Sakkara is the main cemetery in the old kingdom period. Beyond your expectations. it is one of the most important archeological sites, in this famous place, you will explore the complex of the oldest of all the pyramids.
The Step pyramids, which are 4800 years old, are the first stone structure in Ancient Egypt. You will learn how the great architect Imhotep changed the royal tomb structure. The use of limestone on such a grand scale to replace the fragile mudbrick. Your guide will accompany you inside one of the tombs dedicated to the nobles.
You will see the wall paintings and reliefs reflect the life of the Egyptians thousands of years ago. Amazingly, the ink and colors are still on the walls. Next, the entry to the pyramid of Titi is one of the highlights of the tour as Hieroglyphic texts cover the chamber walls and they date back to 2340 B.C.
One of the quiet and untrodden sites yet so important in Giza is the necropolis of Dahshour. It Is 23 miles away from the Giza pyramids area. King Snefru, the founder of the fourth dynasty had three pyramids built there: the Bent Pyramid, the Red pyramid and the small Ka pyramid.
Those pyramids represent a transition between the Step pyramid and the great pyramid. Learn about the shape of the Bent pyramid and how the pyramid developed in form and size. Enjoy walking around those pyramids and go inside to see the interior of each.