Discover Madinat as-Sadis min Uktubar

Madinat as-Sadis min Uktubar offers a variety of reasons to stay: an amusement park, winter sports, a museum and film history each have their own focus. The destinations also differ in their visiting conditions; some details should be clarified in advance.

Amusement Park and Winter Sports

Dream Park is located in Madinat as-Sadis min Uktubar, covers 150 feddans and is eight kilometres from the Pyramids of Giza. Seven entertainment areas, each with several rides, offer different options for different age groups and preferences. The selection of individual rides may change, so check which attractions are currently available before your visit.

Ski Egypt offers a different kind of leisure activity. The facility has ski slopes for beginners, intermediate skiers and more experienced riders, designed for skiing or snowboarding. It is located on the ground floor of Mall of Egypt; H1 is the nearest entrance. You can get there by taxi, public transport or car, and plenty of parking is available for visitors. As transport arrangements may change, it is advisable to check the information before making plans.

Ski Egypt also offers encounters with king penguins, as well as gentoo and chinstrap penguins. If these animal encounters are important to your plans, confirm the programme details again before your trip.

Museum and Film History

The Educational Museum of the College of Archaeology and Tourism Guidance at Misr University for Science & Technology (MUST) is located on the second floor of the Central Library building. Visitors are received by prior request, Saturday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the museum in advance and confirm the hours before planning your visit.

The museum uses more than 370 replicas to help students learn about the history of Egypt in a visual way. The replicas on display include the Rosetta Stone, the Palette of King Narmer, the golden mask of King Tutankhamun and Nefertiti. The collection also includes important artefacts from various eras. It thus combines specific, well-known objects with a broader perspective on the history of Egypt.

Egyptian Media Production City comprises studios and outdoor filming areas. These recreate life in Egypt from the Pharaonic and Islamic periods through to the present day. The filming areas have served as settings for numerous television and film productions, helping to depict Egyptian streetscapes from different eras. Visits are subject to a permit system; if you are considering a visit, find out about the procedure in advance.

Additional cultural history in the wider destination of Giza

The wider destination of Giza also puts its ancient heritage in the spotlight. The Pyramid of Cheops is the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World; the three pyramids of Giza were built for Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinos. The Great Sphinx is located beside the Valley Temple, which leads to the mortuary temple and pyramid of King Chephren. The Giza Plateau is also home to queens’ pyramids, as well as the workers’ settlement and tombs. These historical sites offer a different focus from the film sets and museum in Madinat as-Sadis min Uktubar.

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