Visitors standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a panoramic view of Bordeaux city, as part of the virtual reality exhibition The Horizon of Khufu.
Nighttime view of an illuminated pyramid with spotlights, surrounded by candles and a fountain, part of the virtual reality exhibition The Horizon of Khufu in Bordeaux.
Aerial virtual reality view displaying precisely cut stone blocks in the foreground, with the Great Pyramid of Khufu visible in the background and the Giza plateau stretching beneath a hazy sky.
Two visitors watch an immersive projection of a giant full moon hovering above calm waters with rocky islands during a virtual reality exhibition in Bordeaux titled The Horizon of Khufu.
Three visitors wearing VR headsets observe a virtual reality exhibition featuring the Giza pyramids at sunset, standing by the waterfront in Bordeaux.
Visitors standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a panoramic view of Bordeaux city, as part of the virtual reality exhibition The Horizon of Khufu.
Nighttime view of an illuminated pyramid with spotlights, surrounded by candles and a fountain, part of the virtual reality exhibition The Horizon of Khufu in Bordeaux.
Aerial virtual reality view displaying precisely cut stone blocks in the foreground, with the Great Pyramid of Khufu visible in the background and the Giza plateau stretching beneath a hazy sky.
Two visitors watch an immersive projection of a giant full moon hovering above calm waters with rocky islands during a virtual reality exhibition in Bordeaux titled The Horizon of Khufu.
Three visitors wearing VR headsets observe a virtual reality exhibition featuring the Giza pyramids at sunset, standing by the waterfront in Bordeaux.
Hidden Gems

Horizon of Khufu: An Immersive VR Expedition to Ancient Egypt

From 30€

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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What's included

We have key lockers on site, available for our visitors.

Number of participants

Up to 90 participants per hour

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Information

  • 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.

Meeting point

ECLIPSO Bordeaux - L'Horizon de Khéops, 19 Rue Saint-Sernin, Bordeaux, France

They had this experience

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Costly, but still good value
Thomas Persson 10/24/2024
Great experience, good mix of educational content and VR-effects.
Must try
Karen 10/11/2024
Très bon!
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Out of this world
LM 09/09/2024
Amazing ....just go !!!!