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Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit

  • Half Day Tour
  • 4 Hours
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit
  • Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo | Step Pyramid Visit

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Private Saqqara Archaeological Experience

Private Saqqara Half-Day Tour from Cairo

Explore the origins of pyramid building on a private four-hour tour with an Egyptologist guide, private transportation and entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary.

Tour Experience Overview

Travel from your Cairo or Giza accommodation to the Saqqara Necropolis, one of Egypt’s most important ancient burial grounds. Discover the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the earliest monumental stone pyramid, then explore the Pyramid of Unas and the Pyramid of Teti, both celebrated for their ancient Pyramid Texts. The visit also introduces the decorated tombs and temples that reveal royal beliefs and scenes of daily life from more than 5,000 years ago.

Quick Tour Facts

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Tour Duration4 Hours
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Tour TypePrivate Half-Day Tour
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PickupYour Cairo or Giza Accommodation
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ReturnYour Original Accommodation
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GuideLicensed Egyptologist
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Entrance FeesIncluded for Listed Sites
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TransportationPrivate Air-Conditioned Vehicle
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Pickup TimeConfirmed with Your Booking

Tour Highlights

  • Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s first monumental stone pyramid.
  • Explore the extensive Saqqara Necropolis and its royal funerary complexes.
  • Enter the Pyramid of Unas and see some of the earliest Pyramid Texts.
  • Visit the Pyramid of Teti and examine its preserved religious inscriptions.
  • Discover decorated noble tombs showing scenes from ancient Egyptian daily life.
  • Learn about the beginnings of pyramid construction from a licensed Egyptologist.
  • Travel privately from and back to your accommodation.

What to Expect

  • Meet your guide in the lobby of your accommodation at the confirmed time.
  • Travel privately to Saqqara in an air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Walk through archaeological areas with some uneven surfaces.
  • Receive historical explanations at each listed monument.
  • Enter accessible pyramid interiors included in the itinerary.
  • Have time for photographs and questions during the visit.
  • Return to your accommodation after completing the tour.

Additional Information

Recommended ClothingWear smart-casual, comfortable clothing suitable for an outdoor archaeological visit.
FootwearComfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.
Sun ProtectionBring a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
PhotographyBring a camera or smartphone for photographs where permitted.
Food and DrinksFood and beverages are not included. Lunch can be selected as an optional extra.
Bottled WaterUnlimited bottled water is provided inside the private vehicle.
Extended Pickup AreasA USD 15 supplement per person applies to Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City, 6th of October City and Heliopolis.
Site AccessAccess to interiors can be affected by archaeological-site regulations or temporary closures.

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Private Four-Hour Archaeological Itinerary

Saqqara Half-Day Tour Itinerary

Travel privately from Cairo or Giza to explore the Saqqara Complex, the Pyramid of Unas and the Pyramid of King Teti with a licensed Egyptologist guide.

01 Confirmed Pickup Time

Private Pickup from Your Accommodation

Meet your Egyptologist guide in the lobby of your Cairo or Giza accommodation, then travel to Saqqara in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

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Saqqara Complex and Step Pyramid of Djoser
Activity 1

Saqqara Complex and Step Pyramid of Djoser

Explore the vast Saqqara burial ground and visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Egypt’s earliest pyramid. Learn how this revolutionary stone complex shaped the development of later pyramid construction.

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Pyramid of Unas at Saqqara
Activity 2

Pyramid of Unas

Visit the burial monument of Pharaoh Unas and discover the ancient Pyramid Texts carved inside, among the earliest surviving religious writings from ancient Egypt.

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Pyramid of King Teti at Saqqara
Activity 3

Pyramid of King Teti

Continue to the Pyramid of King Teti, known for its preserved funerary inscriptions and its important place in the royal necropolis of Saqqara.

05 Private Return Transfer

Return to Your Accommodation

After completing the archaeological visit, board your private vehicle and return to your original accommodation in Cairo or Giza.

The total tour duration is approximately four hours. Access to pyramid interiors may be affected by official site regulations, restoration work or temporary closures.
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Private Saqqara Tour Services

Included & Excluded

Review the services included in your private Saqqara half-day tour and the additional expenses not covered by the standard booking.

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What Is Included

Services included in the standard tour
  • Meet and assist services at the confirmed pickup point.
  • Private air-conditioned transportation.
  • Professional licensed Egyptologist tour guide.
  • Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Fully private tour experience.
  • Unlimited bottled water provided inside the vehicle.
  • All local taxes and service charges.
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What Is Excluded

Services and expenses not included
  • Any extra attractions not listed in the itinerary.
  • Food and beverages.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Tipping.
Optional and Additional Charges: Lunch can be selected as an optional extra. A USD 15 supplement per person applies to pickup from Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City, 6th of October City and Heliopolis.

Current Season Price Details

Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
# Price
Solo Adult $ 140 /per adult
Group of (2-3) Adults $ 120 /per adult
Group of (4-6) Adults $ 110 /per adult
Group of (7-10) Adults $ 104 /per adult
Group of (11-more) Adults $ 102 /per adult
Child [age:6-11] $ 60 /per child
Infant [age:0-5] $ 0 /per infant
Student $ 96 /per student
Deposit

100 % of the total booking amount

Extra Fees

Extra 15 USD per Head pick up from Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City 6th of October Heliopolis.

Lunch (Optional to be selected)
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Saqqara Visitor Guide

Plan Your Saqqara Half-Day Tour

Prepare for a private four-hour archaeological visit to Saqqara with an Egyptologist guide, private transportation and access to the sites listed in the itinerary.

What Makes Saqqara Special

Saqqara preserves the earliest major stage of pyramid development in ancient Egypt. The Step Pyramid of Djoser marks a turning point from mastaba tombs to monumental stone architecture.

Walking and Site Conditions

Expect outdoor walking across sandy and sometimes uneven archaeological surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended throughout the visit.

Inside the Pyramids

The interiors of the Unas and Teti pyramids can involve narrow passages, low ceilings and enclosed spaces. Entry remains subject to official site access and temporary closures.

Weather and Sun Protection

Saqqara is an open desert site with limited shade. Bring a sun hat, sunglasses and sunscreen, and wear light, comfortable clothing suitable for the season.

Photography

A camera or smartphone is useful for landscape and monument photography. Follow the guide’s instructions and any site rules regarding photography inside tombs or pyramids.

Food and Refreshments

Food and beverages are not included in the standard tour. Bottled water is provided inside the private vehicle, and lunch may be selected as an optional extra.

Pickup and Return

Pickup is arranged from your confirmed Cairo or Giza accommodation. The exact pickup time is confirmed with the booking, and the tour returns to the original accommodation.

Additional Pickup Charges

A USD 15 supplement per person applies to Airport Hotels, New Cairo, Nasr City, 6th of October City and Heliopolis.