After enjoying a delicious breakfast at the hotel, begin your Cairo day tours by meeting your licenced tour guide. First, take a tour of the Giza Pyramids, which is located near the site of the three largest pyramids in Egypt: the Great Pyramid of King Cheops, his son Chephren, and the final one, which is related to his grandson Mycerinus.
The son of King Snefru, the creator of the fourth dynasty and the owner of four significant pyramids, constructed the 146-meter-tall pyramid of Cheops, which is 230 metres long on each side. We will head to the plateau where you will have a full view of the entire Giza Pyramids area and this will be a great chance to enjoy an optional camel ride in the Giza Pyramids. Take as much time as you can while your tour guide describes for you the most significant stories that happened that made the ancient Egyptian kings decide to construct the pyramids.
Explore the Valley Temple and the Great Sphinx located within King Chephren's tomb complex. The Great Sphinx was constructed as a mummification temple to carry out the rituals known as the opening of the mouth. We will move the sphinx via a passageway to get up close and personal with the enormous statue of a man-headed lion that was carved out of the bedrock in the shape of a guardian. You will also hear your tour guide discuss the rationale behind the concept of sphinxes in ancient Egypt.
Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the most exquisite restaurants with a view of the pyramids. Next, we'll continue our tour of Cairo by visiting the Saqqara Necropolis, which is home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, which was constructed by the brilliant architect Imhotep. The pyramid consists of six mastabas, or steps. Additionally, there are remnants of the Heb-sed court, where the monarch restored the realm to his rule.
We get the opportunity to visit King Teti's pyramid and one of the nobles' tombs at Saqqara. Kagemni, a relative of King Teti from the 6th dynasty, has a magnificent collection of animals and offerings scenes in excellent colour preservation.
Your next stop will be the ancient city of Memphis, also known as Mit Rahina, which was formerly Egypt's capital. Here, you may explore the outdoor museum that features numerous artefacts and monuments of King Ramses II, as well as the city's famous alabaster sphinx.
Your first day's tours around Cairo will end with a return ride to your hotel.
Lunch and breakfast are served.