Pickup
Late morning collection from your Cairo hotel.
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National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Tour
Duration
5 Hours
Tour Type
Private
Pickup
Included
Availability
Daily
Languages
Multiple Languages
Tour Overview
A private visit to NMEC and the Royal Mummies Hall — Egypt's civilisation across every era.
Discover the sweep of Egyptian civilisation from prehistory to the modern day at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization in Fustat. The centrepiece is the Royal Mummies Hall — home to the mummies of the greatest New Kingdom pharaohs including Ramses II and Hatshepsut, moved here in the extraordinary 2021 Pharaohs' Golden Parade.
A private Egyptologist brings the collections to life with door-to-door transfers from your hotel.
Tour Highlights
- Royal Mummies Hall
- Main Gallery
- Textile Collection
- Private Egyptologist
- Private A/C Transport
- All Entrance Fees
Tour Itinerary
Drive to Fustat
Comfortable transfer to the museum in old Cairo.
Main Galleries
Chronological journey through Egyptian civilisation.
Royal Mummies Hall
The 22 royal mummies in their climate-controlled hall.
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 National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Tour.
Photography is not permitted inside the Mummies Hall itself, but is allowed in the main galleries.
Two to three hours is ideal to enjoy the main galleries and Mummies Hall without rushing.
NMEC focuses on the whole sweep of Egyptian civilisation and the royal mummies; the GEM specialises in pharaonic archaeology.
Yes — the entire museum, including the Mummies Hall, is beautifully climate-controlled.
Absolutely — the displays are modern and engaging for all ages.
Yes — pair it with Coptic Cairo, which is only a short drive away.
Tailor-Made
Customize National Museum of Egyptian Civilization 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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