Full-day discover Saqqara Step Pyramid, Serapium and tomb of Mereruka
Description
- 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
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
Location Map
Highlights
- Entrance fees
- Guided tour
- Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
Terms & Conditions for This Tour
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Pricing, Inclusions & Exclusions
- Prices are per person unless stated otherwise, and may change at any time until your booking confirmation is issued.
- The Inclusions and Exclusions listed on this page are specific to this tour — anything not listed under Inclusions is excluded from the price.
- Prices exclude local taxes, charges, gratuities, food and beverages, and transfers unless expressly stated otherwise. Gratuities are entirely at your discretion.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Student and senior (60+) pricing requires valid ID at the time of booking and on the day of travel.
- Group tariffs may be available for parties of 10 or more — contact us for a quote.
Amendments & Cancellations
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- Cancellation notice must be received at least 1 week before departure, otherwise a 100% cancellation charge applies.
- Theatre tickets, dining products, and overnight tours cannot be amended or cancelled unless otherwise stated at the time of booking.
- For health or pandemic-related cancellations, options may include a travel credit voucher, rebooking on flexible dates, or a full refund, subject to the specific product's conditions.
- If you miss a coach tour through no fault of 1860 Travels, no refund will be issued; a discounted rebooking rate may be offered as a gesture of goodwill.
Refunds & Compensation
- If a venue cannot be visited during the tour due to unforeseen circumstances, a partial refund of the admission value may be issued at our discretion.
- No refund is given for non-operational air conditioning or washroom facilities on an assigned vehicle.
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Payment
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