Saqqara is a very rich location, it has the oldest pyramid and tombs about how those people lived. you can feel their memories which they wanted to share with us, their favorite animals and birds. it is where you will see a frog and butterfly, side to side with a hippo and a crocodile. it is so special, don't miss it.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guiding services and admission tickets
Private transportation
Bottled water
Brunch
Private Archaeological Tour at Saqqara
Saqqara
About
Saqqara is a very rich location, it has the oldest pyramid and tombs about how those people lived. you can feel their memories which they wanted to share with us, their favorite animals and birds. it is where you will see a frog and butterfly, side to side with a hippo and a crocodile. it is so special, don't miss it.
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
guiding services and admission tickets
Private transportation
Bottled water
Brunch
Itinerary
1
Step Pyramid of Djoser
The oldest Pyramid Complex ever, a King designed his step way to heaven.
The has two tombs not only one, which used to be protected by walls decorated by cobras.
you will see an amazing entrance which is believed to be decorated same way of the king's palace and no longer exist.
1 hour
2
Serapeum
24 huge sarcophagi, all made of single pieces of heavy granite, weighing in between 70 to 100 tons where discovered in Saqqara underground. they were found empty, still till today they raise questions about the technology ancient Egyptians used to cut the stones.
30 minutes
3
Mastaba of Ti
a tomb dates back to round 2300 bc, for a priest and a wig designer. the colors speak for the talents of ancient Egyptians.
the carvings are about daily activities, showing fishing, sailing on a sailing boat, donkeys, crocodiles, hippos and many other animals.
30 minutes
4
Pyramid of Unas
The first pyramid to have carvings on the walls, which is known by the pyramids texts.
you will learn about the ancient Egyptian philosophy and view of the king in heavens.
30 minutes
5
Tomb of Idut
this time it is a princess tomb, we will learn about women status in ancient Egypt, and the marriage system and her rule in the family.