Day 01
Giza Pyramids and Cairo Highlights
- Early in the morning, the representative will pick you up from your hotel lobby for the journey to Cairo. It is recommended to order breakfast in advance so it is ready before your departure. The trip to Cairo takes around 4 hours by road, with one stop in the middle of the journey.
- Upon arrival in Cairo, your Egyptology guide will join you for the day trip. Get ready for a memorable day full of excitement as you begin by visiting one of the world's wonders.
- Explore the Pyramids of Giza. This huge complex is one of the wonders of the world, and it is astonishing to imagine how many workers were needed to build it and how long it took to complete. See the three main pyramids: the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the father; the Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren), the son; and the Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus), the grandson. These pyramids were built to preserve their mummies and personal possessions for the journey through the underworld. You will also see the famous Sphinx, sculpted to protect the area, with the body of a lion and the head of a philosopher-king.
- Continue to the Egyptian Museum. Built in 1901 by Khedive Abbas Helmi II and located in downtown Cairo, it houses the world's largest collection of pharaonic antiquities, with around 120,000 items. The museum has two floors: on the first floor, the artefacts are organized in chronological order, while the second floor displays the huge and marvellous collection of King Tutankhamen, including his jewellery, coffin, and famous mask. You will also see Tahrir Square, a famous spot in Egypt and a symbol of liberation, which witnessed the Egyptian Revolution on 25 January 2011 and its second wave on 30 June 2013.
- Enjoy lunch in between visits, and you may also visit Southerner's shop upon request.
