Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) Giza

Giza , Egypt

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  • middle east excitement

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    endlessummer 10 contributions Cowes Victoria Australia, Australia Apr 30, 2012

    what an amazing trip back in time l loved everthing about egypt, old and new. l think it was the best choice to take guided tours its just not safe going it on your own. See all the sights well worth the long trip from Alexandria.

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  • Never Disappointing

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    catherine647 3 contributions Toronto, Canada Dec 25, 2011

    This is my second time to see the Great Pyramids. What can I say? An astonishing piece of human accomplishment. Awe inspiring, graceful, amazing.

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    Incredible Architecture from BC

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    Hi there

    We flew thought he night, and arrived in Cairo, Egypt at 5:40am, although you sleep pn the plane, it is never quite the same. We got to our hotel, and relaxed until about 1:00pm, when we left to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx.

    The Oasis Hotel, where we are staying, is actually located in Giza, along with the pyramids; …

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    Day 3 – Pyramids

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    We had to be up at 7:00 am to get to breakfast. We both were a little tired, because we only had a few hours of sleep. The breakfast in the hotel was great. We don't know how much it was. I suspect that we will be surprised tomorrow when we check-out.

    We met our guide, Salma Kassem . When I was here with the group of Penn State students, …

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