Full Day Saqqara Tour from Cairo

Full Day Saqqara Tour from Cairo Itinerary

Your guide from AXA Tours will pick you up from your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle to begin your Full Day Saqqara Tour from Cairo.

Step Pyramid of Djoser

Begin your tour with a visit to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the first massive stone structure in history. It was designed by the brilliant architect Imhotep as the royal tomb of King Djoser, marking a revolutionary achievement in ancient Egyptian architecture.

Djoser Funerary Complex

Explore the vast funerary complex of King Djoser, surrounded by a massive stone wall and symbolic gateways.

Discover the colonnaded corridors, the Heb-Sed Courtyard, ritual pavilions, the funerary temple, the serdab chamber, and the royal burial chamber.

Southern Tomb

Continue your journey inside the Djoser Pyramid Complex with a visit to the Southern Tomb. Descend into the underground corridors and admire the distinctive blue faience tiles designed to imitate the walls of the royal palace, while learning about an important aspect of the rituals and architecture from the early days of the ancient Egyptian state.

Nobles’ Tombs at Saqqara

Continue your journey with a visit to the Nobles’ Tombs at Saqqara, a remarkable collection of rock-cut tombs and mastabas built for high officials and priests during the Old Kingdom.

These tombs are famous for their detailed reliefs depicting scenes of daily life, religious rituals, and administrative activities, including:

Tomb of Mereruka

One of the largest and most important private tombs in Saqqara, featuring exceptional reliefs that document the life and official duties of Mereruka.

The tomb also includes vivid scenes of agriculture, hunting, family life, and religious ceremonies.

Tomb of Kagemni

One of the finest tombs combining official life with scenes of daily activities.

Its beautifully carved reliefs depict marsh hunting, animals, and birds with remarkable realism, alongside scenes reflecting his role as a high official and ceremonial activities of the ancient Egyptian elite.

Tomb of Idut

Dating to the late Old Kingdom, the tomb of Princess Idut is considered one of the most beautiful elite tombs in Saqqara due to its precise carvings and vibrant colors.

The tomb portrays banquet scenes, offerings, religious rituals, harvesting, hunting, cattle breeding, and papyrus writing, while preserving much of its original color.

Tomb of Ankhmahor

Known as the Tomb of the Physician, this is one of the most remarkable elite tombs in Saqqara.

It contains rare reliefs showing medical practices and healing activities in ancient Egypt, alongside scenes of daily life and funerary rituals.

Pyramid of Unas

Continue your tour with a visit to the Pyramid of Unas, built for King Unas, the last ruler of the Fifth Dynasty. This pyramid is especially famous for containing the oldest Pyramid Texts ever inscribed on its walls, written to protect the king in the afterlife.

Pyramid of Teti

Continue your journey to the Pyramid of Teti, the first pyramid of the Sixth Dynasty. featuring a burial chamber decorated with hieroglyphic inscriptions and Pyramid Texts, surrounded by tombs of officials and smaller pyramids for queens.

Serapeum of Saqqara

Discover the Serapeum of Saqqara, an underground necropolis dedicated to the burial of the sacred Apis bulls, which were believed to represent the god Ptah on earth.

The site contains 24 massive granite sarcophagi, making it one of the most impressive underground monuments in Egypt.

New Kingdom Necropolis

Continue to the New Kingdom Necropolis, home to the tombs of high-ranking officials, royal scribes, ministers, and military commanders from the New Kingdom period.

Unlike the richly decorated tombs of the Old Kingdom, these rock-cut tombs feature a simpler funerary style while still preserving important historical and artistic details, including:

Tomb of Maya

This tomb belonged to Maya, the Treasurer of King Tutankhamun. It is decorated with finely carved reliefs depicting burial rituals, offerings, and touching family scenes that reflect the daily life of the ancient Egyptian elite.

Tomb of Horemheb

The tomb belonged to Horemheb, who served as a military commander before becoming pharaoh.

Its walls preserve remarkable scenes illustrating his military career, including soldiers, military campaigns, and disciplinary practices, making the tomb a valuable visual record of the Egyptian army during that period.

Imhotep Museum

Your final stop is the Imhotep Museum, which houses more than 500 rare artifacts discovered at the Saqqara archaeological site.

The museum displays objects from Djoser’s funerary complex, along with a tomb-like gallery containing a mummy, a wooden coffin, and ancient pottery.

Lunch Break

Take a relaxing break and enjoy a delicious traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant. Savor a variety of authentic Egyptian dishes while experiencing the warm hospitality and rich flavors of Egypt in a comfortable setting.

Return

At the end of your Full Day Saqqara Tour from Cairo, you will be transferred back to your hotel after a day full of discoveries and unforgettable experiences.

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