🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Great Pyramid of Giza
- ✓Sphinx
- ✓Pyramid of Khufu
- ✓Pyramid of Khafre
- ✓Menkaure's Pyramid
- ✓Sound and Light Show
- ✓Panoramic Viewpoint
- ✓Tomb of Queen Meresankh III
Giza
Giza
Home to the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World - the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. These 4,500-year-old monuments define Egypt and continue to mystify visitors from around the globe.
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Recommended Hotels in Giza
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★Marriott Mena House
- ★Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
- ★Pyramid Park Resort
- ★Great Pyramid Inn
- ★Guardian Guest House
🍜Restaurants & Food
•139 Restaurant (Marriott Mena House)
$$$Fine dining with pyramid terrace views, international and Egyptian cuisine
•Felfela Giza
$Egyptian favorites - koshari, grilled meats, mezze, tahina
•Pizza Hut Giza
$Western fast food with world's best view - pyramid panorama from dining room
•Andrea El Mariouteya
$Famous grilled chicken restaurant in countryside setting near pyramids
•Café Greco
$$Italian restaurant near pyramids with pasta, pizza, international menu
🛍️ Shopping
- •Giza Plateau VendorsTourist Souvenirs
Small stalls selling papyrus, scarabs, replicas, postcards. Heavy bargaining required. Quality varies - check carefully before buying.
- •Handicraft SchoolsTraditional Crafts
Government-run schools near pyramids selling quality alabaster, textiles, papyrus. Fixed prices, authentic products, less hassle.
- •Khan el-Khalili ExtensionMarket
Smaller version of Cairo's famous bazaar, easier to navigate. Spices, perfumes, jewelry, textiles.
💡 Travel Tips
- • Arrive at 8 AM opening to beat crowds and midday heat (38-45°C in summer). Complex closes at 5 PM
- • Inside pyramid tickets separate and limited (300 people/day for Great Pyramid). Buy early or book ahead
- • Beware of persistent touts offering camel rides, guides, souvenirs. Polite firm 'no' and keep walking
- • Bring sun protection - hat, sunscreen, sunglasses. Bring plenty of water (expensive inside)
- • Photography allowed everywhere (unlike Luxor tombs). No flash inside pyramids. Selfie stick prohibited
- • Climbing pyramids strictly forbidden and dangerous - guards will fine/arrest violators
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
October - April (22-28°C), avoid May-September (extreme heat 38-45°C)
💰Daily Budget
$30-60 per day (budget), $80-150 (mid-range), $200+ (luxury)/day
👥Popular With
History enthusiastsArchaeological buffsPhotographersBucket list travelersWonder seekers
🗓️Recommended Stay
Half-day visit (3-4 hours for highlights), full day for comprehensive exploration including Solar Boat Museum and multiple pyramid interiors
🌐Timezone
UTC+2
💬Local Language
Arabic (English widely spoken in tourist areas)
💱Currency
EGP (Egyptian Pound)
📅Giza 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Pyramids of Giza Full Day
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Morning1-2h
Great Pyramid of Khufu Interior
💡 Arrive at 8 AM opening, buy interior ticket immediately (limited). Claustrophobic, hot, steep climb through narrow passages to burial chamber. Bring minimal belongings. Skip if you have mobility/respiratory issues.
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Morning2-3h
Pyramid Complex Exploration
💡 Walk around Great Pyramid base, visit Khafre and Menkaure pyramids externally. Appreciate massive scale, precision engineering. Morning light best for photos.
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Morning1h
Panoramic Viewpoint
💡 Desert plateau viewing point shows all three main pyramids. Iconic photo opportunity. Camel ride available here (negotiate 200-300 EGP for 30 min). Avoid aggressive handlers.
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Morning1h
Solar Boat Museum
💡 Adjacent to Great Pyramid. Meticulously reconstructed 4,600-year-old royal ship. Fascinating craftsmanship. Air-conditioned refuge from heat. Separate ticket required.
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Afternoon1h
Great Sphinx & Valley Temple
💡 Sphinx best viewed from multiple angles - front platform, side walkway, Khafre causeway. Adjacent Valley Temple has impressive granite columns. Midday crowds heaviest.
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Evening2h
Sound and Light Show
💡 After sunset spectacular show (7-9 PM, times vary seasonally). Pyramids illuminated, Sphinx narrates Egyptian history. Book through hotel or official website. Magical experience.
💡Tips
- •Hire licensed guide at entrance (200-300 EGP) for historical context and to navigate touts
- •Wear comfortable walking shoes - sandy, uneven terrain, long distances between monuments
- •Lunch options limited inside complex - bring snacks or exit and return (ticket valid all day)
- •Best pyramid interior: Khufu (most famous but basic), Khafre (less crowded, better preserved), Menkaure (smallest, easiest climb)