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From £26.00
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Rating: based on 41 reviews

The second most frequently visited and certainly one of the most important attractions in Cairo is the Egyptian Museum. You will find the fabulous collection of King Tutankhamen and monuments from all periods of Egyptian history, from the pre historic era to the Greco-Roman period.

Inclusions:

• Private guide for a more personalized tour experience
• Led by a qualified Egyptologist
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Entrance to the Egyptian Museum
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan

First built in Boulak, in 1891 it was moved to the Giza Palace of “Ismail Pasha” which housed the antiquities that were later moved to the present building.

Housing 165,000 Egyptian artefacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors each year. The highlight for most is the rooms containing the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen. His 6 gold gilded coffins, each one smaller and more intricately decorated than the last, dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the must-see item of the day.

The Royal Mummies Room (additional cost) is another highlight of the Egyptian Museum. Here you can see the mummies of many great Egyptian rulers, including Ramses II, the builder of the temples at Abu Simbel. Throughout the rest of the museum you will find countless Egyptian artefacts dating back thousands of years. Your 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.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels

Departure Time: 9:00am (earlier or later departures are available until 1:00pm if required, please advice at time of booking)

Please note, the Egyptian Museum will close from 2pm every Wednesday, starting from 1st October 2010, in order to perform maintenance work

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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Our tour guide Hanny was the Greatest! We got every answer answered and he always made sure we were well taken care of! DO NOT go to Egypt with out Hanny as your guide!

Reviewed by: Brian R, USA

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