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Overview
A beautiful Saqqara tour from Cairo Airport presents the gateway to the heart of ancient Egypt. Following an easy airport pick-up, you'll be driven in relative comfort to Saqqara's ancient necropolis, which houses some of the oldest and most respected monuments in Egypt. The tour's main feature is Djoser's Step Pyramid, the earliest colossal stone building, which stands as a testimony to Imhotep's architectural ability; he was the master architect and physician to the pharaoh.
From there, you go on to traverse the vast Saqqara plateau, where decorated tombs of nobles and high officials of the Old Kingdom entice your attention. With inappropriate carvings and colorful wall paintings, these tombs depict life and religion from over 4,000 years ago. You will also visit other worthy monuments, like the Pyramid of Teti and the Serapeum, home to the burial of the Apis bulls, which lay in the grandeur and mystery of ancient Egyptian ritual practice.
This guided tour dives deeply into historical developments with engaging storytelling, transforming a layover in Cairo into an unforgettable cultural study. Complete with airport pick-up and drop-off, entrance fees, and a private guide, the Saqqara day tour can prove to be an excellent way to maximize your precious time in Egypt. For history buffs and inquisitive souls alike, this tour acts as a tantalizing beginning into one of the oldest treasures.
A beautiful Saqqara tour from Cairo Airport presents the gateway to the heart of ancient Egypt. Following an easy airport pick-up, you'll be driven in relative comfort to Saqqara's ancient necropolis, which houses some of the oldest and most respected monuments in Egypt. The tour's main feature is Djoser's Step Pyramid, the earliest colossal stone building, which stands as a testimony to Imhotep's architectural ability; he was the master architect and physician to the pharaoh.
From there, you go on to traverse the vast Saqqara plateau, where decorated tombs of nobles and high officials of the Old Kingdom entice your attention. With inappropriate carvings and colorful wall paintings, these tombs depict life and religion from over 4,000 years ago. You will also visit other worthy monuments, like the Pyramid of Teti and the Serapeum, home to the burial of the Apis bulls, which lay in the grandeur and mystery of ancient Egyptian ritual practice.
This guided tour dives deeply into historical developments with engaging storytelling, transforming a layover in Cairo into an unforgettable cultural study. Complete with airport pick-up and drop-off, entrance fees, and a private guide, the Saqqara day tour can prove to be an excellent way to maximize your precious time in Egypt. For history buffs and inquisitive souls alike, this tour acts as a tantalizing beginning into one of the oldest treasures.
Inclusion
- Cairo Top Tours provides transportation to and from Cairo Airport.
- All admission costs and tickets for your visit to the Saqqara Necropolis.
- Chinese lunch at a reputable neighborhood eatery.
- A contemporary, air-conditioned car is used for private transportation on our Cairo day trips.
- Your Cairo Airport Transit Tour will be accompanied by a knowledgeable Egyptologist tour guide.
- Cold beverages and bottled water on Egypt Day Tours.
- Cairo shopping excursions. (at your desire).
- Cairo Layover Tours include all taxes and service fees.
Exclusion
- Any additional items not specified in the itinerary.
- Tipping is not counted in personal spending.
- Drink during meals.
- Prices apply to Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt, as well as Easter tours.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour representative meets and assists you with a transfer to Saqqara in an air-conditioned vehicle. You will gaze at the wonderful countryside of Egypt while traveling for almost an hour to the ancient necropolis. Your first stop will be the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt and its first truly monumental architectural creation. Your guide will bring you through its fascinating history and the innovations provided by the legendary architect Imhotep.
Next, you will enjoy the extensive Saqqara group of monuments with many tombs and smaller pyramids dating from the Old Kingdom. Visit the Tomb of Ti or the Tomb of Kagemni, with their bright wall carvings showing scenes of daily life, religious ceremonies, and offerings to the gods. Next will be the Pyramid of Teti, where you will be allowed to go inside to view the Pyramid Texts - the oldest religious inscriptions in the world. Time permitting, your guide may further include the Serapeum, an underground crypt for burying sacred Apis bulls.
Your guide will then lead you to a local restaurant to enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch after being filled during the morning (optional). Eventually, you will be transferred back to Cairo Airport in good time to catch your connecting flight onward. This precisely engineered day tour will enable a smooth and fulfilling experience.
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Saqqara offers a captivating historical and archaeological experience. You can explore ancient tombs, visit the renowned Step Pyramid of Djoser, marvel at intricate hieroglyphics, and immerse yourself in the rich history of ancient Egypt.
If you take your time and examine each of the monuments you've named, you can end up staying at Saqqara for two to three hours.
If you do not reside in your country of origin, you may still apply for a visa to Egypt. The local Egyptian embassy or consulate is the place to apply for a visa; alternatively, you can obtain one upon arrival.
Since Egypt is a Muslim nation, as was already mentioned, alcohol is not widely accessible anywhere but in tourist destinations and Western-style hotels and resorts. You can buy wine and beer on every Dragonfly Kite Safari.
Saqqara is a special place in Egypt, where there are lots of big pyramids and ancient tombs. It has been important for a long time, for 5,000 years!
A day tour to Saqqara Treasures from Cairo Airport is a guided excursion that allows you to explore the archaeological site of Saqqara, located near Cairo, Egypt, within a single day. Saqqara is renowned for its ancient pyramids, including the famous Step Pyramid of Djoser, as well as other fascinating tombs and structures.
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