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Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum Private Tour
(3) Reviews
Luxor
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum are often overlooked on many sightseeing itineraries, yet they both offer profound insights into Egypt's ancient history. This exclusive half-day tour takes you to both museums, accompanied by a personal Egyptologist guide who provides in-depth context. Explore the ancient artifacts and mummies on display at Luxor Museum, and delve into the tools, techniques, and outcomes of the age-old mummification process at the Mummification Museum. Your experience includes entrance fees and private air-conditioned transfers to and from your hotel or the port, ensuring a comprehensive and hassle-free journey. This private half-day Luxor Museum and Mummification T...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Private Egyptologist guide
Hotel or cruise pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Luxor Museum and Mummification Museum Private Tour
(3) Reviews
Luxor
About
Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum are often overlooked on many sightseeing itineraries, yet they both offer profound insights into Egypt's ancient history. This exclusive half-day tour takes you to both museums, accompanied by a personal Egyptologist guide who provides in-depth context. Explore the ancient artifacts and mummies on display at Luxor Museum, and delve into the tools, techniques, and outcomes of the age-old mummification process at the Mummification Museum. Your experience includes entrance fees and private air-conditioned transfers to and from your hotel or the port, ensuring a comprehensive and hassle-free journey. This private half-day Luxor Museum and Mummification T...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Private air-conditioned vehicle
Private Egyptologist guide
Hotel or cruise pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Itinerary
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Luxor
Your unforgettable journey begins with pickup from your hotel, Nile cruise, or Luxor Airport by your friendly Egyptologist guide in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Relax as you drive along the scenic Corniche toward the Luxor Museum, where your exploration of Egypt’s ancient art and royal treasures begins.
30 minutes
2
Luxor Museum
Your experienced local Egyptologist tour guide in Luxor will pick you up from your preferred location to commence your journey to the Luxor Museum. Established in 1975, this remarkable museum houses a carefully curated assortment of antiquities dating primarily from the Middle Kingdom (2055 BC – c. 1650 BC), most of which were meticulously collected from Theban temples and necropolises. The museum's expansion, known as "the Glory of Thebes," was introduced in 2004 and features a captivating array of artifacts from the New Kingdom period (1570 – 1050 BC), including two royal mummies, Ahmose I and Ramses I. Explore this fantastic collection, which offers insights into the era of the New Kingdom
2 hours
3
Mummification Museum
Next on your tour, you'll proceed to explore the Luxor Mummification Museum. This intimate museum, accessible to the public since 1997, showcases both human and animal mummies, along with the tools employed in the intricate mummification procedure. Gain a profound understanding of the art of mummification, a sacred practice held by ancient Egyptians as essential for attaining eternal life. The museum also provides insights into the kinds of items typically interred alongside the departed.
2 hours
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Luxor
After exploring both the Luxor Museum and the Mummification Museum, your guide will escort you back to your hotel, Nile cruise, or the airport in comfort. Reflect on the incredible artistry, history, and spiritual legacy of ancient Egypt as your private tour concludes.
