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Major city · Egypt

Saqqara

Spend a half‑day at Saqqara (4–5 h) combined with Dahshur; hire a taxi or microbus from Cairo for about LE 4,000 total.

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Saqqara is a 6 km‑long necropolis south of Cairo, home to the Step Pyramid, Imhotep Museum and Serapeum. A half‑day visit covers the main sights; add Dahshur for a full‑day tour.

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Best months
Oct–Apr
avoid Jun–Aug (high heat)
Airport
CAI
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This is a basic guide for Saqqara: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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  • Walking areas with bag rules
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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Saqqara122 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Saqqara, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Step Pyramid of DjoserImhotep MuseumSerapeum
Airports
CAI Cairo International Airport

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    36°C (97°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    38°C (100°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    35°C (95°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F) low), wettest Jan (3 rain days), driest Jun (0). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Saqqara: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

19°C (66°F)

9°C (48°F)

3 rd

Feb

20°C (68°F)

10°C (50°F)

3 rd

Mar

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

2 rd

Apr

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

2 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

22°C (72°F)

1 rd

Jun

36°C (97°F)

25°C (77°F)

0 rd

Jul

38°C (100°F)

27°C (81°F)

0 rd

Aug

38°C (100°F)

27°C (81°F)

0 rd

Sep

35°C (95°F)

24°C (75°F)

1 rd

Oct

30°C (86°F)

20°C (68°F)

2 rd

Nov

25°C (77°F)

15°C (59°F)

3 rd

Dec

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

3 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Hire a taxi from central Cairo (≈LE 4,000 day rate) or take a microbus from Giza/El‑Monib metro stations, then a short tuk‑tuk to the site.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Dahshur

go

Door to door: ≈2 h total

Taxi or microbus from Saqqara, about 30 min each way

Visit the Red and Bent pyramids; combine with Saqqara for a full‑day tour.

Memphis (ancient site)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h total

Taxi or microbus from Saqqara, 20 min drive

Open‑air museum with statues; optional if time permits.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Saqqara Palm Club

Small resort near the main entrance; basic rooms.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
LE 600–1,000 excl. bed
Mid
LE 1,200–1,800 excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

General admission (complex + Imhotep Museum)LE 600
Step Pyramid entryLE 280
Serapeum entryLE 340
Taxi day‑rate (Cairo → Saqqara + Dahshur + lunch)checkLE 4,000

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Saqqara is generally safe for tourists; stay with a reputable driver, keep valuables hidden, and avoid wandering alone after dark.
  • Peak summer temperatures can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water.
  • Pepi I and Pepi II pyramid area closed to visitors (check status).
  • Uber rarely serves Saqqara; arrange transport a day ahead.

Emergency numbers

Police
122
Ambulance
123
Tourist police
126

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إلى هذا العنوان من فضلكTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police122
  • Ambulance123
  • Tourist police126

Embassy

US embassy in Cairo; other consulates in Cairo.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Cairo → Saqqara (taxi, day rate): about LE 4,000, includes transport, admission and lunch (check)
  • Microbus Giza → Saqqara: LE 10–5 per leg; add tuk‑tuk LE 70–100 to site

Say or show

  • بكم هذا؟ — How much does it cost? (bikam hatha?)
  • أين المدخل؟ — Where is the entrance? (ayna al-madkhal?)
  • أريد ماء من فضلك — I need water, please (ureed ma' min fadlik)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saqqara. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Oct–Apr · avoid Jun–Aug (high heat) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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