Your Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel by private Air condition car to to enjoy your pyramids day Of all of Egypt's major tourist attractions, only one is at the top of any list - the Pyramids of Giza. They're Egypt's three main pyramids, built in the 4th Dynasty (circa 2550 B.C). The pyramids of Ancient Egypt were built as tombs for kings (and queens), and it was an exclusive honor to have such a tomb. However, this tradition only applied in the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Today there are more than 93 pyramids in Egypt; the most famous ones are those at Giza. Now let's go for a little tour around the site of the pyramids and try to explore the magnificence of the area.
The famous Great Pyramid of Khufu is by far the biggest, tallest, and most intact pyramid in Egypt. After its construction, it became one of the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World”, and today, it is the only one of them remaining. For a period of 4300 years, the pyramid was also the tallest building on earth, until the French built the Eiffel Tower in 1889. Khufu’s Pyramid is built entirely of limestone and is considered an architectural masterpiece. It contains around 1,300,000 blocks ranging in weight from 2.5 tons to 15 tons. Its square base covers 13 acres, and its sides measure about 230m (755ft). Its four sides face the four cardinal points precisely and it has an angle of 52 degrees
Khafre's Pyramid, or the 2nd Pyramid, is easily recognizable by the layers of its original casing stones that still remain near its summit and this, along with the fact that it actually stands on a higher part of the plateau, gives the impression that it is taller than the Great Pyramid. An optical illusion, as it is only 136m (446 ft) tall, with sides of 214.5m (704ft), a surface area of 11 acres and an angle of 53 degrees. It also has lost some of its original height through the years, once being 143.5m (471ft) tall.
Khafre's son, Menkaure, built the smallest of the 3 main pyramids on the Giza Plateau. This one was only a mere 65.5m (215ft) tall, nowadays 62m (203ft), with sides of 105m (344ft) and an angle of 51.3 degrees. It is thought that this pyramid was altered during its construction, and made a lot bigger than originally planned. The original, smaller pyramid had a simple descending corridor and burial chamber, but when it was enlarged, a new corridor was built with 3 portcullises and a small paneled chamber. Later still, another burial chamber, along with a storeroom were added at a lower level. This pyramid, like its 2 neighbors, has a north facing the entrance.
he Great Sphinx, or as the ancients knew it, “Shesep Ankh” or “the living image”, has to be one of the most recognizable constructions in history. Think of the Sphinx and you automatically think of Egypt and the Giza Plateau. Sculpted from soft sandstone, many believe that it would have disappeared long ago had it not been buried in the sand for so many long periods in its lifetime. The body is 60m (200ft) long and 20m (65ft) tall. Its face is 4m (13ft) wide with eyes measuring 2m (6ft) high. It faces the rising sun and was revered so much by the ancients, that they built a temple in front of it.
You experience ancient Egypt in a complete and authentic way from the inside of the pyramid to a relaxing camel ride, with a fantastic lunch to recharge.
This tour was beyond expectations. We got special entry to one of the Seven Wonders, incredible pictures on camels, and a full, delicious lunch. Hany shared deep insights and took care of us the whole way.
Very fun and informative. Bring some cash, because you do end up being taken to different shops to have the "opportunity" to purchase things. All of the things are high quality and we are very happy with both the tour and the shopping.
We had a nice time on this tour. Marsil & John were very friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. They made you feel cared for, safe, and did an overall great job.
Magdy our tour guide was very knowledgeable and explained very well the history of Pyramids and everything you need to know. Thank you for all the staff, highly recommend this company.
The trip was very good, the staff is very friendly and the experience of the pyramids was wonderful with horses and camels and photography and so on and we saw many excellent shopping places, oils and a museum... etc. It was a beautiful plan. I recommend accompanying Nada and the driver Raafat. They were very friendly and helpful. It was a beautiful and interesting trip.
Our tour guide was Khalid. He picked us from the airport as we booked this tour to do during our layover. He gave us a full city tour during the day. Took us to different shops for traditional clothes and the perfume factory. Showed us the new Cairo city and the dead city. He is a certified historian, very knowledgeable and gave us many details about Egyptian history. Our main attraction was Giza Pyramid and Sphinx with camel ride and lunch. Khalid was very caring and helpful. He bought really delicious falafel and bean peta sandwiches. Also took great family pictures with the pyramids and the camels ride. He also kept the local vendor away from us and made sure we were safe. He made our tour very enjoyable and dropped us back at the end our tour. Will highly recommend him. Thank Khalid for making our tour memorable.
Bisho was an incredibly helpful and informative guide that provided 5 star service and shared his vast knowledge of the history of the pyramids. He also provided an amazing experience camel riding along the pyramids to the sphinx. I would definitely recommend using his services!
Bishoy is the eighth wonder of the world. His love for the job and the people he serves were on full display. I expected an experience, but Bijoy provided an epoch of my life that I will never forget and it's safe to say that I can't wait to go on another adventure with him in the future. He was knowledgeable, serviceable, and has the best sense of humor to boot.
Bishoy was very professional and took the time to take photos explain things and not pressure us to go places
Great excursion and very complete, definitely the best pyramids! We hired the photography service and it was a great investment!!
Very respectful company and excellent customer treatment Helpful, courteous, and very respectful Let us deal with them once in a while, if God wills
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