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Saqqara Pyramid Half Day Tour: Exploring the Oldest Egyptian Pyramid of King Djoser
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Saqqara
Embark on a half-day tour of Saqqara Pyramid, the oldest Egyptian pyramid of King Djoser. Explore the magnificent structures, admire the hieroglyphic writings, and visit tombs and other pyramids for a fascinating insight into ancient Egypt.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids - Witness the ancient Step Pyramid, the earliest pyramid in Egypt, constructed by the visionary architect Imhotep for Pharaoh Zoser. Delve into our splendid past and explore the pyramid’s interior, where the walls bear hieroglyphic script.
The cost of entry to the Saqqara pyramids and burial sites is covered, including the ticket for the Step Pyramid. -
Mastaba of Kagemni - Kagemni served as a prominent official during the 6th dynasty around 2330 B.C. His burial site stands out as one of the most exquisite tombs to behold, with vibrant colors and well-preserved inscriptions.
A knowledgeable guide will provide comprehensive details on the tomb’s historical significance.
What's Included
- Expert Egyptologist English-speaking guide.
- All taxes, services, and charges included.
- Hotel pickup and return in Cairo.
- Transportation in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Admission fees to all mentioned sights.
What's Not Included
- -Any other tour not mentioned in the itinerary
- -Tipping and personal expenses.
Additional Information
It’s lovely to spend your day tour and see the step pyramid (the oldest Egyptian pyramid) of king Djoser outside and inside, you will have the opportunity to gather a large amount of knowledge about the ancient Egyptian history and culture, in addition to you will see the walls written in hieroglyphic language. The walls inside are well decorated.
Also you will visit many tombs and other pyramids at Saqqara, such as the tombs of Kagemni and Ti , and the pyramid of King Unas from the old kingdom.
Location
Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
Al Giza Desert,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Stephanie_h
Nov 4, 2023
Brilliant! - This was the first trip we have booked through Viator so we didn’t know what to expect. Our guide, Mahmoud, was brilliant! Very knowledgable and showed us several areas of the Saqqara site and explained a lot of the history. He was fab, would highly recommend this trip.
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