Why choose this Cairo tour ?
Explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to the world’s largest collection of Egyptian artifacts and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) which tells Egypt’s story over a longer timeframe on this private 5-hours half-day guided tour. See the fabulous collection of monuments from all periods of Egyptian history from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period. Marvel at the jewelry collection of the boy King Tutankhamun. Gaze at the royal mummies room among which is the mummy of Hatshepsut, and the gems, statues and supplies that ancient Egypt’s rulers collected for the afterlife. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and door-to-door round-trip private transfers included.
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What makes Tour to Egyptian Museum&National Museum of Egyptian Civilization a unique experience ?
Egypt Gift Tours Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 8:30 am to start your unforgettable day by visiting Egyptian Museum of antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the TutankhAmon – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920 s when his tomb was excavated. You can enter mummies room (extra ticket).
Here you can see the mummies of many great Egyptian rulers, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut. Your guide will introduce you to the most important pieces before allowing you free time to explore at leisure.
Proceed to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, The main Exhibition Hall shows the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments. You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mahmal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to Saudia Arabia every year in a great parade. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history. After the tour finish you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- You will need to pay the entrance fees to the sightseeing by card
- Other languages are available with extra charge upon your request.
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Included with Your Ticket
- Pick-up and drop-off by a private Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Bottled water during the tour
- Qualified English speaking Egyptology guide
Not Included
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
- Tipping to the guide and driver.
- Lunch is optional in this tour.
- Available to pick Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct or New Cairo hotels with extra 10$ USD per.p
- Available to drop Travelers at Cairo airport, 6th.Oct or New Cairo hotels with extra 10$ USD per.p
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Egypt Gift Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Africa/Cairo.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.