Day trip to Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids, visit to Imhotep...
Duration
1 Days
Location
Egypt
Starting From
EGP 5,154
Availability
Flexible Dates
Private air-conditioned transfers
Professional local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Flexible pace and photo stops
Historical landmarks
Cultural sightseeing
Overview
Day trip to Saqqara and Dahshur Pyramids, visit to Imhotep museum, Step pyramid of Djoser, Teti pyramid, Unas Pyramid, Serapeum of Saqqara, royal tombs, Dahshur Red Pyramid, Bent Pyramid.
How far is Saqqara from Cairo?
Saqqara is situated some minutes away from Giza pyramids.
The distance from the pyramids to Saqqara necropolis is 25 km.
The journey usually takes just 30 minutes.
Is Saqqara worth visiting?
Saqqara worth visit not just because here the first ever built pyramid in Egypt is situated, but also because Saqqara is a place to unique and mysterious Serapeum of Saqqara, beautifully decorated New Kingdom tombs and many other pyramids.
Can tourists visit Saqqara?
Tourists can visit Saqqara on a private tour from Cairo to Saqqara sight or in a group tour available on a daily basis.
What can I see in Saqqara?
Saqqara is known for its first ever built pyramid in Egypt - the Step pyramid of king Djoser.
In Saqqara you can see: the Pyramid of Unas with its 'Pyramids texts', the Pyramid of Teti, Noble tombs, New kingdom tombs, Tomb of Kajemni and others, Serapeum of Saqqara, Imhotep Museum, Remains of the Valley temple, Lower chamber of the Step pyramid.
How many pyramids are in Saqqara?
There are 3 well preserved pyramids in Saqqara which you can explore from inside plus around 5 more smaller pyramids which are closed to public.
Can I enter inside the Step pyramid?
Now the pyramid is opened to public.
You can enter inside and explore its main passage and even burial chamber.
How many pyramids are there in Dahshur?
There are 2 main pyramids in Dahshur that you can visit plus one more Black pyramid that you can see from a distance.
Itinerary
Day 1
07:00 Pick up from Cairo hotel
Day 2
07:15 Transfer to Saqqara site
Day 3
08:00 Imhotep museum visit
Day 4
09:00 Tour around The Step pyramid
Day 5
10:00 Visit to 3 open tombs
Day 6
11:30 Optionally visit to Serapeum
Day 7
12:00 Transfer to Dahshur
Day 8
13:00 Bent pyramid exploration
Day 9
14:00 Red pyramid tour
Day 10
15:00 Dahshur site tour
Day 11
16:00 Back to Cairo hotel
Highlights
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