Ancient Treasures: A 2-Day Journey through Cairo's Museums

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Uncover the mysteries of ancient Egypt at the GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, a world-class institution that houses a remarkable collection of archaeological treasures. Delve into the fascinating exhibits

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Egyptian Museum
  • Grand Egyptian Museum

Description

tour starts at 9:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to Start your half day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamon - A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. included during the Tour Bottle of water After the tour is finished you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo tour starts at 9:00 am with Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza to Start your half day tour visiting the Egyptian Grand Museum . Let's start with the Hanging Obelisk, which is one of the most unique and interesting exhibits in the museum. This obelisk is suspended from the ceiling, giving visitors a unique perspective on its ancient hieroglyphics and intricate carvings. Next, we'll move on to the Ramses II Statue. This statue is truly awe-inspiring and is one of the largest exhibits in the museum. It stands tall and proud, and visitors can even observe the intricate details of its carvings and embellishments up close. After that, we'll take a look at 10 Statues of Senusert from a distance view, which is a great way to appreciate the artistry that went into creating these ancient works of art. We'll then make our way to the Grand Staircase, which you can also appreciate from a distance view. This is a massive staircase that leads visitors up to the upper floors of the museum, and it's truly a sight to behold. As we continue the tour, we'll see the Ptolemaic King and Queen exhibits. These displays showcase the fascinating history and culture of the Ptolemaic period in Egypt, and you'll learn a lot about this exciting time in human history. Our available restaurants for lunches are Zooba, Bittersweet & Beano’s “La Poire”. Next, we'll see the Victory Columns, which are towering examples of ancient Egyptian art. These columns were built to celebrate military victories and are adorned with carvings and other decorations that are sure to impress. We'll then move on to the Royal Regalia exhibits, which showcase the royal jewels, crowns, and other accessories used by the ancient Egyptian kings and queens. You'll learn about the opulence and extravagance of these ancient rulers and will be in awe of the craftsmanship that went into creating these beautiful items. After the tour is finished you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo

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