National Museum of Egyptian Civilization Private Guided Tour
Overview
Historical treasures await in Coptic Cairo, where the Coptic Christian community has left its mark through iconic churches and artifacts. A private tour allows you to delve into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your knowledgeable guide.
- 🕍 Visit early churches such as the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, sites where the holy family is said to have sought refuge.
- 🏺 Learn about Egypt’s rich Coptic heritage during your exploration of the area.
- 📜 The Coptic Museum showcases a treasure trove of ancient artifacts for an additional cost of 20.00 USD per person.
- 🚗 Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza using a private vehicle for your convenience.
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Pickup included
- Qualified Egyptologist guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Lunch
- Entrance fees 500 EGP per person
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National Museum Of Egyptian Civilization NEMCThe permanent collection is divided into two separate regions, one chronological the other thematic. The chronological areas will be the following: Archaic, Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Medieval, Islamic, modern and contemporary. The thematic areas will be the following: Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking and the Gallery of Royal Mummies. UNESCO provided technical help to the museum. The collections was taken from other Egyptian museums such as the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Manial Palace and Museum in Cairo, and the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria. On 3 April 2021, the museum was officially opened, right before the moving of 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum in an event termed the Pharaohs' Golden Parade.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.