Horizon of Khufu – An Awe Inspiring Journey to Ancient Egypt on Manhattan’s West Side

Posted on November 13, 2024 by Marina P. Kennedy in Living Around

The incredible immersive journey Horizon of Khufu is now captivating guests in NYC. It is a state of the art virtual reality experience is like no other. You’ll be transported back in time 4,500 years to discover the wonders of Ancient Egypt. Locals and guests of the city are fortunate to engage in this outstanding opportunity that has been enthralling individuals in London, Paris and Atlanta.

Horizon of Khufu is located at Manhattan’s Eclipso Centre at 555 West 57th Street in Hell’s Kitchen convenient to transportation options including the city’s crosstown buses. The venue has 11,000 square feet of interactive space. Each guest is comfortably equipped with a VR headset to become totally immersed in Egyptology.  

The Nile

In 45 minutes you’ll find yourself at the Great Pyramid of Giza, at the tombs of Pharaoh Khufu, overlooking the expansive Giza Necropolis, journeying on the Nile, viewing the ceremonious final rites of King Khufu, and more. Guided by virtual tour guides, you’ll feel a true sense of adventure that comes with great travel. We guarantee there will be many moments that you will feel as though you’re actually at the sites.

Enjoying the virtual reality of Egypt

This time travel is brought to NYC by the innovative virtual reality entertainment company, Eclipso and it is powered by the advanced production, technology, and content of international virtual reality leaders, Excurio’s Immersive Expeditions. In fact, Excurio consulted with renowned Egyptologist, Dr. Peter Der Manuelian of Harvard University’s Giza Archives Project to develop the content for Horizon of Khufu, which meticulously recreates the ancient world with historical accuracy, providing a genuine, finely developed view of Egypt’s past.

There’s really nothing like Horizon of Khufu in the city. It is ideal for solo exploration, date night, a family get together, a friends’ outing, and educational programming. For us, one visit is not enough and we look forward to returning to the Eclipso Center again for this incredibly unique virtual expedition. Tickets are now available on the website.

Photos courtesy of Horizon of Khufu

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Marina Kennedy began her writing career when her four children were grown and she returned to college to study in the humanities. She is delighted to be a contributor for Woman Around Town. The majority of her articles focus on the culinary scene, theatre, and travel. Marina and her husband Chuck enjoy the rich cultural experiences of the New York metro area and beyond. She hopes that readers like reading her articles as much as she enjoys writing them.

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