Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

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The only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the 4,500-year-old pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure together with the Great Sphinx, the heart of any trip to Egypt.

The Giza Plateau lies about 15 km southwest of central Cairo. It includes the three main pyramids of Khufu (the Great Pyramid, originally 146.6 m, now 138.5 m), Khafre and Menkaure, several smaller queen's pyramids, the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site 'Memphis and its Necropolis'. Tickets: the site costs EGP 700 for foreign adults (2025 prices). Entering the interior of the Great Pyramid costs an additional EGP 1,500, and the interiors of Khafre or Menkaure cost about EGP 220. To avoid queues, buy e-tickets on the official website in advance. Opening hours are 07:00 or 08:00 to 17:00 (extended to 18:00 in summer), and it's best to arrive at opening time. The classic route starts at the new entrance next to the Grand Egyptian Museum. First visit the Great Pyramid and the Solar Boat area, then Khafre's pyramid, then the Panoramic Point on the western side of the plateau. This is the best spot for a photo of all three pyramids together, and camel and horse rides are mainly offered here. Finally, walk downhill to the Sphinx and the Valley Temple. The full walk takes about 3 hours. You can also agree on a price for a horse-drawn carriage at the gate, about EGP 300–500 per hour. Note that anyone who approaches you offering to 'help take photos', 'free camel rides' or a 'secret viewpoint' will ask for a tip, so always agree on a price first. Don't follow anyone off the main paths. Bring water, a hat and sunglasses. The optional evening sound and light show (about USD 30) can be booked through your hotel. The pyramid area is 45 to 90 minutes from the city centre, so it makes most sense to combine it with a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum on the same day.

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