Map of the Giza Pyramid Complex
Menkaure’s Pyramid
From Pyramids of the Queens we rode to Menkaure’s pyramid.
Khafre’s Pyramid
The size of the pyramids can give the impression they are closer together than they seem. They’re actually far apart, making the ride from one pyramid complex to the next an enjoyable one.
From Menkaure’s pyramid, we rode to Khafre’s pyramid.
The Pyramid of Khafre is the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Pharaoh Khafre or Chephren. He ruled from 2558 – 2532 BC.
This pyramid looks bigger than the Great Pyramid because it sits on a bed of bedrock 10m higher than it.
From the base of Khafre’s Pyramid, we rode down along the causeway. We then dismounted to explore the mastabas and rock cut tombs located on the south side of it.
On Foot
Mohammed, our tour guide, held our horses. We explored the mastabas and rock cut tombs located on the south side of Khafre’s causeway .
There really wasn’t much to see.
It was more imagining what this ancient cemetery once looked like.
Mastabas at Khufu’s Pyramid
Back on our horses we made our way to The Great Pyramid of Giza.
This is the largest of the three. It was the tomb of Khufu or Cheops. He was the second pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty.
The white buildings located on the southern side of Khufu’s pyramid are boat pits.
We stopped to the right of the boat pits to check out a mastabas or tomb located there.
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Christmas Break, 2015 – Egypt
Cairo & Giza, Egypt – Arriving – A Childhood Dream Comes True
Giza, Egypt – Tour Guides & Riding Horseback Through The Village of Nazlet El-Samman
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Main Entrance
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Galloping Across The Sahara Desert
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Photo Fun
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Climbing a Pyramid of The Queens
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Riding to Menkaure, Khafre and Khufu Pyramids
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Kissing The Great Sphinx of Giza
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Queen Herepheres’ Tombs
Giza, Egypt – Giza Pyramid Complex – Call To Prayer
Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Museum of Cairo
Cairo, Egypt – The Egyptian Museum of Cairo – All Things Tutankhamen
Cairo, Egypt – Koshary El Tahrir Restaurant
Cairo, Egypt – Drive to Souq Khan el-Khalili
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – Arriving
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – Exotic Apparel
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – Animal Life
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – Food Vendors
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – Colourful World of Souvenirs
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – Beautiful Arabic Design & Light
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – The Apothecary’s Market
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – A Labyrinth Of Alleyways & Roads
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – The People
Cairo, Egypt – Khan el-Khalili – Mosques, Minarets & Architecture
Giza, Egypt – Canal Overflowing With Garbage
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Walking To The Giza Pyramid Complex
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Climbing The Great Pyramid
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Cheops Celebrity Fun
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – The Camel Guy
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Everything Camels
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Photo Fun
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Conversations With A Pharaoh
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Moments
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Photo Fun
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – The Great Sphinx
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Giza Pyramid Complex – Photo Frenzy
Nazlet El-Samman, Egypt – Christmas Eve – A Few Photos After We Leave The Giza Pyramid Complex
Nazlet El-Samman, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – End Of A Work Day
Sahara Desert, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Locals Come Out To Play
Sahara Desert, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – Sunset Glow On The Giza Pyramids
Nazlet El-Samman, Egypt – Christmas Eve Excitement – The Village At Night
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve Dinner – Cheristo Seafood Restaurant
Giza, Egypt – Christmas Eve – Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel – Final Night In Giza
Cairo, Egypt – Christmas Day – Cairo International Airport – Converse Sneaker Fun
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Christmas Day 2015 – Arriving At Its Vacant International Airport
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – A Quiet Christmas Boxing Day
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – Poolside Kinda Day
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – Late Afternoon Snorkel
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Off To See The Red Sea On The Yacht Daniz
South Laguna Reef, Straits of Tiran – Yachts Drop The Hook & Raft Together
South Laguna Reef, Straits of Tiran – Diving At South Laguna Reef
Gordon Reef, Straits of Tiran – Snorkelling At Gordon Reef
Gordon Reef, Straits of Tiran – The Wreck Of The Loullia
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Back To The Marina After A Day Of Exploring The Red Sea
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – Morning Yoga
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – Feeding The Fish
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – Genuine Fake Shop
Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt – Exploring The Sinai Desert & Climbing A Mountain
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – A Quiet New Year’s Eve
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – New Year’s Day – Morning Snorkel
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – Snorkelling With A Red Lionfish
Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt – Xperience Sea Breeze Resort, Shark’s Bay – New Year’s Day – Final Evening
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