Your first day in Cairo starts with a visit to the remarkable Giza Pyramids. Accompanied by your guide, you'll discover the impressive structures crafted by ancient Egyptian kings from the 4th dynasty, such as the renowned pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus. Learn about their historical importance as burial sites for these revered rulers.
For an optional experience, you can choose to ride camels in Giza and snap memorable photos with the help of a Bedouin guide. You'll also see the iconic Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple, both part of King Chephren's burial complex.
Following that, your driver will take you to Saqqara Necropolis, where you'll encounter the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt – the Step Pyramid. This pyramid, designed by the famous architect Imhotep for King Djoser of the 3rd dynasty, showcases a unique phase in the evolution of royal tombs.
You'll also have the chance to explore the Pyramid of Teti and the tomb of Kagemni, his son-in-law. Notable for its lavish offerings and hunting scenes depicted on its walls, Kagemni's tomb is one of the grandest noble tombs.
After your day's adventures, a delectable lunch awaits at an Egyptian restaurant. Later, you'll head to Memphis, now called Mit Rahina, to see the open-air museum housing impressive artifacts like the alabaster sphinx of Memphis and the colossal statue of Ramses II. At day's end, you'll be taken back to your hotel.
This day's activities include breakfast and lunch.