Giza Pyramids Half Day Tour
Destination: Cairo
Duration: 2 hours
From: USD 30 per person
Guide: Marwa Galal
The Giza Necropolis (Giza Plateau) is an ancient 4,500-year-old archaeological site located on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is the only surviving wonder of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Main Monuments • The Great Pyramid of Khufu: The largest and oldest pyramid, originally standing 146.6 meters tall. • The Pyramid of Khafre: Built for Khufu's son, notable for retaining some of its original smooth outer limestone casing at the top. • The Pyramid of Menkaure: The smallest of the three main royal pyramids. • The Great Sphinx: A massive limestone statue of a reclining sphinx with a lion's body and a human head. • Subsidiary Structures: Includes queen's pyramids, mortuary and valley temples, ancient boat pits (such as the Khufu ship), and worker cemeteries