The world-famous city of Giza is best known for its ancient Egyptian sites including the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx, while the city itself is also a thriving place home to bustling markets, restaurants and exciting outdoor opportunities. Situated on the banks of the River Nile, the city is only 5 kilometres from Cairo, the capital of Egypt.
The unrivalled ancient Egyptian attractions of the Giza Plateau are some of the world’s most instantly recognisable wonders. Any visit to Giza would not be complete without setting eyes upon the spectacular Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx, two of Egypt’s most iconic attractions. There are also more great attractions in the area including a number of other pyramids and the Solar Barque Museum, a reconstruction of an ancient Egyptian solar boat.
Giza and the Giza Plateau are well-served by extensive transportation links, while its close proximity to the city of Cairo makes it easy to visit. There are numerous public transport networks including air-conditioned coaches running from central Cairo as well as a Metro line going from Giza to Cairo. Taxis are readily available, and the pyramids are easily reachable from both Giza and Cairo by taxi for a reasonable rate. For visitors arriving in the area by plane, the Sphinx International Airport is a relatively new airport serving the city of Giza, while Cairo International Airport is the country’s busiest and offers an ideal entry point into Cairo and Giza.
The region of Giza has been inhabited for millennia and has experienced an incredibly rich and diverse history. The cityscape was transformed under British rule in the 18th and 20th centuries and has turned into a busy modern city in the present day. Given its wealth of famous historical attractions, Giza and the Giza Plateau are one of the world’s most visited tourism sites.