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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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Sound & Light Show
Reserved seating for the evening sound and light show, with headsets in several languages.
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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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Cafés
A relaxed café serving Turkish coffee, mint tea and fresh juices, with a few tables on the pavement.
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Parking
A guarded car park with space for coaches, a short walk from the ticket office.
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Bazaars
A rambling bazaar of souvenirs, scarves and brassware; prices are marked on most items.
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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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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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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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Papyrus
Hand-painted papyrus with a short demonstration of how the sheets are made from the reed.
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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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Breakfast
Ful, falafel, fresh baladi bread and eggs cooked to order from early morning.
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Bazaars
A rambling bazaar of souvenirs, scarves and brassware; prices are marked on most items.
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Museums
A compact gallery of finds from the plateau with clear bilingual labels and benches every few rooms.
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ATMs & Money Exchange
A licensed exchange office with posted rates and an ATM outside that accepts foreign cards.
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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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Professional Photographers
Professional photographers offering sunrise and sunset sessions on the plateau, with edited photos delivered the same day.
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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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Sound & Light Show
Reserved seating for the evening sound and light show, with headsets in several languages.
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Pyramids & Plateau
A stretch of the plateau with an uninterrupted line of sight to all three pyramids and room to stop away from the crowds.
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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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Craft Workshops
Craftsmen shape and finish pieces in the open workshop; visitors can watch and try a simple piece themselves.
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Street Food
Quick, cheap Egyptian staples — koshary, hawawshi and liver sandwiches — served at a busy counter.
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Street Food
Quick, cheap Egyptian staples — koshary, hawawshi and liver sandwiches — served at a busy counter.