Egyptian treasures are legendary, and expertly guided visits to the finest collections are essential for a complete experience. This morning, travel to Saqqara to see the Step Pyramid of the pharaoh Zoser, a revolutionary design that initiated the art of pyramid-building. You will also see some of Egypt's most charming wall paintings and reliefs, showing scenes of harvesting, fishing, music-making, and dancing, as well as the elaborate and exquisite mastaba of Mereruka, the largest in Saqqara. While not a royal, Mereruka (or Meri) was, among other things, "Chief Justice and Vizier" to Pharaoh Teti of the Sixth Dynasty, wealthy enough to build such a large and colorful tomb for his afterlife. After lunch, explore the galleries of the newly opened and highly anticipated Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) with expert Egyptologists. Witness the 3,200-year-old statue of Ramses II in the Grand Hall, the Solar Boat, and select treasures from the prehistoric to the Greco-Roman period. Only the King Tut Hall remains unopened as his treasures are still at the Museum of Antiquities, which you'll enjoy during an uncrowded, privately guided after-hours exploration later today. This evening, enjoy an exclusive after-hours guided tour of the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Discover the museum's expansive collection of ancient marvels-without the crowds-alongside your Egyptologists. ...
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