First visit the Pyramids of Giza where you explore Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Next, get panoramic views of the pyramids on the back of a camel as you traverse the Sahara on a 30-minute ride. Then see the Great Sphinx, the Valley Temple,

Saqqara is one of several other notable necropolis sites near Cairo that offer impressive sights and hold great archaeological significance. In fact, Saqqara may hold more interest to archaeologists than Giza. The huge site hosts burials dating from before the beginning of the Old Kingdom up through the Greek Period of Egyptian history. The most famous structure by far at Saqqara is Djoser’s Step Pyramid. Dating from the 3rd dynasty (2667—2448 BC), it was the first all-stone complex ever built on earth. It also displays an important architectural innovation for the construction of the Giza Pyramids and other later pyramids in the 4th dynasty and later. Djoser’s pyramid was the first to use multiple mastabas (rectangular tomb structures) stacked on top of one another to form a step pyramid.This construction set the stage for the smooth sides of the Giza Pyramids and the smaller 5th and 6th dynasty pyramids that are found at Saqqara and other sites nearby, such as Dahshur and Abu Sir.

Memphis or Mit Rahina Musuem Your last and shortest stop is at the remains of ancient Memphis itself, Egypt's first capital, another short drive from Saqqara. You'll return to your hotel with an excellent understanding of the ancient history of the area, lunch is included. Duration: 1 hours