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Amazing Tour to The Grand Egyptian Museum GEM

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Overview

Duration

Half day

Tour Type

Private

Group Size

2-10

Run

Daily

The Grand Egyptian Museum offers a captivating journey through time, showcasing the rich history of ancient Egypt. From the grandeur of the Grand Atrium to the awe-inspiring Main Galleries, visitors can explore a vast collection of artifacts, including statues, jewelry, and papyrus scrolls. The museum’s highlights include the colossal statues of Ramses II, the mysterious hanging obelisk, and the breathtaking view of the Pyramids of Giza from the top of the Grand Staircase.

A Unique Opportunity Embark on a journey through time at the Grand Egyptian Museum, a world-class facility showcasing the rich history of ancient Egypt. This exclusive tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the museum’s highlights and witness the grandeur of the past.

Grand Staircase:

  • A Majestic Entrance:

Ascend the grand staircase, adorned with 64 monumental statues of ancient Egyptian kings.

  • A Panoramic View:

    From the top of the staircase, admire the breathtaking view of the Pyramids of Giza.

Main Galleries:

  • Explore the evolution of Egyptian civilization.
  • Discover artifacts from various dynasties and periods.
  • Learn about the rise and fall of ancient Egyptian empires.
  • Hanging Obelisk
  • Ramses II Statue
  • 10 Statues of Senusret I
  • Ptolemaic King and queen
  • Victory columns
  • Royal Regalia
  • Grand Atrium and Gift shop
  • The Grand Staircase
  • Main Galleries

After enjoying breakfast, Pickup, from your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you by car with air conditioning to:

Visit Grand Egyptian Museum tour (GEM) (Atrium visit)

You will visit with other people, and it is a trial phase opening with limited access.

You will see these sites

  • Hanging Obelisk
  • Ramses II Statue
  • 10 Statues of Senusret I
  • Ptolemaic King and queen
  • Victory columns
  • Royal Regalia
  • Grand Atrium and Gift shop

Steps towards eternity Prepare to be transported in a journey of the ancient Egyptian kings to eternity as you ascend the Grand Staircase, surrounded by a precisely curated collection of 64 monumental treasures from Egypt’s most illustrious past. Kings established their royal image, commemorated themselves in the divine houses, assimilated themselves with gods and goddesses.

At the end of the grand staircase, you will see the pyramids through the glass wall. It’s the first time the pyramids are part of the show.

it’s an unparalleled opportunity for visitors to experience a journey through time. The museum’s 12 Main Galleries are designed to chronicle Egypt’s entire ancient history, showcasing over 15,000 artifacts from various dynasties and periods. These galleries provide a window into the evolution of Egyptian society, culture, religion, and royal legacies, from the earliest prehistoric times to the Graeco-Roman era. Divided into four primary sections, each gallery captures the essence of a specific period, offering you a remarkable insight into the ancient world.

  • Prehistoric to Second Intermediate Period:
    Egypt saw the rise of divine kingship and pyramid building, but power later fragmented, with a strong focus on the afterlife.
  • Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period:
    Central power was restored, and funerary practices extended to the common people, reflecting a more inclusive religious system.
  • New Kingdom:
    Egypt’s golden age of expansion, wealth, and grand temples under rulers like Ramesses II, with strong devotion to gods like Amun-Ra.
  • Third Intermediate to Graeco-Roman Period:
    Despite foreign rule, Egyptian traditions blended with Greco-Roman culture, preserving core beliefs in gods and the afterlife.

After finishing your tour , you will back to your hotel.

  • All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel.
  • Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide.
  • All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Entrance fees to Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Bottle of water.
  • All taxes and charges.
  • Entrance fees to 12 Main Galleries
  • Tipping
  • Personal Expenses

Day Tour price

Solo Traveler

Per Person
US$ 132
2 Persons
Per Person
US$ 84
3 Persons
Per Person
US$ 75
4 Persons
Per Person
US$ 68
5 Persons
Per Person
US$ 62
6 Persons
Per Person
US$ 59
7 Persons
Per Person US$ 55

from $46

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