National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: An Intimate Discovery of Coptic Heritage
4.9
41 Ratings
Cairo
Discover the rich Coptic heritage in Cairo with a private tour of Coptic Cairo. Visit iconic churches, explore the Coptic Museum, and learn about Egypt's ancient Christian community.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC - The permanent collection is divided into two separate regions, one chronological the other thematic. The chronological areas will be the following: Archaic, Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Medieval, Islamic, modern and contemporary. The thematic areas will be the following: Dawn of Civilization, The Nile, Writing, State and Society, Material Culture, Beliefs and Thinking and the Gallery of Royal Mummies. UNESCO provided technical help to the museum.

The collections was taken from other Egyptian museums such as the Egyptian Museum, the Coptic Museum, the Museum of Islamic Art, the Manial Palace and Museum in Cairo, and the Royal Jewelry Museum in Alexandria.

On 3 April 2021, the museum was officially opened, right before the moving of 22 mummies, including 18 kings and four queens, from the Egyptian Museum in an event termed the Pharaohs’ Golden Parade.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees 500 EGP per person
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

We provide an opportunity to explore Coptic Cairo, unveiling the historical wonders of the Coptic Christian community through this exclusive 2-hour private tour. Delve into this fascinating neighborhood, often referred to as Old Cairo, accompanied by a private guide. Experience a plethora of early, adorned churches, such as the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, renowned as the shelter of the holy family. Gain insights about Egypt’s rich Coptic legacy, and explore the Coptic Museum, a repository of ancient relics narrating the saga of this Christian community, one of the world’s most ancient, at an additional cost of 20.00 USD per person. We ensure your convenient pick-up from your Cairo or Giza hotel, following which we facilitate a private tour of The museum.

Location
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NEMC
Al Fustat Street
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(41 Ratings)
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Rebecca
May 21, 2024
An amazing guide who really goes the extra mile to help you understand Egyptian history in an enjoyable way - Dina was an amazing guide - she was extremely knowledgeable, willing to share about herself and all things Egypt and made the visit to NMEC extra special due to her passion for the museum and her ability to explain history. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with Dina - she really brings the displays to life.
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H1544zmfernandor
May 5, 2024
Great tour guide - Hoda, the tour guide, is truly a book full of knowledge. She made our experience at the Museum of Civilizations much more enriching. Hany, the driver, was very attentious and respectful.
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Compass01335738466
May 5, 2024
Rich Museum tour - Amazing guidance, very rich knowledge from the guide Hoda and attentious Drive with Hany. Couldn’t have asked for a better tour at the Civilizations Museum
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170bibig
Apr 25, 2024
Amazing! Would Highly Reccomend! - Mario was our tour guy and he was AMAZING. We went to Old Cairo, Museum of Egyptian Civilization, and the Market. Mario was very knowledgeable and made our experience so much better. He asked us where we wanted to go and recommended great places. Took us to a great restaurant to have lunch. Our driver was also amazing. On time to pick us up from all the places we stopped at. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
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Teresa_h
Apr 18, 2024
Thumbs up 👍 - Gina our guide was the best! It's a must-visit museum. Very well organized. We were thrilled to see those royal mummies.
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Bonb
Mar 31, 2024
Excellent overview of both ancient and modern Egypt - Great museum! A little noisy, as the majority of the items exhibited are in one big room. Good signage, so a guided tour isn't necessary. The mummy collection was outstanding, but the rest of the museum was equally interesting. We spent about 2 hours, but could have stayed longer if we weren't still recovering from jet lag.
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Crystal
Mar 18, 2024
Great time ! - Our Guide, Hoda, was very knowledgeable and kind ! She explained everything very well and answered all our questions. She even was able to show and take us to a little shop we asked about. Great experience.
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N3672ixamyh
Mar 13, 2024
Amazing experience at NMEC - I highly recommend this tour, especially if given by Gina Refky. She is a fantastic guide: very knowledgeable with excellent English. She is also a patient, kind and funny person. She made our tour quite worthwhile. She also took us to a few other places in addition to the NMEC, all of which were most enjoyable. We felt very safe in Gina’s capable hands! If you feel a bit intimidated about getting around Cairo but really want to visit the NMEC, book this tour!
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G5236frteresah
Apr 15, 2024
The best! - This museum was a must see!! My family thoroughly enjoyed our visit and Gina our guide was just amazing. She picked us up at our hotel lobby on time, and the driver and car were both very nice. Gina prepared us with lots of information and history of Egypt during the car ride in order to give us a best understanding of the amazing collection that the museum offers. She was professional and witty. We truly appreciate her work.
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Shamuganathan_k
Mar 12, 2024
Close look at mummies - Looking at real mummies were an astonishing experience. The environment of the museum, serene, organised and cool, made it an enjoyable experience.
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