Half day tour to Saqqara from Cairo
Overview
Half day tour to Saqqara from Cairo
The city of Saqqara is full of archaeological information. You will be able to visit the ruins of the Third Dynasty. We will explore the most famous pyramid in the region, the Pyramid of Sisyphus. The pyramid began as a mastaba tomb, a flat structure with sloping sides, and through a series of expansions evolved into a 197-foot (60-meter) high pyramid, with six tiers, each built on top of another.
Then you will move on to the Pyramid of Onas, the smallest of the pyramids of the Old Kingdom, but it holds significance as it contains the pyramid texts. You will be allowed to enter the Pyramid of Unas.
The Pyramid of Onas is the smallest of the pyramids of the Old Kingdom, but it holds significance as it contains the pyramid texts. You will be allowed to enter the Pyramid of Unas. Then you will visit the tomb of Idut (Idu), located east of the Great Pyramid in the eastern necropolis, which is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Sixth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom during the reign of King Bibi I.
The last pyramid built for a queen in ancient Egypt, the Teti Chery pyramid is characterized by a distinctive construction method compared to mud-brick pyramids.
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Half day tour to Saqqara from Cairo
The city of Saqqara is full of archaeological information. You will be able to visit the ruins of the Third Dynasty. We will explore the most famous pyramid in the region, the Pyramid of Sisyphus. The pyramid began as a mastaba tomb, a flat structure with sloping sides, and through a series of expansions evolved into a 197-foot (60-meter) high pyramid, with six tiers, each built on top of another.
Then you will move on to the Pyramid of Onas, the smallest of the pyramids of the Old Kingdom, but it holds significance as it contains the pyramid texts. You will be allowed to enter the Pyramid of Unas.
The Pyramid of Onas is the smallest of the pyramids of the Old Kingdom, but it holds significance as it contains the pyramid texts. You will be allowed to enter the Pyramid of Unas. Then you will visit the tomb of Idut (Idu), located east of the Great Pyramid in the eastern necropolis, which is a rock-cut tomb dating back to the Sixth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom during the reign of King Bibi I.
The last pyramid built for a queen in ancient Egypt, the Teti Chery pyramid is characterized by a distinctive construction method compared to mud-brick pyramids.
Enjoy the best tours with Cairo Top Tours tailor-made to delight you with history
Inclusion
- Services for transportation to and from your Cairo hotel.
- Entrance fees to Saqqara necropolis.
- Private transportation is provided by a contemporary, air-conditioned car.
- An expert English-speaking tour guide.
- Bottled water and a soft drink.
- Shopping trips in Cairo.
- All taxes and service charges for Egypt tours are included.
Exclusion
- Any extras not specified in the detailed itinerary.
- Tipping
Itinerary
A private air-conditioned car will be waiting in front of your hotel to take you to Saqqara Tomb to explore the area. First, you will visit the Step Pyramid of Saqqara which was built to this extent, because it has a deep meaning, as he wanted to be as high in death as he was in life.
Its construction is credited to the great architect Imhotep, and through our tours, you will be able to explore the Imhotep Museum, whose most important holdings include mummified cottage cheese and the oldest royal mummy in mummification, from his era.
Saqqara contains some of the historical pyramids and the most famous ones, such as King Teti’s pyramid, the pyramid of Unas, and the smallest one too. You will also get the chance to visit these noble tombs which are peculiar in nature and contain the remains of many prominent leaders from the 18th to the 20th dynasties.
The guide will take you to the oldest bazaars to learn about handicrafts that have existed since ancient times. This visit will give you a chance to meet the workers and get in touch with the Egyptian culture.
Price
| Number of Persons | Prices |
|---|---|
| 1 Person | $100 Per Person |
| 2 - 3 Persons | $65 Per Person |
| 4 - 6 Persons | $55 Per Person |
| 7 - 10 Persons | $45 Per Person |
Start from : $45
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