Untypical Cairo

Writing my review as promised. Saqqara made the biggest impression, where I visited the Serapeum and the tombs of Mereruka and Kagemni with our guide. The Serapeum is an underground complex dedicated to the god Apis: walking down the narrow corridors, you find yourself in halls with massive granite and basalt sarcophagi. The atmosphere is mystical and spellbinding. The tomb of Mereruka is one of the largest at Saqqara, its walls covered in reliefs of everyday life in ancient Egypt: hunting, fishing, farming. The tomb of Kagemni really impressed me with its reliefs and architecture, especially the scenes of feasts, dancing and music. They certainly knew how to have a good time! The bazaar, Garbage City and the church were interesting too, but the Serapeum has a special kind of magic.

I really enjoyed the trip — interesting facts and beautiful views.

We've just returned from a fantastic tour of Cairo and we're absolutely thrilled! Our guide was professional and full of energy — his passion for the history and culture of this amazing city was contagious. We saw all the main sights and learned so much. Thank you!