Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before meeting your Egyptologist guide for a fascinating day exploring the ancient sites around Cairo.
Begin at the Giza Necropolis with a visit to the Great Pyramid of King Cheops. Explore the Giza Plateau and enjoy panoramic views of the three famous pyramids. For an extra memorable experience, you can enjoy an optional camel ride around the pyramids while your guide helps you capture beautiful photographs.
Continue to the Great Sphinx, the iconic statue traditionally associated with King Chephren. Visit the Valley Temple of Chephren, which was used for important funerary and mummification rituals. From here, enjoy another excellent view of the Giza Pyramids.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Saqqara Necropolis to explore the Step Pyramid Complex of King Djoser and the tombs of nobles from the Old Kingdom.
You may also have the opportunity to enter the Pyramid of King Teti or the Pyramid of King Unas, depending on availability. Continue to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt. Visit the Memphis Museum and see important archaeological treasures, including the Alabaster Sphinx and the enormous statue of Ramesses II.
This exciting day combines some of Egypt’s most important ancient sites and is a major highlight of your Cairo and Sharm El Sheikh Luxury tour.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: breakfast, lunch