Saqqara (Sakkara) Tours and Activities

Get up close to the major pyramids of Dahshur, Saqqara and Giza on this private 2-day tour, led by a qualified Egyptologist. Then see the sights of Cairo, including the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum, atmospheric mosques and churches in the Citadel, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. You’ll dine in a restaurant overlooking the Great Sphinx of Giza and ride a camel on the Giza plateau; watch a light and sound show; and join a Nile dinner cruise featuring belly dance and whirling dervishes.

This 9-day Egypt tour is perfect for visitors who want to see it all. The tour covers all the major attractions like the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, a Nile River cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and the beautiful Abu Simbel temples. Immerse yourself in the ancient history of the country and its culture with guided tours, trips to the bazaar, and desert camel rides.

The Giza Pyramids are a must-see in Egypt, but far less visited are the nearby sites of Memphis and Saqqara (Sakkara), where you’ll find the remains of an ancient city and a pyramid that revolutionized Egyptian building styles. Combine the three fascinating destinations for a deeper look at the ancient world; exploring with a private guide gives you the flexibility to discover each destination at your own pace.

Spare yourself the hassle of itinerary planning and arranging transfers, and experience Egypt in style on this 8-night 5-star private package that’s tailor-made for history buffs. See the ancient highlights of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel, cross the desert by sleeper, and indulge in a 3-night full-board Nile cruise with stops in Kom Ombo and Edfu. Throughout, your Egyptologist guide will help you make the most of the monuments.

Pushed for time in Egypt’s capital? Then, see all Cairo’s top attractions in two action-packed days on this private tour, with an Egyptologist guide. Experience the stunning Giza pyramids and Great Sphinx; and visit the ancient pyramid fields of Sakkara and open-air museum of Memphis. Gaze at Tutankhamun’s golden treasures at the Egyptian Museum, and explore the highlights of Old Cairo, Alabaster Mosque and Hanging Church. While lunches, entrance fees, and air-conditioned transport are included, your Cairo accommodation is not included on this tour.

Rewind to ancient Egypt with this full-day private tour to Giza, Sakkara and Memphis. With your own Egyptologist guide, admire the magnificent pyramids at Giza. After learning about these age-old tombs and the Sphinx, leave Cairo to see the Sakkara pyramid, an extraordinary stepped tomb known as Egypt’s oldest pyramid. Lastly, continue to Memphis to discover the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Egypt’s capital, including a giant statue of Ramses II. Enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private tour, and upgrade to include lunch and entry to Giza’s Solar Boat Museum.

Explore Egypt’s top attractions on this action-packed, multi-day guided tour, the perfect solution for travelers short on time— but still wanting to see it all. Cover the highlights of three cities—Cairo, Luxor, and Alexandria—and enjoy a dinner cruise down the Nile. Tours include domestic flights, tasty lunches, and hotel transfers.

See the best of Cairo and the vicinity with this three-day package. You'll visit the world-famous Giza Pyramids, the ancient city of Memphis, the pyramids of Sakkara and Dashur, and go on a camel ride: and that's just on day one! Other highlights include a visit to the Egyptian Museum, shopping in local souks, and tours of Coptic and Islamic Cairo.

This is more of historical itinerary. You will travel in time to when ancient Egyptians used to live. In this tour you will learn about Egyptian history, ancient Egyptian life, and get to see the step pyramid, and the bent pyramid. And if you want, you can enjoy some activities like 4-wheeler.

Trace the fortunes of ancient Egypt on this sightseeing tour from Cairo. Visit tombs and pyramids used by the pharaohs with your guide, and follow in the footsteps of Egypt’s powerful rulers at the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and the Sphinx. Gaze over the mighty pyramids from the Giza Plateau, and explore the Sahara Desert by camelback.

Escape the chaos of Cairo and head out into the desert to visit Memphis and Saqqara with this half-day tour. Saqqara is home to the Pyramid of Djosser, one of the oldest stone structures in the world, while Memphis was the ancient capital of Egypt, around 5,000 years ago. Best of all, a guide will be with you throughout your trip to help you deepen your understanding of the two ancient attractions.

Explore the ancient Egypt’s most important sites on a 10-day tour from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor with a Nile cruise and 5-star accommodations. Slip into the historic tombs and temples of the Nile valley as you see the sights by plane, boat and horse-drawn carriage. Walk the necropolis at Saqqara and the Giza Plateau, see Cairo’s religious landmarks, and visit the remains of the Kingdom of Upper Egypt. Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and disembark to see monuments along the East and West Banks of the Nile.

