Your professional tour guide will meet you at the hotel after your first buffet breakfast to begin your private tour of Cairo, which will take you to the Giza Pyramids. Your tour of the Giza Pyramids will pique your curiosity about everything related to ancient Egypt, and your personal tour guide will make every effort to answer any questions you may have while you're standing next to the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, a 146-meter-tall structure constructed during the Old Kingdom—specifically, the fourth dynasty—by one of the greatest Egyptian kings.
King Cheops, also known as Khufu, was the grandfather of Mycerinus, the owner of the smallest but no less significant pyramid that can be seen from the plateau while taking the optional camel ride through the Giza Pyramids to experience the magnificence of this legendary land, the land of the pharaohs. King Cheops was the son of Snefru, who also owned four impressive pyramids. He was also the father of Chephren, who built the middle pyramid in Giza and still has its outer casing at the top end.
Proceed to observe the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where his regal remains were preserved for the afterlife by mummification, and the massive statue of the Sphinx, fashioned like a man-headed lion, symbolizing strength and wisdom.
Next, let's visit Saqqara Necropolis, which is 200 years older than the Giza Necropolis and home to the Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser from the third dynasty and the Pyramid of King Teti from the sixth dynasty, which controlled the kingdom until the start of the first intermediate period. Enter one of the nobles' graves to view the exquisite artwork from ancient Egypt. This is the tomb of Kagemni, the vizier of justice and husband of King Teti's daughter.
We will now travel to the location of the most ancient Egyptian capital Memphis, which is now known as Mit Rahina. This area is regarded as an outdoor museum that holds many fascinating artifacts from the old, middle, and new kingdoms of ancient Egyptian history. See the massive statue of Ramses II, one of the most significant monarchs of the 18th dynasty, and the alabaster sphinx of Memphis, the second largest sphinx in all of Egypt.
Enjoy your lunch on our way back to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch