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
Best one first. Tap a time to play it here.
- Phil Carr
The Great Pyramid Is Pure MISERY! Two Days In Cairo, One Was Horrible and One Was Amazing
Painted tomb walls 4,500โ5,000 years old keep their colour, and 23 mummies were found in the past year. Going with a guide makes it far easier.
- Before You Go
Cairo Travel Guide: 18 BEST Things to do in Cairo, Egypt
Paired with Dahshur as a combined trip from Cairo.
- Halil Bekar
3 Days In Cairo -The Travel Guide for First-Timers!
A visit takes 3โ4 hours; hiring a guide with a car is recommended over coming by Uber.
- 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.
- 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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