Pyramids of Giza - Your Egyptology guide will pick you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned car to enjoy a day at the pyramids. Among Egypt’s top tourist attractions, the Pyramids of Giza stand out. These three main pyramids were constructed during the 4th Dynasty (around 2550 B.C). Built as tombs for royalty, having a pyramid was a prestigious honor in Ancient Egypt, particularly during the Old and Middle Kingdoms. Today, Egypt boasts over 93 pyramids, with the most renowned located at Giza. Let’s take a tour around the pyramid site to appreciate its grandeur. You’ll also enjoy a 15-minute camel ride on the panorama mountain, capture some fun photos, and then have a one-hour quad bike ride in the Sahara desert before returning safely to your hotel.

Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) - The Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest, tallest, and most well-preserved pyramid in Egypt. It earned a place among the “Seven Wonders of the Ancient World” and remains the only one still standing. For 4300 years, it was the tallest structure on earth until the Eiffel Tower was built in 1889. Constructed entirely of limestone, Khufu’s Pyramid is an architectural marvel, containing approximately 1,300,000 blocks weighing between 2.5 to 15 tons each. Its square base covers 13 acres, with each side measuring about 230m (755ft). The pyramid’s four sides align precisely with the cardinal points and have an angle of 52 degrees.

Menkaure Pyramid - Built by Khafre’s son, Menkaure, this is the smallest of the three main pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Originally 65.5m (215ft) tall, it now stands at 62m (203ft), with sides measuring 105m (344ft) and an angle of 51.3 degrees. It is believed that the pyramid was expanded during its construction, making it larger than initially planned. The original structure featured a simple descending corridor and burial chamber, but later additions included a new corridor with three portcullises, a small paneled chamber, another burial chamber, and a storeroom at a lower level. Like its neighbors, this pyramid has a north-facing entrance.

Khafre’s Pyramid - Known as the 2nd Pyramid, Khafre’s Pyramid is easily identified by the remnants of its original casing stones near the summit. Standing on a higher part of the plateau, it appears taller than the Great Pyramid, though it is actually 136m (446ft) tall, with sides measuring 214.5m (704ft), covering a surface area of 11 acres, and having an angle of 53 degrees. Originally 143.5m (471ft) tall, it has lost some height over the years.

Great Sphinx - The Great Sphinx, known to the ancients as “Shesep Ankh” or “the living image,” is one of history’s most iconic structures. The Sphinx is synonymous with Egypt and the Giza Plateau. Carved from soft sandstone, it has survived largely because it was buried in sand for extended periods. The body measures 60m (200ft) in length and 20m (65ft) in height, with a face 4m (13ft) wide and eyes 2m (6ft) high. Facing the rising sun, it was so revered by the ancients that they built a temple in front of it.

Pyramids of Giza - One hour for ATV bike ride.

Cairo Governorate - Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Nile River, which includes dinner and a show.