Half-Day Tour to The Egyptian Museum From Cairo or Giza Hotels

The journey, in full

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 the 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 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 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 mummy's room (extra ticket). Here you can see the mummies of many great Egyptian rulers, including Ramses II, the builder of the temples at Abu Simbel, and the famous queen Hatshepsut. Throughout the rest of the museum, you will find countless Egyptian artifacts dating back thousands of years. The guide will introduce you to the most important pieces before allowing you free time to explore at leisure. This is a private tour allowing you to determine the amount of time spent at the museum. In addition, you will have the chance to visit a Papyrus Institute to see how this famous artwork is made and have the chance to purchase genuine items if you wish. If you do not want to include this visit, just inform your guide on the day. At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.