Flinders Petrie Tour in Al Fayyum

5.0 (1 reviews) Giza, Egypt
Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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LanguagesEnglish, Italian
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get ready to ride in a comfortable air-conditioned car To see the Great Biahmu Temple of Amenemhat III, Hawara Pyramid (Labyrinth), Fayoum Unique Obilisk and Fayoum waterwheels in the Center of the City, The Famous seven Fayoum waterwheels-enjoying the beauty of Nature.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • tipping

What to expect

  1. 45m
    You will enjoy seeing Biahmu open court temple of Amenemhat III in Fayoum
    The remains of two large stone pedestals that once supported colossi of Amenemhat III stand just north of the small village of Biahmu, some 7 Kilometers north of Fayoum. The Pedestals Probably Stood about the same height as they do now, about 8 meters, and the colossi according to Petrie reconstruction, probably towered a further 13 meters. Each Colossus and pedestal was surmounted by an enclosure wall of the same solid blocks as the pedestals.
  2. 15m
    About 13 meters high red-granite obelisk, Originally, it was erected in a village called Abgig few kilometers/miles far from the Fayoum City.
    It was erected by the king Senusert the First or the “Man of The Goddess Wosret” Also known as ” Sesostris” Which is Greek name. His throne name is “Kheper-Ka-Re” Which Means “The Soul Of Re comes into Being”.
  3. Al Fayyum
    30m
    The waterwheels in Fayoum are among the most interesting ancient sites in Fayoum, Over 200 of them straddles the Canals.
  4. Hawara Pyramid Travel Guide
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    It is a somewhat legendary place here's a quote by a classical author this i have actually seen a work beyond words for if anyone put together the buildings of the greeks and display of their labors they would seem lesser in both effort and expense to this labyrinth even the pyramids are beyond words yet the labyrinth surpasses even the pyramids these are the words of ancient historian Herodotus describing his visit to a colossal multi-level.Structure named labyrinth said to contain three thousand rooms full of hieroglyphs and paintings and yet no archaeological evidence so you can see why historians felt Herodotus was embellishing an account especially considering the father of history's horrific reputation with regards to accuracy with time however more and more of Herodotus's accounts from Hawara have been vindicated in the extract from the account of lake maris given by Herodotus he mentioned two pyramids each of which rose 93 meters above the surface of the water.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We can pick up you from where ever place in Fayoum

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Tour duration is travel time included

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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