Cairo, Egypt

The Sakkara Step Pyramid & Cairo Citadel

Egypt’s First Pyramid and an Imposing Fortress Visit two UNESCO sites, an ancient burial ground and a Citadel that was Egypt’s seat of government for 700 years. Meet your guide and journey to the necropolis of Sakkara, believed to be the first pyramid built in ancient Egypt. Enter the complex via a narrow portal in a great wall that once surrounded the necropolis. See the enduring structure of the step pyramid, then enter  one of the tombs, some of which are decorated with the finest paintings from the Old Kingdom period. Enjoy lunch before returning to Cairo to explore the Citadel of Saladin (or the Citadel of the Mountain). Perched on a rocky hill, its great dome and towering minarets dominate the Cairo skyline. Home to 60 mosques spanning the centuries, its most notable is the Mosque of Muhammad Ali, sometimes called the “Alabaster Mosque” for its gleaming interiors. * Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.