Day 01
Egyptian Museum Visit and Sunset Felucca on the Nile
- The Egyptian Museum
- A centerpiece of Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum has been a mecca for Egyptologists since it opened and houses some of the world's greatest ancient relics. The museum houses over 250,000 genuine artifacts, including the treasures of the most famous Egyptian pharaoh, Tutankhamen. The gold and jewelry on display were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before being discovered in the 1920s during excavations by the famous archaeologist Howard Carter.
- Accompanied by your degree-certified Egyptologist, you will gain deeper insight into the artifacts on display and their context within the history and culture of ancient Egypt.
- For an additional charge, you can visit the royal mummy room and look upon the mummies of Egypt's most famous pharaohs, such as Ramses II and Hatshepsut.
- Lunch
- After your in-depth tour of the museum, your guide will accompany you to a local restaurant in Cairo's beautiful 19th-century downtown.
- Nile Sailboat Cruise
- After lunch, your guide will transfer you to the Nile to board your traditional Felucca. These Egyptian sailboats have been used for millennia to travel up and down the Nile, and they are also ideal for a relaxing evening cruise to escape the bustle of the city.
- The view is spectacular, especially at sunset. Seat yourself in one of the comfortable seats and begin to gently sail along the magical River Nile.
- Relax and reflect as your guide explains the fantastic history of Egypt's capital city and points out various landmarks.
