Pickup
Morning collection from your Cairo or Giza hotel.
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Grand Egyptian Museum & Citadel Tour
Duration
8 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages
Tour Overview
The world's largest archaeological museum and Saladin's fortress in one refined private day.
Spend a full private day between two of Cairo's most exceptional attractions — the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum on the Giza plateau and the medieval Citadel of Saladin overlooking Islamic Cairo. Wander the vast galleries of the GEM, home to the complete Tutankhamun collection, then continue to the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali within the Citadel walls.
A private Egyptologist guides you through both eras with door-to-door air-conditioned transport.
Tour Highlights
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Saladin's Citadel
- Alabaster Mosque
- Private Egyptologist
- Private A/C Transport
- All Entrance Fees
Tour Itinerary
Grand Egyptian Museum
Explore the grand staircase and Tutankhamun galleries.
Drive to the Citadel
Transfer across Cairo with your private driver.
Citadel of Saladin
Fortress walls and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Return
Drop-off at your hotel in the late afternoon.
What's Included
Included
- Entrance Fees Included
- Hotel Pickup & Drop-off
- Private Air-conditioned Vehicle
- Licensed Egyptologist Guide
- Bottled Water
- Taxes & Service Charges
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Tips
- Anything not mentioned above
Meeting & Pickup
- Complimentary pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise dock, or airport in the tour city.
- Your private driver and Egyptologist meet you at the lobby / dock at the scheduled time.
- Door-to-door drop-off at the end of the tour.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothing (shoulders covered for temples)
- A refillable water bottle
- Camera (photography permits payable on site where required)
- Small cash for tips and personal expenses
Important Information
- Private tour — operated exclusively for your party.
- Confirmation is provided within a few hours of booking.
- Suitable for most travelers; please advise us of any mobility needs in advance.
- Not recommended for travelers with serious medical conditions without prior consultation.
- Some sites include stairs, uneven ground and limited shade.
- Photography rules vary by site; your guide will advise on the day.
Tour Policies
0–2.99 Years: Free · 3–5.99 Years: 25% · 6–11.99 Years: 50% · 12+: Adult rate.
Pay on the day of your tour. Cash and credit card accepted. No advance payment required — reserve now and pay on your tour date.
All prices are shown in USD. Prices may vary during peak travel periods including Christmas, New Year and Easter Holidays.
FAQ
Everything you need to know before booking Grand Egyptian Museum & Citadel Tour.
Around 3 hours — enough to see the highlights without becoming overwhelmed.
Yes — the complete collection is now displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees; scarves are available for women at the entrance.
Lunch is on your own account and your guide will recommend an excellent restaurant.
Yes — with an early start, both sites are comfortably explored in a single unrushed day.
Very much so — both sites are engaging for children with a well-paced private guide.
Tailor-Made
Customize Grand Egyptian Museum & Citadel Tour.
Add this tour to a longer private itinerary — combine it with Nile cruises, other cities and transfers, all designed around you.
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Google
“The most exquisitely organized trip I've ever taken. Every guide was a scholar and every hotel a dream.”
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Amelia R.
London, UK
Tripadvisor
“Un'esperienza indimenticabile. From private access at sunrise to our Nile suite — nothing was ordinary.”
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Marco V.
Milan, Italy
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“The smoothest, most thoughtful trip we've ever booked. We're already planning our return to Egypt.”
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Sarah K.
New York, USA
