Grand Egyptian Museum and lunch overlooking the Giza pyramids

Giza and Cairo

From$85.00

Durationfrom 3 to 4 Hours

Tour Typeprivate tour

Tour Overview

The Grand Egyptian Museum With king Tutankhamun Treasures

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization, located just steps from the Pyramids of Giza. Begin your unforgettable tour at the grand entrance, where a towering statue of King Ramses II and the iconic hanging obelisk welcome you. As you ascend the Grand Staircase, a chronological journey through pharaonic history unfolds, leading to 12 permanent exhibition galleries that bring ancient Egypt to life with modern technology and immersive displays. Next, discover the legendary treasures of King Tutankhamun, including the dazzling golden mask, exquisite jewelry, chariots, and personal items from the boy king’s tomb—each artifact rich with symbolic meaning. Finally, end your journey at the Solar Boat Museum, home to the oldest known boat, built for Pharaoh Khufu. Discovered in 1954, this cedarwood vessel offers a profound glimpse into ancient Egyptian craftsmanship and spiritual belief.

Inclusions

- Pick up services from your hotel & return. - Transfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle. - Private Egyptologist tour guide. - local traditional lunch - Entrance fees to all the mentioned sightseeing. - Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour. - All taxes & service charges.

Exclusions

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary Drinks at the restaurants Tipping

Price List

Price for one Price for 2-3 Price for 4-6 Price for 7-more Price for childs
100.00 95.00 90.00 85.00 Always a half of adults price

Tour Highlights

  • The Grand Egyptian Museum With king Tutankhamun Treasures

Tour Itinerary

Begin your unforgettable day by visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. Located just outside Cairo, near the majestic Pyramids of Giza, GEM is the perfect first stop on your cultural exploration of ancient Egypt. Your tour starts at the Grand Open Court, home to a world-first: the Hanging Obelisk of King Ramses II — a unique architectural wonder suspended above your path. This awe-inspiring monument sets the tone for the wonders to come. Next, head into the museum's forecourt where you'll stand before the colossal statue of Ramses II, carved from a single block of red granite. This statue alone weighs over 80 tons and stands as one of the most iconic features of the museum. Continue your visit by ascending the magnificent Grand Staircase, a ceremonial path that rises between two wings of the museum. Along this monumental walkway, you’ll find over 70 statues of ancient kings and queens, Columns and architectural pieces from ancient temples, beautifully preserved sarcophagi and coffins, and statues of gods and goddesses As you reach the top, take in a breathtaking panoramic view of the Giza Pyramids through the museum’s architectural framing, a perfect moment for reflection and photos. Then enter the 12 Grand Galleries. These immersive exhibition halls take you on a journey through Egyptian history, starting from the prehistoric era and moving through the Old Kingdom, Middle, New Kingdoms, and Greco-Roman era More than 7,000 carefully selected ancient artifacts are on display, representing every aspect of ancient Egyptian life — from religion and daily routines to art, kingship, beliefs, and funerary traditions. then end your tour with an amazing local traditional lunch overlooking Giza pyramids from outside the are