After savoring your first buffet breakfast at the hotel, your certified tour guide will meet you to kickstart your private tours in Cairo. Your journey commences with a visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids area, a site that will ignite your passion for ancient Egyptian history. Your dedicated guide will be at your side, eager to address all your inquiries as you stand in proximity to the Great Pyramid of King Cheops.
The Great Pyramid, soaring to a majestic height of 146 meters, is a remarkable testament to the engineering prowess of ancient Egypt. It was constructed during the Old Kingdom, specifically during the reign of King Cheops (Khufu), a formidable ruler and the son of King Snefru, who himself possessed four impressive pyramids. King Cheops was also the father of King Chephren, responsible for building the middle pyramid at Giza, which still retains its outer casing at the top. Additionally, he was the grandfather of King Mycerinus, whose pyramid, though smaller, holds significant historical importance. While at the plateau, you may opt for an exhilarating camel ride through the Giza Pyramids, allowing you to fully appreciate the grandeur of this ancient land, the land of the pharaohs.
Descend to the Valley Temple of King Chephren, where the pharaoh's royal body was mummified in preparation for the afterlife. Adjacent to it stands the enigmatic and imposing statue of the Sphinx, an awe-inspiring figure carved in the likeness of a man-headed lion, symbolizing both power and intelligence.
Your journey continues to the Saqqara necropolis, a site 200 years older than the Giza Necropolis. Here, you will encounter the Step Pyramid complex of King Djoser from the 3rd dynasty and the Pyramid of King Teti, who reigned during the 6th dynasty before the onset of the 1st intermediate period. Inside one of the nobles' tombs, the tomb of Kagemni, who served as the vizier of Justice and was the son-in-law of King Teti, you'll witness the exquisite artistry of ancient Egypt.
Next, your adventure leads you to Mit Rahina, the site of the most ancient capital of Egypt, now known as an open-air museum. Here, you'll discover an array of fascinating artifacts dating back to various epochs of ancient Egyptian history, spanning the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom. Among the treasures is the alabaster sphinx of Memphis, the second-largest among all sphinxes in Egypt, and the colossal statue of Ramses II, a prominent king during the 18th dynasty.
Lunch will be a delightful part of your journey as you head back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch