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We start our tour by taking you to the Pyramids of Giza and begin with a visit to the first and largest man-made structure. The Great Pyramid of Giza is the centerpiece of an intricate complex of structures that also comprised two temples dedicated to Khufu: The Funerary Temple is no longer there; just the black basalt foundation is left, and the Valley Temple (still unexcavated, possibly located under the nearby village of Nazlat el-Samman), and three smaller pyramids for Khufu's wives.
Even though this pyramid is lower than the Great Pyramid, it looks higher... The reasons for this are:
(1) It was built on a plateau (higher ground), which is about 10 m higher than the ground upon which Khufu's pyramid was built
(2) It was constructed with a somewhat greater inclination angle (53° 10') than Khufu's (51° 50).
We will also enjoy seeing the Pyramid of Mankhaura, the smallest of the three pyramids and the Great Sphinx, after which we will move on to the Saqqara complex.
In Saqqara, in addition to learning about and seeing the Step Pyramid and other pyramids such as Teti, Unas, and the tombs, you have the chance to learn about some of the events.
One of the most important and oldest festivals related to kingship was the Heb Sed Festival, also frequently referred to as the royal jubilee or simply the Sed-festival. This significant celebration was a ritual during which the king's right to rule and his royal powers were renewed. Usually, this festival officially occurred after the king had held the throne for thirty years, but there is evidence that suggests that some kings, in-cluding those with relatively short reigns, celebrated their jubilee earlier.
Enjoy your lunch at a restaurant on the Saqqara Road before being transferred to your accommodation
