We will take you today to The second most frequently visited and certainly one of the most important attractions in Cairo. It is the Egyptian Museum. You will find the fabulous collection of King Tutankhamun and monuments from all periods of Egyptian history from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period. Housing 65,000 Egyptian artifacts, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo attracts millions of visitors each year. The highlight for most is the rooms containing the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamun. His 6 gilded coffins, each one smaller and more intricately decorated than the last, dominate the main hall, while his magnificent death mask is the must-see item of the day. Throughout the rest of the museum, you will find countless Egyptian artifacts dating back thousands of years. Your tour guide will introduce you to the most important pieces before allowing you free time to explore at leisure.