My clients loved having the gift shop in the GEM because it’s got quality souvenirs, reasonable prices, and no hassle! When the rest of the museum opens and all the galleries are open, it’ll balance out the shopping that is currently the most complete part of the museum.
Everything in this video is still what is on display, when there are any updates, I’ll post a video ASAP. If you’re subscribed and have notifications turned on, you’ll be the first to get it 👍🏼.
I had a mini celebrity moment a few weeks back in Aswan. Saw you leading a group I was going to say hello and thank you for the Egypt tips but you looked way to busy. Just got back from there. Unfortunately the war in Gaza has kept tourists away but the low crowds at sites increased the travel experience. Thanks again for the helpful videos. P.s. the museum was closed when we where there.
Awh, I love this story! So glad you were able to visit Egypt and found my content helpful! The group I was with went to the GEM but yes, the staircase was not open at that time so they missed it. I hope you had a great trip, otherwise!
Wow! Everything looks so modern - almost like a big mall in a modern office complex! Very clean architectural lines with nothing to detract from the artifacts. I think I like it! Glad to finally see the GEM from the inside. I've sen the outside featured often in archaeology programs on TV for years. Glad to know it's finally opening. What will happen to the old museum in Cairo?
I really like it too! The old museum will stay open and will feature tons of important artifacts, like the Narmer Palette, and the Tanis objects, plus lots of masterwork pieces of Egyptian statuary.
@EgyptAdventuresTravel - had such high expectations for this possibly exquisite museum: it's basically a lobby at any first Tier American casino. I've been to Egypt twice- this is an utter failure.
Impressed at those stairs. They invoke Isu architechture from the Assassin's Creed video game framchise yet their hue also invokes ancient Egypt. I saw also those beautiful blue alabaster(?) cats in the Gems gift shop. I wanted to heft them in my hands to test their weight. I wonder if they are available online. Again, here's impressed. 🧿
OMG, how did you get the footage on the staircase? I was there last week and we were not allowed to photograph/film it. Great review! It is an amazing building complex.
They have now opened it to full videos I suppose? No one told me me I wasn’t allowed to film, since the full opening as of the beginning of December. I’m glad you got to see it!
Oh, it sounds like it might have been understaffed because it was over-staffed when I was there and heavily restricted as far as picture taking or video. It has been filmed outside the structure on the internet and I'm overjoyed you had a chance to film inside! Best wishes you and your fellow travelers! @@EgyptAdventuresTravel
@@us.inter-artist there were multiple staff members who all saw me taking photos and video, as were all the other visitors, so I think when you were there, they possibly were still deciding what to do regarding photo/video? Not sure. At any rate, visitors should expect to be able to take videos/photos with their cell phones/basic cameras, and as always, professional cameras might not be able to be used.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel I was there in early 2019. I was hoping too. Year after year. Do not hope. Whoever is running that project is unorganized and has no funding. Probably both.
@@kkelly9424 sorry it wasn’t open for your trip. Because we’ve been led astray so many times regarding the opening date, I’m now telling everyone not to make any plans until it’s confirmed to be open, if the GEM is an absolute must for them.
Had a fabulous time on the grand staircase of the GEM the other day. The museum is going to be extremely impressive Gus, we both have lived in Egypt and travel to the country regularly. I find that many of your tips for travelers are good ones and help to prepare people for what to expect here. Thank you for doing these videos for the visitors coming to Egypt. Something new at the east entrance of pyramids. They are requiring a credit card only to pay admission. Not sure about the main entrance as I never use it. I haven’t seen videos mentioning exchanging currency and the various options for doing so. Bank vs Black Market vs Exchange at ATM. Touching on the subject might be good one. Pros, cons and risks. Thanks for the videos!!! 🎉 Happy new year! 🎉
Hi there, thank you for writing this comment! I’m so excited for the museum to fully open! Yes, I have in the pipeline a blog post and also TH-cam video to talk about the transition to credit card only for tickets. You can even buy them online in advance now! The black market is a tricky topic for me as a business owner. Still thinking through how to address that! Thanks again for your kind words and comment. If you see me around Egypt, say hey 😎.
I'm in egypt right now and want to visit this museum. Just have a question, do you have to order the tickets online or can you buy the tickets there like the old museum?
You can buy the tickets there, but the Tut Immersive Experience Tickets (to me the show is only worth it for kids under the age of 13) is better bought online in advance.
@@ThipaVR my pleasure! I always recommend buying in advance when possible, but let us know what it’s like if you try to buy the tickets on the spot at the museum.
I am sure it has some great elements. But I really liked the old one - dusty and fusty as it was, it had great atmosphere because it was not tricked up by too much tech. I remember the last tour group I took there (2005) I had almost unbelievable luck as miraculously the Tut galleries were almost empty of people. That never happens!
We could not show thousands of items in the old one. The old museum will remain btw. Each museum will have a king or more as its focus. The GEM’s focus is king Tut among some other kings and queen.
We unfortunately have no idea 😢. I’ll be doing an update video as soon as we have more information, so stay subscribed and turn on notifications for any updates.
I guess if you have more time in Cairo and in the Giza plateau. If you plan to spend time visiting the pyramids, surrounding area, camel ride, interior of pyramids etc, it would distract from going to other areas, I would think. So many ppl I talk to have gone to Egypt but didn’t have time to visit Upper Egypt. I encourage doing so. The original museum at Tahrir square is rich in artifacts and worth spending the time. Egyptian food is delicious. I believe that, fast food place has a bit “airport “ feel, they could have done a little better honoring the culture of Egypt as to food. You seem very knowledgeable and I would certainly have you as tour guide if I hadn’t spent time there.
