- Torino Tours - Guided Tours of Turin by Stefano - Discover the Egyptian Museum with your Private Guide
- Museo Egizio - The Museo Egizio is the “jewel in the crown” of Italy’s museums, with a TripAdvisor award as the most appreciated in all of Italy. It is the eighth most visited on the Peninsula and the fourteenth in the entire world.
On a trip to Turin this museum dedicated to the Egyptian Era is something you mustn’t miss!
You will meet with your guide at the museum entrance to begin your tour of the highlights of this magnificent museum. As you progress through the exhibits your guide will tell you all about the cult of the Gods in Ancient Egyptian times and point out the various statues, including those of Isis, Sekhmet and Ramesses II. Ramesees II is the most important pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, remembered for the “Turin King List” where the names of all of the past kings of Egypt were recorded. This unique document is preserved in the museum and is the basis upon which the knowledge of the chronology of past kings before the reign of Ramesses II is founded.
When you think of Ancient Egypt then of course amongst the thousands of relics of this era the sphinxes stand out. In Egyptian mythology sphinxes were built near the pyramids as protective symbols ensuring that the pharaohs had a serene existence in the afterlife. Each sphinx has the body of a dog or a lion and a human head, believed to be a representation the pharaoh it is protecting.
Of particular interest is the tomb of Kha and Merit and the story of their enduring love. History tells that Merit, Kha’s wife, died before him and as a gesture of his profound love for her, Kha gave her the sarcophagus he had prepared for himself.
We are certain you will enjoy this 2.5 hour tour of the highlights of this magnificent museum in the company of your expert guide. You will learn something about the Ancient Egyptians and with your guide to show you the way you won’t get lost in this huge museum!
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
The Turin’s Museo Egizio boasts one of the world’s most expansive collections of Egyptian antiquities, second only to the Cairo Museum. This essential stop for any Turin visitor is also one of Italy’s top must-visit museums. With the help of an expert guide, you’ll discover the very crème de la crème of the exhibits.
During this 2.5-hour exploration, led by a guide rich in knowledge, you’ll immerge yourself in a chronological journey featuring mummies, hieroglyphs, and papyrus. You’ll be introduced to Egypt’s Golden Age, understand the deities they adhered to, the lifestyle they followed, and the ingenious pyramid builders. Among the standout discoveries are the preserved tomb of Kha and Merit, ‘the Royal List’ encompassing the names of all Pharaohs, and a sphinx.
To fully engage with the wonders of this enthralling museum, a private tour comes highly endorsed.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