Avoid crowds and enjoy a more personalized experience with this private tour to the Pyramids of Giza, Dashur, and Memphis. In the company of an Egyptologist guide, learn about the history and mysteries of these world-famous sites and enjoy a camel ride around the pyramids.

Time-poor travelers won’t want to miss this action-packed 4-day private guided tour that covers the historic highlights of Cairo, Alexandria, and Luxor. See Giza, Saqqara, Dahshur, the Egyptian Museum, and Old Cairo, then cruise the Nile on a felucca. Fly to Luxor for the day to experience the temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Valley of the Kings. Finally, enjoy a day in Alexandria.

Discover some of Egypt’s greatest antiquities on a private Giza, Saqqara, and Memphis day trip from Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, visit Giza to view the pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple. Then, devote the afternoon to Saqqara and Memphis. Behold Saqqara’s age-old Step Pyramid of Zoser and scour the ruins of ancient Memphis, including its fallen statue of Ramses II. As this is a private tour, feel free to ask your guide to tailor the itinerary around you. Lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup and drop-off are all included.

This private tour lets you hit Cairo’s ancient highlights in a day—on public transport, you’d struggle to see more than one. Your personal Egyptologist will escort you inside a pyramid at Saqqara and show you the Colossus of Ramses II at Memphis, with the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx a fitting finale. Your day includes transfers, snack pack, and onboard Wi-Fi, but entrance fees are at your expense.

Discover the best places in Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. Cairo has many historical places you can't miss, such as the pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Islamic Cairo. Also visit The ancien capital of Egypt; Luxor with its great temples and tombs, the lovely city of Alexandria, located north of Cairo and Suez Canal.

Take the strain out of itinerary planning on this action-packed 3-day private tour of Cairo and Alexandria. See the pyramids at Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur, and ride a camel across the desert; explore the Egyptian Museum, the Alabaster Mosque, and the Khan Al-Khalili bazaar, and ride a felucca on the Nile; admire the library, the catacombs, the Citadel of Qaitbay, and Pompey’s Pillar. Tour includes lunch and door-to-door round-trip transfers.

If you have time for one day trip from Hurghada, Cairo’s pyramids are a must. This private tour takes you to the UNESCO-listed tombs, and adds in ancient Sakkara in a long, but unforgettable day. After traveling to Cairo by private vehicle, see the pyramids, Sphinx, and more at Giza before viewing Sakkara’s Step Pyramid. Includes entrance fees, guiding, lunch, and optional camel ride and optional Solar Boat Museum visit at Giza (additional costs).

See some of Egypt’s lesser-known pyramids on a private day trip from Cairo. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the ancient pharaohs and their burial grounds from your guide as you journey south to the necropolis of Dahshur. View the Red Pyramid and extraordinary Bent Pyramid here, and then explore the ruins of Memphis, once Egypt’s capital. Inspect the broken relics, columns and giant fallen statue of Ramses II, before continuing to Saqqara. Here, see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt’s oldest stone structure, before returning to Cairo.

Discover Memphis and Saqqara on a 3–4-hour private tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide, and explore some of the country’s most iconic pyramids and royal tombs. Walk the perimeter of Saqqara’s distinctive step pyramid, which is just one part of the vast necropolis at Memphis.  Learn the stories behind the ancient city, and customize this tour to your own interests; after strolling through tombs and pyramids, you may opt for a trip to the Papyrus Institute to learn the ancient Egyptian art of scroll making.  

There are other tours that pack in Cairo’s top sites, but this one plans all the details for you, so you can travel at ease. Along with hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, snacks are also included. Your guide shows you the Pyramids of Giza, takes you to the Khan el-Khalili bazaar for shopping, and sets you up for a short camel ride, too.

Explore some of ancient Egypt’s most important archaeological sites during this private tour covering the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and more. Join your Egyptologist-certified guide as you admire the Great Pyramids, and get up close with the mystical lion-headed Sphinx. Then head south to an earlier era of Egyptian monument-building to check out the Step Pyramid at Sakkara and the ancient ruins of the city of Memphis. Your private guide, plus entrance fees, lunch, private vehicle, and round-trip hotel transport, are also included.

Experience the very best of ancient Egypt on a tour that follows the Nile Valley from Cairo to Abu Simbel, with stops at some of the country’s most remarkable places. Immerse yourself in Cairo’s bustling streets, cruise the Nile River between Aswan and Luxor, pause at magnificent riverside temples, then climb into the Great Pyramid at Giza. With a mix of guided tours and independent time to explore on your own, this remarkable trip is a fun, flexible introduction to the wonders of the ancient world.