Private Cairo Excursion from Hurghada Makadi Bay Soma Bay Sahl Hasheesh Elguna

e to the famous Pyramids of Giza, one of the most famous and oldest surviving structures of mankind. They stand on the western edge of the Nile Valley. The Pyramid Field of Giza has been an important cemetery since the 1st Dynasty. The Pyramids of Giza were built around 2620 to 2500 BC. let yourself be impressed by these overwhelming buildings.

The Sphinx represents a lying lion with a human head. The Sphinx was probably erected around 2520 to 2494 BC. Pay attention to the ears, there you can still see paint residues that suggest that the Sphinx was painted in color. An experienced Egyptologist will explain everything interesting and important to you.

It was built in 1900 and the opening then took place in 1902. With more than 150,000 artifacts, it now houses the largest collection of ancient Egyptian art and culture. The museum extends over two floors with over 100 rooms. Below is a small excerpt of the finds that you can admire in the museum. Among other things you will see: Objects from various excavations, gold mask of Pharaoh Psusennes I, approx. 1700 pieces from the find of the tomb of Tutankhamun and objects from the tomb of Queen Hetepheres I. .Mummies and coffins, tomb furnishings, mummies of the pharaohs of the New Kingdom from the 18th to the 20th Dynasty. Jewelery of Queen Ahhotep I and of course much more.