Egyptian Archaeologists Experience in Saqqara

Join real excavations in Saqqara with expert Egyptian archaeologists.

Start City

Giza

End City

Giza

Duration

1 Day

Price From

$438

Tour Overview

Step into the world of ancient discovery with a unique archaeological experience in Saqqara. Work alongside professional Egyptian archaeologists and explore hidden history beneath the sands.

This exclusive VIP tour gives you the rare chance to participate in real excavation activities, learn from experts, and witness ancient artifacts up close — an unforgettable journey into Egypt’s past.

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Day by Day Itinerary

Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Saqqara.

Join a professional excavation team led by expert Egyptian archaeologists. Participate in digging activities and learn daily techniques used in real archaeological work.

Explore the excavation site and see fascinating discoveries including wooden coffins and animal mummies such as cats.

After your experience, return safely to your hotel with unforgettable memories.

What's Included & excluded

Included

All required government permissions

Entry fees to Saqqara

Professional excavation team

Private air-conditioned transportation

Hotel pickup & drop-off

Excavation tools

Not Included

Tips & gratuities

Personal expenses

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FAQs

Yes, you will join a real excavation activity under the supervision of professional archaeologists.

Yes, no prior experience is needed. Experts will guide you step by step.

Yes, all special permissions from authorities are included in the package.

The tour typically lasts several hours, including transfer and excavation time.

Pricing & Accommodation

Tour Information

  • Experience our Skip the Line service, designed to save you time and effort. Your visa will be efficiently processed upon arrival.
  • Benefit from multilingual support provided by our fluent-speaking professional Egyptologists.
  • Customize all tours according to your preferences and needs.
  • Please note that hotel ratings in Egypt differ from those in the USA or Europe
  • Extend your stay with the option to add extra nights before or after the tour.
  • Enhance your experience by replacing the night train with an additional hotel night and a domestic flight.

Prices

  • Tour prices are regularly updated to ensure competitive rates. Once your tour is confirmed, the price will not change and includes no hidden fees.

  • Payments can be made securely using major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or wire transfer.

  • Prices are quoted in US dollars per person, but payments can also be made in Euro, British Pound Sterling, or other accepted currencies.

  • The listed prices are valid until April 30, 2027. For bookings after this date or for Christmas, New Year, and Easter, special pricing may apply.

Children Policy

  1. Children Pricing:
    • Ages 2–5.99 years: 25% of the tour price
    • Ages 6–11.99 years: 50% of the tour price
    • Ages 12+ years: Full adult price
  2. Child prices apply when sharing a room with parents (maximum 2 children). Extra beds, domestic flights, or ferry journeys may incur additional charges.

Booking

  • Book early to secure hotel rooms, domestic flights, Nile cruise cabins, and other travel services.

  • A 25% deposit is required to confirm the booking. During Christmas and New Year, a 50% deposit is required. This deposit is part of the total tour payment.

  •  Deposits can be paid via major credit cards, secure online payment platform, or bank wire transfer.

Cancellation

  •  All cancellations must be submitted by email to provide written confirmation.

  • Cancellation Fees:

    • 41+ days before arrival: 10% of deposit

    • 40–30 days: 25% of total tour price

    • 29–15 days: 50% of total tour price

    • 14–7 days: 75% of total tour price

    • 7–1 days: 100% of total tour price
      Domestic flight cancellations follow airline policies.

  • Refunds are processed to the original payment method within 14 working days. No refund is issued for no-shows. Emergency situations (government or airline travel warnings) follow a flexible cancellation policy.

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