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.

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 Saladin Citadel is the most visited Islamic spot in Cairo. The citadel was built during the time of Saladin in Egypt (1176_ 1183). The main purpose was to defend Cairo, so it was built in a very strategic position. During the 19th century, Mohamed Ali, built his popular mosque there, which is known as Mohamed Ali mosque.