beautiful royal palaces, Abdeen Palace. This tour takes us on a journey back in time to experience moments of Egypt's modern history within the halls of this lavish palace, an architectural masterpiece that testifies to the grandeur of this royal era.
Through our half-day tour in Cairo, from the airport, Cairo Top Tours gives you the opportunity to explore the beauty of Abdeen Palace, which is considered the jewel of the 19th century; it witnessed many events that contributed to the establishment of Egypt as an independent state. From its establishment in 1863 until the revolution of 1952, this palace witnessed 90 years of social and political events. History recalls that in 1867, Emperor Napoleon III of France invited Khedive Ismail to represent Egypt at the Universal Exhibition then being held in the French capital, “ Paris.”
You will be amazed by the grandeur of the Abdeen Palace and Square, which was the center of the new city and from which the streets radiated splendor and splendor. Abdeen Palace was built on the ruins of an old house owned by Abdeen Bey, a Turkish prince who served as the prince of the Sultan's brigade. When construction of Abdeen Palace began, several existing ponds were filled in and the land was leveled; several neighboring buildings were purchased and removed; and over the years, Khedive Ismail acquired neighboring properties until the land area reached about 25 acres, as recorded in the palace's title deed.
There are many interesting sights to see in Egypt. It features historic structures and monuments to admire, such as Memphis' Alabaster Sphinx. The desert and the Nile River are two more picturesque locations in Egypt. People travel from all over the world to Egypt to witness its stunning scenery and learn about its history.
A Cairo Top Tours representative will be waiting for you at the agreed time upon your arrival at the airport and, once you arrive in the land of the pharaohs, will take you in a private air-conditioned car to enjoy every moment of your tour.
Your day begins with a meeting with one of our expert guides, who will accompany you on your tour, starting with a visit to Abdeen Palace, one of Egypt's most famous historical palaces. It witnessed many events from the royal era to the rise of modern Cairo, and Abdeen Palace is a rare historical masterpiece in the way it was converted into a museum that reflects the grandeur with which the palace was built and the important events it witnessed from the royal era to the July 1952 revolution. The name of the palace goes back to Abdeen Bey, one of the military commanders of the time of Muhammad Ali Pasha, who owned a small palace on the site of the present one, so Ismail bought it from his widow and demolished it to annex large land and proceed with the construction of this palace.
Cairo Top Tours offers you the chance to experience the splendor of Abdeen Palace, regarded as the gem of the 19th century, which saw numerous events that helped create Egypt as an independent state, during our half-day trip of Cairo, which departs from the airport. This palace saw 90 years of social and political upheavals between its founding in 1863 and the 1952 revolution. According to history, Khedive Ismail was asked by French Emperor Napoleon III to represent Egypt in the Universal Exhibition in 1867, which was then taking place in Paris, the French capital.
After your half-day tour to Cairo is over, return to Cairo International Airport. The tour guide will suggest some of the greatest spots in Cairo if you ask him if you would like to pause for lunch or even just a snack.
Number of Persons | Prices |
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1 Person | $110 Per Person |
2 - 3 Persons | $70 Per Person |
4 - 6 Persons | $55 Per Person |
7 - 10 Persons | $45 Per Person |
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