Pharaonic Village
Pharaonic Village
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Temporarily Closed the pharaohs cruising restaurants Imagine going to a place a few miles from the center of Cairo, Egypt. Where Egypt's entire history and art comes alive! Such a place exists in the Pharaonic Boat, on Jacob Island in the Nile.
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Majdi Naser Al Naser
Saihat, Saudi Arabia101 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
The supervisor “Fayed Ali”refused to allowing me access with my camera, and asking for $1500 to use inside the village.
Note that I’m not using the camera for any commercial business, only for self internet as a photographer.
When I asked to speak with the manager he said “I’m the one and only one to talk with, and the big boss is out of the country”
Anyway, it looks he is really giving a bad reputation of the place, and I’m encouraging people with camera not to visit the place.
Note that I’m not using the camera for any commercial business, only for self internet as a photographer.
When I asked to speak with the manager he said “I’m the one and only one to talk with, and the big boss is out of the country”
Anyway, it looks he is really giving a bad reputation of the place, and I’m encouraging people with camera not to visit the place.
Written 28 August 2022
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MoustaphaRamadan
Alexandria, Egypt127 contributions
Feb 2023
I visited this place once 30 years ago, and I went there once again with my kids because it is unforgettable. I have to say, it has been renovated and a lot of activities had been added.
We took the package of ( 5 museums, the maze, the escape room, kids area with the cinema , all with a private guide). We did not try the boat tour for lunch.
All we visited were really nice and clean except the 9D cinema, I do not recommend.
The kids enjoy the tour very much specially the maze and escape room.
You can get very nice photo shot every where but with your mobile, regular camera not even professional you will have to pay for.
A lot of shops to buy souvenirs inside, like having a papyrus with your name written in ancient Egyptian characters.
The only bad thing is people are asking for tips when you are walking which should not be in such place.
The tour takes about 3 hours, so get ready and ENJOY !!!
We took the package of ( 5 museums, the maze, the escape room, kids area with the cinema , all with a private guide). We did not try the boat tour for lunch.
All we visited were really nice and clean except the 9D cinema, I do not recommend.
The kids enjoy the tour very much specially the maze and escape room.
You can get very nice photo shot every where but with your mobile, regular camera not even professional you will have to pay for.
A lot of shops to buy souvenirs inside, like having a papyrus with your name written in ancient Egyptian characters.
The only bad thing is people are asking for tips when you are walking which should not be in such place.
The tour takes about 3 hours, so get ready and ENJOY !!!
Written 24 February 2023
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jamilayc
Muscat, Oman37 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
The concept of the Pharaonic village is very nice, where you’re in a boat and they enact the history with supporting audio. Thourougly enjoyed it !
DOWNSIDE- we were looted at the counter as different counters have different fees- it’s ridiculous !!!!!
We took the Nile river boat ride (45mins), didn’t really enjoy it as there was a boat ride for the history, we took 5 museums out of which 3 were useless.
Just see the introduction to Egyptian history and the museum. Saves time and effort
DOWNSIDE- we were looted at the counter as different counters have different fees- it’s ridiculous !!!!!
We took the Nile river boat ride (45mins), didn’t really enjoy it as there was a boat ride for the history, we took 5 museums out of which 3 were useless.
Just see the introduction to Egyptian history and the museum. Saves time and effort
Written 19 March 2023
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Daian H
California50 contributions
May 2024 • Family
Easy, interesting and relaxing education in Egyptian Pharaonic history. We went with the intention of providing our young granddaughter with a child friendly education, other than having to read to her museum plaques and hustle her past mummies. All of us enjoyed this outdoor living history museum. Not the least of it was that most of the tour took place seated on a boat drifting along a tributary of the Nile, with breezy papyrus stands and white egrets. So relaxing and welcome after hoofing it around the Pyramids complex in 100 degrees F. They seem to offer various language narrations. Proof of the value of the education was at Edfu, our granddaughter recognized the offering room which was described to us at Pharaonic Village. Waiting area is air conditioned and sells light snacks--like Doritos and Coca Cola which was welcome and familiar fare to youngsters.
