Stop At: The Grand Egyptian Museum
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Begin your unforgettable experience at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization. Start your guided tour in the Grand Hall, where an extraordinary collection of masterpieces awaits, including the colossal statue of King Ramesses II and the iconic Hanging Obelisk. Continue to the Grand Staircase, a breathtaking open-air gallery spanning approximately 6,000 square meters and rising the equivalent of six floors. This architectural highlight is adorned with more than 70 monumental artifacts, such as royal statues, stelae, columns, and sarcophagi. Conclude this section with a spectacular panoramic view of the Pyramids of Giza, before proceeding to the Main Galleries. Here, the permanent exhibition halls unfold the grandeur of ancient Egypt through twelve carefully curated galleries, tracing the story of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times (700,000 BC) to the Roman period (394 AD).
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Grand Egyptian Museum
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Tutankhamun Galleries
Step into the Tutankhamun Galleries and journey beyond the confines of the legendary tomb. Discover the remarkable story of the Golden Pharaoh, who ascended the throne around 1336 BC and ruled until 1327 BC. This once-in-a-lifetime exhibition presents, for the first time ever, the complete Tutankhamun collection displayed together in one location. Explore more than 5,000 priceless artifacts placed alongside the young king to accompany him into the afterlife. These treasures include ceremonial and royal objects used in sacred rituals and state occasions, as well as personal items such as jewelry, garments, furniture, provisions, chariots, and weapons—each offering unique insight into Tutankhamun’s life, reign, and eternal legacy.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Grand Egyptian Museum
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King Khufu’s Solar Boats Museum
Explore the fascinating heritage of King Khufu’s Solar Boats Museum, which houses two remarkable royal vessels discovered beside the Great Pyramid in 1954. One boat has been fully restored, while the second is currently undergoing meticulous conservation and reconstruction, allowing visitors a rare glimpse into the archaeological process in real time. The museum reveals the spiritual, navigational, and funerary significance of these boats in ancient Egyptian belief, illustrating their role in transporting the Pharaoh’s soul across the Nile and into the afterlife. Interactive displays highlight ancient shipbuilding techniques, the boats’ symbolic link to the Sun God Ra, and their importance in trade, culture, and engineering.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Giza
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Continue to the culinary highlight of the tour and savor authentic Egyptian cuisine. Choose from a traditional open buffet lunch or sample Egypt’s most popular local dishes, such as koshary—a signature blend of rice, pasta, chickpeas, lentils, fried onions, and tomato sauce. Alternatively, enjoy shawarma prepared from slow-roasted layers of lamb or beef, served with fresh pita bread, or opt for a classic falafel sandwich made from chickpeas or fava beans. You may also try fava bean sandwiches and baba ghanoush, prepared from roasted eggplant blended with tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. At the end of the tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel.
Duration: 45 minutes