Giza

Giza, Egypt is a traveler's paradise. Located on the west bank of the Nile, it is home to some of the world's most iconic monuments, including the Great Pyramid of Giza. Highlights of Giza include the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Valley Temple, and the Solar Boat Museum. Visitors can take a camel ride around the pyramids and explore the ruins of the ancient city of Memphis. Its proximity to Cairo, merely 20 kilometers southwest, makes it an easily accessible day trip.

Giza's fame lies predominantly in its awe-inspiring pyramids, particularly the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Great Pyramid of Giza, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu, is the largest and oldest of the pyramids in Giza. It is estimated to have been built between 2550 and 2490 BC as a tomb for the Pharaoh Khufu.

Accompanying the Great Pyramid are the equally impressive pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, as well as the enigmatic Sphinx, with the body of a lion and the face of a pharaoh, guarding the necropolis. Together, these structures form the Giza Necropolis, an unparalleled archaeological complex that offers a glimpse into the ancient Egyptian civilization's greatness.

Beyond the pyramids, Giza boasts a wealth of historical and cultural attractions. Visitors can visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to see a 4,600-year-old ship that was owned by the pharaoh Khufu. Nearby Saqqara complex can also be visited to witness the world's oldest pyramid, the Step Pyramid of Djoser.