This morning, your private guide will pick up you for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids. Start by visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years.
Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures. You’ll find your local Egyptology guide a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history, and their country in general.
After this great tour, you will have the chance to go to a papyrus institute to see how the Egyptians produced this genuine artwork thousands of years ago. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.
Proceed to Saqqara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for King Zoser), the world’s oldest major stone structure, in Saqqara, it is considered an important part of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form. This pyramid was built during the reign of the Third Dynasty of Ancient Egypt 4,800 years ago. Also visit the Tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara and learn more about the daily life of ancient Egyptian noblemen.
You will continue to explore and then transfer to the south and visit the Red Pyramid and Bent pyramid at Dahshur. This is a famous royal necropolis in Egypt located in the desert on the West Bank of the Nile approximately 40 kilometer’s (25 mi) south of Cairo. It is known chiefly for many famous pyramids two of which are among the oldest, largest and best preserved in Egypt, built from 2613–2589 BC; the red and bent Pyramids of King Snefru.
At the end of the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meals included: Lunch.
Accommodation: Not Included
Day 2: Egyptian Museum, National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NMEC and Grand Egyptian Museum GEM
Our Egyptology tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 8:30 am to start your unforgettable day by visiting Egyptian Museum of antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or Museum of Cairo, home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It displays the largest and most precious items of the Egyptian art in the world. It exhibits a rare collection of over 250,000 genuine artifacts that date as far back as 5000 years, including an exclusive exhibit dedicated to the Tut-Ankh-Amon – A collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry that were buried in his tomb for over 3,500 years before they were discovered in the 1920 s when his tomb was excavated.
Proceed to The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, The main Exhibition Hall shows the four main crafts that shaped the Egyptian civilization: pottery, wood, Textile and ornaments. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is considered the first museum all over the world exhibit a comprehensive view for the Egyptian Civilization through the history from prehistory till the modern history. NMEC exhibit several objects to show starting with the predynastic and Ancient Egyptian period, the Greco-Roman, Coptic, Islamic and modern history.
Step into a world where history comes alive as you explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, a monumental tribute to Egypt’s past and a gateway to its future. The Grand Egyptian Museum, also known as the GEM, stands as a beacon of Egypt’s rich heritage and cultural legacy. This architectural marvel is set to house an unparalleled collection of artifacts and treasures, providing a comprehensive journey through the millennia of Egyptian civilization.
Then, transfer back to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meals included: Lunch.
Accommodation: Not Included.
Day 3: Cairo Citadel, Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaars
Pick up at 8 am, then drive towards the Citadel of Salah El Din, built on famous hill Al Moqattam in Cairo, that was constructed for military purposes, for protecting Cairo from incoming threats. Since then, it became a residence of the king of Egypt for many centuries. On this tour, you will visit the beautiful Mohamed Ali known as Alabaster Mosque. Political event called “Massacre of the Citadel” happened in the Citadel in 1811, where Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) murdered Mameluke leaders in Qaser El Gawhara palace, and it’s not currently opened for visits.
Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience – lose yourself in the colors and aromas of this fascinating marketplace
Have lunch at a local restaurant (drinks not included) before exploring some of the most famous churches in Cairo. Travel to the Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr. Both these churches were built into the walls of the Babylon Fortress and their remains could be Cairo’s oldest structures. Visit the Church of St Sergius next before driving back to your hotel. Finally, transfer to your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
Meals included: Lunch.
Accommodation: Not Included.
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