Your full-day journey begins with a convenient pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza. Your private, air-conditioned vehicle will be ready to take you on a chronological tour through ancient Egyptian history. 1. Saqqara (Approx. 2 hours): Your first stop is the vast necropolis of Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Your guide will explain how this pyramid, built by the genius architect Imhotep, represented a major step in pyramid evolution. You will explore the complex and see a number of tombs and mastabas.

Next, you'll travel to the site of Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt and a bustling center of power during the Old Kingdom. Now an open-air museum, the site features impressive relics, including the colossal statue of Ramses II, a massive figure carved from limestone, and a beautiful alabaster Sphinx.

After a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, you will be driven to the Giza Plateau, the most famous destination in Egypt. Your guide will lead you through the site, allowing you to get up close to the three great pyramids and the Valley Temple. You will also have the opportunity to take an unforgettable panoramic photo of all the pyramids from a high vantage point.

The tour concludes with a visit to the iconic Great Sphinx, the legendary half-human, half-lion monument. At the end of your tour, you will be comfortably transferred back to your hotel, having experienced the best of ancient Egypt’s most significant monuments.