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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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Juice & Drinks
Sugarcane, mango, guava and strawberry pressed in front of you, in glasses or to take away.
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Egyptian Restaurants
Home-style Egyptian cooking: grilled kofta, molokhia, stuffed pigeon and a long list of mezze.
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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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Clinics
A walk-in general practice clinic used to treating heat exhaustion and minor injuries among visitors.
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Tourist Police
A tourist police point where visitors can report problems or ask for help in English.
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Professional Photographers
Professional photographers offering sunrise and sunset sessions on the plateau, with edited photos delivered the same day.
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Sunrise & Sunset Points
A spot where the sun sets directly behind the pyramids for much of the year; arrive 40 minutes early.
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Toilets
Clean, staffed public toilets; a small fee is collected at the door and paper is provided.
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Cultural Activities
Evening sessions of tanoura dance, oud music and Arabic calligraphy, held in a restored courtyard house.
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Alabaster & Stone
Vases and statues turned from alabaster and basalt, with the carving done in the courtyard.
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Souvenirs
Magnets, statuettes, postcards and T-shirts at fixed prices, a good place to finish your shopping.
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Craft Workshops
Craftsmen shape and finish pieces in the open workshop; visitors can watch and try a simple piece themselves.
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Bazaars
A rambling bazaar of souvenirs, scarves and brassware; prices are marked on most items.
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Toilets
Clean, staffed public toilets; a small fee is collected at the door and paper is provided.
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Juice & Drinks
Sugarcane, mango, guava and strawberry pressed in front of you, in glasses or to take away.
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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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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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Egyptian Restaurants
Home-style Egyptian cooking: grilled kofta, molokhia, stuffed pigeon and a long list of mezze.
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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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Pyramid-view Stays
Simple, spotless rooms whose balconies look straight at the Great Pyramid; breakfast is served on the roof at sunrise.
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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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Juice & Drinks
Sugarcane, mango, guava and strawberry pressed in front of you, in glasses or to take away.
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Horse Carriage
Licensed horse carriages for the loop around the plateau, with the fare agreed before you set off.
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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.