Private Half-Day Tour to Saqqara Pyramid from Cairo

4.8 (19 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Enjoy a personalized and tailor-made tour with a private Egyptologist guide, driver, Tour will be tailored just for you and will suit your needs and your budget. Avoid the crowds with your own private guide & private vehicle during your tour to the Pyramid of Saqqara,

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Bottled water
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Qualified Egyptologist guide
  • Entrance fees 500 EGP per person
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Saqqara Pyramid
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Saqqara, the oldest complete stone building complex known in history was built, the Pyramid of Djoser, built during the Third Dynasty. Another sixteen Egyptian kings built pyramids at Saqqara, which are now in various states of preservation. High officials added private funeral monuments to this necropolis during the entire Pharaonic period. It remained an important complex for non-royal burials and cult ceremonies for more than 3,000 years, well into Ptolemaic and Roman times.
  2. Step Pyramid of Djoser
    1h 30m
    The Pyramid of Djoser (or Djeser and Zoser), or Step Pyramid (kbhw-ntrw in Egyptian), is an archaeological site in the Saqqara necropolis, Egypt, northwest of the city of Memphis. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt.It was built in the 27th century BC during the Third Dynasty for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser. The pyramid is the central feature of a vast mortuary complex in an enormous courtyard surrounded by ceremonial structures and decoration.

    The pyramid went through several revisions and redevelopments of the original plan. The pyramid originally stood 62.5 metres (205 ft) tall, with a base of 109 m × 121 m (358 ft × 397 ft) and was clad in polished white limestone

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We pick up all travelers wherever they are in Cairo or Giza. WhatsApp mobile number is highly recommended.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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