After enjoying your tasty breakfast, you will then embark on your incredible adventure to explore the most breathtaking sites of Cairo. Your adventure begins at the Giza Pyramids Complex, the globe’s most famous archaeological site and the ultimate consolidation of the majesty of the ancient Egyptian civilization, which has withstood the test of time for over 4,000 years in the Egyptian desert. At the core of the plateau, you will be amazed by the Great Pyramid, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Constructed by King Khufu in the year 2580 BC, this gigantic monument towered at an altitude of 147m, the highest building in the entire world for an unprecedented period of 3,800 years. Your adventure also includes the exploration of the Great Sphinx, the eternal protector of Egypt, also known as the “Horus of the Horizon.” This mythical statue, with the body of a lion and the head of King Khafre, still retains the record of the oldest and largest statue ever created, exemplifying the unparalleled wisdom and power of the Egyptian pharaohs.
Right on your heels, you will visit the Valley Temple, an amazing example of the Old Kingdom period, where the holy Mummification Ritual occurred. This red limestone and granite monument remains one of the finest examples from this period and is one of the best-preserved ancient structures. Your journey will then proceed into the future with the visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an ultra-modern museum covering 490,000 square meters. Here, you will experience 5,000 years of history, from the Hanging Obelisk and the gigantic colossus of Ramses II to the entire world-famous collection of King Tutankhamun.
Lunch Time Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo. Then continue your journey by visiting Saqqara Step Pyramid.
To cap this legendary day, your journey will proceed to the Saqqara Step Pyramid, the groundbreaking masterpiece designed by the brilliant vizier Imhotep himself for Pharaoh Djoser, constructed as far back as 2700 BC.
This distinctive six-step pyramid, reaching 62m high, has a special place in history as the very first large stone monument that marked the start of the golden age of pyramid architecture in Egypt.
At the end of the day, we drive you back to your hotel overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel