Saqqara Things to Do

The most famous site in Egypt, and the one that appears on almost every tour package, this is the oldest and largest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. Built by the IV Dynasty pharaoh Khufu (better known as Cheops) around B.C... more

The commentary might not impress you, but the dazzling light show and awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sphinx and Pyramids surely will. Three times a night in three different languages, the Sphinx plays the role of storyteller, na... more

The Mastaba of Mereruka is one of the largest in Saqqara with about 30 chambers. Excavated in 1893, by J. de Morgan, it is the tomb and funerary temple of Mereruka, Vizier to Pharaoh Teti of the VI Dynasty. Mereruka was also m... more

This site is completely distinct from, and not to be confused, with Saqqara. South Saqqara lies about 11km south of of Saqqara. Founded by 6th Dynasty pharaohs, in about 2345-2181 BC; South Saqqara contains the pyramids of Pep... more

Located in very pleasant surroundings, this club is renowned for its' excellent equestrian programme. The stables are highly commendable and the riding facilities are pretty unbeatable. As far as other sports are concerned, the... more

 Real Travelers who've been here

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… visited the mastaba of ti which was beautiful and so amazingly preserved. we also went down… continue reading »

Discovered in 1851 by the famous archaeologist Mariette, the Serapeum is a temple that was dedicated to the Apis bulls. The Apis was associated with the God Ptah and was even believed to be an incarnation of him. When the bulls... more

This popular club meets every Friday afternoon, all year round. Members are invited to run, jog and even walk at various venues around Cairo including Wadi Digla and near the pyramids; leashed dogs are welcome. Even if you're... more

This interesting pyramid is thought to have been started by Pharaoh Huni, and completed by his son Sneferu, the founder of the 4th Dynasty (2613-2494 BC). It is one of the few pyramids where one does not stop to marvel at the i... more

These temples were built by the pharaohs of the Fifth Dynasty at a time when the solar cult was the state religion. Unlike many other temples, these are purely devotional and served absolutely no funerary purpose. The temple of... more