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The Horizon of Cheops, a VR expedition at the Institute of the Arab World, 14th June – 2nd October 2022

The Institut du Monde Arabe (the Institute of the Arab World) near our hotels has a new immersive VR experience on offer – L’horizon de Khéops, un voyage en Egypte ancienne (The horizon of Cheops, a voyage in ancient Egypt) – that allows visitors to explore and discover all the secrets of the pyramid of Cheops in virtual reality…

Get ready to travel 4,500 years into the past, thanks to 21st century technology!

Wearing a VR mask and a equipped with a computer in a backpack, you’ll take part in the funeral proceedings for king Cheops and discover the most secret rooms of his pyramid through detailed historical reconstitutions.

Afterwards, you’ll go up to the very top of the pyramid to enjoy the 360°C view, and finish with a boat tour on the Nile!

The ‘immersive expedition’ has been created with the help of Peter Der Manuelian, and Egyptology professor from Harvard. Everything you’ll see and hear is based on architectural, scientific and historical data.

This surprising 45-minute journey is open until throughout the summer and until 2nd October 2022, just a few minutes away from our hotels!

You should just know in advance that there is only one tour per hour, that it is advised to be at least 10 years old to participate, and the price is as exceptional as the experience (29€ per person 😳), although there’s currently a ‘special offer’ online which brings the price down to 21€ per person. #abargain

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The immersive expedition L’horizon de Khéops, un voyage en Egypte ancienne is at the Institute of the Arab World (here) from 14th June – 2nd October 2022

Open every day except Mondays from 10am-6pm (7pm weekends and public holidays)

Admission: 29€ / 21€ (tickets here)

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