A private tour at Saqqara Pyramids

A private tour at Saqqara Pyramids

Covering 7km stretch of Western Desert, Saqqara, is a huge cemetery of ancient Memphis, an active burial ground for more than 3500 years. Egypt’s largest archaeological site. The necropolis is situated high above the Nile Valley’s cultivation area and is the final resting place for deceased pharaohs and their families, administrators, generals and sacred animals. The name Saqqara is most likely derived from Sokar, the Memphite god of the dead.

If you keep up a good pace, can see the high points of Saqqara. Start with a quick visit to Imhotep Museum to get the lay of the land. Head for Zoser’s funerary complex, entering through the hypostyle hall, and gaze on the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest pyramid. Walk south towards the Causeway of Unas then drive to the Pyramid of Teti to see some of the famous Pyramid Texts inside. Afterward​s, pop into the nearby Tomb of Kagemni before ending with the most wonderful tomb of all, the Mastaba of Ti, with its fascinating reliefs of daily life.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Al Giza Desert, Giza Egypt

Morning meet one of Traveland's tour rep, he will he introduce to you, your Egyptologist guide and coach driver. Then its a drive to the site. Your guide will escort and explain the history of the pyramid and the Dynasty of King Djoser and Architect Imhotep. Covering a 7km stretch of the Western Desert, Saqqara, the huge cemetery of ancient Memphis, was an active burial ground for more than 3500 years and is Egypt’s largest archaeological site. The necropolis is situated high above the Nile Valley’s cultivation area, and is the final resting place for deceased pharaohs and their families, administrators, generals and sacred animals. The name Saqqara is most likely derived from Sokar, the Memphite god of the dead.

If you keep up a good pace, you can see the high points of Saqqara in about half a day. Start with a quick visit to the Imhotep Museum to get the lay of the land. Head for Zoser’s funerary complex, entering through the hypostyle hall, and gaze on the Step Pyramid, the world’s oldest pyramid. Walk south towards the Causeway of Unas then drive to the Pyramid of Teti to see some of the famous Pyramid Texts inside. Afterwards, pop into the nearby Tomb of Kagemni before ending with the most wonderful tomb of all, the Mastaba of Ti, with its fascinating reliefs of daily life.

Duration: 4 hours