Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities – A Journey Through Ancient Egypt
Cairo and Giza
Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities – A Journey Through Ancient Egypt
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, located just steps from the Pyramids of Giza. Begin your unforgettable tour at the grand entrance, where a towering statue of King Ramses II and the iconic hanging obelisk welcome you. As you ascend the Grand Staircase, a chronological journey through pharaonic history unfolds, leading to 12 permanent exhibition galleries that bring ancient Egypt to life with modern technology and immersive displays. Next, discover the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun, including the dazzling golden mask, exquisite jewelry, chariots, and personal items from the boy king’s tomb—each artifact rich with symbolic meaning. Finally, end your journey at the Solar Boat Museum, home to the oldest known boat, built for Pharaoh Khufu. Discovered in 1954, this cedarwood vessel offers a profound glimpse into ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and spiritual belief.
-Private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. - Expert Egyptologist private tour guide. -Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing -Bottled water during your tours and transfers
-Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary - Drinks at the restaurants -Tipping
| Price for one | Price for 2-3 | Price for 4-6 | Price for 7-more | Price for childs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95.00 | 90.00 | 85.00 | 80.00 | Always a half of adults price |
With a warm greeting from our Egypt Tours Destination professional Egyptologist tour guide, you will start your luxury hassle-free day tour trip . Once you start your tour, our guide will give you a complete introduction to our Egyptian history Start your tour by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities built in the heart of Cairo to be the first building in the world built specifically to serve as a museum, The museum was opened in 1902. It houses more than 160,000 artifacts dating from prehistoric to Roman periods. Through the museum tour, we will see the golden pharaoh King Tutankhamun famously known as King Tut’s treasures, his golden mask, throne, and other artifacts found on his tomb. also, You will experience other masterpieces like Yuya and Thuya treasuries and mummies, Tall Tanis treasures include the silver casket of King Psusennes ii, and the other famous statues that belong to the old kingdom era. Then move to the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum worldwide that is dedicated to one civilization. It is a great place to start your day tour. The main museum is presently closed, but you will enjoy seeing the grand open court where the first hanging obelisk in the entire world belongs to King Ramses II then enter the museum courtyard where the magnificent Statue of Ramses II curves out of one giant piece of red granite. and the colossal statues that are displayed throughout the courtyard. Then move to The Grand Staircase. It visitors to different floors via steps, travellators, and elevators, ending with the panoramic view of the Giza Pyramids. walk through the Large statues and other objects related to kingship will be impressed with their scale and magnificence. See the red granite colossus of King Seti I, Queen Hatshepsut, pillars and columns, and the tops of obelisks dedicated to several ancient Egyptian royalties. the newly opened galleries of the GEM an amazing area featuring 12 halls. Here, you will find a dazzling collection of over 8,000 newly showcased ancient artifacts, each telling a part of the intricate story of Egypt's rich history during the Ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman periods. This is an exceptional opportunity to immerse yourself in the captivating tales of the past, brought to life through these remarkable exhibits. Then move to the 12 galleries. You will be captivated by the magnificent statues of Egyptian kings, standing proudly. As you wander through this treasure, you'll gain insight into the lives of those who lived centuries ago. Discover the tools used by ancient Egyptians for various purposes like makeup, farming, fishing, hunting, and warfare. Marvel at the everyday items that filled their homes, from furniture to papyrus, as well as the writing tools and ink that recorded their stories. This journey offers an unforgettable glimpse into the daily life and achievements of ancient civilizations. drive back to your hotel