Yes, I am putting the GEM on people's itineraries only if they have a big interest in going (and they watched my TH-cam video to know what to expect inside) and if they have lots of time in Cairo so as to not miss other attractions there. Thank you!
I haven't made it out there yet, but it's on the agenda for a future video! I have had a few clients use it so far and everyone has had a good experience. As far as I know, I don't think anyone from LHR flies there yet, but Whizz Air and EasyJet both fly from LTN to SPX.
Hello Gus, Thank you. We are heading there in Early February. Is it worth going to the GEM. It doesnt seem to have much open. Maybe 2 hours to see and read most sculptures. I just dont know whether its better to go to the older museums instead. Thanks for your thoughts.
Hey Daniel, I recommend the GEM if you have 3-4 days in Cairo, but with just one or two days, to me it’s not worth it. The Egyptian Museum Cairo (old museum) Tahrir Square is still the best museum to visit in terms of what’s on display. And the NMEC is great too for the mummies.
From what is depicted here, it seems to be more like an American middle-level shopping mall plus some Disney touches. I look forward to seeing the finished product when the great artifacts are in place. Thank you for this nice & enjoyable video.
My pleasure! Yes, once it's fully open hopefully all of the exhibits and the tens of thousands or artifacts on display will balance out the retail experiences.
We aren't sure when it will fully open, unfortunately :( It's been delayed several times and for years and years, so I'm done predicting when it will open. I will believe it when it happens! Hoping it's soon!
I was in the old dirty museum downtown. Drove by the new one in 2019 right after a terror attack. Egypt was fascinating, but I never felt safe. Never going back.
I’m sorry you felt that way-I’ve always felt safe here, and so have all the guests on tours with me, but I’ve heard from a few people who haven’t traveled with me that they didn’t feel safe.
Do you think we will be able to take photos and videos in Tutankhamun section? When I visited Egyptian museum in Cairo 10 yeas ago I could not take any photos.
Photos and videos are not allowed in the Tut gallery, but videos and photos are allowed of the Tut objects that are outside the gallery (like the throne).
TONS. If you are really interested in ancient Egypt, I recommend visiting the Tahrir Square (original) Egyptian Museum. If the GEM is not fully open by the time of your trip, and you have limited time, definitely go for the original museum over the GEM.
I showed the people mover in the video for folks using wheelchairs and for folks who are not in wheelchair but are unable to do stairs, which will allow everyone to access each of the four main sections. People unable to do stairs will not be able to walk up close to every single statue, but will be able to learn about each thematic section and see all statues in that group, some of them close up, and others further away.
Do you know much percentage of the entire museum is open? I will be there in the beginning of march and I doubt the full opening will happen before then but I want to know if theres enough sections in the museum that are open (lesss than half, half, more than half, or close to fully open) to see if its worth it to go now or leave it for later. Great video by the way, thank you for all the info!!
I'd estimate it's less than 5%. None of the galleries are open, just the Grand Staircase, and then five objects on display in the Great Hall. That's it. I would focus on the original Egyptian Museum (Old Museum) in Tahrir Square, and also the NMEC, and then if you have more time, add in the GEM.
Actually I am not sure it's worth visiting right now as the most exhibition rooms are closed and not allowed to visit. You can only see the huge concrete and metal hangar with some shops and may be video inside... Very strange excitement IMHO.
Pardon my excitement because I have been waiting for more parts of the museum to open for YEARS 😂😂. But yes, for most travelers, it’s still not worth a visit if they are only in Cairo 2-3 days. The original Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is still the better option by far for the most objects on display.
Because it’s still not officially opened yet, the Egyptian government is preparing for a huge opening ceremony by the end of this year (hopefully) only then all rooms will be opened for everyone to visit
@@Ooomnia Actually, I don't understand why so much secrecy about the openning date, so may be the best choice would be a huge presidential innaguration there, though it seems so symbolic...
@@antonioalvigi6730 you definitely need to buy tickets to the Tutankhamen immersive experience in advance. If you want to go to that, or you can just buy tickets to the normal museum. Those you can also buy at the museum itself.
Wow, this was really neat to see. I don't know how many people are going to need to shop there, but the food looks really good (you can tell what I'm into, ha).
The shopping there is excellent, and much better selection and prices than many tourist markets, so I’d recommend anyone wanting to buy souvenirs to seriously consider the GEM’s gift shop. And yes, the food at Zooba is amazing!
Unfortunately, no one knows for sure (lots of excuses, but after each excuse is eliminated, another one pops up 🙃). When I was there I was peeking into other galleries through the windows off of the Grand Staircase, and it still looks like there’s a long way to go 🤷🏻♂️.
The 2020 Pandemic interrupted supply lines, exacerbated production shortages, depleted skilled labour pools, and led to supply-demand inflation spikes all over the world. Egypt’s most ambitious engineering project since the Suez Canal has been no exception.
@@noelleggett5368 I’ve also heard that the metro construction has delayed opening, the conflict now in Gaza, and a few other things. Whatever the delay’s cause, I’m just hoping it opens soon!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravelThe reason for the delay is the engineering work for the subway station in front of the museum, as well as the development of the ring road that connects Giza to Greater Cairo. The subway station is working on it with full force. All Egyptian companies are working to finish the line. Soon, perhaps the beginning of next year also, the war in Gaza will delay the opening. How does Egypt celebrate and Israel kills children and women in Gaza? Welcome to Egypt.
