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Grand Egyptian Museum

1/2 day · Giza

Grand Egyptian Museum

$50.00 per person

The Grand Egyptian Museum is Egypt's spectacular new home for its ancient Egyptian collections, beside the Giza Pyramids. Its galleries present the story of Egyptian civilisation from prehistoric times through the Graeco-Roman period, while the Tutankhamun Galleries bring together more than 5,000 artefacts from the young king's tomb. A visit combines monumental architecture and major ancient Egyptian collections with the extraordinary treasures of Tutankhamun.

Tour highlights

  • Arrive at the Grand Egyptian Museum beside the Giza Pyramids and take in the museum's dramatic modern architecture, including the Grand Hall and Grand Stairs.
  • Explore the Main Galleries, arranged around the themes of Kingship, Society and Beliefs, taking visitors on a chronological journey from prehistoric Egypt to the Graeco-Roman period.
  • Walk the Grand Stairs, where 59 remarkable artefacts are displayed as part of the museum experience.
  • Enter the Tutankhamun Galleries and explore more than 5,000 objects from the tomb of the young king, brought together for the first time in one place.
  • See some of the most famous treasures of Tutankhamun, including the solid-gold burial mask, coffins, shrines, canopic equipment, jewellery and objects illustrating the king's life and beliefs.
  • Allow time to enjoy the museum complex itself; the GEM also includes the Grand Hall, Grand Stairs and other visitor experiences alongside its permanent collections.

What's included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo or Giza.
  • Professional and knowledgeable Egyptologist guide.
  • Air-conditioned transportation.
  • Bottled water.

Comfortable footwear is recommended. The Grand Egyptian Museum's galleries currently open at 9:00 AM, with later gallery hours on Saturdays and Wednesdays; opening hours and displays can change, so check before visiting.