Pyramid of Giza Tickets
Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in Cairo. Dive deep into Egypt's ancient history and architectural wonders.
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Skip the snaking lines and stand before timeless marvels – the Pyramids of Giza – where history and architecture come alive!
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Come face-to-face with the Great Sphinx, the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and dive into ancient Egyptian funeral rituals in mortuary temples.
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Walk around the base of the pyramids and marvel at the majestic size and intricate stonework of the pyramids.
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Upgrade for optional entry to the inner chambers of the Great Pyramid of Khufu or opt for the combined majesty of Khufu and Menkaure Pyramids.
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Fun Fact: The Great Pyramid was built with such precision that the sides' average difference in length is less than 58mm.
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Skip the snaking lines and stand before timeless marvels – the Pyramids of Giza – where history and architecture come alive!
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Come face-to-face with the Great Sphinx, the oldest known monumental sculpture in Egypt and dive into ancient Egyptian funeral rituals in mortuary temples.
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Walk around the base of the pyramids and marvel at the majestic size and intricate stonework of the pyramids.
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Upgrade for optional entry to the inner chambers of the Great Pyramid of Khufu or opt for the combined majesty of Khufu and Menkaure Pyramids.
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Fun Fact: The Great Pyramid was built with such precision that the sides' average difference in length is less than 58mm.
25% off
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Step back in Egyptian history as you visit ancient pyramids, museums, and architectural wonders.
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With round-trip hotel transfers included in your ticket, you don't have to give transportation a thought.
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An expert Egyptologist will lead the way, dropping facts, anecdotes, and mysteries about the sights.
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Visit the oldest Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza, and gasp at the panoramic views.
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Admire the Sphinx, the limestone statue with its missing beard and nose, an iconic Egyptian relic.
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You can choose to enjoy a private tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with the available ticket option.
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Step back in Egyptian history as you visit ancient pyramids, museums, and architectural wonders.
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With round-trip hotel transfers included in your ticket, you don't have to give transportation a thought.
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An expert Egyptologist will lead the way, dropping facts, anecdotes, and mysteries about the sights.
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Visit the oldest Wonders of the World, the Pyramids of Giza, and gasp at the panoramic views.
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Admire the Sphinx, the limestone statue with its missing beard and nose, an iconic Egyptian relic.
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You can choose to enjoy a private tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx with the available ticket option.
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Enjoy the best of Cairo on this guided day tour of the world-famous Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the ancient necropolis of Dahshur.
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Explore around the Giza complex and get comfortable round-trip transfers along with a local lunch.
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Visit the Saqqara Necropolis to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, enclosed by a 1645-meter‑long paneled limestone wall.
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Enhance your experience with an upgrade to include entry to all the sites visited, including the Great Pyramid.
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Fun Fact: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders and is known to be one of the ancient world's most important architectural & engineering marvels!
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Enjoy the best of Cairo on this guided day tour of the world-famous Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and the ancient necropolis of Dahshur.
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Explore around the Giza complex and get comfortable round-trip transfers along with a local lunch.
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Visit the Saqqara Necropolis to see the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest major stone structure, enclosed by a 1645-meter‑long paneled limestone wall.
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Enhance your experience with an upgrade to include entry to all the sites visited, including the Great Pyramid.
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Fun Fact: The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest of the Seven Wonders and is known to be one of the ancient world's most important architectural & engineering marvels!
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Get awestruck by the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on this day-long tour.
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Listen to your expert guide share tales, like how the Great Sphinx was once brightly painted in comic book colors, before savoring a delicious BBQ lunch at a local restaurant.
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The Egyptian Museum features Tutankhamun's tomb, unearthed in 1922 with over 6,000 well-preserved artifacts, showcasing pharaonic wealth and spirituality.
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Enhance your tour with optional entrance fees to all attractions, ensuring a customizable and comprehensive exploration of Egypt's architectural marvels.
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Fun fact: Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings held 5,000 treasures, including canopic jars and footwear with enemies painted on the soles!
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Get awestruck by the grandeur of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, on this day-long tour.
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Listen to your expert guide share tales, like how the Great Sphinx was once brightly painted in comic book colors, before savoring a delicious BBQ lunch at a local restaurant.
