Top Things to do in Giza Governorate
Top Hotels in Giza Governorate
- 1. Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan
- 2. Hyatt Regency Cairo West
- 3. Best View Pyramids Hotel
- 4. Pyramids View Inn
- 5. Marriott Mena House, Cairo
- 6. Safir Hotel Cairo
- 7. Novotel Cairo 6th Of October
- 8. Pyramids Planet Hotel
- 9. Movenpick Hotel Cairo-Media City
- 10. Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence
The 6 Best Monuments & Statues in Giza Governorate, Giza Governorate
Discover the best top things to do in Giza Governorate, Egypt including Egypt Historical Tours, Great Sphinx, The Sphinx of Memphis, Statue of Ramses II, Gebel al Ingleez, Mit Rahina Museum.
Restaurants in Giza Governorate
1. Egypt Historical Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Egypt welcomes you with its charmed River Nile and amazing sightseeing, the beautiful desert and lush delta, and with its eternal history and welcoming, story-loving people. Egypt Historical Tours will get you to the depth and the heart of Egypt, with incredible travel experiences and the best planning specialist.
2. Great Sphinx
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4.5 based on 4,035 reviews
At over 240 feet long and 66 feet high, it’s a wonder that this mysterious sculpture was carved from a solid limestone block.
Reviewed By TrevHoltham - Mount Gambier, Australia
Again this is a bucket list item so much history ... We used an excellent tour company called Egypt tailor made ... Competent knowledge and shows the must sees whilst a few extras ... Comes with a driver whom is always close by ... Happy to answer questions ...
3. The Sphinx of Memphis
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4.5 based on 232 reviews
This impressive monument, carved in honor of an unknown Pharaoh during the 18th Dynasty, is 26 feet long, 13 feet tall and weighs approximately 90 tons.
Reviewed By JMcD202003 - Fishers, United States
As part of our overall tour, we visited the ancient capital of Egypt at Memphis. Although there did not appear to be much in the way of temples or historical sites (the current town probably sits over most of the former site), we did visit the place where there is the Alabaster Sphinx. This is very impressive and still in very good condition. Another item at this location which to me was even more impressive was the lying down statue of Ramses II. Although the bottom portion of both legs is missing, the quality of the sculpture of this famous Pharaoh is one of the best in Egypt. It is made of red granite, highly polished, and is extremely well done. It is so large, you must go up the stairs to a viewing area that looks down onto the statue, The statue and sphinx are a "must-see" for any tour and can be combined with a visit to the step pyramid at "Saqqara".
4. Statue of Ramses II
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4.5 based on 753 reviews
Pharaoh Ramses II statue has stood in a square outside Cairo's main railway station for 50 years. The statue is is 3,200 years old and weighs 83 tons.
Reviewed By DEK_29 - Brisbane, Australia
This colossal statue of Ramses II has been laying in its building for many years while its companion which stood at Midan Ramses has been moved to the new Greater Egyptian Museum where it received some needed cleaning and restoration. Meanwhile, this statue has seen many visitors and is the highlight at Mit Rahina. The craftsmanship in creating this work can be seen in the way the sculptors gave definition to the muscles of the arms and the upper legs. A good wander around this statue at ground level and the viewing platform does't take long but it is well worth the effort of a visit.
5. Gebel al Ingleez
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
You can walk/climb to the Gebel al Ingleez, north-east of Bawiti. At the flat top are the remains of a castle from the first world war, built by captain Williams to control the area. From the top, but also half way, you have a nice view at the surrounding mountaineous and bare area.
6. Mit Rahina Museum
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4.0 based on 522 reviews
This massive statue carved in limestone is more than 33 feet long and is located in the museum built to protect it.
Reviewed By HomerJD
Abt 1 hour drive from Cairo the journey through rural Egypt alone is worth it. You can see farmers driving their donkey carts full of vegetable and bread to the market. The muzeum has a lot of interesting artefacts with Ramases giant statue and the alabaster sphinx being the main attractions. Get there early in the morning before it gets hot and crowded.
