Cairo Half-Day Tour to NMEC and Felucca Ride
Cairo is full of many things to see and many places to visit, but when people think of Cairo day tours, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the Great Pyramids of Giza. And while the Pyramids are definitely worth a visit, there's so much more to see and do in this amazing city with our Egypt day tours! On our Cairo Half-Day Tour, you'll get to explore some of the other amazing sights the city has to offer, including the National Museum of Egyptology and a ride on a traditional Felucca boat. At the National Museum of Egyptology, you'll get to see some of the most incredible ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the famous King Tutankhamun mask.
You'll also learn all about the history and culture of ancient Egypt, and how it has shaped the country that we know today. After exploring the museum, you'll hop on a Felucca boat for a leisurely cruise down the Nile River one of the most popular trips of our Egypt Nile cruise tours. This is a great way to see Cairo from a different perspective, and you might even spot some of the city's famous landmarks along the way. The Cairo Half-Day Tour is the perfect way to get a taste of all the city has to offer. Book your spot today and get ready to explore one of the most fascinating places on earth with Cairo top tours!
the excursion begins at 9:00 am with hotel pickup in Cairo or Giza Your half-day excursion will begin with a visit to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization.The four primary crafts that created Egyptian civilization are displayed in the main exhibition hall: pottery, wood, textiles, and decorations.
There, you can see the oldest prosthetic toe in the entire world, a man's skeleton that dates back 30.000 years, the Kaaba Cover (kiswaa Al Kaaba), the last item made in Egypt under President Naser, and the Mahmal, which used to annually carry the cover in a grand procession from Egypt to Saudi Arabia.
The National Egyptian Civilization Museum It is regarded as the first museum in the entire world to present a thorough overview of Egyptian Civilization throughout its history, from prehistory to current times.
NMEC displays a number of artifacts to demonstrate to visitors the evolution of Egyptian civilization over time, beginning with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian periods and continuing through the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic, and contemporary periods. Additionally, you may view the Kaaba key and the Clepsydra, an antiquity timepiece.
And without a doubt, you'll view every single one of the royal mummy that was transferred in a royal procession from the Egyptian museum to the civilization museum.
The traditional Felucca boat used in Egypt Take a leisurely Felucca cruise along the Nile, where you can see Cairo's incredible nightlife or take in the warm sun throughout the day. Our Representative will bring you back to your hotel after the Cairo trip. is over.
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Try our amazing Cairo Half-Day Tour to explore one of the most important antiquities museums in the world, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. You can spend half a day at the museum to enjoy the amazing artifacts and the huge statues of the Pharaohs.
Explore a variety of Cairo day tours and visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world in Egypt. Half-day excursions to the pyramids of Giza and the sphinx are your way to stand at the foot of the pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus and witness the great ancient era.
Enjoy this sound and light show at the pyramids of Giza and see the incredible spectacle of the pyramids of Giza beautifully illuminated at night, introducing the history of the ancient pharaohs, book your private pyramids light show now!
Enjoy a visit to Saladin's ancient citadel and an El Moez street stroll via Khan el Khalili's great bazaar to get a closer look at medieval Cairo's historic lanes and paved walkways. Before visiting Egypt's oldest bazaar, Khan El Khalili, see the Saladin Citadel and El Moez Street.
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The museum plays a crucial role in preserving and showcasing Egypt's rich cultural heritage. It houses a vast collection of artifacts, artworks, and historical objects that span thousands of years of Egyptian history.
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