Overview
Explore the treasures of ancient Egypt at the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo, home to one of the most significant collections of artifacts on earth. On this private half-day tour, you’ll journey through more than 5,000 years of history with your own expert Egyptologist guide, traveling in comfort by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Highlights
- Discover the priceless collections of the Egyptian Museum
- Learn the stories behind ancient treasures with a private Egyptologist guide
- Comfortable private transfers and personalized experience
Itinerary
Your private guide will meet you at your Cairo or Giza hotel for the short drive to the Egyptian Museum.
Established in 1901, this is one of the oldest archaeological museums in the Middle East. The museum houses over 120,000 artifacts spanning from the Predynastic Period through the Greco-Roman Era (5500 BC – 364 AD). Highlights include:
- The Narmer Palette, commemorating the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt.
- Complete burials of Yuya and Thuya, Psusennes I, and treasures from Tanis.
- Iconic statues of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the builders of the Giza Pyramids.
- Extensive collections of jewelry, sarcophagi, papyri, and daily life objects.
After your guided visit, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel.
Included
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel
- All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Egyptologist guide
- Private tour experience
- Entrance fees to the museum
- Lunch at a quality local restaurant
- Complimentary Bottled water during the tour
- Shopping stop in Cairo
- All taxes & service charges
Excluded
- Any optional tours or site entries not listed in the itinerary
- Gratuities for guides and drivers (at guest discretion)
Overall Trip Rating:
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By Amr H.(United States (US))August 24, 2025 So much history under one roofGreat tour for a short stay in Cairo. Our guide’s stories made the statues feel alive.Date of Experience: August 23, 2025
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By Zoe M.(United Kingdom (UK))August 9, 2025 History in every cornerOur ENA guide's passion was contagious. He showed us artifacts we’d walked past without noticing and explained how they fit into Egypt’s timeline. The masks, statues, and jewelry were mind-blowing. An absolute must-see.Date of Experience: August 08, 2025
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By Carla R.(Brazil)July 19, 2025 Educational and funOur kids were fascinated by the mummies. The guide kept them engaged the whole time.Date of Experience: July 19, 2025
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By Noelle F.(France)June 3, 2025 A treasure house of wondersI could have spent a week here! So much to see and our guide pointed out the highlights beautifully.Date of Experience: June 02, 2025
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By Mark B.(United States (US))April 20, 2025 Compact and fascinatingOnly had half a day but learned so much. The Tutankhamun collection was unreal.Date of Experience: April 20, 2025
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