Will Smith Escapes US, Vacations in Egypt

The Legend Will Smith captured his first selfie by the Sphinx early this morning as he visited the Giza Pyramids with his family in an Egypt getaway that took social media by surprise.

Photos of the Smiths flooded social media with heartwarming, welcoming messages that expressed admiration for Hollywood’s star and his visit to Egypt.

Egyptian Archeologist, Zahi Hawass told Ahram Online, the Smiths “enjoyed admiring the sunrise on the Giza-plateau, learning about ancient Egyptian civilization.” The celebrity family will also visit the national museum in Cairo, before heading to Luxor and Aswan.

Will Smith taking photos with Egyptians in the Pyramids area

Will Smith taking selfie with his family and the Pyramids, Egypt

Will Smith with Zahi Hawass having breakfast at Mina house hotel, Giza, Egypt

Will Smith photographed in Cairo international airport

Will Smith's visit to the Egyptian museum

Will Smith riding camel in the Pyramids area

Will Smith with the minister of tourism, Egypt

Will Smith with Dr. Zahi Hawass, Egypt, Pyramids

Will Smith in Cairo international airport

Will Smith and his family's visit to the pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Will Smith's visit to the Pyramids of Giza - Egypt

Egyptians welcome Will Smith on Social Media

Will smith pays a surprise visit to #Egypt today 😀🙈
What a great surprise!😍🙊#willsmith i❤you 😂💕#visitEgypt #travel #helloEgypt #surprise pic.twitter.com/3hr3pzYFcb

— Egypt In Photos 🇪🇬 (@EgyptInPhotos) March 5, 2017