You’ll meet your private Egyptologist guide at the agreed time and location in Cairo or Giza to begin your exciting Budget Tour of the Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum.
With your guide and driver, you’ll be transported in a private vehicle to the Giza Necropolis on Al-Ahram Street. Once there, you'll be amazed by the size of the pyramids, particularly the Great Pyramid of King Cheops. Your guide will provide an overview of how the pyramids were constructed, their significance to the ancient Egyptians, and their connection to ancient Egyptian religion.
Next, we’ll head to the high plateau for a stunning view of the entire necropolis and the opportunity to ride camels around the Giza Pyramids. We’ll then visit the second pyramid of King Chephren and his son Mycerinus, where you'll notice differences in size and outer casing.
We’ll also visit the Valley Temple of King Khafra, Cheops' son, who is believed to be associated with the Great Sphinx. This temple was used for mummification as part of the royal funerary rituals.
You’ll have the chance to take photos with the Sphinx while your guide explains its history and significance in ancient Egypt.
Afterwards, we’ll head to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo’s downtown area, near El-Tahrir Square. The museum, with its two floors, houses key artifacts from various periods of ancient Egyptian history, including the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New Kingdom, and the Greco-Roman era. You’ll see important pieces such as statues of kings and gods, sarcophagi, and significant historical artifacts like the Narmer Palette, the Palermo Stone, and the Rosetta Stone, which are crucial for understanding ancient Egyptian civilisation and writing.
Finally, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel at the end of your Cairo excursions.
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