Written 10 June 2024
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SADEK
Nice, France415 contributions
Dec 2020
The Pharaonic village contains museums beside the cruise tour to see some examples of the occupations was hold for the people at the pharaonic time like the producing perfumes, burdi and fishing ..etc .. it was very interesting and educational place, and there is a small market with hand made things nice for gifts
Written 27 December 2020
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Abdulmohsen Al hajri
Saudi Arabia8 contributions
Jun 2021 • Solo
It has two parts. The tour by river is amazing and the river area has many birds with good green landscape a palace to relax while on boat; I like it It is amazing . It is also good for kids. The second part which are supposed to be museums are really nothing and wasting time and money, most of them are just photos with some words from Wikipedia.Do not waste your time searching for those many fake museums.
Written 28 July 2021
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Robert B
Puyallup, WA14 contributions
Feb 2020
A nice recreation of village life in ancient egypt. A pleasant and informative way to spend an afternoon. Much bigger than I expected and quite well done. It's not like going to the pymairds or the Egyptian museum, but it is educational. Great if you have kids.
Written 20 February 2020
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Go9511
Pretoria South Africa1 contribution
When you visit Egypt do not miss the Pharonic Village in Cairo. It is an unforgettable experience as you journey down a river amongst high reeds to give the effect of Ancient Egypt. On the banks people appear dressed in ancient clothing to act out the history of the ancient Egyptians. Commentary is supplied on the boat in several languages. Once you reach the village you disembark and enjoy life as it was. There are places to enjoy some real Egyptian food and you can even dress up as an ancient Egyptian and have your photo taken. You can walk around the wishing well that is 7 times and make a wish. It is real fun .
Written 10 July 2004
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Munu
Cape Town Central, South Africa168 contributions
On our third day in Cairo, our tour guide took us to Pharoanic Village during the day and then a Nile cruise in the evening.
The village is basically the history of Egypt in a nutshell. Because it is privately run, the quality of the museums and replicas is pretty good (foreigners pay about 100 Egyptian pounds as an entry fee). First, you go on a guided boat tour where various statues depicting the gods worshipped and their significance. Further on the boat tour, there are live actors depicting various aspects of living in ancient Egypt (sculpting, fishing, glass blowing, etc). You will also see replicas of famous temples, tombs and artefacts around Egypt (i.e. not only in Cairo, but those located at Luxor, Aswan, etc). After the boat tour, you will be taken on a guided tour of other mini-museums or halls which will depict Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, etc.
Well worth visiting if you know you aren't going to see anything else outside of Cairo. Great for kids too.
The village is basically the history of Egypt in a nutshell. Because it is privately run, the quality of the museums and replicas is pretty good (foreigners pay about 100 Egyptian pounds as an entry fee). First, you go on a guided boat tour where various statues depicting the gods worshipped and their significance. Further on the boat tour, there are live actors depicting various aspects of living in ancient Egypt (sculpting, fishing, glass blowing, etc). You will also see replicas of famous temples, tombs and artefacts around Egypt (i.e. not only in Cairo, but those located at Luxor, Aswan, etc). After the boat tour, you will be taken on a guided tour of other mini-museums or halls which will depict Coptic Cairo, Islamic Cairo, etc.
Well worth visiting if you know you aren't going to see anything else outside of Cairo. Great for kids too.
Written 31 March 2006
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snazzyshazSheringham
Harrogate, UK142 contributions
Nov 2010
the pharoenic village isnt on the usual tourist "things to do in cairo", mostly because you need about 5 hours to do it.
