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Wonderful Cairo Museums Day Tour

The Cairo Museums Day Tour is a private, customizable tour designed for museum lovers who wish to explore some of the most famous museums in Cairo, Egypt, over a single day. The journey typically lasts for 8 hours and includes visits to multiple museums where visitors can see a wide range of historical artifacts and treasures from Egypt’s rich past, including the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, the Coptic Museum, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.

Tailored Museum Tours for Every Interest

This trip serves Egypt residents and time-limited visitors who want to maximize their museum experience. We customize the tour based on individual interests. The price covers professional tour guides and round-trip transportation. Select our guided tours and educational programs for a more immersive experience.

Cairo Museums Day Tour itinerary

After breakfast at your hotel, one of our knowledgeable tour guides will pick you up and transport you to some of the museums in Cairo, among them to start our magical tours to:

The Egyptian Antiquities Museum: The Egyptian Museum, or The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, located in Cairo, Egypt, is the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East and one of the largest and most important museums of ancient history in the world.

The museum has a vast collection of Pharaonic antiquities, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb, showcasing Egypt’s rich history and culture. Founded in 1858 by French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette, it features about 120,000 items, though only a small fraction is on display due to space limitations, covering periods from prehistoric Egypt to the Roman era.

It is a popular destination for tourists interested in history and archaeology.

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization:

The museum showcases the rich and diverse history of Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present. As the first of its kind in Egypt and the Arab world, it provides a comprehensive look at the art, culture, and daily life of ancient Egyptians.

Lunch will be served by a local restaurant:

After lunch, we continue our tours to explore:

The Coptic Museum, located in Coptic Cairo, Egypt, is home to the world’s largest collection of Coptic Christian artifacts. Established in 1908, it showcases a diverse array of Coptic art, including textiles, icons, manuscripts, and stonework.

The Coptic Museum houses ancient ankhs, crosses, and amulets related to Coptic history. It’s a must-visit for those interested in Egypt’s history and Coptic Christianity, offering insight into the nation’s rich cultural heritage. The Coptic Museum is currently open daily to visitors and offers guided tours and educational programs.

  1. Pick-up and drop-off services
  2. Expert Egyptologist tour guide throughout the tours.
  3. Transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicles.
  4. Entry fees to all the sites listed in the itinerary.
  5. 2 Lunch meals during the trips.
  6. All charges and taxes.
  • Tipping.
  • Personal Expenses.
  • Any optional or additional tours.
  • The Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
  • The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
  • The Coptic Museum

Price is quoted per person in USD

  • Solo Traveler: $ +70% of adult rate
  • 2 to 3 people: $95
  • 4 to 6 people: $80
Your tour guide will show you around the oldest Christian churches in Egypt. After the tours, we will transfer you back to the hotel. Your Cairo Museums Day tour will come to an end when we bring you back to your hotel.
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Prices: Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Price varies depending on your group size

0 – 05.99 Free of Charge
6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12+ pay full tour price per adult person.
Notes: Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)

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