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
What to do and see in Giza Governorate, Giza Governorate: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Giza Governorate, Egypt including Great Sphinx, Khafre's Pyramid, Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu), Bahariya (Bahereya) Oasis, Musee de la Barque Solaire, Gizeh Plateau, Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, Memphis and Sakkara, Magic Planet Mall of Egypt.
Restaurants in Giza Governorate
1. Great Sphinx
Overall Ratings
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 ...
2. Khafre's Pyramid
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4.5 based on 1,521 reviews
Next to the Great Pyramid of Khufu, this is the second-largest of the Giza pyramids; Khafre was the son of Khufu.
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Khafre's Pyramid is the second-tallest and second-largest of the Pyramids of Giza complex, shorter than the adjacent pyramid built for Khufu. This one was built for the eponymous Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh. It’s also the only one of the big 3 pyramids that retains some of the original lime plaster that once covered the stones. Like the adjacent pyramids of Menkaure and Khufu, it’s not until you’re right on the pyramid that you see the immensity of the structure. Amazing must see site along with the whole of the pyramid complex.
3. Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu)
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4.5 based on 7,157 reviews
The largest and oldest of the Giza pyramids, this colossal structure stands nearly 500 feet tall.
Reviewed By raghu67 - Bengaluru, India
The Great Pyramid of Giza also known as the Pyramid of Khufu or the Pyramid of Cheops once among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza pyramid complex. This pyramid was built as a tomb for the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian pharaoh Khufu and was constructed over a period of 20-year period from 2575 -2566 BC. Khufu followed the design of Red Pyramid which was built by his father Sneferu. This Pyramid erected on a rocky plateau had all the elements like the burial chambers, mortuary temple and covered causeways connected to the banks of river Nile. Estimated to be built using around 2,300,000 lime stones weighing around 5.5 million tons , 8,000 tons of Aswan granite and 500,000 tons of mortar, its original height was around 480 feet. But due to erosion of the outer fine lime stone layer and damages caused due to earth quake, the height of this pyramid now stands at around 455 feet.
4. Bahariya (Bahereya) Oasis
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4.5 based on 91 reviews
Serving as the agricultural center in Pharaonic times exporting great quantities of wine to the Nile Valley, this oasis is now famous for it dates and olives.
Reviewed By RuthBrussels
I discovered a magical place in Egypt: the White Desert! Never thought that such a place like this existed in this world! The snow-white desert is actually made of chalk that has been exposed for years to what geologists call "differential weathering," the erosion of soft particles that results in eerie protrusions of hard rock. These mushrooms shaped rock formations are ten to fifteen feet tall. And I found other shapes such as a rabbit, a sphynx, faces and much more! 75 million years ago, sea used to cover this place so we can also find fossils of shells. But this place has been engraved into my heart not only because of its natural beauty but thanks to the wonderful and very professional guide MOHAMED KOTABY with whom I went with! As a Bedouin, he knows every inch of the desert, its origin and history since it is his home. But more than that, he transmits you his love, passion and understanding of this place. I've heard the sound of silence and I felt an inner peace as never before. This journey was an initiatory one. I found a spiritual connection which allowed my to meditate over several issues and problems and I came back feeling 10 years younger. Mohamed made me feel so comfortable and at ease even if we were alone. I slept one night in this amazing desert and as a female, with some worries about traveling alone in the company of a man in an country such as Egypt, I've always felt protected. He prepares a Bedouin camp and cooks wonderfully (traditional Bedouin food). We travelled with a four-wheel drive but we can also do it my camel. Of course, in this case it will take longer. I only regret my short stay and that's why I will come back next year but this time to spend more time in this breathtaking place and, of course, with my exceptional and favorite guide, Mohamed Kotaby whom I thank so much from the bottom of my heart.
