from 5,50 € each
90 min

Synopsis

Thematic tour dedicated to the two main forms of Egyptian writing (hieroglyphic and hieratic), through the observation of statues, stelae, sarcophagi, and papyri. The tour also includes the Gallery of Writing.

The Egyptologist takes the group in the galleries of the Museo Egizio to discover the collection, stimulating the observation and comparison skills and adapting the tour to the age of the students. Each guided tour will focus on a selection of museum galleries and objects based on the chosen theme.

Guided tour | 90 min
5,50 € each (min 15 – max 25 participants) in Italian – 6,50 € in English, French, Spanish and German
+1,00 € each per ticket (including two teachers per class)

The price of the tour includes the service of the radio system.

For info and reservations please contact the number 011.4406903 (Monday to Friday, 9 am – 6.00 pm).

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