Exclusive Saqqara Necropolis Day Tour from Cairo
Duration
8 hour(s)
Languages
English
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Explore the Step Pyramid, the oldest stone pyramid in Egypt
Discover the Unas Pyramid with the first Pyramid Texts
Visit tombs of Mereruka, Kagemni, and other notable figures
Learn about burial practices and ancient Egyptian rituals
Guided by a private Egyptologist for personalized insights
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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of ancient Egypt on this full-day Saqqara necropolis tour. Begin by exploring the remarkable Step Pyramid, the oldest stone pyramid in the world, where you can admire its architectural ingenuity and learn about the vision of Pharaoh Djoser. Continue to the Unas Pyramid, famous for being the first pyramid to feature the Pyramid Texts, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient Egyptian funerary beliefs. As you wander through the necropolis, visit the tombs of distinguished officials such as Mereruka and Kagemni, where intricate carvings and inscriptions reveal stories of daily life, rituals, and the spiritual world of ancient Egypt. Each site is brought to life with the guidance of your private Egyptologist, who provides detailed explanations and answers your questions to ensure a rich and immersive experience.
The tour also includes a visit to the Serapeum, the burial place of sacred Apis bulls, which highlights the profound religious practices and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians. Along the way, gain insight into burial customs, hieroglyphics, and the remarkable craftsmanship that has endured through the millennia. Your day is made seamless with convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off, allowing you to relax and focus on discovering the history and culture of this iconic site. Enjoy unlimited bottled water to stay refreshed as you explore the expansive necropolis and capture stunning photographs of the pyramids, tombs, and surrounding desert landscapes. This exclusive tour combines history, archaeology, and personalized storytelling, creating an unforgettable experience for families, history enthusiasts, and travelers eager to delve into the mysteries of Egypt’s ancient past.
All Ground transfers by a private A/C vehicle
Pick-up and drop off from the hotels
The entrance fee as mentioned in the itinerary
Private qualified Egyptologist tour guide
Food & drinks
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Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen
Comfortable clothing suitable
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Not wheelchair accessible
No public transportation nearby
Guide will meet you in hotel lobby with name board
Maximum of fifteen passengers per tour
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Activity Provider: Vagus Travel Co
Customer Reviews
Tatjana
This place was a royal waste of time, money and patience, thanks to the abysmally corrupt system and individuals employed there. Corruption and extortion start with transportation: as soon as you book an Uber, for allegedly 300 egp ($6.5 US), the driver arrives and hands you the phone with a ready text asking for $50 to get you there and back. We cancelled an unknown number of drivers untill we finally agreed for a decent price with one. Along the way you will have the pleasure to watch the most disgustingly garbaged water channel anywhere in the world. On the site we chose the general 600 egp ticket. We understood we would be alowed everywhere except inside the step pyramid and the tombs designated as requiring extra tickets ć, similar to the Luxor Valley of the Kings. It turned out we were not allowed anywhere save a couple of tombs which could only be of interest to someone who had not even seen a ruin on TV. The Unas pyramid was completely closed to visitors, the Maya tomb is not designated as extrancharge. and yet the underpaid corrupt attendant will let you in and then whine you didn't tip him enough. The same routine awaits you at each tomb you already paid. Basically, your general ticket of $13 will allow you to roam around in dust. Definitely the worst experience in all of Egypt, and emblematic of the widespread, systemic corruption present in every aspect of life here. If I had ever read an accurate review of this site I would have done something better with my time.
New
You must not be in a hurry when you come here. There is a vast space to visit and it is better to do it calmly; you have to walk between one historical monument and the other. This place starts your imagination when you try to frame what you see in a scenario of what and how things were done in those ancient times. Death was more important than life because life was temporary, but death instead brought eternity to those who knew what things to do and how to do them in the right way, to guarantee the passage into the afterlife and the possibility of a return. On the site, excavations are still continuing today; who knows what else we will discover soon? Some constructions are made of stone, others of mud bricks that have wonderfully arrived until our days. On the walls and on the steles, there are representations of daily life with all its actions of fishing, agriculture, and even punishment for failure to pay taxes. Furthermore, various rites of worship and offerings to the gods are represented. Also, the relationships of sweet affection between some royal characters are very clearly highlighted. Naturally, everything that could be taken away has been removed and transported to various museums (statues, sarcophagi, objects), but the place makes you feel the atmosphere; it shows you the general image of a complex so large and ancient. There are also many places to take beautiful photos. Many professional photographers are there. Attention to the workers!!! They ask for money in an incredible way without any shame! If they open a door for you or show you with a finger which direction to go, that's it, you are in debt! Simply answer: "I paid for the ticket." With us, one of the workers (without having helped or explained anything to us) was very insistent. When my husband refused the tip, he continued to grumble behind us: "Ok no problem, no money, no money yes? Ok no money". Then I turned around and told him everything I thought: "I worked hard for the money I have and I paid a price for this ticket that is not small, so what money do I owe you now?". Then the worker apologized and disappeared. Be careful, give tips when you feel like doing it, do not allow others to manipulate you — you are already paying for tickets, you owe them nothing extra!
Wendy
Best to go with a private guide that goes at the pace you want. My group rushed through while I would have liked to explore more. I did appreciate guides explaining the purposes of the different area. There are quite a few signs but didn't really explain as much as I would like. It isn't clear what is a reconstruction versus antiquities. There are a lot of sellers that are best ignored.
Sara
Sakkara was the first necropolis in Egypt. Older than the pyramids coming in at 4,600 years old. The ancient architectural buffet consists of sixteen pyramids, because apparently the Egyptians were testing out every possible design before committing to Giza. The Djoser pyramid lives here and it is definitely worth a visit. This is way less crowded than the pyramids and I enjoyed it.
Silvio
Saqqara was Amazing! I advise everyone to go here, not just Giza Pyramids. Saqqara is a huge area to visit, and you need also a driver to go to other places. You can touch history with your own hands ❤️🇪🇬 You can buy tickets there, no much queue. I went at Monday morning.