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You will receive round-trip flights to and from Luxor as well as transportation from Luxor. Our personnel will meet you at the Cairo Airport to facilitate your transportation... Discover the architectural masterpiece of ancient Egypt in Giza.
Naturally, Khufu, meaning "he protects,"succeeded his father and became the second pharaoh of the fourth dynasty after Hetepheres I's death. It is estimated that he ruled for 23 years, from around 2551–2549 BC until 2528–2526 BC. All that remains of him is a ten-centimeter ivory figurine.
In an exciting development that is reshaping the world's view of one of history's greatest monuments, recent scientific research has revealed that the Great Pyramid of Giza is not four-sided as commonly believed, but eight, in an engineering discovery that sheds light on the architectural sophistication of the ancient Egyptians. Learn more by seeing it
Visit Khafre's pyramid with us, from which a piece of limestone remains that was used by the pharaohs to cover the pyramid for aesthetic reasons Limestone was considered a symbol of the sky or horizon in ancient Egypt. Khafre's pyramid is proof of how the pyramids in Egypt were covered with a bright reflective layer made of polished white limestone, this would make them a magnificent sight that would be a fitting symbol of the greatness of the pharaohs, but this outer layer of stone was destroyed by a strong earthquake in 1301.
Enjoy learning about the pyramid of Mankhaura and the Sphinx and what the kings did to exploit the Sphinx and create a legend to gain access to the throne. We will not let you miss the fun of riding a camel around the pyramids and dealing with camel owners who represent a category of the Egyptian people Get your lunch and get ready for your transfer to the airport.