What is the deal with the places not accepting cash now? What If I come from a country that does not give bank accounts to people without work permits etc...
The country is trying to get as much foreign currency as possible, and so they are using credit-cards only at sites so that they can obtain foreign currency electronically. I'm sorry to hear that this will make your visit more difficult! You can always ask a tour company if they will allow you to buy tickets directly from them and pay cash, but this will become more and more difficult as paper tickets are phased out.
I feel like the Rosetta Stone and the Nefertiti bust are the top priorities for things to come back. Haven't heard a movement yet regarding the obelisk.
You can do both, but I recommend buying them in advance online so you don't need to worry about doing it at the museum, especially if you want to purchase the tickets including the Tutankhamun Immersive Experience, so you can select the time that works best for you (before the tickets for that particular time slot get sold out).
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel actually I don't know much about it but I heard about this museum also I saw many videos of pyramid, it seems like Egyptian government don't take care Payramid,
This exhibit is a very small amount of what will be on display, as none of the museum galleries are open yet. Once everything is fully open, I’ll do another video, so that my viewers can decide if visiting the GEM is worth it to them or not. And if not, there are plenty of other amazing antiquities to see in Egypt.
The Middle Kingdom statues I was referring to were for Senusret (the large ones at the start of the stairs) and yes, totally right, Hatshepsut and Akhenaten are New Kingdom-sorry if the wording in the video was confusing. The first section features statues from a mix of time periods, including Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
Maybe the visuals are a teaching method for very young children and people with learning disabilities as people who have learning disabilities have problems reading .
Fixed prices? Wow. I never got to Egypt when I worked in the ME but now I’m glad. The horror stories about the museum - although it would have been nice to see the old one - like being extorted for more money to get in to see Tut, turned me off. This looks beautiful. But fixed prices surprises me. I LOATHED every second of every negotiation for 9 years overseas, including the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, and souks in Saudi/Bahrain. Just pick a price and stop torturing me/wasting my time! 😅
Ticket prices are now 1000 EGP for entry (it’s 1200 EGP including the Tut show, which I don’t recommend unless for families with kids ages 4-12). I agree it’s a lot, but I think they’re trying to set ticket prices at a rate where with all the currency issues and devaluations they won’t have to keep raising them. Wait until the full opening and then grab your tickets to see everything 💪🏼
@@garrywallace1007 definitely there will be tons to see besides shops, but I will say that around half of my clients coming to Egypt want to shop, and the options at the GEM are amazing because of the quality of what they have, in combination with no hassle and no need to bargain (and the fixed prices are super reasonable). However, I’m most looking forward to the full opening, so everyone can have what they want: a ton of history, some shopping, food, coffee, a kid’s center, etc. If only the opening were happening tomorrow 😂
looks like a mall you see everyday it takes away all the magic from the artifacts and the feel of it being ancient with all these lights and modern architecture I prefer the old museum way more humble and no fancy stuff makes you appreciate the stuff in it. very poor choice of architecture for the GEM
Egypt is short on foreign currency in cash, so they are only accepting credit cards now, in order to increase reserves of foreign currency. I wish that cash were still an option, but I’m glad that tourists can now buy tickets in advance, online.
Statues on stairs? What were they thinking about? This will cause chaos. Everyone will be stopping to look and take pictures, and then they will step backwards for a better shot - and go tumbling down the stairs. Especially the rolly-polly Americans, who will roll to the bottom, taking another 50 tourists with them. “Hey Wilbur, this ain’t a bowling alley….!!” R
0:37 I do not understand anything about the monuments or how to display them, but first of all it is stupid to place statues on stairs. First, it is unsafe when moving them. Second, the public will stand on the stairs in a strange way, which will lead to the person being unbalanced. A very, very bad design.
I think once the thousands of other artifacts and all the other galleries actually open, this area of the museum will be just a small part of the collection, so any of those issues will be mitigated. But I’ve heard a few other people share the same thing. I was just at the museum a few days ago, and the layout didn’t seem to be disruptive and everyone seemed to enjoy experiencing the monuments up close.
I guess I’m obsessed with the shops because for so long, gift shops in Egypt have been focused on made-in-China trinkets, and we finally are seeing Egyptian artisans and local design collectives (like Cairopolitan) take center stage, which I love! At this point, this video is an accurate representation of what is currently on display at the GEM. There is no tour aside from what you see in the video, because at this point, a very limited amount of areas are open. Looking forward to doing a longer video more focused on the exhibits, once more areas are opened up. Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊
The museum hasn’t fully opened yet, and I’ve already visited several times, so I knew what I was getting into-I wanted to show my viewers what to expect if they decide to visit the GEM. Think of this video as an “unboxing” so you can know what you’re paying for, before you decide to pay or not 😎. For most people, the GEM still isn’t worth the visit. Hoping for the full opening soon!
I pay the 1200 EGP so that all my viewers can see what to expect and decide if they want to pay the entry fee or not. Either way, if you’re coming to Egypt or are in Egypt now, I wish you a great time here 👍🏼❤️.
I’ve been hearing that feedback from a lot of my viewers-I’m glad I can show you the inside so you can decide if it’s worth a visit or not 👍🏼. Hopefully the full opening with the full galleries will be more in your taste.
I am Egyptian and I am so happy with your great work
Awesome! Thank you!
I’m impressed with how they incorporated the Giza Plateau. The architectures did an amazing job
Yes, I love the view of the plateau at the top!
