Every site in Egypt is impressive, and Saqqara doesn't disappoint. Despite the scaffolding because of restoration on the Step Pyramid, this is an attraction not to be missed.

Currently the main event, the Step Pyramid, is under renovation. Covered in scaffolding. Completely overrun by the most aggressive touts I've ever seen. We normally smile, thank you, keep walking. We were literally cornered and angry. Most tours take you here before Giza, but I'd scrap it altogether and just go to Giza. Then could get there earlier in the... More

The Djoser complex, including the step pyramid, the pyramid of Teti and the Mastaba of Kagemni entertained us for hours, and we advise you to give this area at least a day for exploration. It is possible to descend into the Teti pyramid and it costs no extra to do so - other than a bit of baksheesh for the... More

While not Giza, it is important to see and visit the place where the building of Pyramids might have started, and the evolution of the Pyramids starting with the Step Pyramid. As you looked accross the desert sand you can see all the pyramids the books might not tell you about.

We found this a much easier visit that Giza which was particularly busy. Having also already been to the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Aswan and Luxor, we thought this was more representative of what is worth seeing. However make sure you have a good guide otherwise the place ill really not mean anything if you just go it... More

I went here with my Austrailian buddy Andrew before we started our tour. This would be the worst we were harrassed it Egypt. I guess it was because there werent maybe tourists there but we had one guy follow us the entire time. Unfortunately the step pyramid was also having work done on it so our pictures were tainted too.... More

Awesome quiet site (if you get early). Don't be fooled by the 'guard' holding a set of keys to enter into one of the temple/tombs behind the main pyramid. "Shhh"he says- I'll open this for you. (It is already open, but the lock is hanging from the clip, and he's fast and it looks like he just opened it. Good... More

The area looks as it probably did 5000 years ago. Very remote as though you are in the middle of the Sahara, but an easy half day trip from Cairo. Go with a guide, so he can provide you with the history.

Visit saqqara on a day trip. Also visiting imhotep museum. Less scam here where there is none of them like what in Giza.