What's Saqqara like?
If you're in search of the perfect part of the city to explore, why not visit Saqqara? Places such as Pyramid of Djoser and Pyramid of Userkaf are just a little farther away. Dahshur and Red Pyramid are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Saqqara
Flying to:
- Cairo (CAI-Cairo Intl.), 20.6 mi (33.2 km) from Saqqara
- Giza (SPX-Sphinx Intl.), 26.4 mi (42.6 km) from Saqqara
Things to see and do in and around Saqqara
What to see in Saqqara
- Saqqara Necropolis
- Pyramid of Merenre
When is the best time to visit Al-Badrashayn?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 30°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 16°C)
- Rainiest months: March, February, January, November (average 4 mm of rainfall)