Pyramids & Museums  

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Welcome to the bustling capital of Egypt and home to the most famous ancient structure in the world, the Great Pyramids.

You’ll be met by our airport representative who will help you through airport procedures, and be transferred to your hotel for the evening. Free time for the remainder of the day.

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Meals own arrangement.

INCLUDED ACTIVITES

• Great Pyramids of Giza

• The Great Sphinx

• Memphis

Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx

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Enjoy your breakfast before starting your guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Your Egyptologist guide will escort you around the pyramid complex and brief you on thousands of years of history.

The largest, the Pyramid of Khufu — also known as the Great Pyramid — was originally covered in gleaming white limestone casing stones and stood at 146 metres tall, making it the tallest man-made structure in the world for over 3,800 years.

Next, visit the Great Sphinx. This mythical creature has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh, and stands tall guarding the Giza Plateau in Egypt.

Memphis

memphis

Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt, offers a fascinating glimpse into a glorious past. Explore the open-air museum, home to the colossal fallen statue of Ramses II and the exquisite Alabaster Sphinx. Witness remnants of a once-mighty city, providing a profound sense of history and the enduring legacy of the pharaohs.

Overnight Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

ACTIVITIES

• Saqqara Necropolis + entry to Djoser

• Serapeum of Saqqara

• Dashur (Bent & Red Pyramids)

saqqara

Built around 2600 BC,  Saqqara served as a burial ground for pharaohs, high officials, and nobles, reflecting the Egyptian belief in the afterlife and the importance of elaborate burial practices.

This remarkable complex includes the Step Pyramid of Djoser, (entry included) the Hypostyle Hall and the many tombs which we will visit. You’ll also see plenty of hieroglyphics that adorn the walls of the complex throughout.

You visit also includes entry to the Serapeum.

The Serapeum of Saqqara is a deeply evocative site that offers a unique spiritual experience for visitors. It was the burial ground of the Apis bulls, considered sacred animals in ancient Egyptian religion. From a spiritual perspective, a visit to the Serapeum can provide profound insights into the ancient Egyptians' view of the divine, the afterlife, and the interconnectedness of all life. 

DASHUR

Just 40 km south of Cairo, away from the crowds of Giza, lies Dahshur, home to two of Egypt’s most fascinating pyramids.

• The Bent Pyramid: This pyramid is famous for its distinctive "bent" shape. It's believed to be an early experiment by Pharaoh Sneferu in building a smooth-sided pyramid. Imagine the engineering challenges they faced!

• The Red Pyramid: This beauty gets its name from the reddish hue of its limestone stones. It's considered Sneferu's successful attempt at a true pyramid with smooth sides, paving the way for later pyramids like the ones at Giza.

INCLUDED ACTIVITIES

• Grand Egyptian Museum

• National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

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The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), located just outside Cairo near the Giza Pyramids, is the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. 

The GEM is already making waves for its striking modern design and the scale of its collection—over 100,000 ancient Egyptian artifacts, many of which have never been displayed before.

 Its crown jewel is the complete collection of treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb, displayed together for the first time in one place

National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)

NMEC

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization showcases Egypt's rich heritage, covering prehistoric to present-day periods. Stepping inside, visitors are greeted by an array of artifacts dating back thousands of years. From monumental statues of pharaohs to intricate hieroglyphic inscriptions, each display tells a captivating story of Egypt's past. 

The museum also boasts the Mummy Hall, a remarkable underground collection of mummies (18 Kings & 2 Queens)  and burial objects, shedding light on the ancient Egyptian beliefs surrounding the afterlife. 

Overnight Cairo Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Today marks the end of your tour.

You will be transferred to the airport for your flight out, or ask us about extending your time in Egypt with additional nights.

Meals: Breakfast