Things to do in The Grand Egyptian Museum
As the crowning jewel of Egypt's long and storied past, the Grand Egyptian Museum in the city of Giza holds a special place in the hearts of Egyptians and tourists alike. Stepping into its grand halls feels like you’re stepping back in time on an immersive journey through millennia of history, culture, and tradition. From towering statues of pharaohs to intricately crafted jewellery that was once worn by queens, the museum is a treasure trove of artifacts that tell the tale of this ancient civilization.
Then, there's the building itself. It’s a modern marvel designed to reflect the glamour of Egyptian architecture. Nestled within the bustling cityscape, it’s a peaceful escape offering panoramic views over the Pyramids of Giza, a sight you definitely need to have your holiday tick list. You'll find the iconic Sphinx and a bunch of other iconic sights within a hop, skip and a jump of the museum, too.
Inside, you are greeted by huge, elegantly appointed halls filled with priceless relics from different eras. The star of the show is hands-down the Tutankhamun collection, with its golden chariots and mysterious death mask – it’s a monument to the boy king's short but impactful reign.
Our recommendations in The Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids with flights from Hurghada
Book this tour from Hurghada to Cairo and explore Egypt's most iconic treasures, like the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids by plane from Sharm
Book this tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and get up close to Egypt's big-name treasures, like the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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New Grand Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx by Road from Hurghada
Embark on a land journey from Hurghada to Cairo. Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum.
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The New Grand Museum and Giza Pyramids with flights from Luxor
Book now your day tour to the Giza Pyramids and the New Grand Egyptian Museum with roundtrip flights from Luxor included!
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The Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids with flights from Hurghada
Book this tour from Hurghada to Cairo and explore Egypt's most iconic treasures, like the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids by plane from Sharm
Book this tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo and get up close to Egypt's big-name treasures, like the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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New Grand Museum, Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx by Road from Hurghada
Embark on a land journey from Hurghada to Cairo. Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum.
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The New Grand Museum and Giza Pyramids with flights from Luxor
Book now your day tour to the Giza Pyramids and the New Grand Egyptian Museum with roundtrip flights from Luxor included!
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The New Grand Museum and Giza Pyramids by road from Sharm El Sheikh
Experience Egypt's iconic landmarks on an overnight tour from Sharm El Sheikh to Cairo. Visit the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum.
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New Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids from Marsa Alam by Plane
Join a trip from Marsa Alam to Cairo and explore Egypt's most iconic treasures such as the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, including the Grand Egyptian Museum.
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The New Museum and Giza Pyramids with lunch from Matrouh and Alamain
Explore the world's largest archaeological museum, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and visit the iconic Giza Pyramids.
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New Grand Egyptian Museum and Giza Pyramids from Cairo with Lunch
Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum with the world's most comprehensive collection, experience Tutankhamun immersive show, step into the life of the legendary King.
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How to get there
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Reviews The Grand Egyptian Museum
“Our guide was absolutely fantastic. She was so knowledgeable, friendly and gave us a truly immersive experience. We cannot thank her enough. We had a truly wonderful day and an experience we will never forget.”
“Absolutely fantastic day. Glad the pick up had changed to 6am and not 4am. This is the 2nd time of doing this excursion with yourselves and 4am is way to early as you are so tired and struggle to enjoy the day. Nice touch that you can buy water and soft drinks in the coach. Great idea. Guide Jimmy was helpful and informative but did talk alot while we were standing in the hot sun. He is obviously very passionate but maybe find some shade. This is not a criticism but maybe a good idea.”
“Very long day with information overload. Plane and transfers superb but was scammed at Sharm el Sheikh airport because of visa. I had purcheased them on line prior to our holiday but was told i had to pay £35 which they took off me in cash and gave no receipt. We were not the only family this happened to”
“There was a delay of 2 hours at the airport for technical issues apparently, although this impacted the overall time aspect of the trip, this is not the fault of the tour company’s, however every other parts of the trip was absolutely amazing, totally organised and professional, tour guide Mohey I think his name was, was so knowledgeable and passionate about his job and so friendly and helpful, security guard with us all day, not that I felt we needed but nice to have. Pyramids were amazing.”
