🛕 Giza, Egypt
Things to do in The Pyramids of Giza
The last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World
The Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving Wonder of the Ancient World — the Great Pyramid of Khufu, its two companions, and the Sphinx, rising straight from the desert on the edge of Cairo. They’re a half- to full-day visit, now paired with the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum nearby.
Time needed
Half to full day
Best time
October–April for comfortable temperatures; arrive at opening to beat the heat, crowds and touts
Region
Giza, Egypt
Don’t miss
Stand beneath the Great Pyramid
Walk right up to the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid, head to the panorama point for the classic three-pyramid view, and meet the Sphinx. You can pay extra to go inside a pyramid — cramped and bare, but a bucket-list thrill.
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- The Great Pyramid of Khufu and the panorama viewpoint.Find tours
- The Great Sphinx and the valley temples.
- A camel or horse ride along the desert plateau at sunset.Find tours
- The Grand Egyptian Museum nearby — home to the full Tutankhamun collection.Find tours
- Going inside a pyramid (extra ticket) — claustrophobic but unforgettable.
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How to get to The Pyramids of Giza
Giza is on the western edge of Cairo, about 45 minutes from downtown (longer in traffic). A guided tour or a pre-booked car/driver is the easiest, hassle-free way; it spares you the persistent touts at the gates.
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Best time to visit
October–April for comfortable temperatures; arrive at opening to beat the heat, crowds and touts. Summer midday heat is intense on the exposed plateau.
The Pyramids of Giza tips
- Go right at opening — cooler, quieter, and ahead of the tour buses.
- A guide or pre-booked driver hugely reduces hassle from touts selling camel rides and “tickets”.
- Carry small cash for tips and the inside-a-pyramid ticket, plenty of water and sun cover.
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