Saqqara

Saqqara is an ancient necropolis south of Cairo with Egypt's oldest pyramid, painted tombs and active excavations. It is calmer and better organised than Giza.

Saqqara appears in 5 of the 16 Cairo vlogs we indexed, first in 2023, most recently in 2025.

5 moments in vlogs

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  1. Phil Carr

    The Great Pyramid Is Pure MISERY! Two Days In Cairo, One Was Horrible and One Was Amazing

    Painted tomb walls 4,500โ€“5,000 years old keep their colour, and 23 mummies were found in the past year. Going with a guide makes it far easier.
  2. Before You Go

    Cairo Travel Guide: 18 BEST Things to do in Cairo, Egypt

    Paired with Dahshur as a combined trip from Cairo.
  3. Halil Bekar

    3 Days In Cairo -The Travel Guide for First-Timers!

    A visit takes 3โ€“4 hours; hiring a guide with a car is recommended over coming by Uber.
  4. TRIP XTREME

    Top 10 Things to do in Cairo 2026 | Egypt Travel Guide

    Even the shortest itinerary with Dahshur takes at least half a day.
  5. Finding Gina Marie โ€“ Travel the World

    Our 2 weeks in Cairo & Giza - Egypt Slow Travel

    Inside one pyramid, a guard shows alabaster details by flashlight in exchange for a tip; 'no photos' often means no free photos.

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