Tomb of the Pharaohs
Highlights
- Explore 11 lavishly decorated tombs and temples, immersing yourself in the grandeur of ancient Egypt.
- Marvel at over 450 meticulously crafted museum items, showcasing traditional Egyptian sculpting and goldsmithing techniques.
- Discover world-first displays of Queen Nefertari's gold burial objects, revealing the opulence of Egyptian royalty.
- Experience a captivating journey through history, learning about one of the richest civilisations ever to exist.
Tomb of the Pharaohs is a new ancient Egypt blockbuster attraction now open in Cairns.
This indoors experience provides visitors with a journey through 11 of the most lavishly decorated tombs and temples of ancient Egypt. Each recreated tomb is filled with hieroglyphic wall inscriptions, stele engraved plaques, mummified human and animal remains, and over 450 meticulously crafted museum items made in Egypt using traditional sculpting and goldsmithing methods.
Visitors will experience tombs filled with the Kings and Queens burial treasures as if they were the very first archaeologist to chance upon these remarkable finds before the antiques were looted or removed.
World-first displays of Queen Nefertari’s gold burial objects and the solid silver accoutrements of King Psusennes I and Sheshong II are revealed within the attraction.
This journey provides a mesmerising way to learn about one of the richest civilisations that ever existed and see the astonishingly beautiful burial items Egyptian royalty accumulated in preparation for the afterlife.
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Accreditations
- Australian Tourism Export Council
- Queensland Tourism Industry Council
- Regional Tourist/Tourism Association/Organisation
- QLD – Tourism Tropical North Qld
Features
Tags
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers multiple options for booking – web, email, phone is available.
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Accessibility information and photos, including of a bathroom, room and/or floor plan on their website (can be emailed on request).
- Asks all visitors if there are any specific needs to be met.
- Website meets <a href="https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/" target="_blank">WCAG 2.0</a> accessibility standards
- Advise tour guides of the access needs of guests at the time of booking (includes pick up and drop off requirements)
- Assistance with booking arrangements (includes providing clear itineraries with written instructions on what to do at various destinations)