Giza Travel Guide
✨My dears👋, today I’m going to share with you a super detailed Giza travel guide📖, so that you can easily enjoy Giza and experience the shocking charm of ancient Egyptian civilization😍!
Preparation
Documents: Passport must be valid for more than 6 months ✍🏻, apply for an electronic visa (E-VISA) or visa on arrival in advance. If you are transferring flights, you also need to pay attention to the transit visa policy, don't be careless 😣.
Items: global conversion plugs 🔌, power banks 🔋, USB charging cables; antibiotics 💊, gastrointestinal medicine, cold medicine, mosquito repellent; 50+ sunscreens 🧴, hats 👒, sunglasses 🕶; loose and breathable long clothes 👖, comfortable sports shoes 👟; wet wipes 🧻, travel portable water bottle 🥤.
🚗Transportation Guide
External transportation: It takes about 1 hour to drive from Cairo Airport to Giza🚗, which is quite convenient~ However, if you choose to take public transportation🚌, it will be relatively troublesome and you will have to go several times, so it is recommended to take a taxi🚕 or charter a car directly, which is worry-free and fast, allowing you to quickly go on this fantastic journey🤩
Transportation within the scenic area: The scenic area is very large, and walking 🚶🏻♀🚶🏻♂ will make you very tired. You can choose to ride a camel 🐫 or take a horse-drawn carriage to experience a retro way of travel. but! Be sure to be careful to prevent fraud 😒, negotiate the price in advance, don’t get cheated, otherwise you will lose your good mood.
Ticket Information
Adult tickets are 540EGP/person💴, student tickets are 270EGP/person. If you want to explore the interior of the Great Pyramid of Khufu, you have to buy a ticket, 900EGP/person for adults and 450EGP/person for students. Everyone remember to prepare your wallet 👛, don’t wait and watch as you can’t get in~
Tour route 🔆
Enter from the north gate and exit from the south gate: It is highly recommended to enter from the north gate facing the Pyramid of Khufu👏, so that you can book the whole place to see the three major pyramids early in the morning. The shocking feeling is amazing! Then we walked downhill toward the Sphinx and finally left from the South Gate, perfectly avoiding the backtracking route and maximizing the travel experience💯.
The order of checking in the main attractions: Pyramid of Khufu - Pyramid of Khafre - Pyramid of Menkaure - Observation Deck - Sphinx🗺. Walking along this route is like traveling through time and space, unveiling the mysterious veil of ancient Egypt step by step.
🎇Attractions Introduction
The Pyramid of Khufu: The tallest pyramid in the world 🗼, 146.5 meters high. It is one of the oldest and most famous buildings in the world, like a giant standing for a thousand years 👑. Standing at the foot of the pyramid, you can feel a strong sense of oppression. Each stone carries thousands of years of history, as if telling the legendary stories of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs📜
Pyramid of Khafre: The pyramid of King Khafre, the son of Khufu, is now 133.5 meters high. Because its ground is slightly higher, it looks taller than the Pyramid of Khufu. The architectural form is also more magnificent and imposing. It makes people marvel at the architectural wisdom of the ancient Egyptians.
The Pyramid of Menkaure: It belongs to King Menkaure, the grandson of Khufu. It is relatively short, but also has unique historical value. It is also a witness to the glorious history of ancient Egypt, silently guarding this land.
The Sphinx: A sculpture consisting of a lion's body 🦁 and a human face wearing an Egyptian pharaoh's robe. It is shrouded in mystery like a fog, attracting countless tourists to take photos here 📷. It has a peculiar appearance, with a "Nims" crown on its head and long drooping beard on its lower jaw, a symbol of the emperor. Although its nose is completely destroyed, it still cannot conceal its solemnity and mystery, as if it hides countless unknown secrets, waiting for everyone to explore.
Photo guide 📸
Looking at the Sphinx from a distance: You can use the position to strike a pose and take interesting and unique photos 🤳, such as pretending to hold the Sphinx with your hands, or making "affectionate eye contact" with it 👀, which is guaranteed to go viral on your Moments.
Get a close look at the Sphinx: You’ll need to wait for a seat when it’s crowded, but if you wait patiently, you’ll be able to take beautiful close-up photos. It’s exciting to think about having an intimate contact with this ancient miracle🥰.
Panoramic view of the pyramids: You can take panoramic photos of the three major pyramids from the observation deck, or you can ride a camel to a suitable location to take spectacular photos of the six pyramids in the same frame, including the Queen's Pyramid Group. This is a rare and shocking scene, so be sure to take a few more photos as a souvenir.
🎈 Anti-fraud tips
When you enter a scenic spot, you may occasionally encounter people pretending to be scenic spot staff to check your tickets. Remember that tickets are only checked at the entrance🎫. Do not give your tickets to others and do not fall into the trap of scammers😡.
There are many small vendors in the scenic area. Don’t take anything you don’t want to buy. Once you take it and don’t pay, you may not be able to put it down, which will be embarrassing.
There are many locals at tourist attractions who will enthusiastically chat with you, help you with directions or take photos. You need to tip them for these 💸. Don’t give them your phone easily to avoid being asked for high tips. Don’t let these little episodes ruin your mood.
Before riding a camel or horse, you must negotiate the price in advance💰 and specify the currency unit. Don't take photos with the camel casually even if you don't ride it, otherwise you will be charged. We can't be taken advantage of😤.
Other things to note ⚠️
Respect local culture and customs🙏, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, do not touch or damage cultural relics and buildings, so that these precious historical relics can be preserved.
Pay attention to personal safety. When visiting the pyramids, be careful of the slippery ground to prevent slipping or falling. Go out happily and return home safely.
Follow the advice and guidance of the tour guide and staff, abide by the schedule, and do not overstay, otherwise it may delay the subsequent itinerary.
Egypt is dry with little rain but plenty of sunshine🌞Avoid being exposed to the sun and stay hydrated💧 to stay in beautiful shape to explore the mysterious Giza.