Sakkara

You will head to Sakkara, the ancient burial ground, as well as the Pyramid of Djoser; the Step Pyramid is the first pyramid ever built. You will go inside the Unas Pyramid, which is among the finest in the area and we will make a visit to a secret tomb.

Sakkara
Area

Cairo

Type

History

Grade

Standard

Who

Adults

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

1-2 Hours

Visit Sakkara, the ancient Egyptian burial ground for nearby Memphis. It features a myriad of pyramids around the site and is an excellent introduction to Giza and the Valley of the Kings which finally eclipsed the importance of Sakkara as the burial ground of choice for Egypt's elite. Make a trip to Pyramid of Djoser, the step pyramid was built circa 27BC for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep.


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