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The Egyptian Museum features Tutankhamun's tomb, unearthed in 1922 with over 6,000 well-preserved artifacts, showcasing pharaonic wealth and spirituality.
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Enhance your tour with optional entrance fees to all attractions, ensuring a customizable and comprehensive exploration of Egypt's architectural marvels.
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Fun fact: Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings held 5,000 treasures, including canopic jars and footwear with enemies painted on the soles!
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Unwind on a 3-hour Cairo evening cruise down the Nile, with dinner and convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.
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Indulge in a culinary journey on the Nile, featuring Egyptian specialties like flaky pastries, savory stews, and fresh salads.
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Watch the city's landmarks, like the soaring, lotus-inspired Cairo Tower, and Muhammad Ali Mosque's twin minarets piercing the twilight sky as you sail by.
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Be mesmerized by live entertainment onboard, including graceful belly dancers and whirling Tanoura performers in vibrant skirts.
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Fun fact: The Turkish whirling dervishes inspire Tanoura, but the Egyptian version focuses more on entertainment than religious meditation.
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Unwind on a 3-hour Cairo evening cruise down the Nile, with dinner and convenient pick-up and drop-off from your hotel.
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Indulge in a culinary journey on the Nile, featuring Egyptian specialties like flaky pastries, savory stews, and fresh salads.
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Watch the city's landmarks, like the soaring, lotus-inspired Cairo Tower, and Muhammad Ali Mosque's twin minarets piercing the twilight sky as you sail by.
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Be mesmerized by live entertainment onboard, including graceful belly dancers and whirling Tanoura performers in vibrant skirts.
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Fun fact: The Turkish whirling dervishes inspire Tanoura, but the Egyptian version focuses more on entertainment than religious meditation.
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This is a unique sightseeing-cum-learning opportunity of ancient Egypt
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Be accompanied by an expert tour guide, who will share valuable insight along the way
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If you're new in town, don't flinch about transportation, for pickups and drop-offs are on us
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Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza while learning facts and stories hidden within the pyramid walls
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Admire the spectacular Sphinx, a world-renowned limestone statue
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Visit the Valley Temple where Egyptian royalty was cleansed before being mummified
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Finally, enjoy an hour-long sail along the River Nile on a traditional-style Felucca boat
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This is a unique sightseeing-cum-learning opportunity of ancient Egypt
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Be accompanied by an expert tour guide, who will share valuable insight along the way
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If you're new in town, don't flinch about transportation, for pickups and drop-offs are on us
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Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza while learning facts and stories hidden within the pyramid walls
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Admire the spectacular Sphinx, a world-renowned limestone statue
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Visit the Valley Temple where Egyptian royalty was cleansed before being mummified
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Finally, enjoy an hour-long sail along the River Nile on a traditional-style Felucca boat
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Journey into the past with this 3-hour guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, with an Egyptology expert.
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With skip-the-line tickets and round-trip AC transfers, save time, enjoy a comfortable tour, and go on to learn about rare artifacts and the life of pharaohs.
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Step into the Interactive Exhibition of Tutankhamun, the boy king, and learn about his burial items, the tomb, and the famous 22kg gold death mask.
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The museum has different sections, each showcasing jewels, Royal Mummies, Pharaonic objects, and Animal mummies among others.
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Did you know that the total cost of the Grand Egyptian Museum is over $1 billion, making it one of the most expensive museum projects in the world?
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Journey into the past with this 3-hour guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, with an Egyptology expert.
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With skip-the-line tickets and round-trip AC transfers, save time, enjoy a comfortable tour, and go on to learn about rare artifacts and the life of pharaohs.
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Step into the Interactive Exhibition of Tutankhamun, the boy king, and learn about his burial items, the tomb, and the famous 22kg gold death mask.
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The museum has different sections, each showcasing jewels, Royal Mummies, Pharaonic objects, and Animal mummies among others.
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Did you know that the total cost of the Grand Egyptian Museum is over $1 billion, making it one of the most expensive museum projects in the world?
