Your private day trip to the Pyramids from Soma Bay promises an extraordinary journey into ancient Egypt. Here’s what your day includes:

Your day begins with a transfer from your Soma Bay hotel to Hurghada Airport. You’ll board a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, your tour guide will meet you, and your private exploration of the Pyramids will commence immediately.

Giza Pyramids Complex

Step into a mystery at the Giza Pyramids Complex. This site defies natural principles. It has stood for over 4500 years. It represents the ancient Egyptians’ strength and building talents. The complex primarily includes the three great pyramids, the Valley Temple, and the Sphinx.

The Great Pyramid of Giza

In 2580 BC, a massive structure reached for the heavens. This once-in-a-lifetime build served as King Khufu’s ultimate resting place. Khufu’s Vizier Hemiunu planned the Great Pyramid. It stands 146.7 meters (481 feet) tall. More than 100,000 laborers and 2.3 million limestone pieces built it. It is the only surviving wonder of the famous Seven Wonders of the World.

The Great Sphinx of Giza

The Sphinx sits in front of the Great Pyramid of Khafre. It features the full physical appearance of a lion. The face is that of a man. It has been in a sitting position since the Old Kingdom or even earlier. The Sphinx measures 19 meters (66 ft) wide and 73 meters (240 ft) tall.

The Valley Temple

Ancient Egyptians used the mummification procedure here. They prepared the bodies of Old Kingdom pharaohs for the afterlife.

Enjoy lunch at a local Cairo restaurant. Afterward, your private day excursion from Soma Bay to the Pyramids continues:

Step Pyramid of Saqqara

Everything began with Imhotep’s masterpiece. It ushered in the age of pyramid building. The Saqqara Step Pyramid housed Pharaoh Djoser’s tomb. It featured a unique design: six 62-meter-high steps. Its mega-complex became a regular component in subsequent constructions, such as the Great Pyramids complex.

Memphis City

In 2925 BC, King Menes unified Egypt. He designated Memphis as the first formal capital. It commemorated Ptah, the divinity of art and craftsmanship. It was once known as the enormous “Hut Ka Ptah.” This became the etymological root for “Egypt,” translated into Greek as “Ai Gy Ptos.”

After your day of discovery, you’ll return to Cairo Airport. You’ll board a flight to Hurghada. Finally, you will transfer back to your hotel in Soma Bay.