Egypt Highlights from Hurghada in 2 Nights

Giza Pyramids Complex

The complex contains the three greatpyramids, six smaller pyramids, the great sphinx and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.

The Great Pyramid

The Great Pyramid belongs to "King Khufu" It is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147m, the number of stones used in construction is 2,300,000 and it took twenty years to be built.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx belongs to "King Chephren" It is the most ancient and biggeststatue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m in height.

The Valley Temple

A 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

An eternal resting place which housed Egypt's rulers from the 18th to the 20th dynasty, it is home to tombs including the great pharaoh Ramses II and boy pharaoh King Tutankhamen. The tombs were well stocked with all the marvelous items a ruler might need in the afterlife. Most of the decorations inside the tombs still well preserved showcasing all the incredible.

Hatshepsut Temple

Hatshepsut temple is 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.

Colossi of Memnon

Two colossal stone statues of king Amenhotep III. The statues are made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor.

Karnak Temple

a golden wonder from the heavens in the shape of the Karnak temple. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man which represents the development of ancient Egyptian architecture over the years the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders and Pharaohs. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples situated on 247 acres of land.