Breakfast in your hotel in Cairo and pick up from the same hotel by your personal guide and proceed to the Giza Plateau to visit:
Pyramids Complex of Giza :
The Pyramids of Giza Complex consists of the famous Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Constructed in 2600 BCE, these pyramids were built to be used as tombs of the pharaohs, and are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World that still exist today.
The Great Pyramid :
The Great Pyramid of Giza, constructed about 2600 BCE for King Khufu, is the biggest among the three pyramids in Giza and the sole survivor of the Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid is 481 feet tall, making it the tallest man-made structure for more than 3,800 years.
Great Sphinx :
The Great Sphinx of Giza is an enormous statue that was made out of limestone in 2500 BCE. It has the body of a lion and the face of Pharaoh Khafre. This statue can be found close to the Giza pyramids and is 66 feet tall and 240 feet long.
The Valley Temple :
The Valley Temple is one of the most well-preserved temples of ancient Egypt, constructed under the rule of King Khafre during the year 2500 BC. The Valley Temple was used as a burial place where the mummification ritual took place. The Valley Temple was built using limestone and granite.
Lunch :
Have your lunch at the excellent local restaurant. Then proceed to have
The Egyptian Museum :
The Egyptian Museum is an Egyptian museum situated in Cairo that boasts the largest number of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world. The museum, which opened its doors in 1902, has more than 120,000 objects on display, ranging from statues, jewels to mummies. It provides a complete overview of ancient Egyptian history.
The Hanging Church :
The Hanging Church, which can also be referred to as Saint Virgin Mary’s Coptic Orthodox Church, is one of the ancient churches in Egypt, whose date of construction can be traced back to the 3rd century AD. It is located in Old Cairo, and it was named after its construction on top of a Roman fortification gate.
Ben Ezra Synagogue :
Ben Ezra Synagogue is among the most historically important Jewish synagogues in Egypt. It was formerly used as a Coptic church but turned into a synagogue in the 9th century. The building has been popularized by the discoveries made at its premises - the Cairo Geniza, consisting of ancient manuscripts, which shed light on Jewish practices of that time.