This SUPER exciting! Thanks for putting us in the know, Gus!!
My pleasure! I was so excited to finally see it!
As an Egyptian, I thank you for this wonderful explanation and wish you joy in Egypt❤
Thank you! You too!
It felt like the Disneyland of Egypt. It’s so fancy!!!
Yes, it’s going to be amazing when it’s fully open!
What a HUGE space! The steps are stunning with the statuary.
Yes, I’m excited for the rest of the space to open up!
Wow..im looking at that thinking omg..to many stairs..and boom..here comes the nice well thought out people mover!!! Great job GEM!
Right?! I thought of you when I was riding it up the staircase! And there’s one on the other side going down 💪🏼💪🏼
شكرا ليك لانك بتتكلم عن كل حاجة تخص مصر من تاريخ و حضارة انا مصرية و بتعلم لغتي القديمة في الجامعة و الخط الهيروغليفي
شكراً و انا مبسوط اوي عشان بتفرج على الفيديوز بتعاوني ❤️
It looks stunning!! Combining the modern with the ancient past in its design. Egypt is the destination for 2024 in order to see this museum.
I’m excited to see it when it’s fully open 💪🏼😍
Thats one place i would like to visit one day.
Once it’s finally open it’ll be an amazing museum!
This is a very professional, informative video, especially for a person who is unable to visit this incredible museum.
Thank you very much!
Message to Egypt: Please open ALL the exhibits in the museum...the moment you do, I'm buying a ticket to Egypt! 🎉
I second that motion 👍🏼👍🏼!
The museum was scheduled to open in December, but this was postponed in solidarity with our brothers in Palestine
@@ramy11276 could you share the news articles or sources for this? This is the first time I’ve heard that it was scheduled to open in December.
having shops in there is a great idea, I bought very little in Egypt because you tend to avoid the street shops for all the hassling
My clients loved having the gift shop in the GEM because it’s got quality souvenirs, reasonable prices, and no hassle!
When the rest of the museum opens and all the galleries are open, it’ll balance out the shopping that is currently the most complete part of the museum.
Hi, any chance of an update of the GEM?
Everything in this video is still what is on display, when there are any updates, I’ll post a video ASAP. If you’re subscribed and have notifications turned on, you’ll be the first to get it 👍🏼.
I had a mini celebrity moment a few weeks back in Aswan. Saw you leading a group I was going to say hello and thank you for the Egypt tips but you looked way to busy. Just got back from there. Unfortunately the war in Gaza has kept tourists away but the low crowds at sites increased the travel experience. Thanks again for the helpful videos. P.s. the museum was closed when we where there.
Awh, I love this story! So glad you were able to visit Egypt and found my content helpful! The group I was with went to the GEM but yes, the staircase was not open at that time so they missed it. I hope you had a great trip, otherwise!
I love Eygipt. ❤️
Me too :)
Beautiful, thank u
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
I went to Egypt 20+ years ago and I’m looking forward to seeing the new museum. Do you lead excursions to Cairo? Do you have a website?
Awesome! I’d love to take you!
You can find more details on my website: www.egyptadventurestravel.com
Thanks alot for the review 💗 from Egyptian
My pleasure!
welcome to Egypt❤
شكراً يا صديقي
Wow! Everything looks so modern - almost like a big mall in a modern office complex! Very clean architectural lines with nothing to detract from the artifacts. I think I like it! Glad to finally see the GEM from the inside. I've sen the outside featured often in archaeology programs on TV for years. Glad to know it's finally opening. What will happen to the old museum in Cairo?
I really like it too!
The old museum will stay open and will feature tons of important artifacts, like the Narmer Palette, and the Tanis objects, plus lots of masterwork pieces of Egyptian statuary.
Exactly why it's a failure. 🦖☄️
@@starcrib what is a failure?
@EgyptAdventuresTravel - had such high expectations for this possibly exquisite museum: it's basically a lobby at any first Tier American casino. I've been to Egypt twice- this is an utter failure.
@@starcrib only about 10% of it is open-I’m interested to see the rest when it’s fully open 👍🏼
Impressed at those stairs. They invoke Isu architechture from the Assassin's Creed video game framchise yet their hue also invokes ancient Egypt. I saw also those beautiful blue alabaster(?) cats in the Gems gift shop. I wanted to heft them in my hands to test their weight. I wonder if they are available online. Again, here's impressed. 🧿
They don’t have anything available online at this point, unfortunately. Hopefully you can come to Egypt soon to get some!
OMG, how did you get the footage on the staircase? I was there last week and we were not allowed to photograph/film it. Great review! It is an amazing building complex.
They have now opened it to full videos I suppose? No one told me me I wasn’t allowed to film, since the full opening as of the beginning of December. I’m glad you got to see it!
Oh, it sounds like it might have been understaffed because it was over-staffed when I was there and heavily restricted as far as picture taking or video. It has been filmed outside the structure on the internet and I'm overjoyed you had a chance to film inside! Best wishes you and your fellow travelers!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel
@@us.inter-artist there were multiple staff members who all saw me taking photos and video, as were all the other visitors, so I think when you were there, they possibly were still deciding what to do regarding photo/video? Not sure.
At any rate, visitors should expect to be able to take videos/photos with their cell phones/basic cameras, and as always, professional cameras might not be able to be used.
Thanks for the update and clarification, Gus. All I can say is, lucky you for living in Egypt! ❤🇪🇬@@EgyptAdventuresTravel
Some years ago I had to pay extra to take photos, as I had an open entry with my tasrir for all sites, except two tombs.
