Begin your day with a gourmet breakfast at your Cairo hotel. Afterward, our expert guide will meet you to kick off your Giza Pyramids tour. We’ll transfer you to explore the renowned historical sites, starting with the Great Pyramid, constructed over 4500 years ago during the Old Kingdom.
Discover the Pyramid of Chephren, the slightly smaller pyramid built by Chephren, the son of Cheops, in tribute to his father. Marvel at the Great Sphinx, Egypt’s largest, carved from a single block of stone, symbolizing strength and wisdom with its lion's body and human head. You’ll also see the smallest royal pyramid in Giza, built for King Mycerinus of the 4th dynasty, from the high plateau. Enjoy the option of a camel ride for breathtaking photos.
Next, visit one of Egypt’s oldest temples, located directly in front of the Sphinx. This temple, used for the "opening of the mouth" ritual, was built for King Chephren to ensure his mummy could partake in the afterlife.
Following this, you'll be transferred for a 35-minute drive to the open-air museum in Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Explore the city’s treasures and artifacts that highlight its historical significance.
Continue to the Saqqara necropolis, home to 11 royal pyramids and numerous Mastaba tombs of high officials and nobles. Witness the Step Pyramid, the world’s first stone structure, built by the renowned architect Imhotep for King Djoser. You’ll also visit the Pyramid of Teti, adorned with hieroglyphs and cartouches, and explore a Mastaba tomb featuring vivid scenes of ancient Egyptian daily life.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in the Saqqara village, then proceed to Memphis, which served as Egypt’s capital from the Old Kingdom through the Greco-Roman era.
After your engaging tours, return to your Giza hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals included: breakfast and lunch.