A wide variety of artifacts: The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) houses over 150,000 artifacts from all periods of Egyptian history, from predynastic times to the Islamic period. This includes statues, jewelry, mummies, and everyday objects.
A comprehensive overview of Egyptian civilization: The NMEC is designed to tell the story of Egyptian civilization from its earliest beginnings to the present day. This makes it a great place to learn about the history, culture, and religion of ancient Egypt.
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Explore the history of ancient Egypt at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with this unique tour itinerary. See the Hall of the Pharaohs, the Hall of Mummies, the Royal Jewelry Room, and more!
– Meet your Egyptologist guide at your hotel in Cairo.
– Depart for the NMEC.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Cairo
AM – Begin your tour of the museum, starting with the Hall of the Pharaohs. This hall houses statues and sarcophagi of some of Egypt’s most famous pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Hatshepsut.
Hall of the Pharaohs, NMEC
– Next, visit the Hall of Mummies. This hall houses 22 mummies of Egyptian pharaohs and queens, including the mummy of Tutankhamun.
Hall of Mummies, NMEC
– Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
– Continue your tour with a visit to the Royal Jewelry Room. This room houses a collection of over 10,000 pieces of jewelry from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs and queens.
Royal Jewelry Room, NMEC
– Visit the Children’s Museum. This museum is designed for children and features interactive exhibits that teach about ancient Egyptian culture.
Children’s Museum, NMEC
– Depart the museum and return to your hotel in Cairo.
Additional Information
The NMEC is located in Fustat, Old Cairo. It is open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, seven days a week.
The museum is wheelchair accessible and has a cloakroom and a cafeteria.
| Number of Persons | Price Per Person |
| 2 – 3 Persons | 115$ |
| 4 – 6 Persons | 90$ |
| 7 – 10 Persons | 80$ |
| For Groups |
Enquiry
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| Number of Persons | Price Per Person |
| 2 – 3 Persons | 115$ |
| 4 – 6 Persons | 90$ |
| 7 – 10 Persons | 80$ |
| For Groups |
Enquiry
|
