Welcome to Egypt... The three pyramids of Giza are simply incredible! The sheer scale of these monuments leaves anyone breathless, everything about them is huge! The Great Sphinx watches over the pyramids, and once again, the size is awe-inspiring! Various other pyramids and tombs surround the city of Cairo, each ancient site has a magic of it's own. The stepped pyramid of Saqqara pre-dates the Giza pyramids, and at 4500 years old, it's one of the oldest standing monuments in the world. Underneath Cairo's thick blanket of smog lies bustling markets, colourful streets and chaotic traffic. The mosques tower above many streets and and the sound of car horns are deafening! And of course there's the Egyptian museum, floor after floor of mosaic and wall after wall of religious and historic paintings. The golden possessions of
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