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Giza can be subdivided into two groupings of monuments, clearly defined and separated by a wadi. The larger grouping consists of the three "Great" pyramids of Khufu, Khephren, and Menkaure; the Sphinx, the pyramids of the queens, attendant temples and outbuildings, and the private mastabas of the nobility. The second grouping, located on the ridge to the southeast, contains a number of private tombs of citizens of various classes. While the majority of the monuments of the larger grouping are made from limestone that was quarried and transported to the site, the tombs of the smaller grouping are simply carved out of the native living rock.
All three pyramids stand empty, possibly plundered during the political unrest that ended the Old Kingdom when the monarchy collapsed. Yet there are the occasional surprises. Airtight pits along the southern and eastern walls of Khufu's pyramid are believed to contain boats (not small ritual boats, but fully-functional funerary barges with 40-ton displacements, one such was excavated in 1954); and most recently, evidence has been found of a tunnel linking a hidden chamber within the Great Pyramid with a previously unknown chamber beneath the Sphinx. What treasures and discoveries lie within these areas remains to be seen, but it is hoped that the wait will not be long.
The advantages of Giza for a burial site are numerous, and it is fairly easy to see why it was chosen. It is high and flat ground overlooking everything. Any monument placed there would be seen from far away, especially if traveling via the Nile. It also has a ready supply of limestone on-site, eliminating the need to transport the blocks over a protracted distance.
The representative will pick you up from Alexandria port and drive with our Egyptologist guide in a comfort AC modern van for around 3 hours to enjoy the only place in Egypt where you can experience the wonders of the ancient world through the Dune buggy, Camel or horse tour experience. Our tour starts from what can be considered an oasis in the desert near the pyramids of Sakkara, from the minute you exit into the desert you will be greeted with a panoramic view of the great pyramids of Giza, the step pyramid of Sakkara and the ruins of abu sir all at the same time. Enjoy Lunch by the Pyramids and do some shopping for souvenirs before driving back to Alexandria Port.
Inclusions:
Pick up services from the port and return
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
Riding Dune buggy, horse or camel for 2 hours
Egyptologist tour guide
Mineral water on board the vehicle during the tour
All Service charges & taxes
Exclusions:
Any Extras not mentioned in the itinerary
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