Cairo
Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Half day private trip
From
€27.16
per person
Dive into centuries of history, art, and civilization at Egypt’s oldest and largest museum dedicated to great ancient Egypt at Egyptian Museum where over 250,000 antiquities and relics dating back to prehistoric eras.
The full experience
Highlights
- Visit the Egyptian Museum, containing 5,000 years of history
- Savor a traditional Egyptian lunch at a restaurant
- Admire the spectacular Great Pyramids
Full description
At the heart of Cairo, and at its iconic Tahrir square, visit the Egyptian Museum or the museum of antiquities as it is commonly known. Two floors housing an extensive deal of ancient collections, jewelry, and mummies.
Exploring this much of history could be overwhelming so your expert local guide will walk you through the museum’s different exhibitions, and regaling you with interesting tales and facts about the ancient Egyptians.
Take a moment to admire the museum’s exquisite facades before you start your tour inside. From the Predynastic times to the Greco-Roman, you will learn about the rich history of Egypt’s kingdoms. Feast your eyes on precious artifacts as you roam the museum’s interesting exhibitions where you find the tomb of Tutankhamun, its unrivaled gold mask, and priceless belongings of him.
Meet the famous Ka-aper, or “Sheikh el-Balad” as it is widely known, the wooden statue that dates back to 2323 BC. Marvel at his brilliantly curated eyes made of pure calcite, rock crystal, and black stone.
Get a closer look at Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaura statues, the builders of the great pyramids of Giza. See king Narmer’s palette, on which historical inscriptions depict King Narmer and scenes from ancient Egypt.
Type
Private
Duration
4 hours
Itinerary
Stop At
Egyptian Museum
Duration: 4 hours
Includes
All fees and taxes according to your trip customization will be included in the supplier offer price
Professional certified tour guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entry Tickets
Lunch
Tips (optional) and personal expenses
Suitable for
Adults
Children
Babies
Tips for this trip
Don't forget
- ID
- Passport
Not allowed
- Pets
Know before the trip
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Pickup/Meeting point
You can set the pickup point in the next step, if you don't need pickup , please be present at the meeting point 10 minutes before the trip starts.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts.