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Time travel in Giza - from the pyramids to the Nile

Egypt is synonymous with historical artefacts and magnificent diving spots - with hospitality and historical wealth. With so many options, why choose just one? Cairo, with its lively streets and colourful bazaars such as the Chan-El-Chalili souk, awakens all the senses - time stands still when you visit the Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza. It is almost unimaginable that these man-made masterpieces were built over 4500 years ago.

From Cairo, the Nile cruise takes you to the south of Egypt. Here the amazement continues: the imposing Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor take you back to another era - en route to Aswan, you can enjoy the palm-fringed riverside landscapes and a marvellous natural backdrop. Whatever highlights you combine on your holiday in Egypt, a world full of wonder, beauty and inspiration awaits you.

Facts & figures

Flight time
04:00 h
Distance
2717 km
Country Code
+20
Airport
SPX
Language
Arabic
Currency
EGP

Edelweiss tips for Giza/Cairo Sphinx

For over four millennia, the Sphinx of Giza has watched over the pyramids as a protective goddess. Fun fact: It is the world's largest monolithic statue carved from a single block of rock.
Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos - the pyramids of Giza are the only one of the seven wonders of the ancient world that still exists today. Their arrangement reflects solstices and other celestial events.
If you want to experience the beauty of Egypt, a Nile cruise is the best way to do it. How about the Luxor-Aswan route? On the way, you will realise the central importance of the Nile for agriculture.
The Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo will finally open its doors in 2024: It is the largest archaeological museum in the world and presents, among other things, the complete collection of Tutankhamun's tomb for the first time.
The Muhammad Ali Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, is a cultural and spiritual masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Built on a citadel, it offers guests a breathtaking panoramic view of the Egyptian capital Cairo.