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10 | Egypt Destination Guide THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM Located near the iconic pyramids on the Giza Plateau, the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum spans 120 acres and houses approximately 100,000 ancient Egyptian artefacts, including the 3,200-year-old statue of Ramses II. The complex—two decades in the making and billed as the world's largest archaeological museum— is a sight to behold. INCLUDED 6 5 4 HOT AIR BALLOON Experience the breathtaking beauty of Egypt from above as you rise high over the Valley of the Kings in a hot air balloon. Offered as an optional excursion, this early- morning adventure provides stunning views of the sunrise illuminating the ancient landscape. OPTIONAL VALLEY OF THE KINGS Situated near Luxor along the Nile, the Valley of the Kings is a renowned ancient burial site for Egypt's pharaohs including Tutankhamen, Ramses IV and Seti I, among others. Dating from the 16th to the 11th centuries BC during the New Kingdom, the royal necropolis features dozens of tombs, intricately adorned with hieroglyphics, carved columns and vibrant wall paintings. INCLUDED

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