Stunning Day Tour to Saqqara Treasures from Cairo Airport
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Overview
Cairo is the capital and the largest city in Egypt. It's also the country's political and cultural center. With so much to see and do. Cairo’s origins date back over 1,000 years, though the surrounding area has been populated since Pharaonic times. The modern city was founded in 969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty, who named it Al-Qahira (“The Victorious City”). Over the centuries, it became the capital of Islamic Egypt and a succeeding center of learning, architecture, and trade. Today, visitors can still admire Islamic Cairo, with its ancient mosques, madrasas, and bustling bazaars. That's why we've put together this Cairo day tour from Cairo Airport. This tour will take you to all the most important sights, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and more.
On this tour, you will fall in love with the ancient Egyptian civilization. Learn about Egyptian history. Also, you will have a fantastic opportunity to visit very unique monuments and sites, guided by one of our professional tourist guides and an Egyptologist.
You can see the pyramids and tombs and discover their secrets in Saqqara (also spelled Sakkara), the land of treasures. It is an extended ancient necropolis located about 30 kilometres south of Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile River. It served as the cemetery of ancient Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, covering over 7 kilometres of desert plateau. Saqqara is most famous for being home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and a revolutionary structure that marked the beginning of pyramid construction. In addition, take lots of photos to document this wonderful memory and keep it alive in your mind. We offer an admission ticket to all available tombs and pyramids at Saqqara (2-3 pyramids,3-5 tombs). Know more about Egyptian history, which is among the richest and longest in the world.
Cairo is the capital and the largest city in Egypt. It's also the country's political and cultural center. With so much to see and do. Cairo’s origins date back over 1,000 years, though the surrounding area has been populated since Pharaonic times. The modern city was founded in 969 AD by the Fatimid dynasty, who named it Al-Qahira (“The Victorious City”). Over the centuries, it became the capital of Islamic Egypt and a succeeding center of learning, architecture, and trade. Today, visitors can still admire Islamic Cairo, with its ancient mosques, madrasas, and bustling bazaars. That's why we've put together this Cairo day tour from Cairo Airport. This tour will take you to all the most important sights, including the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and more.
On this tour, you will fall in love with the ancient Egyptian civilization. Learn about Egyptian history. Also, you will have a fantastic opportunity to visit very unique monuments and sites, guided by one of our professional tourist guides and an Egyptologist.
You can see the pyramids and tombs and discover their secrets in Saqqara (also spelled Sakkara), the land of treasures. It is an extended ancient necropolis located about 30 kilometres south of Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile River. It served as the cemetery of ancient Memphis, Egypt’s first capital, and is one of the most important archaeological sites in the world, covering over 7 kilometres of desert plateau. Saqqara is most famous for being home to the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the oldest pyramid in Egypt, and a revolutionary structure that marked the beginning of pyramid construction. In addition, take lots of photos to document this wonderful memory and keep it alive in your mind. We offer an admission ticket to all available tombs and pyramids at Saqqara (2-3 pyramids,3-5 tombs). Know more about Egyptian history, which is among the richest and longest in the world.
Inclusion
- Cairo Top Tours provides transportation from and to Cairo Airport.
- All ticket and entrance expenses for your journey to Saqqara Necropolis.
- Oriental lunch at a good local restaurant.
- Our Cairo Day trips provide private transportation in a modern, air-conditioned car.
- Your Cairo Airport Transit Tour will be led by an expert Egyptologist tour guide.
- Egypt Day Tours offer bottled water and cold refreshments.
- Shopping Tours in Cairo. (Per your wish).
- Cairo Layover Tours covers all taxes and service expenses.
Exclusion
- Any extra things that are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tipping is not included
- Personal spending.
- Beverage during meals.
- Prices are applicable during Christmas and New Year tours in Egypt or Egypt Easter tours.
Itinerary
First, our representative will meet and greet you at Cairo Airport. He will welcome you with a luxurious air-conditioned vehicle and driver to start your fantastic adventure in Giza.
Our first visit will be to one of the primary cemeteries for the ancient Egyptian capital city of Memphis. Memphis is one of the most ancient and historically significant cities in Egypt, located about 24 kilometres south of Cairo, near the modern town of Mit Rahina. It was the first capital of reunited Egypt, founded around 3100 BC by King Narmer, the ruler who united Upper and Lower Egypt, marking the beginning of the First Dynasty and the Pharaonic civilization.
Many pyramids have been discovered in Saqqara, including the most famous Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the earliest pyramid in Egypt. Saqqara is one of Egypt’s most important ancient archaeological sites, located about 30 kilometres south of Cairo on the west bank of the Nile.
There are other glorious painted tombs of high officials in ancient Egypt, including the tomb of vizier Kagemni. The Tomb of Vizier Kagemni is one of the most impressive and beautifully decorated tombs in Saqqara, Egypt’s ancient necropolis near Cairo. Visit the King Unas Pyramid, which is famous for its amazing texts inside it, as well as the small pyramid of King Titi.
Have a great opportunity to see the colored sceneries in the tombs of the nobles, including those of the two brothers Niankhnom and Khnomhotep, and Irukaptah, which feature famous drawings of daily life in ancient Egypt. In addition, have a tour of Imhotep's museum, which was the architect of the step pyramid in ancient Egypt.
Finally, you'll have a Felucca ride tour. Ride along the Nile, where you can enjoy Cairo's amazing surroundings. Enjoy the sunset. Then, have a delicious BBQ lunch. After that, we'll take you back to the airport.
Meals: Lunch
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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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