PVT103 Egyptian Museum Tour

Historical Highlights

The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 250,000 items, plus a massive amount of items in storerooms.

The Egyptian government established the museum, built in 1835 near the Ezbekeyah Garden and later moved to the Cairo Citadel. In 1855 Archduke Maximilian of Austria was given all of the artifacts by the Egyptian government; these are now in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna. A new museum was established at Boulaq in 1858 in a former warehouse, following the foundation of the new Antiquities Department under the direction of Auguste Mariette.

The building lay on the bank of the Nile River, and in 1878 it suffered significant damage in a flood of the Nile River. In 1891, the collections were moved to a former royal palace, in the Giza district of Cairo. They remained there until 1902 when they were moved, for the last time, to the current museum in Tahrir Square. On the ground floor are artifacts from the New Kingdom, the time period between 1550 and 1069 BC. These artifacts are generally larger than items created in earlier centuries.
On the first floor there are artifacts from the final two dynasties of Egypt.

Tour Overview

Explore the Egyptian Museum with the largest masterpieces and collections of ancient Egypt antiquities in the world.

What to Expect

Pyramids Valley Representative will pick you up to explore & discover the Egyptian Museum collection, which features artifacts from the ancient Egypt eras. The museum displays a massive collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of ancient Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are displayed, including an exhibit dedicated to Tutankhamen collection of treasure, gold and jewellery which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was discovered. Plus the mummy room (Optional) which has a number of mummies of kings and other royal family members of the New Kingdom.
After you finish your tour our representative will transfer you back to your hotel.

Price

Price indicated per person.

Additional Information:
All our private guided tours and packages are adjustable regarding time and itinerary to meet your requirements.

When to Book:
You can book up until 12 hours before the activity as long as there are possibilities.

Accessibility:
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.

How to Book:
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Free Cancellation:
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel under this time or do not show up, you will not be refunded.