Egypt’s
Ministry of Antiquities is now issuing visitor’s passes for foreigners to visit
all archaeological sites and museums in Cairo and Giza Governorates. Written
By/ Nevine El-Aref.
The
“Cairo Pass” costs $80 for foreign tourists and $40 for foreign students, and
provides access to Islamic, Ancient Egyptian and Coptic sites for unlimited
visits over a five-day period, according member of the Technical Office of the
Assistant Minister of Antiquities Mostafa Elsagheer.
Elsagheer
says the move comes as part of the ministry’s efforts to promote archaeological
sites and increase its financial resources.
The
pass can be obtained at the Cultural Relations Department at the ministry
headquarters in Zamalek, as well as at ticket outlets at the Giza Plateau, the
Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and the Citadel of Salah El-Din.
Assistant
of the Minister of Antiquities for the Development of Financial Resources Eman
Zeidan explains that foreigners can obtain the pass by showing their passport
or a student card with picture ID.
Last
year, the ministry issued the “Luxor Pass” under two categories.
The
first – which costs $200 for tourists and $100 for students – includes all
sites and museums in Luxor including the royal tombs of Queen Nefertari and
King Seti I.
The
second category is half the price and includes all sites excluding the
aforementioned royal tombs.
The
Annual Visitors Pass, meanwhile, includes all open archaeological sites and
museums across Egypt, with several options available. The first is for foreign
diplomats and foreigners who work in international and multinational companies
in Egypt. The
annual pass costs $240 excluding the tombs of Queen Nefertari and King Seti I,
and $340 including the two royal tombs.
The
annual pass for Egyptians and Arab residents in Egypt to visit all the
country’s sites and museums costs EGP 400, or EGP 100 for university students.
School trips and Egyptians over 60 are allowed free entry.
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