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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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Rooftop Restaurants
A rooftop terrace with a direct view of the pyramids, best at sunset; book ahead for the front row.
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Street Food
Quick, cheap Egyptian staples — koshary, hawawshi and liver sandwiches — served at a busy counter.
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Viewpoints
A raised viewpoint where the three pyramids line up; bring water, there is no shade after mid-morning.
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Clinics
A walk-in general practice clinic used to treating heat exhaustion and minor injuries among visitors.
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Hotels
A mid-sized hotel with air-conditioned rooms, a small pool and a 24-hour front desk used to late arrivals from the airport.
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Parking
A guarded car park with space for coaches, a short walk from the ticket office.
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Tombs
A small Old Kingdom tomb with painted reliefs of daily life; a separate ticket is checked at the door.
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Guesthouses
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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Desserts & Sweets
Konafa, basbousa and rice pudding made daily; the cream-filled konafa sells out by evening.
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Breakfast
Ful, falafel, fresh baladi bread and eggs cooked to order from early morning.
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Viewpoints
A raised viewpoint where the three pyramids line up; bring water, there is no shade after mid-morning.
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Apartments
Furnished one- and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens, suited to families and longer stays.
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The Sphinx
The terrace facing the Sphinx where most visitors take their first photo; it is quietest in the first hour after opening.
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Cafés
A relaxed café serving Turkish coffee, mint tea and fresh juices, with a few tables on the pavement.
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Rooftop Restaurants
A rooftop terrace with a direct view of the pyramids, best at sunset; book ahead for the front row.
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Clothing & Textiles
Egyptian cotton galabeyas, scarves and table linen, with tailoring done in two days.
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Perfumes & Oils
Essential oils and perfume blends sold in hand-blown glass bottles, with a tasting of scents and hibiscus tea.
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Hostels
Dorm beds and a few private rooms, a shared kitchen and a rooftop where travellers swap tips over tea.
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Hostels
Dorm beds and a few private rooms, a shared kitchen and a rooftop where travellers swap tips over tea.
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Cafés
A relaxed café serving Turkish coffee, mint tea and fresh juices, with a few tables on the pavement.
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Sound & Light Show
Reserved seating for the evening sound and light show, with headsets in several languages.
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Papyrus
Hand-painted papyrus with a short demonstration of how the sheets are made from the reed.
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Hostels
Dorm beds and a few private rooms, a shared kitchen and a rooftop where travellers swap tips over tea.
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Photo Equipment
Memory cards, batteries, tripods and lens cleaning, plus same-day prints of your holiday photos.