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The Pyramids of Giza are one of the most iconic and recognizable landmarks in the world. These ancient wonders have captivated people’s imaginations for thousands of years and continue to do so to this day. In this guide, we will explore the Pyramids of Giza, as well as nearby sites of Sakkara and Memphis, and highlight two popular tour options for visitors to the area. The Pyramids of Giza The Pyramids of Giza are a complex of three pyramids located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. These pyramids were built as tombs for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure and were constructed over a period of several decades during the Old Kingdom period of ancient Egypt. The largest of the three pyramids, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is the oldest and most well-known. Visitors to the Pyramids of Giza can explore the complex on foot, taking in the awe-inspiring scale of the structures and marveling at the intricate stonework. There are also options to take camel or horseback rides around the pyra

Welcome to our very first garden walk-though video with English horticulturists Simon and Lorna. In this video we are discovering the delights of Monte Palace tropical gardens in the Portuguese island of Madeira.  The story of Monte Palace gardens began in the 18th century when the English Consul Charles Murray, bought what was then  just farmland and transformed it into his private estate, then called ‘Quinta do Prazer which is Portuguese for ‘The Pleasure Estate’.  In 1897, Alfredo Guilherme Rodrigues purchased Quinta do Prazer and, inspired by the palaces that he had seen in Germany, built a palace-like residence which was later converted into a Hotel known as the Monte Palace Hotel. In 1943, Alfredo Guilherme Rodrigues passed away, leading to the closing of the hotel which, in the meantime, was taken over by a financial institution. Later, in 1987, it was sold on to entrepreneur José Manuel Rodrigues Berardo. He re-established the grounds to how you see them today. So why not join