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After you arrive at Sokhna Port, a private vehicle will take you to Cairo. Our tour leader will welcome you right away to begin your adventure, starting from Sokhna Port to the Giza Pyramids, one of the most famous and beautiful stops in any Egypt tour or Egypt day tour.
The Pyramids of Giza are located near Cairo, specifically at Giza, Egypt. They were built more than 4,500 years ago during the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. They served as tombs for the pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty. Each side of the pyramid constitutes a pyramid. This architectural wonder is the basis of every Sokhna Port shore excursion and an exciting adventure that blends culture and history in Egypt tours.
The 138 pyramids in Egypt are a testament to the power and influence of the ancient Egyptians. The largest pyramid is the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops). It originally stood 146.6 meters tall and is made of over 2.3 million stone blocks. It is the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. The second pyramid belongs to Pharaoh Khafre (Chephren). It looks taller than Khufu’s because it is built on higher ground. In front of it lies the Great Sphinx, a giant statue with a lion’s body and a human head. The third and smallest pyramid belongs to Pharaoh Menkaure. It is known for its granite case at the base.
You will also visit the Valley Temple of the Pyramid of King Khafre, located next to the pyramid. This temple was part of the pyramid complex of Pharaoh Khafre. It fitted important religious and formal processes, especially for the mummification process. Here, the body of the pharaoh was refined and prepared before burial in the pyramid. The temple is built from huge blocks of limestone and red granite. Its walls were once lined with shiny stone, and statues of Khafre were found inside. The most famous statue found at the site is a seated statue of Khafre, now in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The Valley Temple is one of the best maintained temples of the Old Kingdom.
It provides important clues about ancient Egyptian architecture and the funerary process.
You will have to experience a camel ride and quad bike tour around the Pyramid, and have unforgettable memories, and a funny time with amazing lifelasting pictures and an adventurous element to your Sokhna shore excursion. Then, you will have lunch in an Egyptian restaurant. relaxing and flavorful way to end your Egypt day tour.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to Sokhna Port, concluding one of the best shore excursions from Sokhna Port to the Giza Pyramids.