Day tour to Saqqara Monuments from Cairo

Day tour to Saqqara Monuments from Cairo:

Your tour guide will meet you at your hotel in Cairo or Giza at 8:00 am for your private day tour to Saqqara,Saqqara located 46 in (31.8 km) away from Cairo We will start our tour with a visit to King`s Djoser complex includes:

The Pyramid of Djoser :(Step Pyramid) ,It is the earliest colossal stone building and the first pyramid ever built.

Enclosure Wall: It's a high limestone wall that surrounds the pyramid complex. It has false doors and symbolic gates, marking the sacred area of the king’s tomb.

Colonnades : were part of the temple complex, providing structural support and creating an impressive, monumental space for religious rituals and ceremonies. 

The Heb-sd open Court: The Heb-Sed festival, also known as the Sed Festival, was a ritual to celebrate the king’s continued rule and strength every thirty years.

-The two shrines:
Southern Shrine: Located to the south of the pyramid, it’s thought to be for rituals and the king’s spirit.

Northern Shrine: Positioned to the north, serving a similar religious purpose

Funerary Temple : It was built to honor Pharaoh Djoser and facilitate the rituals required for his journey to the afterlife.

Serdab :The Serdab was a sealed chamber designed to house a statue of Pharaoh Djoser. It was intended to allow the king's spirit (ka) to interact with the world of the living.

Explore the Burial chamber of the step Pyramid and Find the hidden secrets of the king`s burial Place.:It was intended to be the final resting place for Pharaoh Djoser, where his body and belongings were buried to accompany him in the afterlife.

After that we will continue our tour and visit the Serapeum:

Visit the Serapeum Tombs, the burial site for the sacred Apis bulls. These bulls were considered earthly representations of the god Ptah. The Serapeum contains 24 large stone sarcophagi Each sarcophagus weighs approximately 60 to 70 tons .

Then visit the Pyramid of Unas is a fascinating experience for those interested in ancient Egyptian history ,It was built for Pharaoh Unas, the last ruler of the 5th Dynasty ,It was built for Pharaoh Unas, the last ruler of the 5th Dynasty .

After that visit the pyramid of Teti ,It was built for Pharaoh Teti, the first ruler of the 6th Dynasty,Visitors can enter the pyramid through a small passage that leads to the burial chamber.Inside,The walls are decorated with Pyramid Texts, similar to the Pyramid of Unas, offering a glimpse into the religious beliefs and rituals of the time.The pyramid is part of a larger complex, which includes a mortuary temple and several smaller pyramids for queens and royal family members.

After that continue our tour and visit The North Tombs in Saqqara are a collection of burial sites situated in the northern section of the Saqqara necropolis, which features several significant graves from various times in ancient Egyptian history. Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll find there:

Old Kingdom Tombs:This area is home to tombs dating back to the Old Kingdom, mainly from the 5th and 6th Dynasties. These tombs belong to high-ranking officials, nobles, and priests who were close to the pharaohs.

Tomb of Ti: One standout tomb is that of Ti, a prominent official during the reign of Pharaoh Pepi I. It’s well-preserved and adorned with intricate reliefs that showcase scenes from daily life and offering ceremonies.

Tomb of Mereruka: Another key tomb is Mereruka’s, who served as a vizier under Pharaoh Teti. His tomb is one of the largest in Saqqara and is filled with detailed reliefs and inscriptions that highlight his administrative and religious duties.

Tomb of Kagemni: You’ll also find the tomb of Kagemni, a high-ranking official from Pharaoh Teti’s time. It features vivid depictions of his life and work.

Tomb of Ankhmahor: This tomb belongs to Ankhmahor, another notable official during Pharaoh Teti’s reign. It showcases stunning reliefs and inscriptions that shed light on the elite of ancient Egyptian society.

Other Tombs: The North Tombs also include a variety of smaller tombs belonging to officials, priests, and nobles from different periods of the Old Kingdom and beyond. These sites are renowned for their well-preserved reliefs and inscriptions, providing valuable insights into the daily lives, administration, and religious practices of ancient Egypt.