You will leave your hotel in Soma Bay and travel to the airport in Hurghada to board a flight to Cairo, where you will meet your tour guide. You will then immediately start your private day trip from Soma to the Pyramids by going to:
Giza Pyramids Complex
The Giza Pyramids Complex, which primarily consists of the three great pyramids, the Valley temple, and the sphinx, is a piece of a mystery that defies the laws of nature because it has endured for more than 4500 years to serve as a fundamental illustration of the strength and architectural prowess of the ancient Egyptians.
The Great Pyramid
A magnificent once-in-a-lifetime structure was built in the prehistoric era of 2580 BC to serve as King Khufu’s ultimate burial place and reach all the way to the heavens. With the assistance of more than 100,000 laborers and 2.3 million limestone blocks, Khufu’s Vizer Heminuu created the Great Pyramid, which stands 146.7 m (481 ft) tall. It is the only structure from the fabled Seven Wonders of the World that is still standing.
The Great Sphinx
The sphinx, which is 19 meters (66 feet) wide and 73 meters (240 feet) tall and has the full physical appearance of a lion and the face of a man featured in the sitting position since the day of the old kingdom or even earlier, is one of the oldest symbols and statues in the world. It is situated in front of the great pyramid of Khafre.
The Valley Temple
The ancient Egyptians executed the mummification procedure on the dead bodies of the old kingdom’s pharaohs in order to prepare them for the afterlife.
After lunch at a neighborhood restaurant in Cairo, you’ll carry on with your private day excursion from Soma Bay to the Pyramids:
Saqqara Step Pyramid
Imhotep’s masterwork, which launched the period of pyramid building, served as the catalyst for everything. The Saqqara Step Pyramid, which has six steps that rise to a height of 62 meters, was built to house the tomb of Pharaoh Djoser. Its unique design has since become a typical element in construction projects like the Great Pyramids Complex.
Memphis City
Memphis city was designated as the first formal capital of Egypt in 2925 BC to honor Ptah, the god of craftsmanship and art after King Menes had united Egypt. Ancient people referred to it as the big “Hut Ka Ptah,” which is where the word “Egypt” originates from after being translated into Greek as “Ai Gy Ptos.”
You’ll return to the Cairo airport at the conclusion of the day, take a flight to Hurghada, and then return immediately to your hotel in Soma Bay.
