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Before you go
Your trip to Giza.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Giza – Giza Destination Cairo and Giza Capital
How to get there
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Sphinx International Airport (SPX) Giza · 25 km
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Estação de Gizé Giza · 10 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
Sphinx (SPX) is the nearest airport to the plateau, about 25 km away; Cairo International is about 45 km. From downtown Cairo it’s roughly 20 km by road. Metro Line 2 reaches Giza but not the pyramids.
How many days
One day for the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum; another day for Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis.
When to go
From October to April, arrive early at the plateau, which has little shade. In summer, visit at opening and leave the museum for midday.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
To get to the plateau, a taxi or rideshare is enough. For Saqqara, Dahshur and Memphis, the most practical option is to hire a driver or a tour.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Giza
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Morning
Pyramids and Sphinx
Arrive at the plateau opening, see the three pyramids, the desert viewpoints and the Sphinx.
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Afternoon
Grand Egyptian Museum
Spend the afternoon at the Grand Egyptian Museum, with the stairway of statues and the Tutankhamun collection.
2 days in Giza
Day 1
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All day
Plateau and museum
Pyramids and Sphinx in the morning; Grand Egyptian Museum in the afternoon.
Day 2
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All day
Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur
With a driver, go to Saqqara, to the open‑air museum of Memphis and to the pyramids of Dahshur.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Giza?
See the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum and go to Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur.
What time does the pyramid plateau open?
Early in the morning; opening hours change with the season. Check before you go and arrive at opening to avoid heat and crowds.
Can you ride a camel at the pyramids?
Yes. There are camel and horse rides on the plateau, hired on site; agree the route and the price before mounting.
Are Giza and Cairo different cities?
They are different cities and governorates, but form a single urban area, connected by bridges over the Nile.