Sphinx, small tombs, and also Giza Pyramids are the world’s most iconic sights you need to see when visiting Egypt. You should add Giza to your destination and learn the best things you can do there. If this is going to be your first visit to Giza, you better get your stationery ready.
Here, you are about to see various incredible things that will guide you to explore Giza Pyramids in a much more fun way. These three pyramids in Giza have been standing for about 5,000 years. There is a Great Giza Pyramid that is also known as Cheops Pyramid or Khufu Pyramid. What to do there?
5 Best Things to Do in Giza Pyramids
On the Giza plateau, there are three major pyramids that were built around 2570 BC. The Great Giza Pyramid was the world’s tallest building for 3,800 years before England built their Lincoln Cathedral in 1311 AD. When you visit the Giza Pyramids, you will see three biggest pyramids in the complex.
The biggest among the three is the Great Pyramid and the other two are the Khafre Pyramid and Menkaure Pyramid. Those are the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs. Inside those pyramids, there is the sarcophagus that is placed inside the King’s Chamber. When you are in Giza, you need to:
1. Enjoy the panoramic point
Giza has an incredible panoramic point that you should visit. From this outstanding panoramic point, you will be able to see six of nine amazing pyramids that are all located on Giza Plateau. If you love taking selfies, the panoramic point will give you extraordinary background for your upcoming posts.
2. Explore the plateau on a camel
Many tourists would like to do this. This may sound overrated and touristy but you will love the look of Giza when you are riding the camel. The camel will carry you around and allow you to watch the amazing beauty of Giza from various spots.
3. Take selfies with Sphinx
When you are done seeing the beauty of pyramids from a far, it is time to get closer to the pyramids and take a lot of close-up selfies. It is crucial for you to visit a viewing platform, it is located right next to the Sphinx. You will get amazing photos with Sphinx next to you and the pyramid behind.
4. Visit Solar Boat
Another name for Solar Boat is the Khufu Ship. The ship was specifically built around 2500 BC for Khufu. It is still one of the best-preserved and oldest vessels that come from antiquity. This boat has a purpose, to carry Ra (the sun god) and the resurrected king across the heavens.
But now, you can find the Solar Boat inside a museum that is located close to the Great Pyramid. In the future, this Solar Boat will be moved from the Solar Boat Museum to the Great Egyptian Museum.
5. Enter the Giza Pyramids
Taking selfies outside will be less fun than exploring the chambers inside them. You are allowed to enter the three pyramids and see the wonderful stories of ancient Egypt. The fee to enter the biggest pyramid will be higher than the fee you should pay to enter the other two smaller pyramids.
How are you going to enter the three pyramids and see the wonder inside? Check out some simple guides below about entering the pyramids in Giza. Those guides are about to help you get some imagination about the easy ways to be inside the world’s ancient wonders.
Entering All Giza Pyramids
When you are about to enter two smaller pyramids, the fee for each pyramid is just 100 EGP. But you need to prepare 400 EGP to enter the biggest Giza pyramid. Learn about the steps you will have to take in order to explore the interior of the world’s greatest pyramids.
1. Enter the Great Pyramid
In order to enter this amazing pyramid in Giza, you should go to the pyramid’s north face and then get inside through a hole. And if you are interested in seeing the King’s Chamber, first of all, you must walk through the Grand Gallery. Then you will see the King’s Chamber where you will see a sarcophagus.
The granite sarcophagus is located inside a dark and hot room. But that sarcophagus is empty. When you are inside the pyramid, no camera can be used. Leave your phone and camera inside your bag and respect the rule here.
2. Enter the smaller pyramids
You can also enter the Pyramids of Menkaure and Khafre. Compared to the biggest one, these two pyramids are less crowded. If you have claustrophobia or you just hate the crowds, entering the pyramids will be the worst idea. But if you have none of both problems, consider exploring all pyramids.
What you need to keep in mind is that you shouldn’t climb those pyramids. No visitor is allowed to climb those pyramids anymore. Even though some people tip their guard and get permission to climb the pyramids, it is much better to respect the culture and stay on the ground.
The Best Time to Visit Giza Pyramids
The right time for you to visit the pyramids in Giza depends on the season you come. If you are planning to visit Egypt between December and January, the pyramids will be hazy in the morning. But the haze will be gone between 10 in the morning. The best time to visit the pyramids will be at midday and afternoon.
But if your trip to Egypt is from November to February, the morning view of the Giza pyramids will be awesome. There are less crowds and you won’t feel the heat when entering those Giza pyramids. Since there are less people entering the pyramids, you will feel more comfortable inside.
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