Egypt Highlights from Hurghada in 2 Nights

Giza Pyramids Complex

The Giza pyramids complex contains the three great pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx, and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C were the names of great pharaohs and builders where immortalized.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid belongs to "King Khufu" of the 4th dynasty who was responsible for the creation of the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of the Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, The pyramid consists of complex interior design and the number of limestone blocks used in construction is 2,300,000 which took twenty years to be built.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx belongs to "King Chephren" It is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.

The Valley Temple

A marvelous decorated Granite mortuary temple used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one at Giza plateau.

Abu Simbel Temples

The two Abu Simbel Temples, with their unique style, are considered to be the ultimate masterpieces of ancient Egypt. The Temples are rock-cut structures, and both built during the reign of King Ramses II 1200 B.C. One temple is dedicated to King Ramses II, and the second temple is dedicated to his beloved wife Queen Nefertari.

Valley of the Kings

The final resting place of Egypt's rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty is the valley of the kings which has acted as a portal to the land of reeds, it is home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh King Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the material goods a ruler might need in the next world. Most of the decorations inside the tombs are still well preserved showcasing all the elements that make Egypt great .

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut temple is a true vision of complete enchanting beauty and wonder, one of the most beautiful & best preserved of all of the Ancient Egyptian temples. The temple was built on three levels with two wide ramps in a central position joining all the levels together for honoring the creator god Amun.

Colossi of Memnon

Two massive stone statues of king Amenhotep III that represent the only remains of a complete mortuary temple that has faded from this world. The statues were broken and rebuilt countless times spreading legends about a magical singing voice. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor.

Karnak Temple

The Karnak temple is a time capsule filled with incredible treasures, priceless artifacts, and art. It is the largest and oldest temple complex ever built by man. It represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders, architects, and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land which represent an ancient piece of heaven.