After breakfast, begin your Cairo sightseeing tour, a journey through Egypt’s land of wonder and adventure, starting with the magical:
Giza Pyramids Complex
Built during Egypt’s Fourth Dynasty, mainly in the 26th century BC, the Giza Pyramids Complex stands as a monumental testament to ancient Egyptian civilization, serving as a sacred landscape reflecting royal afterlife beliefs and divine kingship.
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
The Great Pyramid of King Khufu, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, was built around 2570 BC from approximately 2.3 million limestone blocks, each weighing an average of 2.6 tons. It stood 138.5 meters (454 ft) high, the tallest structure on Earth for nearly 3,800 years.
The Magical Sphinx
The Great Sphinx of Giza, believed to represent Pharaoh Khafre (2558–2532 BC), was carved from a single limestone outcrop. It was uncovered in the early 19th century and remains one of Egypt’s most iconic monuments.
After that, head to the mummification process took place:
The Valley Temple
After the Pharaoh’s death, his body was mummified and prepared in the Valley Temple before being transferred to the adjacent Funerary Temple, where the ‘Opening of the Mouth’ ritual was performed, the deceased entered the coffin room and was placed in the coffin.
The Grand Egyptian Museum
The Grand Egyptian Museum is a beautiful vessel of magical beauty and excellence, located in the celestial embrace of the magnificent Giza Pyramids Complex which was completed in 2023 for the cost of one billion dollars. The museum houses some of the world’s most remarkable artifacts which include about 100,000 artifacts that convey several amazing facts and the most vivid pieces of art.
Lunch Meal
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant offering a panoramic view of the Nile and the Pyramids, then move to the oldest Pyramid in history:
Saqqara Step Pyramid
Saqqara Step Pyramid has contributed a great deal of innovation and creativity to the way ancient Egyptian royalty ascends to the heavens. The pyramid was created during the reign of King Djoser by his vizier Imhotep. It was made around (2670–2650 BC) and is made of 330.400 cubic meters of stone and mud and has an epic complex.
Overnight
At the end of the day, return to your Cairo hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.