First stop is the Giza Pyramid Complex, made up of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre and the Pyramid of Menkaure and the Sphinx, arranged according to the Orion constellation.
These pyramids were built from 2600-2500BC and is the last remaining wonders of the ancient world.
This camel knows his good angles :P
Ram wants to take a pyramid home...
Carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau is the Sphinx. It has the body of a lion with the head of a king or god. It is said to symbolize strength and wisdom.
Lunch followed at Aklet Setti a local Egyptian restaurant ~serving authentic Egyptian cuisine. Food is good and delectable.
With our Tour Group family ~
After lunch we headed to Sultan Adam, Aromatherapy and Healing Oils
Adam one of the owners and an Nth Generation Bedouin (Bedouins are known essential oil experts), explained the benefits of essential oils as holistic healing treatment using natural plant extracts to promote physical and emotional well-being.
Many (including me) ended up with bottles of essential oil from his shop.
Essential Oils are quite expensive, so make sure you are getting yours from genuine sources
(Well, I have been using the mint and narwastu oil I bought; You only need a few drops per use the scent lasts 6-8 hours).
My eyes opened wide with interest, as we stepped in The Egyptian Museum.
Too bad the new Grand Egyptian Museum is still under construction. It is described as the largest archaeological museum in the world. For now, our group has to settle with the Egyptian Museum.
I was amazed the minute we walked through the Egyptian Museum doors.. (just pure awe)!
I could spend a day here (just roaming)...
Notes:
- I purposely did not include pictures on mummies as others might find it unpleasant
- Pay a visit to the Royal Mummy Room and come face to face at the King Ramses Great. My husband (also named Ram) was curious at seeing his namesake.
We ended Day 2 with a Nile River Dinner and Cruise on board Nile Crystal.
We were entertained with Egyptian traditional belly dancing and whirling heritage Tannoura dancing.
The Nile River at night ~
The Nile is the longest river in the world. It's name came from the Greek word Neilos, which means valley. The annual flooding of the Nile deposits rich silt (fertile soil) on the river's banks, allowing the Egyptians to grow crops.
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