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Ancient Saqqara
Take a journey to Saqqara, one of Egypt's most ancient and historically rich sites. Begin with the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest large-scale stone structure, whose layered form rises above the desert as a pioneering marvel of ancient architecture. Continue your visit with a closer look at the Pyramid of Teti or the Pyramid of Unas, both notable for their intricate interior passages and the oldest known Pyramid Texts inscribed on their walls. The site also features the Nobles' Tombs, where elaborately decorated chambers reveal scenes of daily life, ceremonies, and hieroglyphic inscriptions that bring the distant past vividly to life. After a morning steeped in history, enjoy a unique lunch experience at a local farmhouse in Saqqara. Here, a welcoming Egyptian farmer will prepare a traditional meal using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, offering a true taste of Egyptian rural cuisine. Savor the flavors of authentic dishes in the warm and rustic atmosphere of the farmhouse, surrounded by the pastoral landscape that has supported Egyptian life for millennia. This lunch provides not just a meal, but a memorable connection to the people and traditions that have flourished alongside these ancient sites.