Egyptian ministry of tourism welcomed Tuesday heavyweight actor Morgan Freeman who visits Egypt to shoot his new documentary "The Story of God," Aswat Masriya reported Tuesday. Freeman arrived in Cairo on Sunday and visited some tourist and religious places; including the areas of Hussein, Khan al-Khalili and Moez Street. He will resume his tour Wednesday at the Pyramids area. Tourism Minister Hisham Za'zou issued an official statement to welcome the world actor, asserting that such visits of international figures will promote tourism in Egypt. The Hollywood star will also visit Sakkara area and take a Nile cruise, before he will leave to Luxor city.