Begin your day with a delicious breakfast at your Cairo hotel, then meet your certified tour guide to embark on a fascinating exploration of the Giza Plateau:
The Great Pyramid of Cheops: Explore this ancient wonder, built over 4,500 years ago during the Old Kingdom. Enjoy free time to enter the pyramid or take photographs as your guide recounts its incredible history.
The Pyramid of Chephren: View the pyramid built by Chephren, the son of Cheops, and admire the nearby Great Sphinx, the largest of its kind, with its lion’s body and human head.
The Pyramid of Mycerinus: Discover the smallest of the Giza pyramids, constructed for King Mycerinus. From the plateau, consider a camel ride for unique photo opportunities with the pyramids in the background.
The Great Sphinx: Marvel at this massive limestone statue, which has stood guard over the necropolis for centuries.
The Valley Temple: Located in front of the Sphinx, this ancient temple was used for ceremonial purposes, including the 'Opening of the Mouth' ritual for Pharaohs.
Memphis: Travel to Memphis, the historic capital of Egypt, and explore the open-air museum showcasing artifacts from this ancient city, founded by King Menes.
Saqqara Necropolis: Continue to Saqqara, one of the world’s oldest and richest archaeological sites. Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, designed by Imhotep, and the Pyramid of Teti with its hieroglyphic inscriptions. Explore one of the Mastaba tombs, featuring vibrant depictions of daily life.
After a fulfilling day of sightseeing, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Saqqara before returning to your Giza hotel for the evening.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch