Giza Pyramids & Nazlet El-Semman

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The area immediately around the Giza pyramids, covering Nazlet El-Semman, the plateau entrances and the approach along Al-Haram Street. This is the first area Giza Explorer covers. Its boundary is a working approximation and is still being refined.

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Desserts & Sweets

DEMO Desert Rose Sweets

Konafa, basbousa and rice pudding made daily; the cream-filled konafa sells out by evening.

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Egyptian Restaurants

DEMO Khufu Egyptian Kitchen

Home-style Egyptian cooking: grilled kofta, molokhia, stuffed pigeon and a long list of mezze.

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Sunrise & Sunset Points

DEMO Sphinx View Sunset Point

A spot where the sun sets directly behind the pyramids for much of the year; arrive 40 minutes early.

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Street Food

DEMO Sandstone Koshary Corner

Quick, cheap Egyptian staples — koshary, hawawshi and liver sandwiches — served at a busy counter.

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Papyrus

DEMO Lotus Garden Papyrus Gallery

Hand-painted papyrus with a short demonstration of how the sheets are made from the reed.

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Guesthouses

DEMO Nile Breeze Guesthouse

A family-run guesthouse of eight rooms where the owners cook dinner on request and help arrange early entry to the plateau.

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Juice & Drinks

DEMO Hathor Juice Bar

Sugarcane, mango, guava and strawberry pressed in front of you, in glasses or to take away.

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Papyrus

DEMO Khufu Papyrus Gallery

Hand-painted papyrus with a short demonstration of how the sheets are made from the reed.

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Not yet confirmed on site
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Clinics

DEMO Sunrise Clinic

A walk-in general practice clinic used to treating heat exhaustion and minor injuries among visitors.

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Hostels

DEMO Sphinx View Hostel

Dorm beds and a few private rooms, a shared kitchen and a rooftop where travellers swap tips over tea.

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Cooking Classes

DEMO Khufu Cooking Class

A three-hour class in a home kitchen: you shop for ingredients nearby, cook molokhia and mahshi, then eat together.

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Silver

DEMO Plateau Silver Atelier

Silversmiths working on site; rings, bracelets and pendants can be adjusted while you wait.

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Cultural Activities

DEMO Sunrise Cultural House

Evening sessions of tanoura dance, oud music and Arabic calligraphy, held in a restored courtyard house.

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Guided Experiences

DEMO Palm Court Guided Walks

Licensed Egyptologists lead small-group walks of the plateau, with timings planned around the heat and the crowds.

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Cafés

DEMO Ankh Café

A relaxed café serving Turkish coffee, mint tea and fresh juices, with a few tables on the pavement.

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Tombs

DEMO Golden Scarab Tomb

A small Old Kingdom tomb with painted reliefs of daily life; a separate ticket is checked at the door.

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Pyramid-view Stays

DEMO Desert Rose Pyramid View Rooms

Simple, spotless rooms whose balconies look straight at the Great Pyramid; breakfast is served on the roof at sunrise.

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Breakfast

DEMO Ankh Breakfast House

Ful, falafel, fresh baladi bread and eggs cooked to order from early morning.

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Jewellery

DEMO Sandstone Jewellers

Gold and silver cartouches engraved with your name in hieroglyphs, ready within a day.

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Luggage Storage

DEMO Khafre Luggage Desk

Secure luggage storage by the hour or day, handy between hotel checkout and a late flight.

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Souvenirs

DEMO Menkaure Souvenir Shop

Magnets, statuettes, postcards and T-shirts at fixed prices, a good place to finish your shopping.

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Professional Photographers

DEMO Hathor Photo Studio

Professional photographers offering sunrise and sunset sessions on the plateau, with edited photos delivered the same day.

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Desserts & Sweets

DEMO Ankh Sweets

Konafa, basbousa and rice pudding made daily; the cream-filled konafa sells out by evening.

Giza Pyramids & Nazlet El-Semman Moderate Approximate location

Not yet confirmed on site
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Handmade Crafts

DEMO Sunrise Handicrafts

Hand-woven baskets, embroidered cushions and pottery made by families in the surrounding villages.

Giza Pyramids & Nazlet El-Semman Moderate Approximate location

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