Day 01
Giza Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis Exploration
- In the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Accompanied by your private Egyptologist tour guide and travelling in a private air-conditioned car, you will explore the great ancient Egyptian civilization on the Giza Plateau at the Giza Pyramids Complex. This glorious historical monument was built in Egypt during the Old Kingdom (2686 - 2134 BC) and sheds light on the everlasting treasures of ancient Egyptian civilization:
- The Great Pyramid: The Great Pyramid of Giza of the immortal Pharaoh Khufu (2609 BC - 2584 BC) is considered the greatest archaeological monument ever built in Egypt. His main vizier, Hemiunu, designed it to stand 147 m tall using 2.3 million limestone blocks, weighing a total of 6 million tons, and containing the Queen's Chamber, the King's Chamber, the Grand Hall, and more.
- The Great Sphinx: The Great Sphinx, also known as Horus of the Horizon, is an epic symbol of strength and wisdom, built in the image of the ancient Pharaoh Khafre (2558 BC - 2532 BC). Between its paws stands the Dream Stele of Thutmose IV from 1401 BC.
- The Valley Temple: The divine Valley Temple is like a time machine, created to perform the mummification ritual for the royal family of the 4th dynasty before their journey to the heavens.
- Proceed to enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo, then continue your day trip to the pyramids from Cairo with your private guide to visit:
- Saqqara Step Pyramid: The Saqqara Step Pyramid rises in six steps leading to the heavens and stands at a height of 62 m. It is the most significant large-scale cut-stone construction belonging to King Djoser and opened the gate to the golden era of pyramid construction.
- Memphis City: The magical city of Memphis was constructed by Pharaoh Menes in the early days of the 31st century BC to become the great unified capital of Egypt under the divine protection of Ptah, the creator of artworks.
- Finally, we will drive you back to your hotel in Cairo.
