Day tour to Giza Pyramids and Saqqara

starting at the Giza Plateau to see one of the ancient seven wonders of the world, the Great Pyramid of King Khufu Cheops, then you will have entrance tickets inside the Pyramid of Khafra Chephren. Inside the pyramid, there is a complex system of corridors, chambers, and passages that lead to the burial chamber where the sarcophagus of the Pharaoh Khafre was placed. The burial chamber is made of red granite and is located at the heart of the pyramid.

the Valley Temple where the royal corpse of the king was mummified prior to burial rituals, the Great Sphinx, which was believed to have been carved from bedrock stone to the same king with its appearance of a man-headed lion that denotes the strength of the Continue to the high plateau for a panoramic view of all three Giza Pyramids after that, you can enjoy camel riding tour at Giza Plateau (optional activity).

also, you have a great chance to take tricky photos which can easily be done with the advice of your guide or the Bedouin guide who will catch amazing shots for you while kissing the Great Sphinx, and holding the pyramids between your hands.

our second destination will be Saqqara, you will visit in Saqqara the oldest pyramid ever built among those attributed to Egyptian civilization that attracts many tourists to visit it, you will visit the step pyramids in Saqqara, the pyramids in Saqqara not built like the Giza pyramids, but instead of using massive stone blocks, they used a core consisting of Rubble or rought broken stones, With the support of his brilliant architect, King Djoser constructed the Step Pyramid, which amply demonstrates the evolution of the pyramid building.

then you will visit the tombs of the nobles in Saqqara are smaller and less grand than the pyramids, but they are still significant historical sites that provide valuable insights into the lives of the elite in ancient Egypt. Many of the tombs are decorated with intricate paintings and carvings that depict scenes from daily life, religious beliefs, and the deceased's achievements.

continue our tour in Saqqara, you will visit the tomb of Serapeum, The Serapeum is a series of underground tunnels and chambers, and you have an entrance ticket to this place, inside the Serapeum, there are long tunnels, each of which leads to a large chamber that contains a sarcophagus made of granite or basalt. These sarcophagi were used to hold the mummified remains of the Apis bulls, which were considered sacred in ancient Egyptian religion. The tunnels were also decorated with paintings and inscriptions that depict the rituals and ceremonies associated with the Apis bulls.

Once you have completed your day tour, you will be taken back to your hotel, or Cairo international airport.