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ULTIMATE PYRAMIDS OF GIZA IN DEPTH
Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
The Great Pyramid of Cheops
Built for King Cheops (c. 2589–2566 BC), around 2570 BC, the Great Pyramid of Giza is renowned as the only remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The other two pyramids were built for his son, Khafre and grandson Menkaure. Although the three pyramids dominate the plateau, they are surrounded by many others. Of the three, Cheops is the oldest and largest. Completed around 2570 BC, it originally rose 146.5 meters (480 feet) over the desert, making it the
tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years. Step back in time when you step inside and view its intriguing interior. The pyramid has three chambers, one cut into the bedrock underneath, and two high up within the masonry itself, a feature that no other pyramid possesses. Cheops's sarcophagus rests in the King's Chamber.
The Eastern Cemetery
Here, you'll find the tombs of members of the royal family and the highest-ranking nobles. While the pyramids are undecorated, the tombs found here are adorned with color. One of the most beautiful is that of Queen Meresankh (Mersyankh) III, wife of King Khafre. The well-preserved colors and bas-relief carvings feature food and items she would need in the afterlife.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
There are a few viewpoints set up where you can snap that perfect shot. Walk in front of the Sphinx with the pyramids in the background, enjoy a "Kiss the Great Sphinx" pose and take a selfie with the steel detail between the Sphinx's paws, which was added over a thousand years later by the Pharaoh Thutmose IV.
LUNCH
Dine in style inside one of the banqueting rooms in a local hotel and feast on a tasty regional meal that may include chicken, salad, hummus and local pastries accompanied by mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
SHOPPING
Hunt for that special souvenir commentating your visit in the lively souvenir shops at the Great Pyramids of Giza.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your thrilling Egyptian adventure begins when you meet your driver and guide at the pier for the scenic drive to Cairo. Sit back and relax as you travel through a dramatic landscape of unrelenting sand and scrub, broken only by irrigated fields of produce, small towns and villages, where you will be able to catch a glimpse of local life.
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: Terrain is uneven, sandy, rocky and not suitable for guests with physical difficulties or confined to wheelchairs.
The tour is not suitable to guests suffering from claustrophobia.
The drive from Alexandria to Cairo is approximately three hours long; the return trip is approximately three and a half hours long. Passengers will find many local vendors at various tourist locations and may find them to be insistent in their sales offers. They may offer passengers the chance to be photographed on a camel or to take a camel ride at the pyramids a fee. This is not part of the excursion package. Motorcoaches are required to travel in a police-escorted convoy and may be subject to security delays. All photography is totally prohibited inside the Pyramids of Giza. However, photography is allowed and free of charge in the open area at the Pyramids of Giza. All regulations subject to change without notice.
You are visiting a predominately Muslim country, dress appropriately, wear conservative dress that covers the shoulders and knees - trousers for men and trousers, skirts or dresses for women. Do not wear clothing printed with graphics that may offend. Not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs or with severe walking difficulties.
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Moderate Activity
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
WHAT YOU VISIT
The Great Pyramid of Cheops
Built for King Cheops (c. 2589–2566 BC), around 2570 BC, the Great Pyramid of Giza is renowned as the only remaining Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The other two pyramids were built for his son, Khafre and grandson Menkaure. Although the three pyramids dominate the plateau, they are surrounded by many others. Of the three, Cheops is the oldest and largest. Completed around 2570 BC, it originally rose 146.5 meters (480 feet) over the desert, making it the
tallest structure in the world for 3,800 years. Step back in time when you step inside and view its intriguing interior. The pyramid has three chambers, one cut into the bedrock underneath, and two high up within the masonry itself, a feature that no other pyramid possesses. Cheops's sarcophagus rests in the King's Chamber.
The Eastern Cemetery
Here, you'll find the tombs of members of the royal family and the highest-ranking nobles. While the pyramids are undecorated, the tombs found here are adorned with color. One of the most beautiful is that of Queen Meresankh (Mersyankh) III, wife of King Khafre. The well-preserved colors and bas-relief carvings feature food and items she would need in the afterlife.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
There are a few viewpoints set up where you can snap that perfect shot. Walk in front of the Sphinx with the pyramids in the background, enjoy a "Kiss the Great Sphinx" pose and take a selfie with the steel detail between the Sphinx's paws, which was added over a thousand years later by the Pharaoh Thutmose IV.
LUNCH
Dine in style inside one of the banqueting rooms in a local hotel and feast on a tasty regional meal that may include chicken, salad, hummus and local pastries accompanied by mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
SHOPPING
Hunt for that special souvenir commentating your visit in the lively souvenir shops at the Great Pyramids of Giza.
WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
Your thrilling Egyptian adventure begins when you meet your driver and guide at the pier for the scenic drive to Cairo. Sit back and relax as you travel through a dramatic landscape of unrelenting sand and scrub, broken only by irrigated fields of produce, small towns and villages, where you will be able to catch a glimpse of local life.
Schedule
Special Notes
Note: Terrain is uneven, sandy, rocky and not suitable for guests with physical difficulties or confined to wheelchairs.
The tour is not suitable to guests suffering from claustrophobia.
The drive from Alexandria to Cairo is approximately three hours long; the return trip is approximately three and a half hours long. Passengers will find many local vendors at various tourist locations and may find them to be insistent in their sales offers. They may offer passengers the chance to be photographed on a camel or to take a camel ride at the pyramids a fee. This is not part of the excursion package. Motorcoaches are required to travel in a police-escorted convoy and may be subject to security delays. All photography is totally prohibited inside the Pyramids of Giza. However, photography is allowed and free of charge in the open area at the Pyramids of Giza. All regulations subject to change without notice.
You are visiting a predominately Muslim country, dress appropriately, wear conservative dress that covers the shoulders and knees - trousers for men and trousers, skirts or dresses for women. Do not wear clothing printed with graphics that may offend. Not suitable for guests confined to wheelchairs or with severe walking difficulties.