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Explore 5,000 years of history at the Egyptian Museum
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Tuck into a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant
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Enjoy stunning views of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
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Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included in your ticket
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Explore 5,000 years of history at the Egyptian Museum
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Tuck into a traditional Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant
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Enjoy stunning views of the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx
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Hotel pick-ups and drop-offs are included in your ticket
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Explore the Egyptian capital on this full-day tour, along with a visit to the vastly historical Giza Plateau, with a multilingual Egyptologist guide.
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Enjoy round-trip transfers from Hurghada in an AC vehicle, accompanied by a transfer guide, and enjoy lunch later on.
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Experience the Great Pyramids of Giza, first built in 3000 BC, and hear stories of how and why the oldest wonders of Giza were built.
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Visit the Egyptian Museum, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, to observe rare artifacts, learn about the mummification process, and more.
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Choose to take this tour with a shared group or opt for a private group experience.
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Fun Fact: It’s believed that the Great Pyramid once had an invisible swivel door weighing almost 20 tonnes.
More details
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Explore the Egyptian capital on this full-day tour, along with a visit to the vastly historical Giza Plateau, with a multilingual Egyptologist guide.
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Enjoy round-trip transfers from Hurghada in an AC vehicle, accompanied by a transfer guide, and enjoy lunch later on.
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Experience the Great Pyramids of Giza, first built in 3000 BC, and hear stories of how and why the oldest wonders of Giza were built.
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Visit the Egyptian Museum, the oldest archaeological museum in the Middle East, to observe rare artifacts, learn about the mummification process, and more.
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Choose to take this tour with a shared group or opt for a private group experience.
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Fun Fact: It’s believed that the Great Pyramid once had an invisible swivel door weighing almost 20 tonnes.
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Pro tips to help you make a pick
Bring sun protection: Make sure to always carry a hat or scarf and re-apply sunscreen several times throughout your visit. The Pyramids of Giza are situated in the desert and the temperatures soar around midday even during the winter months.
Arrive early: Keep a few hours on hand when visiting the Pyramids of Giza. The Necropolis comprises three Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Valley Temples, the Queen’s Pyramids, and more. Make sure you explore them comfortably at your own pace.
Book a taxi: The nearest metro station to the Pyramids of Giza is 14km away from the Giza Necropolis entrance, hence, it is more economical to book a taxi from your hotel or the El Giza stop to the pyramids.
Stay for the Sound and Light Show: The Pyramids of Giza host a stunning Sound and Light Show in the evening to highlight the cultural relevance and rich history of the Giza complex. If you arrive in the evening and want to directly go to the Light and Sound show, use the Great Sphinx entrance to enter the Giza Necropolis.
Ride a camel safari: When touring the Pyramids of Giza, make sure to ride on a camel. On camelback, you can enjoy a unique view of the Giza Necropolis.
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About Pyramid of Giza
The Pyramids of Giza, comprising the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. These monumental structures were built during the Old Kingdom period in ancient Egypt to bury their Pharaohs. The inside of these pyramids are lined with intricate passageways and hieroglyphics to guide the Pharaoh’s soul into the afterlife. In the present day, the pyramids continue to draw visitors from around the world to marvel at their architectural ingenuity and timeless grandeur.
Alignment with the stars: One of the most intriguing aspects of the Pyramids of Giza is their alignment with celestial bodies. The sides of the Great Pyramid are aligned with the cardinal points of the compass. It is also believed that the Pyramid of Khufu functioned as an astronomical observatory, with certain passages and chambers aligning with specific stars and constellations.
Architectural precision: Despite being constructed around 4500 years ago, the Pyramids of Giza were built with such accuracy that there are near to no gaps between the stones. Visitors and researchers continue to be awed at how the ancient Egyptian craftsmen built these towering structures with the simplest tools.
Built by excellent craftsmen: Despite popular misconceptions, researchers have confirmed that the Pyramids were not entirely built by slaves, but several skilled architects and government officials were involved in their construction. These workers were compensated for their efforts. The exact techniques employed to transport the stones up the structure remain a mystery among archaeologists.
Symbolism and purpose: The Pyramids of Giza served as royal tombs for the Pharaohs of the Fourth Dynasty. The elaborate burial chambers within the pyramids were filled with treasures and artifacts meant to accompany the Pharaohs in the afterlife. The Great Pyramids are also surrounded by the tombs of nobles and officials, reflecting the hierarchical structure of ancient Egyptian society.
