Travel Guide of Giza in Egypt by Influencers and Travelers
Giza is the third-largest city in Egypt and the capital of the Giza Governorate. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, 4.9 km southwest of central Cairo, and is a core city of the Greater Cairo metropolis.
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1 - Great Sphinx of Giza
7 km away
The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just 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.
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2 - Cairo
7 km away
Cairo is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world. Its metropolitan area, with a population of over 30 million, is the largest in Africa, the Arab world, and the Middle East, and the 6th-largest in the world.
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Giza City Tours
14 km away
Embark on an unforgettable journey to the Giza Plateau, where the world-renowned Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus stand tall. These awe-inspiring structures, among the best-preserved edifices from antiquity, are a celebration of the ancient Egyptians' architectural and engineering genius. Next on the itinerary is the majestic Great Sphinx of Giza, a marvel from Pharaoh Chephren's reign. After a morning brimming with wonder, you'll relish a delicious lunch at a local restaurant, savoring authentic Egyptian cuisine. The adventure doesn't stop there! The afternoon brings the treasures of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to life. Housing a vast array of artifacts from Egypt's Pharaonic period, this grand museum spans over 5,000 years of rich history. Finally, plunge into the pulsing heart of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of this traditional market, where a myriad of goods and vibrant energy combine for a truly unique experience. Book now for an adventure of a lifetime!
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4 - Mosque of Ibn Tulun
6 km away
The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is located in Cairo, Egypt. It is the oldest mosque in Egypt as well as the whole of Africa surviving in its full original form, and is the largest mosque in Cairo in terms of land area.
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5 - Cairo Citadel
7 km away
The Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin is a medieval Islamic-era fortification in Cairo, Egypt, built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers.
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6 - Mosque of Muhammad Ali
7 km away
The Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha or Alabaster Mosque is a mosque situated in the Citadel of Cairo in Egypt and was commissioned by Muhammad Ali Pasha between 1830 and 1848.
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7 - Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan
7 km away
The Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan is a monumental mosque and madrassa located in the historic district of Cairo, Egypt. It was built between 1356 and 1363 during the Bahri Mamluk period, commissioned by Sultan an-Nasir Hasan.
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8 - Giza Necropolis
8 km away
The Giza pyramid complex, also called the Giza Necropolis, is the site on the Giza Plateau in Greater Cairo, Egypt that includes the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure, along with their associated pyramid complexes and the Great Sphinx of Giza.
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9 - Gezira Island
7 km away
Gezira is an island in the Nile River, in central Cairo, Egypt. The southern portion of the island contains the Gezira district, and the northern third contains the Zamalek district.
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10 - Mosque of Amr ibn al-As
The Mosque of Amr ibn al-As, or Taj al-Jawame', or Masjid Ahl ar-Rayah, or Jame’ al-Ateeq, was originally built in 641–642 AD, as the center of the newly founded capital of Egypt, Fustat.
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11 - Babylon Fortress
Babylon Fortress was an ancient fortress in the Nile Delta, located in the area known today as Coptic Cairo. It was situated in the Heliopolite Nome, upon the east bank of the Nile, at latitude 30°N, near the commencement of the Pharaonic Canal, from the Nile to the Red Sea.
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12 - Saqqarah
12 km away
The Serapeum of Saqqara is a serapeum located north west of the Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara, a necropolis near Memphis in Lower Egypt. It was a burial place of Apis bulls, sacred bulls that were incarnations of the ancient Egyptian deity Ptah.
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13 - Statue of Ramesses II
13 km away
The Statue of Ramesses II is a 3,200-year-old figure of Ramesses II, depicting him standing. It was discovered in 1820 by Giovanni Battista Caviglia at the Great Temple of Ptah near Memphis, Egypt. It is made from red granite.
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14 - Baron Empain Palace
16 km away
The Baron Empain Palace, better known as Le Palais Hindou, is a distinctive and historic Hindu temple inspired mansion in Heliopolis, a suburb northeast of central Cairo, Egypt.
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15 - Bent Pyramid
22 km away
The Bent Pyramid is an ancient Egyptian pyramid located at the royal necropolis of Dahshur, approximately 40 kilometres south of Cairo, built under the Old Kingdom Pharaoh Sneferu.
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16 - Sheikh Zayed City
23 km away
Sheikh Zayed City is a city in Giza Governorate in Egypt and part of the Greater Cairo urban area. It was established in 1995 and is named after Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
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