After your breakfast, you will embark on your incredible adventure to explore the eternal sites of Cairo, and your first destination will be the globally famous Giza Pyramids complex. This legendary destination, which has been standing for over 4,000 years, is the real symbol of the greatness of the ancient Egyptian civilization and includes the three biggest pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. In the heart of the plateau, you will be amazed by the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It has been standing at a height of 147m for over 4,800 years and symbolizes the engineering skills of the people of 2580 BC, as it remained the tallest building in the world for 3,800 years.
The adventure continues as you view the Great Sphinx, the oldest and largest statue in the world. This legendary guardian, named "Horus of the Horizon," consists of the body of a lion and the head of King Khafre and represents ultimate power and intelligence. Next, you will visit the Valley Temple, an Old Kingdom temple that is remarkably well-preserved and where the "Mummification Process" took place. Constructed with limestone and granite stones, this temple holds the rich history of the 4th dynasty to this day.
Next, you will move on to the future of archaeology, which awaits you at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). This giant museum, covering an area of 490,000 square meters, represents 5,000 years of Egypt’s rich history through storytelling and unique architectural designs. Here, you can behold the Hanging Obelisk, the 11-meter giant statue of Ramses II, and the entire set of more than 5,000 treasures of King Tutankhamun.
Lunch Time Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant in Cairo, then proceed with your tour guide to visit Saqqara Step Pyramid.
To wrap up your monumental day, you will head to the Saqqara Step Pyramid, which was the start of the pyramid-building era with its ground-breaking design. Constructed by the legendary architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Djoser in 2700 BC, this six-stepped wonder still stands with its original temple complex, which was the very first large-scale stone structure in human history.Finally, we will drive you back to your hotel to spend the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight: Cairo Hotel