VIP Exclusive Tour to wahtye Tomb – Saqqara Necropolis
Overview
Tour Highlights
Exclusive entry to Wahtye Tomb – closed to the general public.
Explore the Saqqara Necropolis – home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser and elite tombs.
Admire vibrant reliefs & paintings inside Wahtye Tomb, depicting daily life and rituals.
Special photography permission – capture rare, high-quality images inside the tomb.
Private Egyptologist guidance – personalized insights and stories.
Luxury private transfers – travel in style and comfort.
Tour Plan
- Meet & Greet: Your Egyptologist guide will greet you at your hotel lobby, holding a personalized sign. Enjoy a smooth, private transfer in a modern, air-conditioned luxury vehicle with your private driver.
- Scenic Drive: Relax on your journey south of Cairo as your guide introduces you to the fascinating history and significance of Saqqara — the vast burial ground of ancient pharaohs and nobles.
- Private Entry: Step inside the exceptionally preserved Tomb of Wahtye, normally closed to the public.
- Ancient Art: Admire vivid reliefs and wall paintings depicting daily life, rituals, and celebrations from over 4,000 years ago.
- Historical Insight: Learn about Wahtye, a high-ranking 5th Dynasty priest and official, and the significance of his burial site.
- Photography Privilege: Capture stunning images with exclusive permission for professional-quality photos inside the tomb.
- Step Pyramid of Djoser: Visit the world’s first monumental stone structure — a masterpiece of ancient architecture.
- Explore More: Wander through nearby tombs, mastabas, and temples that reveal Egypt’s rich funerary traditions.
- Expert Guidance: Your Egyptologist will share insights into daily life, social hierarchy, and religious practices of the Old Kingdom.
- Gourmet Lunch: Upgrade your experience with a fine dining stop at a luxury restaurant or exclusive venue near Saqqara.
- Private Transfer: After an unforgettable day, your driver will return you comfortably to your hotel, ensuring a seamless and relaxing end to your VIP experience.
Included/Exclude
- Pick up and drop off from/to the hotel.
- All transfer by private modern comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Private professional Egyptologist
- Special permission from the ministry of Tourism and Antiquities
- Tourism Police Permission
- All taxes and charges
- Entrance fees to Wahtye tomb
- Entrance fees to Saqqara Necropolis area
- Bottled water during your tour
- Tipping
- Any Private Expenses
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