Ongoing research: Despite having been extensively picked apart and studied for decades, the Pyramids of Giza continue to reveal new insights and discoveries. The archaeologists are still discovering inner burial chambers, and hidden passageways, and re-interpreting the hieroglyphics on the walls to better understand the hymns and spells used to guide the Pharaohs into the afterlife.
Why visit Pyramid of Giza?
Highlights
The Great Pyramid of Khufu
Constructed around 2560 BCE, the Great Pyramid of Khufu is the largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis. Originally built at 14.6 meters, the structure has been eroded over the centuries. However, it is an architectural marvel that continues to captivate visitors.
The Pyramid of Khafre
Built for Pharaoh Khafre, this pyramid is slightly smaller than the Great Pyramid of Khufu, standing at 136.4 meters. It retains some of its original casing stones at the apex, giving off the illusion of a shimmering top. It is rumored that there were more casing stones on its surface, but they have eroded over the decades.
The Pyramid of Menkaure
Standing at around 65.5 meters, the Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the three Great Pyramids. The upper portion is covered with granite casing stones, most of which are intact in the present day. It is one of the most well-preserved tombs in the Giza Necropolis.
The Great Sphinx
Carved from limestone, the Great Sphinx is situated near the Pyramid of Khafre and features the body of a lion with a human head. While it is viewed as a guard of the Giza Necropolis, its original purpose is still debated among historians.
The Queen’s Pyramids
Adjacent to the bigger Pyramids, these smaller structures served as tombs for the queens and royal consorts of the pharaohs. Despite their smaller size, they exhibit fine craftsmanship and elaborate burial chambers.
Burial chambers
Located within the pyramids, these chambers served as the final resting places for the pharaohs. They were adorned with treasures and artifacts meant to accompany the deceased in the afterlife.
Solar Barque Museum
As its name suggests, the Solar Barque Museum houses the reconstructed solar barque, a boat believed to have been used by the pharaohs for their journey through the afterlife. This museum provides further insights into ancient Egyptian burial customs and beliefs to enhance your knowledge of ancient Egyptian society.
Worker’s Village
Situated near the Pyramids, this settlement housed the laborers and craftsmen responsible for the construction of the pyramids. On excavating this area and surrounding tombs, historians and archaeologists have revealed evidence of housing, workshops, and communal areas.
Valley Temples
The Valley Temples are located near the Nile River and once served as the entrance to the Great Pyramids. It is believed that these temples were originally used for the purification and embalming rituals of the deceased Pharaohs.
Mortuary Temples
Situated adjacent to the Great Pyramids, these temples were dedicated to the deceased pharaohs and served as centers for funerary rites and offerings. They were elaborately decorated and featured grand courtyards and halls.
Plan your visit
Great Pyramid entrance
This is one of the main entrances to the Pyramids of Giza, situated to the north of the Pyramid of Khufu. You can walk to this entrance from Al Haram Road near the Marriot Mena House Hotel. This entrance is usually less busy.
The Great Sphinx entrance
The second entrance is situated to the east of the Giza Plateau, in front of the Great Sphinx. There are numerous shops and restaurants near this entrance. If you want to arrive for the Light and Sound Show in the evening, you can directly enter through this gate.
- The Light and Sound Show starts at 7 pm during the winter months (October to March) and 7:30 pm during the summer months (April to September).
- The Pyramids of Giza are open during Ramadan, generally until 8:30 pm. Their timings may differ during this period.
There are restrooms situated throughout the Giza Necropolis complex for your convenience.
There are no cafes or restaurants inside the Pyramid complex. However, you can grab a bite from any of the local cafes and restaurants situated right outside the Giza complex.
You can purchase postcards, scarves, and other trinkets from the shops outside the Giza Necropolis.
The Pyramids of Giza are partly accessible to visitors in wheelchairs. While they can stroll up to the entrance of the Great Pyramids, they cannot explore the excavation sites or go inside the chambers.
You can bring your pets to the Giza Necropolis, however, you have to keep a close eye on them, so that they do not stray too far away or enter the inner chambers of the Pyramids.
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