Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his delegation inspected the “Tourist Walkway” as part of the preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum’s (GEM) opening on November 1.
The inspection tour focused on the development work in the area surrounding the museum.
Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy, stated that Egypt is preparing to open the GEM, an event that will strengthen the country’s position as a leading global tourist destination.
Fathy explained that the Tourist Walkway connects the GEM with the Giza Pyramids area.
The pathway, which has a distinct architectural character, maintains the visual identity of the area and provides a direct, comfortable route between the museum and the Pyramids.
It is designed to accommodate pedestrians and eco-friendly electric vehicles.
The walkway spans approximately 1.27 kilometers and has an average width ranging from 13.5 to 27.5 meters.
It begins at the GِEM’s waiting area, runs along the Fayoum road, and seamlessly merges into the historical and cultural fabric of the ancient Pyramids area.
The Tourism Minister affirmed that the walkway was designed and built to international standards, befitting the importance and value of the region.
Egypt’s Grandest Museum
Constructed on approximately 500,000 square meters, the new GEM is located nearby the Giza Pyramids and will house the world’s largest antiquities collection belonging to a single culture’s heritage.
The GEM is set to showcase 5,000 relics from Tutankhamun’s collection as well — including 2,000 artifacts displayed for the first time.
The museum includes huge exhibition halls, and is distinguished by its proximity to the Giza pyramids area and the New Administrative Capital, which makes it a gateway to Egypt’s past, present and future.
It is expected to attract about five million tourists.