5. Musee de la Barque Solaire
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4.5 based on 820 reviews
Reviewed By VoyceyV - Knutsford, United Kingdom
This small museum in the shadow of the great pyramid harks back to a time when the Egyptian government invested heavily in tourism and even though this place now looks worse for wear it is still worth every LE you pay to get in. The building itself is a modernist interpretation of the hull of the Pharaohs solar boat. A long, curving, hull-like pod rising from the rocks at the great pyramid's base, it has a retro-modernist cross section which resembles the retro-futurist spacecraft. Within it is a marvel, a full length Nile pleasure boat of a few thousand years vintage in almost perfect condition. Long and curved like the crescent moon, with a re-curve bow and stern it will take you a minute or two to walk its length and marvel at yet another incredible achievement of this great civilisation. Best viewed over the three stories the platforms provide, this small diversion form colossal stonework is worth every coin and irritation to see.
6. Gizeh Plateau
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4.5 based on 3,991 reviews
Reviewed By GreenThumb331 - San Fernando, Philippines
Seeing the Great Pyramids of Egypt would be a great highlight in any travelers’ bucket list. We travelled from Cairo to Giza to see these majestic structures. Of the original 7 wonders the ancient world, these are the only one standing. The Giza pyramid complex, is the site on the Giza Plateau consist of the Great Pyramid of Giza also known as the Pyramid of Cheops or Khufu , the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza. They are made of limestone and granite. They were constructed in 2560-2580 BC. The Pyramid of Khufu is huge when you look at it from ground level even at today’s standards. It is possible to enter it. We opted not to enter it because it is known to be empty inside. We were taken to a photo spot where tourists can pose with the 3 pyramids on the background. After the pyramid visit, we went to the sphinx. The Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. The face of the Sphinx is generally believed to represent the pharaoh Khafre. It is a monolith carved into the bedrock of the plateau, which also served as the quarry for the pyramids and other monuments in the area. The body of the lion up to its neck is fashioned from softer layers that have suffered considerable disintegration caused by wind and wind-blown sand. The one-meter-wide nose on the face is missing. Archeologist who performed a study concluded that it was broken with instruments at an unknown time between the 3rd and 10th centuries. This place is packed with tourists from all over the world happily ticking off the pyramids in their bucket list
7. Pyramids of Giza
Perhaps the most recognizable among the Seven Wonders of the World, the exact origin of these majestic pyramids continues to spark debate.
Reviewed By Sallyairheart
we opted to do the half day tour of giza with a camel ride across the plateau, we had a great tour with a great guide form Real Egypt , so informative, such fun to be around and he managed to keep all the hawkers selling their wares away from all of us, highlight of the day was a wonderful camel ride across the Giza plateau and the sun boat museum,
8. Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids
This is one of the most extensive archaeological sites comprising many important monuments such as the Step Pyramid of Djoser, Pyramid of Unas, Pyramid of Sekhemket, Mastaba of Ti and the deep underground Persian Tombs.
Reviewed By I6609UFjuanr - Athens, Greece
again we consider our self's lucky to have and excellent tour guide "Abdul" he was very knowledgeable about the pyramids and all main attractions in Cairo,Giza and Alexandria, we have a private tour for my wife and I, we have a blast, Abdul makes us feel very safe and welcome everywhere we go, once in a life time trip!! thank you
9. Memphis and Sakkara
Reviewed By 994linday - Frisco, United States
Our group visited Memphis and Sakkara with Gate 1 Travel as a half-day tour out of Cairo (about a 45 min drive each way). The pyramid fields that stretch from Giza to Dahshur are all part of the same UNESCO World Heritage site that was inscribed in 1979. The Memphis Historical site, an open-air museum consisting of mainly ruins and several interesting artifacts, provides a glimpse of ancient Memphis. Sakkara is more impressive. It is Egypt’s largest archaeological site and is divided into North and South areas. The main monuments, including the step pyramid, are in North Sakkara which is where most tours stop. Memphis and Sakkara are only about 20 minutes apart so these two sites can easily be visited on the same tour.
10. Magic Planet Mall of Egypt
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
