Your day will be mix of Modern Cairo and ancient Egypt .Begin by visiting the remarkable Giza Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza. Continue wandering around ancient Egypt with a visit to the Egyptian Museum. In conclusion enjoy see Cairo in the evening and relaxing in felucca ride on the Nile River .Enjoy Cairo to the fullest.
The Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
Start you day with Visit the Great Giza Pyramids, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. And be a witness to the splendor and splendor of the ancient Pharaonic civilization, it is also a great opportunity to take pictures and ride a camel. The designations of the pyramids—Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure correspond to the kings for whom they were built.
To the south of the Great Pyramid near Khafre’s valley temple lies the Great Sphinx. Carved out of limestone, the Sphinx has the facial features of a man but the body of a recumbent lion; it is approximately 240 feet (73 meters) long and 66 feet (20 meters) high.also is one of the largest and oldest monumental statues in the world. The Sphinx is said to symbolize strength, power, and wisdom.
Egyptian Museum:
Egyptian Museum one of the largest and most famous international museums.The Egyptian Museum is located in the heart of the Egyptian capital, Cairo (downtown), overlooking Tahrir Square.
No Egypt tour is complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum .which it is contain over 120,000 artifacts.
The museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt’s glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and of course King Tutankhamen’s treasures, it’s all there. The boy-king’s death-mask – discovered in its tomb – is made of solid gold and it has been described as the most beautiful object ever made.
The museum was opened in its current location during the reign of Khedive Abbas Hilmi II during the year 1902 AD, after the museum’s relics were moved more than once in several locations until it ended up in the current building.
The museum consists of two main floors, the first floor contains the heavy relics of coffins, paintings and statues displayed according to the historical sequence, while the upper floor contains a variety of archaeological collections, the most important of which are the King Tutankhamun collection and the treasures of Tanis, in addition to two halls for royal mummies. Among the most important artifacts on display in the museum are the Narmer nave, the King Khufu statue, and the mask of King Tutankhamen in addition to a large number of royal treasures.
Evening in Cairo:
Watch Cairo come to life after dark with a unique tour through the city’s most atmospheric spots.also Catch the view from the top of the iconic Cairo Tower.
Also, you can visit the highest point of El Mokkatam mountain to drink some Egyptian tea and breathe some fresh air. And enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner, finally to You can cast off in the Nile River in a traditional felucca sailboat.
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