We will be making the trip there in mid-October. How big is the Giza Plateau area? It looks like about 1. As this is our first trip, we are still debating whether to make the trip ourselves take the taxi there and walk around or take a guided trip? If we go there by taxi ourselves, do you think it's wise to keep the taxi with us while we sightsee there?
Or is that unnecessary? I am leaning towards the guided trip on the other hand mainly because of the many horror stories about the hustling involved, but at the same time, I dont want to be constrained by time.
How many hours in total do you think we should allocate at the Giza plateau? I do not want the trip to be rushed etc, but having enough time to walk around the site, take some many good pictures, enter boat museum, enter Valley Temple of Khafre, possibly enter pyramid see next question etc. We have no interest in camel rides etc. Is it worth the money and effort entering the one of the Giza Pyramids from what i heard and read, it seems like a tough and claustrophonic trek down?
How long is the return trek down the pyramid? What do you see inside the pyramid there? Can you enter any of the Pyramids there? The Giza plateau area is very large. I would allow up to 3 hours for a decent look round, and don't miss the solar boat.
More than 3 hours and you will be exhausted anyway. It will be hot but manageable in October. I would start early. It's up to you whether to go into the pyramid. Plan on spending a minimum of three hours at the Pyramids of Giza.
This gives you enough time to go inside one of the pyramids, visit Panoramic Point, go on a short camel ride, visit the Solar Boat Museum, and snap a photo with the Sphinx. A great way to spend one day in Cairo is to visit both the Giza pyramid complex and the Egyptian Museum. Once the Grand Egyptian Museum opens possibly in , you will be able to walk from the Giza Plateau to the museum.
If you will be visiting Egypt during the months of December and January, it is common for the pyramids to be hazy in the morning. On our first two days in Cairo, a haze covered the pyramids, but this typically burned off between 10 am and noon.
On the day we did our second camel ride, we got very lucky that there was minimal haze. Because of the possibility of hazy skies in the morning, the best time to visit the pyramids in the winter months is midday and in the afternoon. If you prefer to go in the morning, when the pyramids are less crowded, you will have to keep your fingers crossed for clear skies. Between March and October, expect hot temperatures. We recommend visiting the Giza Plateau in the morning to avoid the heat and the crowds.
Fridays and Saturdays tend to be more crowded than the other days of the week. Schools are closed and many Egyptians visit during this time, making the pyramids of Giza more crowded. There are no restrictions as to what to wear when you visit the pyramids of Giza.
Basically, wear comfortable clothing and a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Egypt is a conservative country, so we recommend keeping your shoulders covered and not wearing very short shorts. To get to the Pyramids of Giza, your best option is to either take a taxi, uber, join a tour, or hire a guide and driver. If you booked a hotel with a view of the Pyramids, you can walk right to the Giza Plateau. By Taxi: There are three types of taxis in Cairo. The old black and white taxis have no meter and no air conditioning.
The more modern white taxis have air conditioning and a meter, just make sure your driver turns it on.
The yellow taxis are the most expensive. They can be arranged ahead of time by telephone. By Uber: No haggling, no worrying about the driver setting a meter. If you have the Uber app and cellular service on your phone, this is a great way to get around Cairo and Giza. By Tour: There are numerous companies that offer tours of the Pyramids of Giza, and sometimes you can also include the Egyptian Museum or Saqqara and Dahshur into the same day tour.
By Private Guide and Driver: If you want to eliminate the hassle of negotiating camel rides, getting around the Giza Plateau, buying tickets, etc. We typically do not take tours, but in this circumstance, having a guide and a driver made our visit hassle free and very enjoyable.
We hired Egypt Tailor Made, a tour company that offers private day trips throughout Egypt. For our time in Cairo, we had a van, a private driver, and a guide. It is also possible to get around by bus, microbus, and metro, but for most tourists, the options above are the most convenient and easiest for new visitors to Cairo and Giza. Down the hill from the pyramids is the second entrance, which is near the Great Sphinx.
However, if you enter through the Sphinx entrance, it will be an uphill walk to the pyramids and then to Panoramic Point. You can get around the Giza Plateau on foot but expect to do a lot of walking. It is almost a 3 km walk from the Sphinx to Panoramic Point, one way, uphill. Plus, you will add even more steps by walking around the Great Pyramid, visiting the Khufu Ship, and any other detours you might take.
The only place on the Giza Plateau that is off-limits for walking is the desert and dunes around the pyramids. That's the good news. The bad news starts with the mundane issues of how hard it can be to get inside. The total mounts up fast, especially if you're traveling with your family. Second, ticket sales are not a smooth procedure. Changes occur in the process regularly, and you can never be sure of exactly what to expect.
First, there's often, but not always, a limit imposed on ticket sales for the smaller pyramids, those of Khufu and Khafre.
This is usually tickets per pyramid per day, but only are offered in the morning, the rest are saved until the afternoon. People get annoyed and impatient and you may run into pushing and shoving.
Third, it is often, though not always, the case that if Khufu is open to visitors, Khafre is not and vice versa. The explanation is that this accommodates restoration work proceeding inside them. Plan your journey by using www. All single trip fares are LE 2. There are four metro stations in central Cairo: Attaba, Md. Naguib, Sadat and Naseer that will take you to the closest station to the Giza Pyramids complex.
After a minute journey, get off at El-Giza station. Exit the station and head down to Al Haram, this is the main road leading to the pyramids.
Cross to the other side and catch either bus or or a microbus to the pyramids. All buses will drop you one kilometre from the entrance. Cairo is a heavily trafficked and congested city so be prepared for severe delays. The best time to leave is either side of rush hour. Going to Egypt? Get my free Arabic travel phrase guide. The Giza plateau is open 8 am — 4 pm daily. The Giza Pyramids are open 8 am — 4 pm daily 5 pm in summer.
The Solar Boat museum is open 9 am — 4 pm daily 5 pm in summer. How much time do you have? I recommend allowing most of the day to explore the entire pyramids complex. My advice? Soak it up. Find a quiet spot and enjoy the view.
This is standard practice all over Egypt. Yes, you absolutely can! Included in your ticket is a free visit to the middle pyramid of the three satellite pyramids of the Queen of Cheops.
But it all depends on how interested you are in the pyramids. For me, I had to go inside. After all, I travelled all that way, so why not, right? In order to crack down on scamming tourist, signs have now been put up showing set prices for camel rides which are 50 Egyptian Pounds for 30 minutes.
Also in my Egypt travel tips guide , I explain how you can pretty much wear anything you like in tourist areas such as the pyramids. These linen pants are a great option these are cute too or a maxi-dress if you prefer. Perhaps the most important item will be your footwear.
I highly recommend taking three litres of water per person and keeping some in a thermal bottle to keep it cool and drink later in the day. Take sunscreen and apply it before you go out in the sun. Wear sunglasses, a hat and take an umbrella just in case you need some shade; because there is none! There is only one but very good place to eat in inside the Giza Pyramid complex.
This outdoor buffet restaurant is located right near the Sphinx with excellent views. From here you can enjoy a delicious meal in the shade under the watchful eye of the Sphinx.
Before you leave, make sure you order an ice-cream from the ice-cream stand next to the buffet. Located just outside the pyramids complex directly in front of the Sphinx and watch the sunset over a pizza.
Go back in time and see the history of the Ancient Egyptians and the Pyramids in the daily Sound and Light show located near the Sphinx. The Sound and Light Show runs at 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm during the winter and 2.
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