Saqqara Tour from Cairo
Overview
We offer you a lot of things to do in Saqqara, the famous necropolis of the ancient Kingdom up to the third dynasty also the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid ever built among those attributed to Egyptian civilization that attracts many tourists to visit during their Egypt tours, then you will discover The Pyramid of Unas the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and last king of the Fifth Dynasty. This historical site, located near Cairo, holds numerous tombs, temples, and monuments dating back to the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
The Tomb of Idut (Idu), The tomb is famous for its colorful scenes depicting daily life activities, including fishing, scribes, a statue of the Princess, agricultural activities, papyrus harvest, livestock, and butchers.
The pyramid of Teti at Saqqara, the founder of the Sixth Dynasty who ruled Egypt after Pharaoh Unas, followed the example of Unas: the central masonry was made of tightly packed blocks of stone, enclosed in fine limestone. and a lot of kings.
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We offer you a lot of things to do in Saqqara, the famous necropolis of the ancient Kingdom up to the third dynasty also the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the oldest pyramid ever built among those attributed to Egyptian civilization that attracts many tourists to visit during their Egypt tours, then you will discover The Pyramid of Unas the Egyptian pharaoh Unas, the ninth and last king of the Fifth Dynasty. This historical site, located near Cairo, holds numerous tombs, temples, and monuments dating back to the Old Kingdom of Egypt.
The Tomb of Idut (Idu), The tomb is famous for its colorful scenes depicting daily life activities, including fishing, scribes, a statue of the Princess, agricultural activities, papyrus harvest, livestock, and butchers.
The pyramid of Teti at Saqqara, the founder of the Sixth Dynasty who ruled Egypt after Pharaoh Unas, followed the example of Unas: the central masonry was made of tightly packed blocks of stone, enclosed in fine limestone. and a lot of kings.
Check out our top-rated Egypt day tours.
Inclusion
- Transportation services from and to your hotel in Cairo.
- Entrance fees to Saqqara necropolis during the tours in Cairo.
- Transportation is privately done by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
- An expert English-speaking tour guide will be with you during your Cairo Day Tours.
- Bottled water and a soft drink during Egypt Day Tours.
- Shopping trips in Cairo.
- All taxes and service charges for Egypt tours are included.
Exclusion
- Any extras not specified in the detailed itinerary.
- Tipping is not included during your Day Trip to Saqqara Necropolis.
Itinerary
Your Private tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to start one of the most amazing Tours from Cairo, The Day Trip to Saqqara Necropolis, which is about 30 kilometers north of the capital where the first-ever known pyramid in history persists, Djoser Step Pyramid, the pyramid that signifies the development of the mastaba tombs till it gets to be the perfect-shaped pyramid that we know nowadays, whose secrets still need to be discovered, did not get popular because it was the first large stone pyramid in ancient Egypt, but because it constructs primitive materials such as clay bricks only., you can go inside one of the pyramids in Saqqara which don't require the booking of an extra ticket, like the Pyramid of King Teti or the Pyramid of Unas, the last King of the fifth dynasty also is open to visitors where you can visit one of the Tombs of the Nobles at Saqqara, like the tomb of Kagemni.
You will see the different carvings of all kinds of daily life scenes in ancient Egypt with all its activities clearly seen, like harvesting, fishing, hunting, and animal sacrificing scenes, painted in bright colors on the walls and burial chambers of those rock-cut tombs that some of them still retain the original colors.
Continue Cairo sightseeing tours to explore the Museum of Imhotep. The museum is one of several halls with more than 500 rare artifacts extracted from the Saqqara archaeological site. The exhibition includes a model of the Zoser funerary collection, and one of the museum's halls is created in the form of a complete cemetery featuring a mummy, a wooden coffin, and several pottery and pasteurized pots.
You can ask your private Egyptologist to take you to government-authorized bazaars to learn about ancient Egyptian handicrafts and to buy souvenirs that will remind you of your lovely tours to Egypt.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $100 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $65 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $55 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $45 Per Person |
Start from : $45
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When you arrive in Egypt, you can take a day trip. With Cairo Top Tours you can visit the Saqqara area, which includes the pyramid of Djoser. This area is considered among the most anticipated sites in egypt. on the other hand, you should not miss the opportunity to visit the pyramids of Giza, which is considered among the 7 wonders of the world.
We need an hour more or less with our private car.
Saqqara is famous for its ancient Egyptian pyramids, particularly the Step Pyramid of Djoser. The Step Pyramid is one of the earliest large-scale stone structures in Egypt and represents a significant milestone in the development of pyramid construction.
In many of Egypt's tourist destinations, specific considerations are not required. It is advised to dress somewhat modestly in less visited areas.
Women should avoid wearing clothes that is too tight and should cover their shoulders and knees. Since most Egyptians dress more modestly than many people in America and Europe do, men should likewise refrain from wearing anything too exposed.
For example, Egyptians do not wear shorts very often. Respecting the local culture can be achieved by dressing somewhat modestly.
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