The Georgia Aquarium and the King Tut exhibition organizers are pleased to launch a specially priced combo ticket along with free ground transportation between attractions on the Shark Shuttle/Tut Trolley, which will begin running Friday, Dec. 5.

Georgia Aquarium and the Atlanta Civic Center invite visitors to journey from the sands of Egypt to come face-to-fin with sand tiger sharks of the deep ocean, all in one afternoon in Atlanta. Through this great offer, guests will have the opportunity to discover what’s new at the World’s Largest Aquarium and behold King Tut’s treasures at the renowned “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs” exhibition.

The Georgia Aquarium/King Tut Combo Pass can be purchased beginning December 4. For more information on this offer, please visit: http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/acb/stores/1/Special-Offers-C10.aspx.

Tickets:

The Georgia Aquarium/King Tut Combo Pass is $39.99 (adult), $34.99 (seniors 55+) and $29.99 (child age 3-12), a significant savings over purchasing tickets to each attraction individually. Tickets are available at www.georgiaaquarium.org or www.kingtut.org, or through the Aquarium Call Center at 404.581.4000. Visitors must select a date and time to visit the King Tut exhibition, and may visit the Aquarium the same day or any time within 30 days of the King Tut visit. Offer ends May 8, 2009.

Transportation:

Free transportation on Shark Shuttle/Tut Trolley will be available Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The shuttle departs the Civic Center at the top of the hour and the Aquarium at the bottom of the hour. Pick-up is located at the front and back of the Aquarium, Atlanta Civic Center and the Civic Center Marta stop.

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About the Georgia Aquarium — The Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, Georgia, is the world’s largest with more than eight million gallons of water and the largest collection of aquatic animals. The mission of the Georgia Aquarium is to be an entertaining, educational and scientific institution featuring exhibits and programs of the highest standards, offering engaging and exciting guest experiences and promoting the conservation of aquatic biodiversity throughout the world. For additional information, visit www.georgiaaquarium.org.

About “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs” — “Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs” is a new exhibition of more than 130 priceless Egyptian antiquities that will be on display at the Atlanta Civic Center until May 25, 2009. The touring exhibition is organized by National Geographic, Arts and Exhibitions International and AEG Exhibitions, with cooperation from Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. Northern Trust is the presenting sponsor of the tour, and American Airlines is the official airline. For tickets and information and tickets, visit www.kingtut.org.