Great video ! Thank you ! Did you notice who much admission was without the immersive experience ?
I believe it’s 1,000 Egyptian Pounds-can anyone confirm?
Beautiful staircase and arrangements...Is the new museum to the West of the Pyramids? Thant was my impression at the view.
Northwest, yes 👍🏼
Thanks, going to Egypt next Sept. Nile River cruise etc. I pray it's open by then, been waiting and waiting!!
I’m hoping it’s open by then, too!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel I was there in early 2019. I was hoping too. Year after year. Do not hope. Whoever is running that project is unorganized and has no funding. Probably both.
@@kkelly9424 sorry it wasn’t open for your trip. Because we’ve been led astray so many times regarding the opening date, I’m now telling everyone not to make any plans until it’s confirmed to be open, if the GEM is an absolute must for them.
Thank you very much for the update.
Our pleasure!
Woooooow ❤
I was super excited for another part of the GEM to be open! Now, just waiting for the full opening!
Thank you so much for the info Gus..
My pleasure!
Had a fabulous time on the grand staircase of the GEM the other day. The museum is going to be extremely impressive
Gus, we both have lived in Egypt and travel to the country regularly. I find that many of your tips for travelers are good ones and help to prepare people for what to expect here. Thank you for doing these videos for the visitors coming to Egypt.
Something new at the east entrance of pyramids. They are requiring a credit card only to pay admission. Not sure about the main entrance as I never use it.
I haven’t seen videos mentioning exchanging currency and the various options for doing so. Bank vs Black Market vs Exchange at ATM. Touching on the subject might be good one. Pros, cons and risks.
Thanks for the videos!!!
🎉 Happy new year! 🎉
Hi there, thank you for writing this comment! I’m so excited for the museum to fully open!
Yes, I have in the pipeline a blog post and also TH-cam video to talk about the transition to credit card only for tickets. You can even buy them online in advance now!
The black market is a tricky topic for me as a business owner. Still thinking through how to address that!
Thanks again for your kind words and comment. If you see me around Egypt, say hey 😎.
I went there today it was amazing
Glad you got to visit!
Amazing content, rich and informative..
And your passionate way discribe how yiu are attached to such historical events 💜✌🏻🕊️☝🏻🌷😍💪
Thank you!
It takes the Egyptians ages to get this museum open.
Right?! I am hoping it's soon!
Thank you for this
informations ❤
My pleasure 😊
Looks cool. I'd love to work there
It's a super cool building.
I'm in egypt right now and want to visit this museum. Just have a question, do you have to order the tickets online or can you buy the tickets there like the old museum?
You can buy the tickets there, but the Tut Immersive Experience Tickets (to me the show is only worth it for kids under the age of 13) is better bought online in advance.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Thank you so much!
@@ThipaVR my pleasure! I always recommend buying in advance when possible, but let us know what it’s like if you try to buy the tickets on the spot at the museum.
The nefrtary shop looks awesome idea
I love Nefertari, and am glad they have a branch in the GEM!
I am sure it has some great elements. But I really liked the old one - dusty and fusty as it was, it had great atmosphere because it was not tricked up by too much tech. I remember the last tour group I took there (2005) I had almost unbelievable luck as miraculously the Tut galleries were almost empty of people. That never happens!
I also love the old museum. I’m excited to see the new gallery spaces when they’re open, though!
We could not show thousands of items in the old one. The old museum will remain btw. Each museum will have a king or more as its focus. The GEM’s focus is king Tut among some other kings and queen.
@@hraslan I’m excited to see the old museum when it’s fully reimagined and reorganized.
Excellent news!⚘️⚘️⚘️
It was such good news! Little by little, the museum is opening.
Hi thanks for this video!! Do u know the times for Ramadan?
I am not sure of the times during Ramadan -- I have not heard any updates, and I presume it's the normal hours, but can anyone confirm?
Thank you for sharing, I do apologise if you mentioned it, but when will the actual artefacts of king Tut’s treasure be on display?
We unfortunately have no idea 😢. I’ll be doing an update video as soon as we have more information, so stay subscribed and turn on notifications for any updates.
Cool news! Thanks so much!
My pleasure! I was so excited to *finally* get to go up the staircase and take a video, after staring it from far away for the past several months!
All I can think about is the stairs full of people and someone falling 😳 trying to get close etc. Hope to make is back someday.@@EgyptAdventuresTravel
I guess if you have more time in Cairo and in the Giza plateau. If you plan to spend time visiting the pyramids, surrounding area, camel ride, interior of pyramids etc, it would distract from going to other areas, I would think.
So many ppl I talk to have gone to Egypt but didn’t have time to visit Upper Egypt. I encourage doing so.
The original museum at Tahrir square is rich in artifacts and worth spending the time.
Egyptian food is delicious. I believe that, fast food place has a bit “airport “ feel, they could have done a little better honoring the culture of Egypt as to food.
You seem very knowledgeable and I would certainly have you as tour guide if I hadn’t spent time there.
Yes, I am putting the GEM on people's itineraries only if they have a big interest in going (and they watched my TH-cam video to know what to expect inside) and if they have lots of time in Cairo so as to not miss other attractions there. Thank you!
Have you reviewed the new airport near the museum? Do they have flights from London Heathrow?
I haven't made it out there yet, but it's on the agenda for a future video! I have had a few clients use it so far and everyone has had a good experience. As far as I know, I don't think anyone from LHR flies there yet, but Whizz Air and EasyJet both fly from LTN to SPX.
