Sharm el sheikh
The Grand Egyptian Museum
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Description:
The Grand Egyptian Museum is the largest museum in the world dedicated to one civilization, it is located next to the Giza pyramids and houses more than 100 thousand artifacts, including the complete collection of the treasures of King Tutankhamun, which was exhibited for the first time in a collective form. Officially opened on November 1, 2025, the museum houses restoration and exhibition centers, special halls and other facilities.
The main contents of the museum
Main entrance: it is characterized by the presence of a huge statue of King Ramses II and five huge artifacts.
The great staircase: it houses 87 huge artifacts, and spans a height of six floors.
The halls of King Tutankhamun: contain more than 5,000 pieces of the King’s treasures combined for the first time.
Permanent exhibition halls: displays artifacts from various eras of ancient Egyptian civilization, from the Predynastic era to the Coptic era, using the latest display technologies.
Temporary exhibition halls: host changing exhibitions.
Children’s Museum: specially designed for children to introduce them to the Egyptian civilization.
Restoration centers: it is considered one of the largest centers for the restoration of antiquities in the Middle East, equipped with modern laboratories.
Cheops boat museum: displays the Royal Sun boats.
Objectives of the museum
Egyptian Antiquities show: displaying the treasures of ancient Egypt in an integrated and attractive way for visitors from different parts of the world.
Heritage preservation: serves as the main facility for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of artifacts.
Tourism support: it aims to strengthen the tourism sector in Egypt and attract millions of visitors annually (the capacity reaches 5 million visitors annually).
Education and education: the use of modern technology such as augmented reality and interactive screens in providing information to visitors.
Capacity development: training Egyptian experts on the latest restoration and museum management techniques, in cooperation with international partners such as the Japanese JICA agency.
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Embark on a journey through time into the history of Egypt’s ancient pharaohs and visit the main sights of Cairo.
- Visit Egyptian National Museum with over 100,000 artefacts.
- Admire the Pyramids of Giza.
- See Sphinx and stroll around the exotic markets.
- No Hidden Costs
TOUR’S PROGRAM:
representative will pick you up from your Sharm el sheikh hotel for the coach transfer to Cairo, departure time from 23:45 to 00:45 according to your hotel location in Sharm el sheikh.
Enjoy the beautiful route along the coast of the Gulf of Suez and through the imposing Sinai Desert and start Visit the impressive capital of Egypt with all its fascinating sights upon your arrival at 8:30/9:00.
Upon arrival, your Egyptology guide will take you to visit the Egyptian Museum, admire the collection of more than 100,000 pieces of art. Take a look at the fascinating artefacts from the Old Middle and New Kingdoms of Egypt as well as the exhibition of King Tutankhamen.
Then, have a nice lunch in one of the best local restaurants in Cairo.
After lunch, explore the Giza Plateau and admire the beautiful scenery. Visit the pyramids of Giza – one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the only one largely intact. Admire the imposing pyramids of Cheops Chechen and macaroni
Afterwards explore Valley temple of king Khafre and admire the impressive Sphinx. Stroll through the markets of Cairo and see the local produce, before returning to your hotel in Sharm el sheikh at the end of the day
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off.
- Transportation by air-conditioned bus.
- Egypt guide.
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza.
- Visit the Great Sphinx.
- Visit Egyptian Museum.
- Entrance fees.
- Tax and service charge.
- Lunch at quality restaurant.
TIMING & DURATION:
Pickup: Around 23:45/00:45 Am (Depending on your hotel location in Sharm el sheikh).
Drop Off: Around 01:00 AM
Duration: 18 Hours.
Tour available on: sunday & wednesday