Title: Saqqara Travel Guide: Best of Saqqara, Al-Badrashayn Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Saqqara](https://expedia.co.uk/Saqqara-Al-Badrashayn-Hotels.0-n3000474728-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Saqqara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Saqqara.d3000474728.Car-Hire-Guide)[Saqqara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Saqqara.d3000474728.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Saqqara Travel Guide ## Al-Badrashayn ![0_BXP44534](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000474728/a88e6cd2-8eed-449c-adf5-d90d5edf6afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![0_BXP44534](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000474728/a88e6cd2-8eed-449c-adf5-d90d5edf6afe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Saqqara Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Al-Badrashayn travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Al-Badrashayn.dx553248635967613133) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Step pyramid](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073107/f1d0d72a-21aa-4220-a3cf-b2f2828067f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saqqara Necropolis After visiting Saqqara Necropolis, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Abu Sir. Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Saqqara-Giza-Governorate.d553248621532406172.Attraction) ![Step pyramid](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6073107/f1d0d72a-21aa-4220-a3cf-b2f2828067f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pyramid of Djoser You can learn about the history of Al-Badrashayn with a stop at Pyramid of Djoser. Discover the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyramid-Of-Djoser-Al-Badrashayn.d6073107.Attraction) #### Pyramid of Merenre After visiting Pyramid of Merenre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Al-Badrashayn. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyramid-Of-Merenre-Saqqara.d938363542730874880.Attraction) #### Memphis Memphis is just one of the places to see in Al-Badrashayn, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's top-notch restaurants or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Memphis-Al-Badrashayn.d553248621532482241.Attraction) #### Pyramid of Userkaf Learn about the local history of Al-Badrashayn when you spend time at Pyramid of Userkaf. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pyramid-Of-Userkaf-Al-Badrashayn.d6073109.Attraction) #### Imhotep Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Imhotep Museum during your trip to Al-Badrashayn. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Imhotep-Museum-Al-Badrashayn.d966462781251489792.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside Pyramids](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1294255/cbca6d43-6131-4245-a381-f1d5a9ec0496.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best ViP Private Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx,inside Pyramids|Tombs £16 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-vip-private-tour-giza-pyramids.a1294255.activity-details) ![Half Day Tour To Giza Pyramids & Sphinx From Cairo Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1687151/d419eade-fac3-48e4-80e1-b3d618cda54f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Day Tour To Giza Pyramids & Sphinx From Cairo Airport £18 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-tour-to-giza-pyramids-sphinx-from-cairo-airport.a1687151.activity-details) ![Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours on ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1059931/c0d7cdba-3c61-4b7e-9efb-e41cea6cdf50.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Giza Pyramids Adventure Tours With ATV Quad Bike Ride in Desert £24 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/giza-pyramids-adventure-tours-with-atv-quad-bike-ride-in-desert.a1059931.activity-details) ![Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46521098/5a883177-6097-4662-b061-d62cc7099121.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Saqqara, Dahshur, Memphis - 10%to stray dogs and cats £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/saqqara.a46521098.activity-details) ![Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3030010/6732773b-473c-49ba-8c5d-22cbeb289c2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairo Tour: Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Khan El Khalili & Lunch £31 per adult **92%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cairo-tour-egyptian-museum.a3030010.activity-details) ![Cairo: Female Guided Pyramids, Museum & Bazaar Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3030523/27915363-db41-4387-8327-5a02495062c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cairo: Female Guided Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Bazaar £29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cairo-female-guided-tour-to-pyramids.a3030523.activity-details) [See all activities in Al-Badrashayn](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Al-Badrashayn.d553248635967613133.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Saqqara ![Marriott Mena House Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17170000/17162700/17162680/cfb0452b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Marriott Mena House Cairo 6 Pyramids Road Giza £410 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Giza. 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Popular attractions Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square are located ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (185 reviews) PROS: Staff (concierge, valet, general) were respectful, courteous, knowledgeable; room was clean and fresh. Meal package was well worth the price with great views, great staff and great food (actual chefs in the kitchen)! CON: The bank staff onsite was rude, abrasive, not well organized and took ... Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=74687878&PinnedHotelID=74687878&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000474728) ![The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5300/5261/5f3b0713_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo 1113 Corniche El Nil Street Cairo £218 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9/10 Wonderful! (511 reviews) This is an excellent hotel, with fantastic staff - without exception. Big thanks to Abdulrahim, my room cleaner, who not only did a great job of keeping my room immaculate, but managed to reunite me with something I’d left behind in my room before I had made it out of the front door after checking ... Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=5261&PinnedHotelID=5261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=3000474728) ![Cairo Marriott Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6700/6661/462bdc6b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Cairo Marriott Hotel 16 Saray El Gezira Cairo £121 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Cairo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 14 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews) Useful location in Zamalek. 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