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Full-day discover Saqqara Step Pyramid, Serapium and tomb of Mereruka
Travco Group, 26th of July Corridor, Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek, Egypt,
Cairo,
Egypt
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Overview
Duration
8h
Languages
English, Italian, French, Spanish, Arabic, German, Russian, Dutch, Polish
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect
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
What to remember
Important info
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
What's included
Entrance fees. Guided tour. Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle. Hotel pick-up and drop-off
What's not included
Food and drinks. Tips (optional)
Know Before You Go
Highlights
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
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Travco Group for Tourism
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.