Grand Egyptian Museum Discovery
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Port
Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$374.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 10 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Enjoy a journey that takes you through the main highlights of Cairo. At the port of Alexandria, you will board your motorcoaches for the drive to the capital of Egypt heading to the Grand Egyptian Museum the GEM is set to become the largest archaeological museum in the world, and its soft-opening this October will mark the unveiling of 12 never-before-seen main galleries, showcasing 15,000 artifacts spanning Egypt's history.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore these 12 galleries, each meticulously designed to transport visitors through Egypt's vast timeline. From the stone tools and pottery of the earliest human settlements along the Nile to the artifacts of the Graeco-Roman era, the exhibits will highlight the evolution of one of the world’s most remarkable civilizations. This soft opening offers a preview of what will become the world's premier museum dedicated to Egyptian history.
Once fully open, the Grand Egyptian Museum will house over 100,000 artifacts, including a comprehensive display of the treasures of King Tutankhamun, a collection that will be shown in its entirety for the first time.
End your visit with a stroll through the commercial area which boasts an array of shopping and food outlets.
Your lunch will be served today at one of the nicest restaurants in the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Notes: This is a preview visit at the Grand Egyptian Museum which will allow you to experience parts of the Museum as they are opened during the soft opening period.