Price
€15~€129
Duration
8 hours
Max People
8
Min Age
10+
Tour Type
Reviews
16 reviews
Overview
NMEC Royal Mummies Old Cairo tour takes you on a remarkable journey through 7,000 years of Egyptian civilization in just one day. Begin at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, home to the legendary Royal Mummies Hall where ancient pharaohs rest in dignity. Continue to the spiritual heart of Old Cairo, where Christianity and Islam flourished side by side, and conclude your day wandering the atmospheric alleys of the medieval Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Note:
- Camera – No photos allowed in NMEC Royal Mummies Hall
Comfortable shoes – Cobblestone streets and marble floors
Hat & sunscreen – For outdoor portions of the tour
Modest clothing – Shoulders and knees covered for religious sites
Cash – Egyptian pounds are best for shopping in Khan el Khalili
Small bag/backpack – For purchases and personal items
What’s Always Included
Every Travel2Egypt tour includes:
✅ Expert Egyptologist guide
✅ Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
✅ Entrance fees to all sites visited
✅ Traditional Egyptian lunch
✅ Bottled water
Additional services like entrance fees and lunch depend on the package you select.
Please refer to the three pricing options below:
– English-speaking Egyptologist guide
– Private vehicle
– English-speaking Egyptologist guide
– Private vehicle
– Entrance fees
– English-speaking Egyptologist guide
– Private vehicle
– Entrance fees
– Lunch
Each package is crafted to meet different preferences and budgets — choose the one that suits you best.
Cultural Tapestry:NMEC Royal Mummies Old Cairo
“The best adventures start early”
Your private, air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your Cairo hotel. During the 20-30 minute drive to NMEC, your Egyptologist guide sets the stage with fascinating insights about modern Cairo’s relationship with its ancient past.
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM: National Museum of Egyptian Civilization“Face-to-face with the pharaohs”
The Royal Mummies Hall (45 minutes)Enter the hushed, tomb-like galleries where 20 royal mummies rest in dignity. Your guide brings each ruler to life with stories of power, intrigue, and the cutting-edge forensic science revealing their secrets:
- Seqenenre-Taa II: The warrior king whose skull tells the brutal story of the Hyksos wars
- Hatshepsut: The woman who ruled Egypt as pharaoh for 22 years
- Ramesses II: The great builder-king who lived to 90 and had over 100 children
- Amenhotep III: Ruler during Egypt’s golden age of prosperity and art
- Prehistoric Nazlet Khater skeleton—Egypt’s earliest inhabitants
- Pharaonic masterpieces that inspired the mummification traditions
- Coptic Christian artifacts showing Egypt’s early Christian heritage
- Islamic treasures representing medieval Cairo’s golden age
Marvel at 600 artifacts spanning pharaonic linens to Islamic weaves—perfect context for understanding mummy wrappings and ancient fashion.
12:00 PM – 2:30 PM: Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo)“Where Christianity took root in Africa”
A short 10-minute drive brings you to Old Cairo, built over the ancient Roman fortress of Babylon. This UNESCO World Heritage area contains the world’s largest concentration of historic Christian monuments.
Hanging Church (Al-Mu’allaqa) (30 minutes)- Considered the most beautiful church in Egypt
- Wooden roof designed like Noah’s Ark
- Ancient Coptic art and 110 beautiful icons
- Stories of the Holy Family’s journey through Egypt
Choose Your Experience
🟠 Ra Package
Duration: 8 Hours
Includes:
- ✅ English-speaking Egyptologist guide
- ✅ Private vehicle
- ✅ Taxes and service charges
- ✅ 1 bottle of mineral water per person
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