This is a discovery tour of the treasures of Saqqara Necropolis. Actually, Saqqara area is lying on a sea of Ancients Egyptian treasures and the discoveries have no end:

- On 3 October 2020, was announced the discovery of at least 59 sealed sarcophagi with mummies more than 2,600 years ago.

- On 19 October 2020, was announced the discovery of more than 2,500 years of colorful, sealed sarcophagi.

- In November, 2020, Archaeologists unearthed more than 100 delicately painted wooden coffins and 40 funeral statues.

Your visit includes the first complete Pyramid till now called the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, followed by a vist to the Museum of the genius Engenuer at that time called Imhotep who designed the Step Pyramid. After that, your guide will take you to the Serapium, which was a burial place of Apis bulls, sacred bulls that were incarnations of the ancient Egyptian deity Ptah. Continue visiting the Mastaba of Mereruka, which is considreed as the largest and most elaborate of all the non-royal tombs in Saqqara with 33 rooms or chambers in total. Mereruka was the vizier to king Teti, who was the first pharaoh of the 6th dynasty old kingdom period of Egypt.
For a private tour, please select one of the following options upon your need

Option 1: Group of 1-2 persons (6- 99 years) – Price per group
Option 2: Group of 3-4 persons (6- 99 years) – Price per group
Option 3: Group of 5-6 persons (6- 99 years) – Price per group
Option 4: Group of 7-8 persons (6- 99 years) – Price per group

Explore the Step Pyramid of King Zoser
Visit the Museum of the genius Engenuer at that time called Imhotep who designed the Step Pyramid
Don't miss a chance to visit the Mastaba of Mereruka, which is considered the largest and most elaborate of all the non-royal tombs in Saqqara

Important to know

Know in advance:

there's a minimum of 2 adult tickets per booking for activation of the shared tour
please confirm your pickup place and time directly with the local tour operator (contact details in the info voucher you'll receive after booking); be aware that tour's duration and pickup time are approximate and can be subject to change due to operational conditions and your hotel's location

Remember to bring:

you're recommended to wear comfortable clothes, with long trousers, and shoes; you're also suggested to bring a bottle of water with you as well as some snacks and cash

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Entrance fees
Guided tour
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Food and drinks
Tips (optional)

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

Travco Group, 26th of July Corridor, Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek, Egypt

Meeting point:

During booking, you will be asked to provide your pick-up address. Please confirm the pick-up place and time directly with the local operator whose contact information can be found in the voucher after booking.