The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Tour
Experience the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with Cairo Airport Shuttle. See the Royal Mummies, ancient crafts, and iconic artifacts. Hotel transfers included!
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Itinerary
Start your day with a comfortable and seamless journey through time with Cairo Airport Shuttle. Your half-day tour begins at 9:00 AM, when our professional driver picks you up directly from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. From there, you will head directly to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC), the very first museum in the world dedicated to presenting a comprehensive overview of Egyptian history from prehistoric times all the way to the modern era.Upon arrival, you will step into the Main Exhibition Hall, where you will explore the four fundamental crafts that shaped Egyptian civilization throughout the ages: pottery, woodworking, textiles, and ornaments. As you navigate the gallery, you will encounter extraordinary treasures spanning the Predynastic, Ancient Egyptian, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and contemporary periods. Among these rare artifacts are the world’s oldest known prosthetic toe, a human skeleton dating back 30,000 years, the historical key to the Holy Kaaba, and an ancient Clepsydra—a water clock used by early Egyptians for timekeeping. You will also view significant modern heritage items, such as the ceremonial Mahmal carriage and the last Kiswaa (Kaaba Cover) crafted in Egypt during the presidency of Gamal Abdel Nasser before its historic annual parade to Saudi Arabia.
A central highlight of your visit is the magnificent Royal Mummies Hall, where you can see the ancient kings and queens of Egypt resting in their final home following their world-famous transfer in the “Pharaohs’ Golden Parade” from the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir.
After completing your immersive exploration of Egypt’s rich cultural legacy, relax as Cairo Airport Shuttle provides a smooth, hassle-free transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Includes
- Private Tour Guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned historical places
- All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottle water during your trip
- All service charges & taxes
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Excludes
- Any extra not mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Tipping
- Visa Fees
- Personal Expenses