Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt
In downtown Bordeaux, Meriadeck district, travel back 4,500 years and attend King Khufu’s funeral inside the Great Pyramid.
Eclipso center, dedicated to immersive virtual reality expeditions, invites you on a true journey through space and time.
- Embark on an immersive expedition to discover the Pyramid of Khufu
- Explore hidden areas usually closed to the public
- Journey back 4,500 years into ancient Egypt
- A unique experience to enjoy with friends or family
VIRTUAL REALITY IMMERSION IN THE SERVICE OF HISTORY
Wearing a VR headset, your visit begins at sunrise over the Giza necropolis. Guided by a virtual narrator and accompanied by other real visitors, you walk like giants across the sands of Giza, meet the Sphinx, and experience an exclusive nighttime visit to Khufu’s pyramid.
EGYPTOLOGY AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE
This experience, created with Egyptologist Peter Der Manuelian and the Giza Project at Harvard University, is based on years of research and real data to ensure historical and architectural accuracy.
“I am delighted to contribute to this unique project that makes part of the Giza Plateau accessible to everyone.”
— Peter Der Manuelian, Egyptologist, Harvard University
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We have key lockers on site, available for our visitors.
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- Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
- Children under 8 years and 1.30m are not allowed to participate in the immersive experience.
- People with heart problems or epilepsy are not allowed to take part in the immersive experience.
- Each group is made up of 4 visitors, and several groups may take part in the experience at the same time.
- The entrance for people with reduced mobility is at 56 rue Châteaud'Eau.
- The experience lasts 1 hour and includes 45 minutes of virtual reality in free movement.
- For the last session of the day, please arrive no later than 15 minutes after your slot.
