visit to the Saqqara Necropolis

Stretching over more than six kilometers, Saqqara is one of the largest and most important necropolises of ancient Egypt, illustrating the evolution of pharaonic funerary architecture.

Saqqara Necropolis

The Saqqara necropolis is one of the largest and most fascinating archaeological sites in Lower Egypt. Stretching for about six kilometers, it preserves numerous testimonies from the earliest Egyptian dynasties and fifteen royal pyramids.

The in‑depth visit includes the renowned Serapeum, the ancient burial place of the sacred Apis bulls, and the Mastaba of Ti, one of the best‑preserved private tombs of the Old Kingdom. It is famous for its exquisite reliefs depicting scenes of daily life, agriculture, crafts, hunting, and fishing, offering an extraordinary insight into Egyptian society more than four thousand years ago.