After breakfast, which is made and served at your hotel's main restaurant, you may begin your day travels throughout Cairo. The grandest of all the Egyptian pyramids, the pyramid of King Cheops was constructed by the hands of 100,000 workmen, as historians and archaeologists had predicted, and our certified tour guide will pick you up to take you on a guided tour of the Great Pyramids in Giza.
The colossal pyramid of King Chephren, constructed about two decades after the Great Pyramids, was constructed with millions of lime stone blocks by the 4th dynasty Pharaoh's son and heir, Mycerinus. You will also discover how the ancient Egyptians built the pyramids.
You may have an optional camel ride around the Giza Pyramids to take some amazing pictures with your Bedouin guide while admiring the picturesque view of the entire necropolis from the high Giza plateau.
You will now descend to see the king's head on a lion's body figure, which represents a guardian to the pyramids behind. The Sphinx's original name is unknown, but it is thought that the Greeks borrowed it from an old name that meant "the living image of a deity," which is likely Shipses-ankh.
The Chephren Valley Temple:
The king constructed a remarkable temple, thought to be the only valley temple still standing at Giza, as part of the second pyramid architectural complex for the mummification of the pharaoh's body.
During your Egypt tours, take in a panoramic view of all the Giza pyramids with us. We'll assist you in taking the most incredible photos. If you'd like, you may visit the Solar Boat Museum, but you'll need to purchase an additional ticket there.
After stopping for a delicious lunch at a neighborhood eatery, continue on to Saqqara Necropolis to explore the renowned Step Pyramid Complex, the Old Kingdom aristocracy's tombs, and take in the breathtaking color of the everyday scenes within. At last, you will have the opportunity to step into either King Teti's or King Unas' pyramid.
The last destination on this day is Memphis City, which served as Egypt's capital for about a century at the time when the pyramids were being built. Memphis City was a major center of culture and religion over the three millennia that ancient Egypt was under Egyptian rule. When you get there, you may see the wonders of the old city, such the massive King Ramses I monument and the Memphis museum's alabaster sphinx.
We will transfer you back to your hotel after enjoying your tour
Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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