Your day will start with a delicious breakfast at the hotel before heading to one of Egypt's most renowned sites, the Great Pyramids of the Giza Plateau. Located ten miles south of downtown Cairo, these pyramids are one of the last remaining wonders of the ancient world. You'll get to see the three Great Pyramids: Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaura, with Cheops being the oldest and largest of the three. You can also arrange for an additional fee to enter the pyramids.
At the base of the Great Pyramids lies the Sphinx, which is believed to have been carved from a single piece of limestone. It's one of the most photographed ancient monuments in the world, and you'll have the opportunity to see it up close. Visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza is undoubtedly one of the most memorable experiences of any Cairo tour.
Afterward, the tour will continue to the Saqqara area, located 27 kilometers southwest of Cairo. Here, you'll visit the Step Pyramid, also known as the Djoser Pyramid. It's an important part of the pyramid development process, as it was the first structure made from simple mastabas to its current pyramid shape. It's also the first stone structure in the world.
You'll then drive to Memphis, which was the ancient capital of Egypt at the time of the unification of the two lands. Here, you'll see the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great alabaster Sphinx.
For lunch, you'll enjoy a delicious meal at one of the quality restaurants in Cairo before being transferred back to your hotel. If you're interested, you can also opt for an optional Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise, which includes transportation, dinner, belly dancing, and a Tanoura dance show.
Your meals for the day will include breakfast and lunch, and you'll spend the night at your hotel.