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Unlike the Pyramids, the Sphinx is carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau and only a tour of this monumental sculpture will help you appreciate the ancient world of Cairo, Egypt.

A short guide about Sphinx

The Great Sphinx of Giza (The Father of Fear) is a half-human, half-lion Sphinx statue in Egypt, and is the largest monolith statue in the world; standing at 73.5 metres long, 6 m wide and 20 m high. It is the earliest known monumental sculpture believed to have been built by the ancient Egyptians in the 3rd millennium BC. The Great Sphinx faces due east and has a small temple between its paws; it is built on the Giza Plateau and located on the west bank of the Nile River, within the confines of the Giza pyramid field. It is carved out of the surrounding limestone bedrock, making it the largest single-stone statue in the world. Blocks of stone weighing upwards of 200 tons were quarried in the construction phase to build the adjoining Sphinx Temple.

There are many conflicting stories regarding how the sphinx’s one-metre-wide nose came to be missing. Some legends claim that the nose was broken off by a cannon ball fired by Napoleon’s soldiers. However, sketches of the Sphinx by Dane Frederick Lewis Norden, made in 1737 and published in 1755, illustrates the Sphinx already without a nose. The Egyptian historian al-Maqrizi, writing in the fifteenth century, attributes the vandalism to Muhammad Saim al-Dahr, a Sufi fanatic from the khanqah of Said al-Suada. In 1378, upon finding the Egyptian peasants making offerings to the Sphinx in the hope of increasing their harvest, Saim al-Dahr was so outraged that he destroyed the nose, but was then hanged for vandalism.

Throughout history the Sphinx has been a mythological figure, from its origins in the Old Kingdom of Egypt to the ancient Greek female monster, the "strangler". Tourabout has many travel packages to Egypt that include informative tours to the Valley of the Kings while exploring the Sphinx with a professional guide to help unravel its mysteries.

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Nile Explorer

Features: Cairo, The Pyramids, Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara, Aswan, Felucca, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Karnak , Cairo Province.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Cultural, River / Canal Cruising, Scenic

9 Days |From AUD $1407 | Travel by Car, Train,Ship

Egyptian Treasures

Features: Cairo, The Pyramids, Giza, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara, Luxor, Karnak , Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Felucca, Cairo Province.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Cultural, River / Canal Cruising, Scenic

9 Days |From AUD $1322 | Travel by Car,Ship

Across The Sahara - Cairo To Casablanca

Let Intrepid take you on a truly unique and epic adventure as you cross North Africa from coast to coast - from Cairo to Casablanca. Follow in the footsteps of great rulers and their mighty civilisations as you forge through Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco. Discover the rich cultures, dramatic histories and awe-inspiring natural beauty of these five fascinating countries, from modern Arab cities through the majestic Atlas and Hoggar... more info



About Intrepid
Tour from Cairo to Casablanca
Holiday Type: Active, Adventure, Backpacking, Cultural, Nature / Wildlife / Safari, Overland Expeditions, Scenic

39 Days |From AUD $7730

Jordan & Egypt In The Bible

Follow in the footsteps of Abraham, Job, Jacob, Moses, Joshua, Ruth, Elijah, David, John the Baptist, Jesus Christ, and others. Many of the biblical and historical sites are identified, excavated, and easily accessible to visitors; from the Pyramids of Egypt to Mount Sinai to Mount Nebo where Moses viewed the Promised Land. Trace events from the Old and New Testaments.



About Globus
Tour from Amman to Cairo
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, Religious, Scenic

10 Days |From AUD $2287 | map

Egypt & Jordan Discovery

Features: Cairo, Giza, The Pyramids, Sphinx, Suez, Mount Sinai, Nuweiba, Aqaba, Petra, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Amman, Sinai Desert.



Tour from Cairo to Amman
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

9 Days |From AUD $2782

Explore Ancient Egypt

Features: Cairo, Giza, The Pyramids, Sphinx, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Colossi of Memnon , The Nile, Karnak .



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

8 Days |From AUD $1042 | Travel by Ship

Cairo, Alexandria & The Mediterranean

This captivating holiday combines ancient and more recent history, large cities and villages, fertile countryside and desert, a life-sustaining river and beautiful, blue sea. See the Sphinx, Valley Temple, and the great Giza Pyramids. Follow the Nile Delta to Alexandria, visit the Fort of Qait, the gardens of Montaza, and the new library. Following the Mediterranean coastal road and carry on to Marsa Matrouh, a large waterfront town with... more info



About Cosmos
Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

8 Days |From AUD $1027 | map

Glories Of Egypt

Features: Cairo, Memphis, Sphinx, Sakkara, The Pyramids, Luxor, Karnak , The Nile, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Felucca, Abu Simbel, Cairo Province.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Cruising, Cultural, Scenic

11 Days |From AUD $1412 | Travel by Ship

Magical Egypt

Features: Cairo, The Pyramids, Sakkara, Memphis, Giza, Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak , Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Felucca, El Alamein.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

11 Days |From AUD $1462 | Travel by Coach

Magnificent Egypt

Features: Cairo, The Pyramids, Sakkara, Memphis, Giza, Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak , Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Felucca.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

9 Days |From AUD $1042 | Travel by Coach

Highlights Of Egypt

Features: Cairo, Giza, The Pyramids, Sphinx, Aswan, Felucca, Luxor, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak , Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Cairo Province.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Cultural, Scenic

6 Days |From AUD $1072 | Travel by Car

Cleopatra Trail

Features: Cairo, The Pyramids, Sphinx, El Alamein, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Luxor, Karnak , The Nile, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Cairo Province.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Cultural, River / Canal Cruising, Scenic

9 Days |From AUD $1976 | Travel by Train,Ship

Magnificent Egypt

Features: Cairo, Giza, The Pyramids, Sphinx, Luxor, Karnak , Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon , Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Felucca, Cairo Province.



Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Cultural, Scenic

8 Days |From AUD $1110 | Travel by Car, Train,Ship

Egypt Experience

Explore the best of the Land of the Pharaohs on this exciting trip. Immerse yourself in the history, grandeur and culture of this ancient land on a journey from Cairo to the fascinating cities of Alexandria, Aswan and Luxor. For action and adventure that doesnt travel too far out of the comfort zone, this is the perfect introduction to Egypt.



About Intrepid
Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, River / Canal Cruising, Scenic

12 Days |From AUD $1900 | map

Egyptian Encounter

Encounter some of Egypts most astounding antiquities and iconic landscapes on this 15-day adventure around this ancient land. Begin in Cairo with the unforgettable sights of the Pyramids and Sphinx, then see more well-preserved monuments and tombs in Aswan and Luxor. Enjoy a luxurious few days of sun, sea and sand on the Red Sea coast, then explore the stunning Biblical landscape of Mt Sinai. Explore the hidden cultural treasures of seaside... more info



About Intrepid
Tour from & return to Cairo
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, Scenic

15 Days |From AUD $1170 | map

Egypt | Nile In Style

A perfect introduction to Egypt; Cairo’s highlights with your own Egyptologist; Luxury Nile cruise; The Egyptian Antiquities Museum; Qena and the Temple of Hathor in Denderah; Choose your accommodation;



Tour from Cairo to Luxor
Holiday Type: Active, Cultural, River / Canal Cruising, Scenic

9 Days |From AUD $4840 | Travel by Ship | map
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