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel thanks man, looking forward to your review of the airport and more reviews in general!
@@anUntouchable thanks! It’ll be a while but I promise it’ll be here 👍🏼
Guys, we Egyptians are trying to do our best to show our civilization.
We are all excited for the museum to open!
Hello Gus, Thank you. We are heading there in Early February. Is it worth going to the GEM. It doesnt seem to have much open. Maybe 2 hours to see and read most sculptures. I just dont know whether its better to go to the older museums instead. Thanks for your thoughts.
Hey Daniel, I recommend the GEM if you have 3-4 days in Cairo, but with just one or two days, to me it’s not worth it.
The Egyptian Museum Cairo (old museum) Tahrir Square is still the best museum to visit in terms of what’s on display. And the NMEC is great too for the mummies.
From what is depicted here, it seems to be more like an American middle-level shopping mall plus some Disney touches.
I look forward to seeing the finished product when the great artifacts are in place.
Thank you for this nice & enjoyable video.
My pleasure! Yes, once it's fully open hopefully all of the exhibits and the tens of thousands or artifacts on display will balance out the retail experiences.
There is nothing American about the design
when will it open?
We aren't sure when it will fully open, unfortunately :(
It's been delayed several times and for years and years, so I'm done predicting when it will open. I will believe it when it happens!
Hoping it's soon!
I was in the old dirty museum downtown. Drove by the new one in 2019 right after a terror attack. Egypt was fascinating, but I never felt safe. Never going back.
I’m sorry you felt that way-I’ve always felt safe here, and so have all the guests on tours with me, but I’ve heard from a few people who haven’t traveled with me that they didn’t feel safe.
Do you think we will be able to take photos and videos in Tutankhamun section? When I visited Egyptian museum in Cairo 10 yeas ago I could not take any photos.
Photos and videos are not allowed in the Tut gallery, but videos and photos are allowed of the Tut objects that are outside the gallery (like the throne).
How much content is still housed at the old museum in Cairo? I am going this year and wonder if it will be necessary to visit both.
TONS. If you are really interested in ancient Egypt, I recommend visiting the Tahrir Square (original) Egyptian Museum. If the GEM is not fully open by the time of your trip, and you have limited time, definitely go for the original museum over the GEM.
Just wonder the GEM is fully open now? Or still not yet!
Not yet, unfortunately 😓
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel Thank you
The staircase looks beautiful. Still hoping it will open sometime this year. I know it says late Spring but they keep moving the date forward.
Yes, I’m hoping for something this year too! 💔
Danke!!!!😗✌❤
You're welcome :)
What about disabled access on the staircase ?
I showed the people mover in the video for folks using wheelchairs and for folks who are not in wheelchair but are unable to do stairs, which will allow everyone to access each of the four main sections. People unable to do stairs will not be able to walk up close to every single statue, but will be able to learn about each thematic section and see all statues in that group, some of them close up, and others further away.
Do you know much percentage of the entire museum is open? I will be there in the beginning of march and I doubt the full opening will happen before then but I want to know if theres enough sections in the museum that are open (lesss than half, half, more than half, or close to fully open) to see if its worth it to go now or leave it for later.
Great video by the way, thank you for all the info!!
I'd estimate it's less than 5%. None of the galleries are open, just the Grand Staircase, and then five objects on display in the Great Hall. That's it.
I would focus on the original Egyptian Museum (Old Museum) in Tahrir Square, and also the NMEC, and then if you have more time, add in the GEM.
Can we haggle over the alabaster anyway?
Nope-fixed prices only. It’s one of the few places in Egypt like that 😂
Actually I am not sure it's worth visiting right now as the most exhibition rooms are closed and not allowed to visit. You can only see the huge concrete and metal hangar with some shops and may be video inside... Very strange excitement IMHO.
Pardon my excitement because I have been waiting for more parts of the museum to open for YEARS 😂😂. But yes, for most travelers, it’s still not worth a visit if they are only in Cairo 2-3 days. The original Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square is still the better option by far for the most objects on display.
Because it’s still not officially opened yet, the Egyptian government is preparing for a huge opening ceremony by the end of this year (hopefully) only then all rooms will be opened for everyone to visit
@@Ooomnia I’m hoping it’s soon!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel yes most Egyptian officials confirmed its at the end of 2023!!
@@Ooomnia Actually, I don't understand why so much secrecy about the openning date, so may be the best choice would be a huge presidential innaguration there, though it seems so symbolic...
Like an airport. Nice.
I’ve heard that feedback a bunch. Hopefully it’ll feel differently when it’s fully open 🙏🏻
2:46 😮🥳😍
Thanks for watching!
Is it possible to visit this week?
Yep! I recommend buying the tickets in advance, online-check the video description for more info.
@@EgyptAdventuresTraveldo you mean to buy tickets for the Tutankhamun Immersive Experience or a different ticket?
@@antonioalvigi6730 you definitely need to buy tickets to the Tutankhamen immersive experience in advance. If you want to go to that, or you can just buy tickets to the normal museum. Those you can also buy at the museum itself.
This is a great video!! Thank you ❤
Glad you enjoyed it!
At 04:55 these are Ptolemaic king and queen, probably Ptolemy II and his wife Arsinoe.
Thank you!
One day i’ll do the rocky balboa up them steps to the top.
😂😂😂
Wow, this was really neat to see. I don't know how many people are going to need to shop there, but the food looks really good (you can tell what I'm into, ha).
