Saqqara day tour from Cairo Airport

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.