Day Tour to Saqqara Necropolis from Cairo
Overview
Day Tour to Saqqara Necropolis from Cairo
You can make the most of your vacation, by checking out one of our well-organized Tours to Giza Pyramids to visit the Saqqara Necropolis from Cairo to experience the grandeur of ancient Egyptian history with our Egypt Day Tours. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, three tombs on the Giza Pyramids. The city of Giza has created an actual cemetery city, with tombs, temples, roads, and sidewalks.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the historic pyramid and understand its role in the history of ancient Egypt within the Saqqara Necropolis. 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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Day Tour to Saqqara Necropolis from Cairo
You can make the most of your vacation, by checking out one of our well-organized Tours to Giza Pyramids to visit the Saqqara Necropolis from Cairo to experience the grandeur of ancient Egyptian history with our Egypt Day Tours. Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, three tombs on the Giza Pyramids. The city of Giza has created an actual cemetery city, with tombs, temples, roads, and sidewalks.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore the historic pyramid and understand its role in the history of ancient Egypt within the Saqqara Necropolis. 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
Transportations from and to your hotel in Cairo.
Entrance fees to Saqqara.
Oriental lunch in a local restaurant.
Transportation is privately done by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
A licensed English-speaking tour guide will be with you during your Cairo Day Tours.
Bottled water and a soft drink during Egypt Day Tours.
Shopping tours in Cairo.
All taxes and service charges of Egypt tours are included.
Exclusion
Any extras not mentioned in the Saqqara Pyramid Trip itinerary.
Tipping is not included during your day Tour to Saqqara from Cairo.
Prices do not apply during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Itinerary
You will be met by your accredited Egyptologist at the hotel lobby to begin one of the most remarkable Tours from Cairo, to spend a magnificent Day Tour to Saqqara Necropolis from Cairo, Saqqara Necropolis is about 30 KMs to the north of Cairo. the first discovered pyramid in history belongs to one of the most powerful kings of ancient Egypt, Djoser, founder of the Step Pyramid. The striking pyramid, whose mysteries are still being discovered until now, you will have the chance to get inside one of the pyramids in Saqqara which does not require any additional fees like the Pyramid of King Teti or the Pyramid of Unas, the last King of the 5th dynasty during the old kingdom, also is open to visitors where you can visit one of the well-preserved Tombs of the Nobles in Saqqara, like the tomb of Kagemini who was the son of law of King Teti and the vizier of justice. You will see the different phases of all kinds of daily life scenes in ancient Egypt with all its activities inscribed like collecting of plants, fishing, trapping, and animal blessing, painted in vivid colors on the walls and funeral chambers of these rock-cut tombs.
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 designed in the form of a complete cemetery featuring a mummy, a wooden coffin, and a number of pottery and pasteurized pots.
Enjoy your tasty lunch at a local restaurant and you can ask your accredited tour guide 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 | $70 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $50 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $40 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $35 Per Person |
Start from : $35
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Saqqara is an archaeological site near Cairo, known for its significant historical and cultural treasures. Some of the main tourist attractions in Saqqara include:
Step Pyramid of Djoser: This pyramid is one of the earliest monumental stone structures in Egypt and marks a significant development in pyramid architecture. It's the centerpiece of the Saqqara complex and was built for Pharaoh Djoser.
Pyramid of Unas: This pyramid is notable for its Pyramid Texts, a collection of religious and magical spells inscribed on the walls of the burial chamber. These texts provide insights into ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife.
Tomb of Ti: The tomb of an ancient Egyptian official named Ti is known for its well-preserved reliefs and scenes depicting various aspects of daily life, agriculture, and offerings.
Mastaba of Mereruka: This mastaba (rectangular tomb) is one of the largest and most elaborately decorated tombs in Saqqara. It belongs to Mereruka, a high-ranking official during the reign of Pharaoh Teti.
Serapeum: A series of underground galleries that once housed the massive stone sarcophagi of the Apis bulls, which were considered sacred in ancient Egypt.
The stepped pyramids of Saqqara are much older than the ones in Giza. Standing in isolation, in the middle of the desert, these step pyramids were the precursor to the larger ones built much later.
Yes, budget tours are suitable for children, but it's always best to check with the tour operator for specific age restrictions or recommendations.
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