Itinerary

1. Pyramids of Giza - The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities

   • Our tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and start one of our Cairo & Giza Tours. 
   • Transfer to discover one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops).
   • You will continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre's (kaphren) pyramid, the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, and the pyramid of Mankawra (Mykerinus), and three small pyramids. 
   • Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; and visit the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren.
   • This temple served two functions: First, it was used to purify the king's mummy before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands.
   • Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, which is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities dating back about 5,000 years of art considered the most extensive and most valuable collection of Egyptian art in the world. More than 250,000 original artifacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the rest are in stores, and the Egyptian Museum is filled with thousands of pharaonic artifacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamun. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases, and toys from ancient Egypt are all on display. Many priceless statues and other artifacts were kept in his tomb for more than 3,500 years before their discovery in 1922 when a tomb was excavated. It can also be seen Egyptian Museum. It is one of the first stops on most people's itineraries when travelling to Egypt. 
   • Then return to the hotel in Cairo or Giza.