Grand Egyptian Museum Half Day Tour: Tutankhamun & Khufu Boats.

5.0 (1 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) on a premium tour focused on history’s greatest treasures. Designed for depth, this half-day experience avoids the rush of multi-site itineraries.

Witness the complete Tutankhamun collection—5,000+ artifacts, including the Golden Mask displayed together for the first time.

Ascend the Grand Staircase to see colossal royal statues spanning millennia of Pharaonic power.

See the Khufu Solar Boat, the world’s oldest intact ship.

Enjoy a traditional local lunch at a nearby restaurant to refuel. With door-to-door transfers and an expert Egyptologist, this is the definitive GEM experience.

Highlights:
- Tutankhamun Collection: All 5,000+ treasures in their new galleries.
- Khufu Solar Boat: Access to the world’s oldest intact cedar ship.
- Grand Staircase: Marvel at the 83-ton Colossus of Ramses II.
- Expert-Led: In-depth tour with all entry fees and lunch included.
- Transfer: Hotel pickup/drop-off with no hidden fees.

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Options

Private tickets, Guide & lunch

This option is Private including Pickup & Drop-off with skip-the-line tickets, lunch and Egyptologist guide.

Sharing Option tickets, lunch

This option is sharing including Pickup and drop off, Entry Tickets, Lunch, and Guide at your selected language.
Pickup included

Sharing option without tickets

This option is sharing include Pickup and Drop Off, Guide, and Lunch
Entry Tickets are excluding
Pickup included

What's included

  • Bottled water
  • Pickup and Drop-off from our coverage area in Cairo and Giza
  • Entrance fee to The Grand Egyptian "if option is selected" (include access to the Tutankhamun Galleries, Main Galleries, Grand Hall, Grand Stairs, Khufu’s Boats Museum)
  • Traditional Egyptian Lunch at a High-Quality Egyptian Restaurant
  • Professional Egyptologist Guide at your selected language.
  • Tips, Personal Expenses, and other items not mentioned

What to expect

  1. Grand Egyptian Museum
    2h · Admission ticket included
    The Grand Egyptian Museum: Gateway to Eternity
    Prepare to be dazzled as you step into the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), a breathtaking architectural marvel that stands as the ultimate portal to Egypt's glorious past. This globally anticipated masterpiece, the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, houses the unveiled, complete, and mesmerizing collection of the Golden Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, alongside thousands of other priceless artifacts. It offers an immersive, awe-inspiring journey through millennia, setting a new global standard for museum experiences right on the doorstep of the iconic Giza Pyramids.
  2. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Step into the most comprehensive ancient Egyptian collection ever assembled.

    For the first time in history, the entire 5,000-piece Tutankhamun treasure is displayed together in a dedicated, state-of-the-art gallery at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

    Marvel at the world-famous King Tut Gold Mask, the magnificent golden sarcophagi, and the intricate jewelry discovered in the Valley of the Kings.

    Our expert Egyptologist guides will reveal the secrets behind these archaeological masterpieces, ensuring you experience the full legacy of the Boy King.

    This is a must-see Cairo attraction and the highlight of any Egypt tour.
  3. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Khufu’s Solar Boats Museum:

    Discover the oldest intact ship in the world and a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian engineering. Located within a dedicated wing of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the Khufu Solar Boat is a 4,500-year-old cedarwood vessel designed to carry the Pharaoh through the afterlife.

    Marvel at the sheer scale of this Pharaonic ship, which was discovered in 1954 buried next to the Great Pyramid of Giza.

    Our expert Egyptologist guides will explain the complex reconstruction process and the symbolic spiritual journey of the Solar Bark.

    Seeing this ancient marvel in its new state-of-the-art home is an essential part of any Giza Plateau tour and a highlight for those seeking the true wonders of ancient Egypt.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

If your location is out of our free coverage area, you can pay the extra fees for the long range pickup & drop-off service, or meet us in front of our meeting point without any extra charge: Novotel Cairo El Borg.

End point

If your location is out of our free coverage area, you can pay the extra fees for the long range pickup & drop-off service, or meet us in front of our meeting point without any extra charge: Novotel Cairo El Borg.

Pickup details

Standard Pickup:
Your experienced guide will meet you directly at your accommodation in Cairo or Giza.

Confirmation:
We will contact you the day before your tour (via WhatsApp, email, or phone) to confirm the exact pickup time, ensuring a smooth start to your experience.

Extended Service (Extra Charge):
A long-range pickup service is available for a small extra charge from the following areas:
Nasr City, Cairo Airport, Heliopolis City, Mirage City, Rehab City, Madinaty, New Cairo, New Capital hotels, and 6th of October City

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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