Itinerary

1. Cairo, Giza, Saqqara & Memphis

   • Meet the tour guide and pick up from the hotel or airport.
   • Visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, The Great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops) 3 small pyramids. 
   • Continue to explore the rest of the Giza plateau, including the sight of Khafre’s (Kaphren) Pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on the Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of  Mankawra (Mykerinus) and 3 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; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of Chephren. This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. 
   • After visiting the pyramids, continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sand, with the Cairo skyline in the background.
   • Proceed to have your lunch at a local restaurant. Then, move to visit the Step pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser, the museum of Imhotep, the tomb of a high official, the pyramid of king Titi, the Pyramid of King Unas, and see the pyramids of Dahshur from a distance.
   •  Transfer to Memphis. It was established by King Menes and was the capital of Old Egypt for over 3000 years; it was considered a center of rule and culture. The city reached a peak of prestige under the 6th dynasty as a centre for the worship of Ptah, the god of creation and artworks. The alabaster sphinx that guards the Temple of Ptah serves as a memorial of the city’s former power and prestige. 
   • See the Statue of Ramses II-16 meters high, the alabaster sphinx with your Egypt tour guide.
   • Finally, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.