Giza - الجيزة

The Last Ancient Wonder

The Giza Plateau, just 20km from Cairo, is home to the most iconic monuments of ancient Egypt. Built over 4,500 years ago during Egypt's Old Kingdom, the three main pyramids and the Great Sphinx represent the pinnacle of pharaonic architecture and engineering.

The Three Pyramids

• Great Pyramid of Khufu: Originally 146.5m tall, 2.3 million stone blocks, built c. 2560 BCE
• Pyramid of Khafre: Appears taller due to higher elevation, retains casing stones at top
• Pyramid of Menkaure: Smallest of the three main pyramids but still impressive
• Great Sphinx: 73m long limestone statue with pharaoh's head and lion's body

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Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Located just 2km from the Pyramids, GEM is the world's largest archaeological museum dedicated to a single civilization. Opened in 2024, it houses over 100,000 artifacts including the complete Tutankhamun Collection (5,000+ items) displayed together for the first time.

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Visiting Information

• Location: Giza Governorate, Greater Cairo
• From Cairo: 20km, 30-45 minutes by car/Uber
• Entry Fee: Pyramids EGP 540 ($17); Inside pyramids extra EGP 900 ($29)
• GEM Fee: ~$25-50 USD
• Hours: Pyramids 8 AM - 5 PM; GEM hours being established
• Best Time: Early morning (8-10 AM) before heat
• Allow: Half day minimum, full day ideal

Activities at Giza

• Enter the Great Pyramid burial chambers
• Explore Grand Egyptian Museum
• Camel or horseback rides around plateau
• Solar Boat Museum (ancient pharaonic boat)
• Evening Sound & Light Show
• Photography at panoramic viewpoints
• Visit nearby Dahshur pyramids