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 Red Pyramid are just a little farther away. Saqqara and Abu Sir 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
Things to see near Saqqara:
- Pyramid of Djoser (1.1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Red Pyramid (3.4 mi/5.5 km away)
- Saqqara (2 mi/3.3 km away)
- Abu Sir (2 mi/3.3 km away)
- Memphis (2 mi/3.3 km away)
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)