Situated along the nile, the taxi would cost you about 50-100 egyptian if you haggle.
you need to be there about 10.am and you start off in a boat which takes you through the times of moses and through to ramses with people dressed in the clothes of the times and the scenes replicating this also...to be finished off with a photo of you dressed up to your choice ...i was cleopatra.
costs about £17 english to get in but so well worth it and the replica tut tomb with all the objects found by carter is awesome...and you can photograph them which you cannot at the museum
Situated along the nile, the taxi would cost you about 50-100 egyptian if you haggle.
you need to be there about 10.am and you start off in a boat which takes you through the times of moses and through to ramses with people dressed in the clothes of the times and the scenes replicating this also...to be finished off with a photo of you dressed up to your choice ...i was cleopatra.
costs about £17 english to get in but so well worth it and the replica tut tomb with all the objects found by carter is awesome...and you can photograph them which you cannot at the museum
Written 13 June 2011
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I would like to know the ACTUAL ( i.e. April 2023 ) price of the ticket and if there is any difference in price between foreigner and egyptian citizens .
Written 9 April 2023
Usually there is a difference between Egyptian citizens and foreigner.
Also they will offer you a package to go with a private tour guide , access to 5 museums, add-ons the Maze, escape room ( I took this package ) it costed me 2 Adults and 2 kids around 60 Euros in local currency
For professional cameras you will have to pay extra charge but it is fine for the mobile cameras.
Written 3 May 2023
Pharaonic V
Cairo, Egypt
#اسعارنا و #برامجنا لغير المصريين:
رحلة قرية و نسخة من كنوز توت عنخ امون + 3 متاحف = 325 ج
رحلة قرية و نسخة من كنوز توت عنخ امون + 3 متاحف + رحلة يخت = 395 ج
رحلة قرية و نسخة من كنوز توت عنخ امون + 3 متاحف + رحلة يخت + وجبة غداء = 480 ج
عنوان القرية 3 ش البحر الاعظم بالجيزة
مواعيد القرية يوميا من 9 ص حتى 6 م
الاطفال من سن 5-10 لهم 20% خصم على سعر التذكرة
من سن 3-5 باكدج ارت سنتر - سينما = 60 ج
الحضور للافراد بدون حجز
ممنوع اصطحاب المأكولات و المشروبات
Written 6 January 2020
Hi
We are a family of 6
2 adults and 4 kids aged(14,11,8,3)
Please let me know what are your updated 2019 entrance price's and do you offer family packages/discounts?
Ta
Written 7 November 2019
Pharaonic V
Cairo, Egypt
Our current price list:
Village tour + replica of Tut’s tomb + 3 museums = 325 L.E
Village tour + replica of Tut’s tomb + 3 museums + yacht trip= 395 L.E
Village tour + replica of Tut’s tomb + 3 museums + yacht trip + lunch = 480 L.E
Children from 3-5 years old = 60 L.E (entertaining package)
Children from 5-10 years old = 20% discount on any of the above programs
Written 10 November 2019
كم سعرتذكرة الدخول للفرد المصرى منغير وجبة غذائية
كم سعر تذكرة الدخول للفرد المصرى بالغذاء وركوب اليخت
هل يوجد سعر خاص لدخول القرية فوق الستين عاما
Written 15 August 2019
Est ce qu’on a besoin d’un guide pour visiter le village pharaonique ou pas ? Et la visite peut durer combien de temps ?
Et les horaires d’ouverture svp ?
Merci
Written 2 June 2018
Pharaonic V
Cairo, Egypt
Hi,
There is a guide that accompany every trip sir, the trip takes from 2 - 4 hours according to your program
We are open everyday from 9 am to 6 pm "summer times"
Written 5 June 2018
Bonjour ,
Je voudrais avoir le prix du ticket pour le village pharaonique et pour le dream parc svp
Written 30 May 2018
Pharaonic V
Cairo, Egypt
The current prices are:
village tour + replica of tut's tomb + 3 museums: 275 L.E
village tour + replica of tut's tomb + 3 museums + yacht trip: 320 L.E
village tour + replica of tut's tomb + 3 museums + yacht trip + lunch meal: 390 L.E
We hope to see you very soon...
Written 1 June 2018
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