Half Day Tour To Abdeen Palace in Cairo

Meet a representative at your hotel or anywhere in Cairo to be transferred to one of the most remarkable sites in the heart of Cairo, the area where the Abdeen Palace is standing as a witness of serious of events that have happened in the history of Egypt during the Ottoman period for almost a century. Upon arrival, you will see the building that was built during the reign of Mohamed Ali, and although it is not such a large building worldwide, it is a tall monument. It is even compared to the importance of the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali inside the Citadel of Saladin.

During your day tour to Abdeen Palace in Cairo, you will witness a luxurious and elegant building that, although is currently used as administrative headquarters, does not leave aside the design work carried out by Egyptian, Turkish, Italian, and French architects, being at the head of its construction Khedive Ismail. Weapons given to President Mubarak, in addition to a group of ancient weapons and excellent decorations received by illustrious characters and the royal family in Egypt, are exhibited inside the Museum of Abdeen.

This building is located above Qasr el-Nil Street, in the east center of Cairo and in the Old Cairo neighborhood of Abdeen. This is equally one of the official residences and main workplace of the president of the country, with museums located on the ground floor. The big mansion was once owned by Abdeen Bey, hence why the palace took the name Abdeen Palace. It is one of the most sumptuous palaces in the world with regard to paintings, ornaments, and clocks distributed in its halls, many of which are decorated with pure gold.

Transfer back to your hotel or any drop-off location after you finish your Cairo trips. Ask the tour guide if you would like to stop to have lunch or even a snack and he will recommend some of the best places within Cairo.