Private Day Tour of Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo
A unique trip to visit Old Cairo and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. The Fustat National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is your first destination as this museum houses, along with royal mummies, ancient and contemporary Egyptian artifacts.
Itinerary
In the morning, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to begin your enriching tour of one of Egypt’s most important cultural landmarks:
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Old Cairo
Your journey starts at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), located in the heart of historic Fustat. The museum is surrounded by iconic religious landmarks, including the Amr Ibn Al-Aas Mosque, the Hanging Church, and the Ben Ezra Synagogue—showcasing Egypt’s Islamic, Coptic, and Jewish heritage.
Inside the museum, you’ll explore the rich tapestry of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. The museum’s mission is to revive Egypt’s heritage and promote cultural and archaeological awareness across generations.
Royal Mummies Hall
Step into the Royal Mummies Hall, designed to evoke the atmosphere of an ancient tomb. Here, you’ll come face to face with the mummies of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs and queens. Each display includes fascinating details about their lives, causes of death, and modern tomography scans.
Central Exhibition Hall
Continue to the Central Exhibition Hall, where over 1,600 artifacts trace 35,000 years of Egyptian history. From the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman periods to the Coptic, Islamic, and modern eras, this immersive space offers a chronological journey through Egypt’s cultural evolution.
Lunch
Take a relaxing break for lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant (drinks not included), where you can enjoy flavorful traditional dishes and recharge for the rest of the day.
After your visit, we’ll transfer you comfortably back to your hotel in Cairo.
Tour Included
Tour Included
- Pick up services from your hotel or airport & return.
- All transfers are by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
- Lunch is served in a local restaurant.
- Bottled water during your trip.
- Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
- All taxes & service charges.
Tour Excluded
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Option tours
- Tipping
FAQs
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