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Private Day Tour

Cairo day trip to Egyptian Civilization Museum

★★★★★ 5.0 (46 reviews) 4 Hours Private Cairo
Trip overview

Cairo day trip to Egyptian Civilization Museum

Enjoy a fascinating Cairo day tour to the Egyptian Civilization Museum, which allows visitors to experience ancient Egyptian history. The recently established museum presents visitors with an exclusive chance to study the historic Egyptian era through countless ancient artifacts dating back thousands of years. The Egyptian Civilization Museum presents visitors with a thorough display of Egyptian cultural heritage through its magnificent mummies alongside intricate artifacts. Whether on a Cairo One-Day Tour, Cairo day trips, or even a half-day Cairo tour, travelers can go through all exhibits, including royal treasures as well as sculptures, to discover ancient Egyptian living practices and their outstanding accomplishments. With every Egypt day tour or guided Egypt tour, this museum becomes a must-visit cultural highlight in Cairo.

Tour highlights

What makes this day different

Royal Mummies Hall

Preserved remains of pharaohs and queens, including Ramses II.

Museum Main Hall

Statues, funerary objects and everyday artefacts from ancient Egypt.

The route

Your itinerary

Your day at a glance 4 Hours Cairo
Hotel pickup & drop-off
Your guide collects you from your hotel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle after breakfast.
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Egyptian Museum of Civilization

Visit the Egyptian Museum of Civilization in Fustat, tracing more than 5,000 years of Egyptian history. See the Royal Mummies Hall, with the preserved remains of well-known pharaohs and queens including Ramses II and Hatshepsut, then explore the main hall's collections of statues, funerary objects and everyday artefacts.

Royal Mummies Hall Main hall collections
Back to your hotel
Return transfer at the end of your day — hotel, Nile cruise dock or the airport.
What's included

Everything's taken care of

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
  • Expert Egyptologist guide during your Cairo historical tour.
  • Entrance fees for all sightseeing are included in Cairo city tour.
  • All service charges and taxes are included.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle transportation.

Not included

  • Tipping.
  • The tour package excludes everything that isn't included in the Cairo city tours itinerary.
Prices

One rate all year — the more of you, the less each pays

Group sizePrice per person
Solo travellerPrivate tour for one US$ 120/ person
2–4 travellers US$ 90/ person
5–8 travellers US$ 70/ person
9–14 travellers US$ 65/ person
  • Prices may vary based on the season and group size.
  • Rates typically cover entrance fees, transportation, and a Cairo historical sites guided tour.
  • The package includes standard costs but extra charges will occur for optional activities that are excluded from Cairo adventure tours.
  • Children's discounts may be available depending on age and operator policy.
  • Prices are usually quoted in USD or EGP and may be subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
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Essential information

Before the morning of your tour

We collect you from your hotel in the morning by private vehicle — just tell us your preferred time when you book. Your guide's name and number are sent the evening before.

  • Closed walking shoes
  • A hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
  • Small notes for tips

Phone and camera photography is free throughout the museum.

The museum is fully paved and air-conditioned throughout.

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup. No prepayment is taken to reserve the date — you settle with your guide on the day.

Good to know

Day tour FAQs

Yes — from any hotel in Cairo, at no extra cost.
Yes, entrance to the museum is included in the price.
Light — the museum is fully indoors and air-conditioned.
Comfortable clothing; no special dress code applies.
This is a half-day tour — your guide will pace the visit to cover the museum's highlights comfortably.
What travelers say

Stories from real explorers

Don't take our word for it — here's what our guests share after their day with us.

5.0
★★★★★
46 reviews on Tripadvisor
★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hoda was an amazing guide, sharing with us her incredible knowledge about the history and culture of Egypt. She is a warm and caring person, helping us meet our "wish-list' items on this trip!!

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K E Bat
Group
★★★★★Tripadvisor

I highly recommend Hoda. She is a wonderful guide for English speaking travelers. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for Egyptian history and culture is infectious. She made my tour of Egypt a trip of a lifetime.

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Valerie S
Group
★★★★★Tripadvisor

Hany is a knowledgeable, kind and thoughtful guide. He can tailor a personalized tour to what you want to see, or can plan an entire itinerary. He is incredibly responsive and dependable. Hands down the best way to see E...

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Vicky
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