Explore the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts in the world, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), which tells the story of Egypt over a longer period of time, on this 5.5-hour private guided tour. See the magnificent collection of antiquities from all periods of Egyptian history, from prehistoric times to the Greco-Roman era. Be amazed by the jewelry collection of the boy king Tutankhamun. See the Royal Mummies Room, including the mummy of Hatshepsut, and the precious stones, statues, and supplies that ancient Egyptian rulers collected for the afterlife. Enjoy a personalized experience with a private guide and private round-trip transportation from door to door.
Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 8:30 am to start your unforgettable day by visiting Egyptian Museum of antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the TutankhAmon – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920 s when his tomb was excavated. You can enter mummies room (extra ticket). Here you can see the mummies of many great Egyptian rulers, including Ramses II and Queen Hatshepsut. Your guide will introduce you to the most important pieces before allowing you free time to explore at leisure.
Proceed to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, The main Exhibition Hall shows the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments. You can see over there the oldest prosthetic toe all over the world, the skeleton of a man dates back to 30000 years ago, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al kaaba) which was the last one made in Egypt during the time of president Naser and the Mahmal which it used to carry the cover from Egypt to Saudi Arabia every year in a great parade. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history.
At the end, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
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