"Shore Excursion to Giant Pyramids" Pyramids of Giza by Mikebb

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Giant Pyramid Khafre- Some Marble Remains On Peak

Wonder Of The Ancient World.

Our one day visit to Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza was brief, however it enabled us to view the remaining Wonder of The Ancient World. This was something special, going back to childhood dreams, one of which is now realised.

With 6 days remaining on our planning schedule before our return flight I noticed a 7 day cruise from Athens which included a 12 hour tour of Cairo, including a visit to the Giant Pyramids and then a 3 hour drive to Alexandria to rejoin the cruise. We were lucky as we arranged embarkment at its first port of call, Istanbul.

We arrived at Port Said early morning, breakfast commenced at 5am and we were soon on the coaches for the trip to Cairo where we visited the Egyptian Museum where we saw the treasure of Tutankhamun. Later we had lunch during a short cruise on the Nile. After lunch we drove to the Giant Pyramids of Giza which since the growth of Cairo are now on the outskirts of the city.

Activity Around Pyramids

The largest Pyramid - Khafre

Last visit to Pyramids of Giza: Oct 2010
Intro Updated Mar 21, 2011
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Yaqui Mar 11, 2013 at 6:24 PM

Like I said before. To see such fabulous places is wonderful! Excellent page Mike!
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  Mikebb Mar 12, 2013 at 2:32 AM
  
  Thanks Dee, have been busy this week fixing up things around our home. Back to putting up more tips on our recent trip to Sabah, North Borneo ( Malaysia)
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Yaqui Mar 21, 2011 at 7:54 PM

Mike how wonderful to see something so ancient and charming. It is on my to see list. Thats for sharing such a wonderful adventure. Excellent page!
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BillNJ Dec 8, 2010 at 5:04 PM

The Pyramid of Giza looks amazing. As soon as I read that you opened your wallet, I knew the story wasn't going to end in a good way. Well, ... at least you had a good show on the boat. Cheers!
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nicolaitan Dec 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM

guess the belly dancer made it all worth while. as for the number of busses, i read somewhere that there are over 200 tourist ships on the nile based in luxor. crowded. have a good weekend.
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Maryimelda Oct 28, 2010 at 9:16 PM

Great start Mike. That big Pyramid is really amazing. Things that are so old and would be an amazing feat if built even today, hold me spellbound. Carry on my friend, you are doing well. Kate
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Greggor58 Oct 24, 2010 at 5:39 AM

Hi Mike..its a great feeling to realize a childhood dream..Im anxious to see your photos and read about your recent travels! Ill keep watching for more, including Brienz then...Thanks for stopping by to check out my Thun pages!