Egyptian Museum & Khan el-Khalili Private Half-Day Tour

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Duration: 6h
Location: Cairo, Egypt | Cairo, Egypt


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
World's largest collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities
Narrow passageways of labyrinthine Khan el-Khalili market
Valuable gold treasures & tomb of King Tutankhamun
Legendary gold mask that rested over the Pharaoh's mummy
Vibrant colors, sounds & smells in the 600-year-old bazaar

Inclusions:
Private guided tour of Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Admission fees to the Egyptian Museum and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Roundtrip transportation via air-conditioned car or minivan and from your central Cairo hotel
Tour commentary is provided in English

Description:

Venture into a world of Egyptian antiquities and explore world-famous relics, including the legendary gold mask that rested over Tutankhamun's mummy, at the world's largest museum of Egyptian artifacts. Complete your private tour by exploreing the alleys of a lively 600-year-old bazaar.

Follow your guide through 6,000 years of history when you visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Among its 120,000 treasures, the star attraction is the tomb of Tutankhamun. Study the Pharaoh's 6 gold-gilded coffins and the legendary gold mask placed over his mummy.

On the second half of your tour, head down the narrow passageways and alleys of the 600-year-old Khan el-Kahlili bazaar. Listen to the vendors calling out from behind their stalls and take in the aroma of spices and shisha mingling with the sound of North African music. If you're tempted to buy, remember to bargain hard.