Private Day Tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Cairo

4:30 Hours β€’ Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationPrivate tourGuided β€’ Operated by Egypt Direct Tours
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Why we love it?

This private day tour offers a flexible and comfortable exploration of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, located in Cairo Governorate’s historic area of Old Cairo. Guests are guided through a vast collection spanning Archaic, Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Medieval, Islamic, modern, and contemporary periods, with thematic exhibits covering the Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking, alongside the Gallery of Royal Mummies. The museum’s artifacts have been sourced from prominent institutions such as the Egyptian Museum and the Coptic Museum, providing a comprehensive overview of Egypt’s cultural heritage. The tour includes private deluxe transportation, professional guiding, free pick-up and drop-off, bottled water, and soft drinks, while entrance fees to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization are not included. This experience suits travelers interested in Egypt’s extensive history and archaeology within a personalized and flexible schedule.

Inclusions

  • mineral water per each
  • Soft Drink
  • Private transportation
  • Professional Guide
  • Pick up and transfers

Exclusions

  • Entrance fees

Itinerary

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a large Museum is 490.000 Square meters in the ancient city of Fustat, now part of Cairo, the museum partially opened in 2017 and will display a collection of 50.000 artifacts. The permanent collection is divided into two separate regions, one chronological the other thematic. The chronological areas will be the following: Archaic, Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Medieval, Islamic, modern, and contemporary. The thematic areas will be the following: Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs, and Thinking, and the Gallery of Royal Mummies. The collections will be taken from other Egyptian museums such as the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Manual Palace and Museum in Cairo, and the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria. Also, they are moved from Egyptian Museum to The mummy's room.

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller or pram accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Wheelchair accessible We will pick up all travelers, so have to add your location with the booking

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start