Pyramids & Tombs
Alexandria, for Cairo
by coach & on foot
Departing from Alexandria by coach, settle in for an approximately 3h30min drive through the desert to the cultural centre of the Arab world – Cairo, and on to Egypt’s first capital, Memphis.
Here you will visit the ruins of the Temple of Ptah; the 11m (36ft) fallen colossal statue of King Ramesses ll; and the Alabaster Sphinx of King Amenhopis ll. A short drive from Memphis lies the oldest, ancient cemetery of Sakkara. Here you will view the world’s first monumental stone building, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, built by the engineer Imhotep almost 5,000 years ago. You will then continue to one of the Mastabas (funeral chambers) built nearby, such as those of Ptahhotep, Mereruka, Idut or Ti for an inside visit.
Following your visit to these fascinating historic sites, you will return to Cairo and enjoy lunch at a hotel or restaurant.
Fully refreshed, you will rejoin your coach for the journey to the ancient Pyramids of Giza, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979 and the last remaining wonder of the ancient world. Their extraordinary shape, impeccable geometry and sheer size, built by teams of tens of thousands strong, make them an awe-inspiring sight. Built as massive tombs around 4,500 years ago the three main pyramids of Giza were built for the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre and Mycerinus.
You will also see the famous Great Sphinx of Giza, one of the world’s greatest sculptures, which is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the head of a human and body of a lion.
Before returning to the ship, you'll stop at a papyrus institute to use the restrooms and have some time for souvenir shopping.
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