The Giza plateau, set in the vast desert, is the land of the dead. Guarded by the Great Sphinx, it is dominated by the massive pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. To the south of the Great Sphinx lie the cemetery and the Town of the Pyramid Builders—discover it on Egypt day tours.
The Giza pyramids are remarkable feats of engineering, but why were they constructed?
Built during the 4th dynasty, Giza remained significant through the New Kingdom and the 3rd Intermediate Period. There are many theories about how the pyramids were constructed.
Enhance your experience by riding a camel across the golden sands, taking in breathtaking views of these ancient wonders.
Saqqara lies on the west bank of the Nile. It is a very vast burial ground, was serving as the cemetery of Memphis, the first capital of Egypt. It includes the famous step pyramid of Djoser and some other mastabas.
The step pyramid complex is the oldest stone structure in history. Enjoy one day trips in Egypt and enjoy every moment of it. Some pyramids were built at Saqqara by the kings of the 5th and 6th dynasties, such as Userkaf, Unas, Pepi I, and Pepi II.
Some private tombs of the Old Kingdom were built there. The best-known tombs are those of Ti, Kagemni, Ptah Hotep, and Meruruka.
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is one of the largest museums in the world. It has more than 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in the storerooms.
There are two main floors in the museum, the ground floor, and the first floor. On the ground floor, there are some coins and papyri. As well there are some artifacts of the new kingdom. Those items include statues, tables, and coffins. Enjoy it with Happy Egypt.
On the first floor, there are some artifacts from the dynasties 29 and 30, with some items from the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, in particular the amazing treasure of King Tutankhamon.
Your VIP tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum begins after breakfast when you meet your expert tour guide. You will be transported in a private air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel or airport to Giza. Explore the world’s largest museum dedicated to ancient Egyptian civilization, showcasing over 100,000 artifacts from Egypt’s 7,000-year history, including treasures of gods and kings. Enjoy a delicious meal at a restaurant with a stunning view of the pyramids. After your tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel or airport.
The is a magical modern museum that offers every traveler from all over the world the journey of a lifetime across the diverse history of Egypt from pre-historical times to our current day. The NMEC will shed some light on the legendary artifacts and monuments of this immortal civilization that dates back more than 4500 of art and beauty with the help of the most advanced means of displaying.
