National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & Royal Mummies Tour
Cairo
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Duration
4 Hours -
Available days:
Available Every Day -
Adults
60 £ -
Children
50 £ -
Pickup Time
09:00
Tour Highlights:
Discover Egypt’s History in One Place – NMEC Tour Cairo
Imagine exploring all Egyptian epochs in one extraordinary museum. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) in Cairo offers a unique journey through Ancient Egyptian, Coptic, Islamic, and modern Egyptian history.
Your experience begins with a comfortable hotel pick-up from anywhere in Cairo or Giza in a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Our professional certified Egyptologist guide will accompany you throughout the tour, bringing thousands of years of history to life.
Explore the Main Gallery
Inside the museum’s main hall, you’ll discover:
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Ancient Egyptian daily life tools (cooking, farming, fashion)
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Graeco-Roman statues and jewelry
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Coptic Christian ritual clothing and incense burners
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Islamic coins, Holy Qur’an manuscripts, and Mamluk lamps
The museum presents Egypt’s civilization from prehistoric times to modern Egypt in a chronological and beautifully organized way.
The Royal Mummies Hall
The highlight of the tour is the famous Royal Mummies Hall. Here you will witness 20 legendary Kings and Queens who once ruled Egypt, including Ramses II, builder of the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples.
Seeing the real royal mummies is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Discover Historic Fustat
The museum is located in the historic Fustat district, Egypt’s first Islamic capital and part of Old Cairo. Your guide will give you an overview of this historically rich area before entering the museum.
At the end of the tour, you’ll have free time for photos and exploring the museum gift shops before returning comfortably to your hotel.
Additional Information:
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This tour can be done as a half-day standalone tour.
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Can be added to a full-day Cairo tour.
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Available as private tour.
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Suitable for families, couples, and history lovers.
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Wheelchair accessible (upon request).
Included in the price:
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Hotel pick-up and drop-off
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Air-conditioned modern transportation
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Certified Egyptologist guide
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Private tour
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Bottled water
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All taxes and service charges
Not Included in the price:
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NMEC entrance fees
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Tipping
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Any extras not mentioned
What to take with you:
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Passport copy
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Comfortable walking shoes
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Sunglasses & hat
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Camera
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Cash for entrance tickets & personal expenses
Questions & Answers:
No, the NMEC entrance ticket is not included in the tour price. Tickets can be purchased directly at the museum entrance, and your guide will assist you if needed.
The tour usually takes around 4 hours, including hotel pick-up, guided museum visit, free time for photos, and drop-off back to your hotel.
Yes, this tour can easily be combined with other Cairo attractions such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Egyptian Museum, or Old Cairo as part of a full-day tour.
Absolutely. The Royal Mummies Hall is one of the most impressive parts of the museum, where you can see the real mummies of legendary kings and queens like Ramses II in a modern and respectful display.
