Pyramids & Sphinx

The Giza pyramid complex, built during the Fourth Dynasty of ancient Egypt, includes the Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Sphinx. The site has two entrances, the smaller one is closer to the Sphinx, and the larger one is next to the Pyramid of Khufu. The ticket price is 540 Egyptian pounds, half price for students and children, and only card payment is accepted for tourists. Due to the favorable black market exchange rate, it is recommended to ask Uber drivers or locals to buy tickets in cash. The double-humped camels in Egypt are much more comfortable than the single-humped camels in the Sahara Desert in Morocco. Be sure to bargain, the starting price is generally 300 Egyptian pounds, we bargained to 200 per person, and tips are a must. The pyramids, which could be climbed freely a few years ago, are now regulated. The price for entering the Pyramid of Khufu is 800 Egyptian pounds, and the price for entering the Pyramid of Menkaure is over 100 Egyptian pounds. If you want to enter, you should buy tickets at the ticket office. There is nothing inside the pyramids, only an empty sarcophagus. If you just want to experience the process of climbing the passage, it is recommended to choose the smaller one, because it is very tiring inside the Pyramid of Khufu. With a ticket from the main entrance, you can enter a small pyramid of a queen for free. The passage is extremely narrow, hot and stuffy, and there is nothing inside except stones. It is recommended to bring your own water in the scenic area, because the price of water in the shops inside is 5-10 times more expensive than outside. If it is too expensive, be sure to bargain.