The shopping there is excellent, and much better selection and prices than many tourist markets, so I’d recommend anyone wanting to buy souvenirs to seriously consider the GEM’s gift shop.
And yes, the food at Zooba is amazing!
We are all waiting for The Grand Egyptian Museum to open to the public. What is the delay about!?!
Unfortunately, no one knows for sure (lots of excuses, but after each excuse is eliminated, another one pops up 🙃).
When I was there I was peeking into other galleries through the windows off of the Grand Staircase, and it still looks like there’s a long way to go 🤷🏻♂️.
The 2020 Pandemic interrupted supply lines, exacerbated production shortages, depleted skilled labour pools, and led to supply-demand inflation spikes all over the world. Egypt’s most ambitious engineering project since the Suez Canal has been no exception.
@@noelleggett5368 I’ve also heard that the metro construction has delayed opening, the conflict now in Gaza, and a few other things. Whatever the delay’s cause, I’m just hoping it opens soon!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravelThe reason for the delay is the engineering work for the subway station in front of the museum, as well as the development of the ring road that connects Giza to Greater Cairo. The subway station is working on it with full force. All Egyptian companies are working to finish the line. Soon, perhaps the beginning of next year also, the war in Gaza will delay the opening. How does Egypt celebrate and Israel kills children and women in Gaza? Welcome to Egypt.
I want to see the pyramid giza explore the tunnel and lot more like archeology research Park..
I hope you’re able to visit Egypt soon to do some of those things 💪🏼
As a retired Safety Manager, my first impression is there will be falls down those stairs.
Hopefully not! Or hopefully those with balance challenges can take the people mover 👍🏼
Sure, of course. But the HORDES visiting when it finally opens will be hard to control! 😥😢@@EgyptAdventuresTravel
There are moving escalators too btw
@@cubanbachThe GEM is very organized and there are trained personnel all over that keep ppl in line.
What is the deal with the places not accepting cash now? What If I come from a country that does not give bank accounts to people without work permits etc...
The country is trying to get as much foreign currency as possible, and so they are using credit-cards only at sites so that they can obtain foreign currency electronically.
I'm sorry to hear that this will make your visit more difficult! You can always ask a tour company if they will allow you to buy tickets directly from them and pay cash, but this will become more and more difficult as paper tickets are phased out.
just ask someone to buy a ticket for you. no big deal.
@@dilach41 I’ve also seen people do this, and if someone is willing, this is a good strategy.
It will be the ultimate showdown when the Egyptian government demand France return the obeliskt in the Place de la Concorde.
I feel like the Rosetta Stone and the Nefertiti bust are the top priorities for things to come back. Haven't heard a movement yet regarding the obelisk.
Where do you buy the tickets,online or in person at the musseum?
You can do both, but I recommend buying them in advance online so you don't need to worry about doing it at the museum, especially if you want to purchase the tickets including the Tutankhamun Immersive Experience, so you can select the time that works best for you (before the tickets for that particular time slot get sold out).
Great video...hey, would you do a video at the Odeon Palace rooftop bar? Downtown Cairo... 6, Dr Abdel Hamid Said Street.
I haven’t been to that bar in ages! I hope to go there sometime during my next trip.
2:46 🎉🥳😍
Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching!
Sad: it looks like a first Tier American Hotel or Casino Lobby- i Think I like the Old Museum Now More Than Ever. ☄️
I still love the old museum! ❤️
It looks like a shopping mall
I’m looking forward to the galleries being open, to show what those look like. Currently about 10% of the museum is open.
I feel like they just need to open it now😂 I was sure it would be opened by this past Nov. But nope!
I’ve given up hope on a specific date, but hopefully they’ll continue opening it up section by section 👍🏼
I heard that 1 billion dollar spent for construction this museum
That wouldn’t surprise me-it’s a massive project!
@@EgyptAdventuresTravel actually I don't know much about it but I heard about this museum also I saw many videos of pyramid, it seems like Egyptian government don't take care Payramid,
@@NothingInLife12 what do you mean?
??? Why would anyone EVER put museum exhibits on a stairway??? So sad. It look's like the museum is built as a high-end giftshop!!
This exhibit is a very small amount of what will be on display, as none of the museum galleries are open yet. Once everything is fully open, I’ll do another video, so that my viewers can decide if visiting the GEM is worth it to them or not. And if not, there are plenty of other amazing antiquities to see in Egypt.
Akhenaten and Hatshepsut were New Kingdom, not Middle Kingdom. Bad way to start an advertisement for exploring Egypt.
The Middle Kingdom statues I was referring to were for Senusret (the large ones at the start of the stairs) and yes, totally right, Hatshepsut and Akhenaten are New Kingdom-sorry if the wording in the video was confusing.
The first section features statues from a mix of time periods, including Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom.
"people mover"?? is that what it's called...WOW 🤣
That’s what I called it-not its official name 🙃.
Another name for it could be “incline moving walkway”?
Maybe the visuals are a teaching method for very young children and people with learning disabilities as people who have learning disabilities have problems reading .
Good point 👍🏼
Fixed prices? Wow. I never got to Egypt when I worked in the ME but now I’m glad. The horror stories about the museum - although it would have been nice to see the old one - like being extorted for more money to get in to see Tut, turned me off. This looks beautiful. But fixed prices surprises me. I LOATHED every second of every negotiation for 9 years overseas, including the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, and souks in Saudi/Bahrain. Just pick a price and stop torturing me/wasting my time! 😅
It's one of the best things about the Museum's gift shop!
