Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a customized layover tour from Cairo Airport to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. Perfect for history and photo enthusiasts, this private tour ensures a hassle-free experience and provides in-depth knowledge about the fascinating sites visited.
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on a customized layover tour from Cairo Airport to the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum. Perfect for history and photo enthusiasts, this private tour ensures a hassle-free experience and provides in-depth knowledge about the fascinating sites visited.
- The Grand Egyptian Museum - Begin an unforgettable day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. Start your tour at the Grand Hall, which features a stunning collection of treasures, including the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the Hanging Obelisk. Next, move to the Grand Staircase, a…
- The Grand Egyptian Museum - Begin an unforgettable day at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. Start your tour at the Grand Hall, which features a stunning collection of treasures, including the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the Hanging Obelisk. Next, move to the Grand Staircase, a majestic open-air gallery covering an impressive 6,000 square meters and reaching a height equivalent to six floors. This architectural wonder is adorned with over 70 monumental artifacts, including royal statues, stelae, columns, and sarcophagi. Conclude with a panoramic view of the Pyramids of Giza. Then, proceed to the Main Galleries, where the grandeur of ancient Egypt is revealed within the permanent exhibition halls of the Grand Egyptian Museum. These twelve meticulously curated galleries offer an extraordinary journey through millennia of civilization, from prehistoric times (700,000 BC) to the Roman era (394 AD).
- National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization - The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization was officially inaugurated on April 3, 2021, when the government selected this museum as the new home for the Egyptian Royal Mummies. NMEC provides the best approach to showcasing the full spectrum of the richness and complexity of Egyptian civilization over the years, from prehistoric times to the present day. It takes visitors through ancient Egyptian history, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Jewish, Islamic, and modern Egyptian history. The tour also includes a visit to the Royal Mummies Exhibition, considered the museum’s crown jewel.
- National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC - The Royal Mummies’ Hall is specifically designed to display the mummies of Egypt’s ancient Kings and Queens. The design aims to give visitors the feeling of wandering through the Valley of the Kings, where most of these mummies were originally laid to rest. The hall houses 20 royal mummies, including 18 kings and 2 queens, dating from the 17th to the 20th dynasties. Among the most famous mummies in the room are King Ahmose, the founder of the 18th Dynasty, Queen Hatshepsut, the most significant female pharaoh, Thutmose III, the great warrior, and Ramses II, the great builder.

- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Giza or Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert Egyptologist Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission to Giza Pyramids area and Sphinx (if all inclusive option selected)
- Camel ride
- Egyptian traditional lunch: shawarma sandwiches or koshary (if all inclusive option selected)
- Going inside the queen pyramid (if all…
- Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Giza or Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle
- Expert Egyptologist Tour Guide
- Entry/Admission to Giza Pyramids area and Sphinx (if all inclusive option selected)
- Camel ride
- Egyptian traditional lunch: shawarma sandwiches or koshary (if all inclusive option selected)
- Going inside the queen pyramid (if all inclusive option selected)
- Going inside the third pyramid (if all inclusive option selected)
- Tipping
- Tipping
Experience an unforgettable day exploring two of Egypt’s most significant museums: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness Egypt’s iconic landmarks, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun and the Royal Mummies.
Begin your journey at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in…
Experience an unforgettable day exploring two of Egypt’s most significant museums: The Grand Egyptian Museum and the Museum of Egyptian Civilization. This is a fantastic opportunity to witness Egypt’s iconic landmarks, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun and the Royal Mummies.
Begin your journey at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, now regarded as one of the most important museums globally.
Continue to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the new residence of the Egyptian Royal Mummies. NMEC offers an exceptional insight into the vast richness and complexity of Egyptian civilization throughout the ages, from prehistoric times to the present day. It guides you through ancient Egyptian history, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Jewish, and Islamic periods, culminating in modern Egyptian history. The tour also features a visit to the Royal Mummies Exhibition, considered the museum’s crowning jewel.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.