Grand Egyptian Museum and King Tut Treasure Half-Day Tour in Cairo
by The Egyptian King
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The tour begins with pickup from the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by a skilled driver. A qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies the group throughout the tour. The first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where visitors spend about four hours. The guide starts by explaining the itinerary and the museum’s concept, including the symbolism found at the museum’s gate, the obelisk, the Great Hall, and the grand staircase. These features illustrate connections between ancient religion, kingship, and eternity. The museum contains 12 halls with over 25,000 artifacts covering ancient Egyptian history. For the first time, all treasures of King Tutankhamun, including his golden mask, are displayed together in one place. After the guided introduction, visitors have free time to explore the museum independently. The tour includes a local lunch featuring Egyptian cuisine. Visitors also have time to browse souvenirs and traditional products before returning to the hotel. Transport includes both pickup and drop-off at the hotel. The half-day tour lasts about three to five hours, including travel time. There is an option to extend the tour to a full day by adding a visit to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. This extension includes panoramic views of the three pyramids, close access to the 4,500-year-old pyramids, entry inside the queen’s pyramid, and a visit to the Great Sphinx statue. Free time for shopping is also part of the full-day itinerary. All entrance fees are included if the all-inclusive option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grand Egyptian Museum
The tour begins with pickup by an Egyptologist guide who explains the itinerary and the museum’s symbolic features. Visitors explore the museum’s gate symbols, the obelisk, the Great Hall, and the grand staircase, which illustrate the links between ancient religion, monarchy, and eternity. The museum holds more than 25,000 artifacts across 12 halls covering all periods of ancient Egyptian history. After the guided introduction, visitors have free time to explore independently. The stop includes a local lunch showcasing Egyptian cuisine and time to browse traditional products and souvenirs before the tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
4 min
Gran Museu Egipci
Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned car driven by a skilled driver for the pickup and drop-off portions of the tour.
90 min
Giza
If the traveler selects the Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza pyramids option, the day includes visiting the Giza plateau. They will see a panoramic view of the three pyramids together and take photographs. Then they will approach the 4500-year-old pyramids and enter inside the queen pyramid. The visit also includes seeing the Great Sphinx statue.
3 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Grand Egyptian Museum and King Tut Treasure Half-Day Tour in Cairo
by The Egyptian King
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$16Overview
The tour begins with pickup from the hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle driven by a skilled driver. A qualified Egyptologist guide accompanies the group throughout the tour. The first stop is the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, where visitors spend about four hours. The guide starts by explaining the itinerary and the museum’s concept, including the symbolism found at the museum’s gate, the obelisk, the Great Hall, and the grand staircase. These features illustrate connections between ancient religion, kingship, and eternity. The museum contains 12 halls with over 25,000 artifacts covering ancient Egyptian history. For the first time, all treasures of King Tutankhamun, including his golden mask, are displayed together in one place. After the guided introduction, visitors have free time to explore the museum independently. The tour includes a local lunch featuring Egyptian cuisine. Visitors also have time to browse souvenirs and traditional products before returning to the hotel. Transport includes both pickup and drop-off at the hotel. The half-day tour lasts about three to five hours, including travel time. There is an option to extend the tour to a full day by adding a visit to the Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. This extension includes panoramic views of the three pyramids, close access to the 4,500-year-old pyramids, entry inside the queen’s pyramid, and a visit to the Great Sphinx statue. Free time for shopping is also part of the full-day itinerary. All entrance fees are included if the all-inclusive option is selected.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Grand Egyptian Museum
The tour begins with pickup by an Egyptologist guide who explains the itinerary and the museum’s symbolic features. Visitors explore the museum’s gate symbols, the obelisk, the Great Hall, and the grand staircase, which illustrate the links between ancient religion, monarchy, and eternity. The museum holds more than 25,000 artifacts across 12 halls covering all periods of ancient Egyptian history. After the guided introduction, visitors have free time to explore independently. The stop includes a local lunch showcasing Egyptian cuisine and time to browse traditional products and souvenirs before the tour ends with a hotel drop-off.
4 min
Gran Museu Egipci
Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned car driven by a skilled driver for the pickup and drop-off portions of the tour.
90 min
Giza
If the traveler selects the Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza pyramids option, the day includes visiting the Giza plateau. They will see a panoramic view of the three pyramids together and take photographs. Then they will approach the 4500-year-old pyramids and enter inside the queen pyramid. The visit also includes seeing the Great Sphinx statue.
3 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.