Classical Cairo

OVERVIEW

Witness some of the greatest achievements of the ancient world on this excursion to the Great Sphinx, the glorious Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, home of the treasures of King Tutankhamen. Journey through the barren Eastern Desert to cosmopolitan Cairo, the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, and tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. You’ll see a vast collection of pharaonic- and Roman-era artifacts spread over 107 halls. Enjoy a buffet lunch and proceed to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll gaze in awe at the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, including the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Contemplate the singular vision of the pharaoh Cheops, as well as the sacrifice of thousands who labored to place each colossal stone. You’ll marvel at the monumental Great Sphinx, carved from a single piece of bedrock into the shape of a lion with a human head. Stand before this humbling monument, the national symbol of Egypt, and glory in the enduring legacy of a civilization long gone. Enjoy a buffet lunch and proceed to the Giza Plateau, where you’ll gaze in awe at the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, including the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Cheops. Contemplate the singular vision of the pharaoh Cheops, as well as the sacrifice of thousands who labored to place each colossal stone. You’ll marvel at the monumental Great Sphinx, carved from a single piece of bedrock into the shape of a lion with a human head. Stand before this humbling monument, the national symbol of Egypt, and glory in the enduring legacy of a civilization long gone.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and find artifacts such as statues of Egyptian gods among its intriguing exhibits.
• Savor a delicious buffet lunch as an invigorating interlude to your day of discovery.
• Admire the breathtaking Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Behold a nearly intact Wonder of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
• View the titanic Great Sphinx, the iconic human-headed lion and enigmatic symbol of Egypt.

HELPFUL HINTS
• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.