Unlocking Tutankhamun – Grand Egyptian Museum Opening Tour 2025

Hotel pick-up & transfer to GEM

• Our representative will meet you at your hotel lobby at the scheduled time.
• Pick-up from your hotel in a private A/C vehicle
• During the short ride, our representative will give you a brief introduction about the day’s experience.
• Arrival at the GEM main gate with priority group entry (skip-the-line).

Welcome & Entrance – The Grand Atrium

• Meeting with your professional Egyptologist guide who will accompany you throughout.
• Ramses II colossus (11 meters high): the eternal guardian of the museum.
• Suspended Obelisk: unique display where visitors can walk underneath and view inscriptions from rare angles.
• Victory Columns & Ptolemaic statues: monumental pieces reflecting power and legacy.

The Great Staircase Experience

• The staircase rises through six stories, acting as a visual timeline of Egypt’s civilization.

Divided into four thematic zones:

• Royal Image: colossal statues and reliefs showing pharaohs chosen by gods.
• Divine Houses: depictions of temples and offerings.
• Kings & Gods: the sacred relationship between rulers and deities.
• Journey to Eternity: beliefs in death, resurrection, and rebirth as Osiris or a star.

Tutankhamun’s Treasures

• For the first time in history, all 5,000+ artifacts from King Tutankhamun’s tomb are displayed in one place.
• The guide will highlight:
• The Golden Mask – symbol of Ancient Egypt.
• Jeweled dagger & weapons – including the meteorite-iron dagger.
• Ceremonial chariots & furniture – used by the boy-king.
• Royal jewelry, amulets, and statues – masterpieces of craftsmanship.
• This section is usually the highlight of the entire visit.

The Main Galleries

Guided exploration of 12 galleries covering Egypt’s entire timeline:

• Prehistoric & Early Dynasties: rise of the Nile civilization, first kings.
• Old & Middle Kingdoms: pyramid builders, royal art, daily life artifacts.
• New Kingdom (Golden Age): temples, statues, and treasures of pharaohs like Ramses II, Hatshepsut, and Akhenaten.
• Late & Ptolemaic Periods: Greek influence, multicultural Egypt, including Cleopatra’s era.
• Roman Period & Coptic beginnings: transition into new cultural layers.
• Each gallery includes modern lighting, 3D reconstructions, multilingual panels, and interactive touchscreens.
• Before leaving, guests are guided to the viewing terraces for a panoramic photo stop with the Pyramids in the background.

☕ Lunch & Shopping

• Enjoy a delicious Egyptian meal at a reputable restaurant.
• Shopping Experience at trusted certified stores:
• Papyrus artwork.
• Replica statues.
• Jewelry inspired by ancient designs.

Closing Experience & Hotel Return

• Transfer back to the hotel in a private vehicle with Egypt Safari Tours.

Optional Extension – Visit to the Great Pyramids of Giza

For guests who wish to extend their experience, we can arrange a guided visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx immediately after the museum tour.

• Private transfer from GEM to the Giza Plateau (10 minutes).
• Guided exploration of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Sphinx.
• Opportunity for camel/horseback riding or a panoramic photo stop.
• After the visit, return transfer to your hotel.