The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is officially set to open on November 1st, 2025. Explore what this means for travelers, what’s already open to visitors, and how to plan your trip with GAT Tours.
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is officially set to open on November 1st, 2025. Explore what this means for travelers, what’s already open to visitors, and how to plan your trip with GAT Tours.
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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has captured the attention of travelers and historians around the world—and now, it finally has an official opening date! Located next to the iconic Pyramids of Giza, this mega-museum is poised to be the largest archaeological museum in the world dedicated to a single civilization.
In a recent public statement, Egypt’s Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly confirmed that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has approved the official inauguration date of the GEM:
🗓️ November 1st, 2025.
This will be a global event—marking a monumental achievement in Egypt’s cultural and tourism sectors.

The Prime Minister has instructed all ministries and authorities to fast-track final touches to ensure the museum and its surrounding infrastructure are 100% complete and visitor-ready by the announced date. This includes:
Don’t worry! If you're traveling to Egypt before November 2025, you can still visit the GEM during its partial opening phase.
Currently accessible to the public:
You’ll still be able to experience a taste of GEM’s magic before the full launch.
The Grand Egyptian Museum isn’t just another attraction—it’s a global cultural milestone. Housing over 100,000 artifacts, including the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun, the GEM is a bridge between Egypt’s ancient past and its bright future.
With world-class architecture, digital enhancements, and unmatched curation, the GEM promises to redefine museum experiences for generations.

Whether you visit before or after the official inauguration, GAT Tours ensures a seamless, premium experience at the GEM:
Ask about our GEM-focused tour options, perfect for both early explorers and post-opening guests.
The countdown has begun—November 1st, 2025 will mark a new chapter in Egypt’s heritage story.
But don’t wait to experience the magic! Thanks to the GEM’s soft opening, your Egypt tour will already include incredible access and memorable encounters at this iconic site.
Ready to explore Egypt with expert guides and front-row access to history?
Book your next Egypt trip with GAT Tours and be part of something truly legendary.
Every traveler is different — let’s create a bespoke itinerary that’s perfectly aligned with your dreams.
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Marwa Ahmed7 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
شركه محترمه وبتوفر ناس محترمه للتعامل والتعامل معاهم سهل ومريح ولو كلمتهم ف اي وقت بلاقيهمPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Ash D83 days agoVerified
6/5 stars 6/5 stars GAT tours took care of every detail and were amazing in every way. Would highly recommend themPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Ihor George C152 days agoVerified
Trip of a lifetime We just got back from a family "trip of a lifetime" to Egypt: 3 couples arrived in Cairo from different parts of US and Canada, at different flights and times, and yet the reception and arrival coordination and documents arrangement could not have been smoother. All was arranged, and the trip was custom designed by Ahmet from GAT Tours. We were a bit apprehensive considering the issues in the Middle East, but really there never has been a moment of concern and a complete feeling of safety as we were chauffeured, flown and sailed to the various destinations of this great country of Egypt. We visited the important sites around Cairo : the fantastic, new, Grand Egyptian Museum, the pyramids, the Sphinx, Civilization Museum, the market, Citadel, and other sites. Our hotel was first class. Our voyage down the Nile from Luxor was in upgraded suites (courtesy of GAT) on top of the line Sonesta Cruise line : gourmet meals in absolute comfort! We were lucky to have Asmaa in Cairo and Simon in Luxor and Aswan to guide us through the exhilarating sites of Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Kim Ombo, Edfu, Abu Simbel etc. in a very knowledgeable and entertaining fashion. WOW !! What a trip. GAT Tours made it happen. George C.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Andrew C158 days agoVerified
Fantastic family trip to Cairo and Luxor. GAT tours was great Our tour guides Asmaa and Simon made our trip to Cairo and our Nile cruise so much more meaningful.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Marc C158 days agoVerified
Cairo and Nile Cruise This was an excellent tour! GAT Tours planned every detail and was very accommodating. We were initially going to cancel the tour considering the recent instability in the Gulf Region, however, the tour manager (Ahmed Omar) ensured our safety. We felt very safe in the hands of our tour guides (Asmaa - in Cairo and Simon in Luxor/Aswan). Both tour guides were extremely knowledgeable, personable, engaging, and advised us well on how to save time and money at the various sites and markets. Strongly recommend Asmaa and Simon as tour guides! Our travel/logistics person (Seif) was also great. He ensured our transportation, pick-ups, and meals were all on time. Everyone operating the tour was accessible and responsive via iPhone. The tour guides really showed us how rich their culture (ancient or modern) is. Highly recommend this tour: Six adults (incl. 2 seniors). My personal favorites: Valley of the Kings, GEM, and any of the evening tours of the temples!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Angustias R159 days agoVerified
