Egypt Adventure Trip on EID Holidays

Welcome to Cairo!

Once we arrive, we will move to the hotel to drop our luggage and rest then we will have an early start.

Then we will meet our personal guide early in the morning who will accompany us to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

So, prepare your lenses for an exceptional moment of cultural discovery, as it’s time to admire the magnificent pyramids and Sphinx on the Giza Plateau.

• Giza Pyramids Complex

Pyramids of Giza the Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. All were built during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. The site is at the edges of the Western Desert, approximately 9 km (5 mi) west of the Nile River in the city of Giza, and about 13 km (8 mi) southwest of the city center of Cairo. The Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre are the largest pyramids built in ancient Egypt, and they have historically been common as emblems of ancient Egypt in the Western imagination. It is by far the oldest of the ancient Wonders and the only one still in existence.

• Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)

The Great Pyramid of Khufu was created in 2570 BC for the Fourth Dynasty, which reaches a height of 147 meters using 2.3 million blocks of limestone and is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. At the heart of the pyramid is the king’s room, Khufu’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, now buried beneath the village of Nazlet el-Samman. The valley temple was connected to a causeway which was largely destroyed when the village was constructed.

• Khafre’s Pyramid

Khafre’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, the Sphinx temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple yielded several statues of Khafre. Several were found in a well in the floor of the temple by Mariette in 1860. Others were found during successive excavations by Siegling (1909–10), Junker, Reisner

• Menkaure Pyramid

Menkaure’s pyramid complex consists of a valley temple, a causeway, a mortuary temple, and the king’s pyramid. The valley temple once contained several statues of Menkaure. During the 5th Dynasty, a smaller ante-temple was added on to the valley temple. The mortuary temple also yielded several statues of Menkaure.

• The Great Sphinx

The mythical protector of Giza Sphinx is a giant masterpiece of art and architecture that stood the test of time for countless years it can reflect the power and wisdom of Pharaoh Khafre (2558 – 2532 BC) plus contains the mythical dream Steele of Thutmose IV that was put in 1401 BC.

commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. Facing directly from West to East, it stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre. Cut from the bedrock, the original shape of the Sphinx has been restored with layers of blocks. It measures 73 m (240 ft) long from paw to tail, 20 m (66 ft) high from the base to the top of the head and 19 m (62 ft) wide at its rear haunches. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and is commonly believed to have been built by ancient Egyptians of the Old Kingdom during the reign of the pharaoh Khafre (c. 2558–2532 BC).

• Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids

Then Continue your day tour to Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which were made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form.(2 hrs)

• LUNCH TIME 

Take in the incredible views of the Great Pyramids of Giza while enjoying a delicious lunch at Egyptian traditional restaurant.

• Memphis and Sakkara

Then continue your day tour to Memphis City which was the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. this City Dates back to 3100 B.C.(1hr) At the end of the Tour, you will be transferred back to your Hotel for some rest before the amazing dinner Nile cruise.

• Dinner Nile River Cruise

pickup from your hotel and transfer to Cairo downtown where you board on the dinner Cruise, begin your journey with convenient hotel pickup and join your small group for a personalized and intimate tour. Once you arrive at the departure point of your boat, hop on board to start cruising along the Nile River. Take time to relax and watch the coast as you float by. As the night progresses, savor the flavors of a delicious buffet dinner, showcasing a variety of Egyptian culinary delights. While enjoying the delectable cuisine, watch some of the live entertainment. View energetic belly dancing performances, listen to the rhythms of traditional musicians, and see the artistry of a traditional Tanura show. When the night ends, get dropped off at your hotel for a much-needed rest. You will have free time until next morning.