There is nothing as such and if any one tries anything refuse and even inform the police.
0:35 So i can get in touch with how I can help with your Egypt adventures. This guy reminds me of George Santos. Can't quite put my finger on it.
George Santos 🫠
what's wrong with them? they want 1200 EGP per person (almost 40 bucks!!!!) just to enter one exhibition in an unfinished museum? What a joke ...
Ticket prices are now 1000 EGP for entry (it’s 1200 EGP including the Tut show, which I don’t recommend unless for families with kids ages 4-12).
I agree it’s a lot, but I think they’re trying to set ticket prices at a rate where with all the currency issues and devaluations they won’t have to keep raising them. Wait until the full opening and then grab your tickets to see everything 💪🏼
id like to do a partnership with you ;)
Shoot me an email and let’s chat 👍🏼
Looks a bit tacky with all the retail - disappointing so far
Hopefully the galleries will wow you when those finally open 👍🏼
Agreed.. I have no interest in shops or restaurants when visiting somewhere like this...
@@garrywallace1007 definitely there will be tons to see besides shops, but I will say that around half of my clients coming to Egypt want to shop, and the options at the GEM are amazing because of the quality of what they have, in combination with no hassle and no need to bargain (and the fixed prices are super reasonable).
However, I’m most looking forward to the full opening, so everyone can have what they want: a ton of history, some shopping, food, coffee, a kid’s center, etc.
If only the opening were happening tomorrow 😂
@@EgyptAdventuresTraveli have heard that in the full opening there will be 100 ancient egyptian artifacts shown!🎉
@@FinanceWageSlave there are going to be a ton-Tutankhamun’s exhibit alone will have 5,000 objects 😱
Wow i wish egyptians had kept their world views and religion and society.
It is interesting to think about how the ancient Egyptian religion, culture, etc. would look like today!
The people mover…….😂
I didn't know what else to call it, haha!
looks like a mall you see everyday it takes away all the magic from the artifacts and the feel of it being ancient with all these lights and modern architecture I prefer the old museum way more humble and no fancy stuff makes you appreciate the stuff in it. very poor choice of architecture for the GEM
I've been hearing that from several viewers -- thanks for sharing.
Why not accept cash all places
Egypt is short on foreign currency in cash, so they are only accepting credit cards now, in order to increase reserves of foreign currency. I wish that cash were still an option, but I’m glad that tourists can now buy tickets in advance, online.
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Statues on stairs?
What were they thinking about?
This will cause chaos. Everyone will be stopping to look and take pictures, and then they will step backwards for a better shot - and go tumbling down the stairs. Especially the rolly-polly Americans, who will roll to the bottom, taking another 50 tourists with them.
“Hey Wilbur, this ain’t a bowling alley….!!”
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I’m one of those “roly poly” Americans 🫠😂
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I do not understand anything about the monuments or how to display them, but first of all it is stupid to place statues on stairs. First, it is unsafe when moving them. Second, the public will stand on the stairs in a strange way, which will lead to the person being unbalanced. A very, very bad design.
I think once the thousands of other artifacts and all the other galleries actually open, this area of the museum will be just a small part of the collection, so any of those issues will be mitigated. But I’ve heard a few other people share the same thing. I was just at the museum a few days ago, and the layout didn’t seem to be disruptive and everyone seemed to enjoy experiencing the monuments up close.
why obsessed with the shops? there is no tour ..its an add click bait
I guess I’m obsessed with the shops because for so long, gift shops in Egypt have been focused on made-in-China trinkets, and we finally are seeing Egyptian artisans and local design collectives (like Cairopolitan) take center stage, which I love!
At this point, this video is an accurate representation of what is currently on display at the GEM. There is no tour aside from what you see in the video, because at this point, a very limited amount of areas are open.
Looking forward to doing a longer video more focused on the exhibits, once more areas are opened up.
Thank you for watching and for commenting 😊
So you pay 1200 ejypt pounds to go to a shopping mall? I was looking forward to seeing the museum but it seems like another Egyptian scam.
The museum hasn’t fully opened yet, and I’ve already visited several times, so I knew what I was getting into-I wanted to show my viewers what to expect if they decide to visit the GEM. Think of this video as an “unboxing” so you can know what you’re paying for, before you decide to pay or not 😎. For most people, the GEM still isn’t worth the visit. Hoping for the full opening soon!
I pay the 1200 EGP so that all my viewers can see what to expect and decide if they want to pay the entry fee or not. Either way, if you’re coming to Egypt or are in Egypt now, I wish you a great time here 👍🏼❤️.
I'm no traveller, but it doesn't evoke ancient Egypt to me, and that's sad.
Hopefully once the galleries are open with tens of thousands of ancient artifacts, that will change 👍🏼.
Taking longer to complete than the pyramids themselves
Technically, we may get to that point, you’re right! 😂
Are there dozens of fake tour guides that harras you and make you feel like going home?
None that I’ve seen the 7 times I’ve gone so far 💪🏼
Looks like a “cheap shopping mall”
What an architectural desaster
“The Gods will not be amused” to be moved to this moster building
I’ve been hearing that feedback from a lot of my viewers-I’m glad I can show you the inside so you can decide if it’s worth a visit or not 👍🏼. Hopefully the full opening with the full galleries will be more in your taste.
Everytime I see a video of Egypt, I always wonder, how much we lost to looters working in their government.
Or to folks from outside Egypt taking things out illegally 🤷🏻♂️