Una agencia muy fiable Fue todo excelente desde Dina hasta Omar el representante de la agencia , los guías auténticos profesionales , nos sentimos muy agustos y protegidosPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Neil91161 days agoVerified
Good experience overall It’s a mixed review of the tour and I will divide it into office staff and guide & drivers. Ahmed Omar in Cairo office helped us with our 5 days-Nile cruise and associated sightseeing. He was very prompt, polite and professional. As we didn’t get the morning flight on the day of our cruise, Ahmed helped us book a Luxor hotel for the night before. He also asked us for a personal favour and we obliged. Ahmed was thoughtful and offered to arrange ‘meet and greet’ at Cairo airport, in addition to the pick up on our return to Cairo after the cruise. Mr Mina met us at Cairo airport for helping with visa, Sim and money exchange. Despite Ahmed’s assurance that we would be helped with exchanging money, Mr Mina was walking out without doing that. When my wife pointed that out, he tried to blame us for not reminding him, which was not very nice! At Luxor airport, we were expecting My Ayman, but someone else came, which is fine. He was helpful and went to the hotel with us and next morning picked us up from hotel and dropped us at the cruise. We chose Sonesta star goddess for our trip and Ahmed had arranged everything. The guide Mohamed Refaat met us at 3pm. He said was a freelancer, and that he was given to us because he is a close friend of Mr Ayman. We found difficult to understand his English initially and his knowledge was just ok. He spent 20 minutes outside the Karnak temple talking about canals etc and as a result we had to rush at the end. He didn’t offer to take photos, but obliged whenever we asked. He repeated himself a lot and was not very interesting or engaging. We did think of calling the office to change him but didn’t. In Aswan, he said that we should pay for the felucca ride which was included. And then went on to say that we should pay the driver as he is not paid well and that we have to spend a lot during our Abu Simbel trip. On the final day, Mohamed went to our cruise reception and asked the person to give us an envelope and then turned around and told me to give them tips, before he leaves. That was very disrespectful behaviour and we were angry. Then we went to Abu Simbel and throughout the journey, he mostly chatted with the driver or slept. The driver, Kareem, was holding his phone with his left hand and talking while driving on the highway, which we found quite scary. Despite clearly telling Mohamed that we will not take out money using our card and that we will exchange money when we return to Aswan, after our trip finishes, he kept asking us to take money out throughout the day whenever he saw an ATM, very irritating behaviour. It left us with a bad taste. On the positive side, he was always on time, was friendly and did the basics. There were other little negative things like the car didn’t have water or tissue box, though it was sorted after informing Ahmed twice. It would have been good if someone from Gat tour contacted us directly to see if we were ok. We had to keep texting Ahmed for all minor issues, and he was always prompt. The representatives for Aswan airport and then again at Cairo airport were all on time and professional. So overall it was good. Gat tours is recommended but the guide Mohamed is definitely not.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Malau M194 days agoVerified
Agence au top Agence vraiment au top gestion des visites, transports, choix des hôtels malgré des changements d’horaires causer par les avions, une personne était là à chaque étape au moment de notre arrivée. Un grand merci à Dina qui nous a organisé un séjour sur mesure en famille dont nous garderons de merveilleux souvenirsPosted on Tripadvisor![]()
Anne197 days agoVerified
The best! Highly recommended! 10 out of 10 The best. Seamless from start to finish. Nothing is too much. Excellent communications. We did the Renaissance 5 day river cruise from Luxor to Aswan. 4 of us. We had our own knowledgeable and very solicitous guide who accompanied us throughout the cruise. GAT also met us at the airport and in Luxor to take us to the boat and introduce us to our tour guide. Everything on time, with clear communication. GAT also booked us the Elite sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor. Their cost was was very reasonable and it was a fabulous experience: a wonderful, clean and well designed compartment with excellent service, they even provided slippers! Mr Omar, one of the managers, based in Cairo, was superb in choreographing our entire trip. Thank you GATPosted on Google![]()
Ehab Marzouk204 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
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