Full day Tour to the Pyramids Maidum Hawara and El Lahun

Enjoy a private Tour to the Pyramids of  Fayoum Oasis Your adventure starts when you meet your guide at your hotel in Cairo. you'll head to the Fayoum Oasis, home to the Hawara and Lahun pyramids. As you travel through Egypt's stunning desert scenery, our expert guide will share fascinating details about the ancient history and importance of these pyramids.

First, you'll visit the Hawara Pyramid in Crocodilopolis. This pyramid is famous for its complex internal design, featuring a maze of corridors and chambers. It was built as the burial site for Pharaoh Amenemhat III, one of Egypt's most influential leaders.

Next, you'll explore the The pyramid of Senusret II at El Lahun is the pyramid complex constructed for the pharaoh Senusret II in the Twelfth Dynasty. Lahun Pyramid in the village of Lahun. This pyramid is known for its well-preserved mortuary temple and as the burial place of Pharaoh Senusret II. Your guide will explain the pyramid's history and significance, and you'll have time to wander around and take pictures.

Finally you'll visit the Meidum Pyramid. Originally designed as a step pyramid with three layers, it was later modified to create a smooth outer surface. Unfortunately, this change was not entirely successful, leading to structural issues over time, including collapses and earthquake damage.

We will also check out the Pyramid of Senusret I. This pyramid is surrounded by a large walled area that includes a funerary temple, a rectangular chapel with a central courtyard, and nine smaller pyramids for Senusret's wives and daughters. A limestone causeway with statues placed every ten cubits led from the temple to the Valley Temple, which is outside the inner area. Unfortunately, much of this is not visible today because later Roman buildings were built on top of the ancient site.