Following your hotel's buffet breakfast on the second day, you will be greeted by your tour guide, who will lead you on your day trip to Memphis, Dahshur, and the Giza Pyramids in Cairo.
Start your day trip of Cairo with a visit to the Giza Pyramids. Here, you will be astounded by the enormity of these enormous constructions, which were erected by the most powerful kings and rulers of ancient Egypt during the old kingdom era, as evidence of the great achievements they made possible by the Nile River some 4500 years ago.
See the Great Pyramid of King Cheops. Inspired by his father's ambitious plans to erect massive tombs, King Cheops (also known as Khufu in ancient Egyptian) built his pyramid using over 2.3 million limestone blocks, intending it to be his eternal home from which he would ascend to heaven. It measured 146 meters in height and 230 meters on each side.
traveling by the high plateau to see the picturesque vista of Mycerinus, Chephren, and Cheops' three pyramids. Chephren, the son of Cheops, constructed a pyramid that was 136 meters tall and included remnants of the outer shell at the summit. This pyramid was erected somewhat lower than that of his father.
Explore the Great Sphinx in Giza, a statue of a man-headed lion said to have been constructed by monarch Chephren himself. You may also go inside the Valley Temple, where the monarch was mummified as part of his funeral rites.
Continue your travels in Cairo by visiting the location of the ancient Memphis, now known as Mit Rahina, which was the seat of Egypt's first capital. There, you can explore the outdoor museum featuring the world's second-largest alabaster sphinx and the enormous statue of King Ramses II, the most powerful monarch of the fledgling kingdom.
Proceed to the Dahshur Archaeological Site to witness the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid, two of the four pyramids built for King Snefru, the father of King Cheops and the founder of the 4th dynasty. One of the most distinctive pyramids in Egypt is the Bent Pyramid, which still has a significant amount of its outer layer intact. The first perfectly shaped pyramid in Egyptian history, the Red Pyramid was named for the reddish color of the limestone slabs used to build it.
After enjoying a fine meal at a reputable restaurant with a view of the Giza Pyramids, you will be returned to your accommodation.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch