• The Grand Egyptian Museum Garden - حديقة المتحف المصري الكبير - The guide will meet guests at the hotel to begin an unforgettable journey through the Grand Egyptian Museum—a unique destination and the only museum entirely devoted to the treasures of a single civilization: Ancient Egypt. The Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization, houses approximately 100,000 artifacts spanning nearly 7,000 years of Ancient Egyptian history, from the pre-dynastic period to the Greek and Roman eras.

• Grand Egyptian Museum - Main Galleries
  This is a unique opportunity for visitors to embark on a journey through time. The museum’s 12 Main Galleries showcase over 15,000 artifacts from various dynasties and periods, covering all of ancient Egypt’s history. These galleries offer insights into the development of Egyptian society, culture, religion, and royal legacies, from prehistoric times to the Graeco-Roman era. The galleries are divided into four main sections:
  • Prehistoric to Second Intermediate Period: This era saw the rise of divine kingship and pyramid building, with a strong focus on the afterlife.
  • Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period: Central power was restored, and funerary practices became more inclusive, extending to common people.
  • New Kingdom: Known as Egypt’s golden age, this period featured expansion, wealth, and grand temples under leaders like Ramesses II, with deep devotion to gods like Amun-Ra.
  • Third Intermediate to Graeco-Roman Period

• Grand Egyptian Museum - Upon entering the museum – Statue of Ramses II
  Upon entering the museum, visitors are greeted by the awe-inspiring massive red granite statue of Ramses II, symbolizing the power and divine authority of one of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.

• Grand Egyptian Museum - The Grand Staircase not only displays monumental artifacts but also narrates the story of the ancient Egyptian journey after death. As visitors ascend the staircase, they symbolically follow the path that ancient Egyptians believed every soul took to reach eternity. The lower part of the staircase represents life on earth, with statues and artifacts showing kings and gods who ruled and protected the people. Moving upward, the exhibits begin to reflect the beliefs about death and the afterlife, displaying sarcophagi, statues of deities connected to rebirth like Osiris, and scenes of funerary rituals. The higher visitors climb, the more they encounter pieces that express the soul’s journey to the afterlife, such as offerings, tomb carvings, and symbols of eternal life. This thoughtful arrangement transforms the staircase into more than a display—it becomes a spiritual journey, showing how the ancient Egyptians viewed death not as an end, but as a new beginning in the eternal world.

• Grand Egyptian Museum - At the end of the staircase is the final landing with a stunning view of the pyramid of Khafre

• Grand Egyptian Museum - Among the Grand Egyptian Museum’s most remarkable highlights, visitors can now step inside to explore and marvel at the treasures of ancient Egypt like never before.

• Tutankhamun Exhibition
The treasures of the young King Tutankhamun, displayed in a dedicated hall featuring over 4,500 artifacts from the original 5,000 pieces discovered in a tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The collection includes Tutankhamun’s gilded funerary mask inlaid with lapis lazuli, and his red quartzite sarcophagus containing three nested coffins, the innermost of which is made of pure gold and weighs 110 kilograms.

• Grand Egyptian Museum - After exploring the museum’s galleries and the treasures of Ancient Egypt, visitors can stroll through the Exterior Gardens to enjoy the landscaped beauty and views of the surroundings. Then, they can visit the Commercial Area to browse modern shops, cafés, and souvenirs, blending contemporary experiences with ancient Egyptian heritage, where they can relive the museum’s memories and connect the past with the present.

At the end of the tour, guests will return to their hotel with lasting memories of the wonders and treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum.

• Grand Egyptian Museum - The Khufu Ship
  Also known as the ‘Solar Boat,’ dates to the reign of Pharaoh Khufu and was discovered near the Giza Pyramids. The royal vessel was designed to accompany Pharaoh Khufu on his journey to the afterlife. Believed to symbolize his power and immortality, the ship showcases the brilliance of ancient Egyptian engineering and the care the pharaohs took for life beyond death. Step into history and experience the king’s journey with the sun, right before your eyes in the museum.

• Grand Egyptian Museum - As visitors step into the museum’s main entrance plaza, the obelisk immediately captures their attention. It is the Hanging Obelisk of King Ramses II. Its surface reveals the cartouche of Ramses II, which had remained hidden within the obelisk for over 3,500 years, as if announcing its rebirth before the eyes of the world.

• Tourist permission
• Lunch at very good local restaurant (if option is selected)
• Entrance fees to Grand Egyptian museum (if option is selected)
• All transfers in a private air-conditioned car to/from your hotel
• Bottle of water
• All taxes and charges
• All tours are as mentioned in the itinerary
• Professional Egyptologist Tour Guide

• Personal spending
• Tipping

For individuals excited to preview the GEM prior to its grand opening. Experience the Grand Egyptian Museum in its pilot phase.

Museum Policy and Regulations:

• Commercial tours during the preview phase will not grant access to the interior of the museum, the primary exhibitions, or the two Tutankhamun displays. These areas will remain inaccessible as we prepare for the museum’s official launch.
• The atrium showcases significant monuments and ancient artifacts that have survived millenniums. Assist in their conservation by refraining from physical contact, consuming food in the main hall, or smoking anywhere inside the museum.
• As this is an early-access period for a select audience, we currently have no policy for ticket reimbursements.
• It is recommended that guests arrive 15 minutes before their scheduled tour time.
• Please note that VIP tours are offered exclusively on weekdays.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.