Giza Egypt

The Egyptian city of Giza is located on the west side of the Nile River. Here lies the pyramid shrouded in unsolved mysteries that have been endlessly debated and analyzed for ages. Tourists flock to the Pyramid Kingdom of Egypt from far and wide to see this seven-century wonder of the Middle Ages and learn its secrets .

Egyptian architecture was built on the Giza plateau around the 26th century. Pyramids, mummies and other signs of ancient civilizations can be seen in the deserted desert of Giza. For tourists, the biggest pyramids here are King Khufu's Tomb, The Great Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum of Giza.

Giza Pyramid Compound (Giza Pyramid Compound): Located on the outskirts of the city of Giza, the plateau of this pyramid is one of the main tourist spots of the city of Giza. The mystery of this pyramid has fascinated tourists for centuries. The Giza Pyramids are mainly composed of Khafre Pyramid, Menkaure Pyramid and Khufu Pyramid. Khufu's pyramid still holds its position as an ancient Seven Wonders monument. All three pyramids are surrounded by 4,500-year-old sphinxes.

Beside these three pyramids there are several other smaller pyramids which are mainly of queens and other big royal class. There is a £160 per person ticket which allows you to climb about 50 feet up the largest pyramid and a separate ticket to get inside. But after 5 pm it is not possible to stay here.

Saqqara: Apart from the Giza pyramid, there is another pyramid which is about 30 km away from the capital city. Ancient tombs cover a large area of ​​Saqqara. Work on the first pyramids began at nearby Dashur and Abu Sare. The Step Pyramid here, which basically looks like a curved and Red Pyramid where you can find the wonderful architecture of the pharaohs, is particularly noteworthy for tourists. It is better to spend a day here.

Here you can also see Pyramid Of Sabhure the first pyramid built during Abusi's time in the Giza desert. (Pyramid Of Djedefre, the northernmost pyramid in Egypt, believed to have been built by Khufu's successor and his son Djedefre)

Grand Egyptian Museum: This new museum is a special attraction for tourists. Spread over an area of ​​4,80,000 square meters, this museum is the largest anthropological museum in the world. It houses various artefacts originally collected from King Tutankhamen's tomb. And through this museum, tourists will have the opportunity to see the entire collection of King Tutankhamen for the first time.

Pharaonic Villege: A living museum built with replicas of ancient Egyptian villages and Tutankhamen's tomb. This museum is open daily from 9 am to 7 pm. Boat trips are available here. A guided tour of the museum built in this ancient rural atmosphere will give you a good insight into the history.

Solar Boat Museum: Built in 1985, this museum exhibits a reconstructed Khafu Solar (barge boat recovered from the Great Pyramid).

Great Sphinx of Giza (Great Sphinx of Giza): Located on the banks of the Nile River, the Giza Plateau facing west to east is this limestone statue with the body of a lion but the head of a man. Although it looks like a monster, the Egyptians thought of this figure as the power of the pharaoh.

Giza Zoo: Giza Zoo is home to Giza's largest park surrounded by greenery. Spread over an area of ​​about 80 acres, the zoo houses many endangered animals. Also, several strange and rare species of trees can be found here.

Orman Garden (Orman Garden): One of the botanical gardens in Egypt. The garden was part of the Khedive's palace during the reign of Khedive Ismail Pasha in 1875. Many species of flowering plants can be seen here. During the spring when almost all the trees bloom, the surrounding becomes colorful and looks very beautiful. You can also buy flowers from here. Many people come here to have a picnic with their families on holidays.

Aquarium Grotto Garden (Aquarium Grotto Garden): Once there were many fish here but now there are some small fish aquariums. The environment around here is quite beautiful, many people come here for a walk in the afternoon. But there is a separate play space for kids so it is a good place to visit with kids. There are several cafes here.

You can also visit places like Umm Kulthum Museum, Safari Park, Desert Egypt Safari.

Read: Sightseeing in Egypt

Giza is just a few minutes' drive from Cairo, Egypt. You can go by metro train, car or bus. In case of metro train, you can go to El Giza Station from Cairo Metro Line 2. Giza Pyramid is only 4 km away from here.

By taxi or car, any taxi to Giza is just a stone's throw from the main road in Cairo. You can also book a car or taxi in advance to pick up from the hotel. It will take 30-40 minutes. However, if the road is heavily congested, it may take 60-90 minutes.

And the cheapest way to get there is by bus. In terms of going by bus, you can go to Giza Pyramids by bus number 355 and 357 from downtown Cairo.

The cost of living here is very high. However, the cost will be a little less if you go in the off season. Hotels include- Mandi Pyramid View, Pyramid Inn Motel, Thomas, Pharaoh Pyramid View Inn, Happy Days Pyramid Inn, Royal Pyramid Hotel, Pyramid Family Inn, Giza Pyramid Inn, Dream Pyramid Inn, Pyramid Plaza Hotel, Paronoma Pyramid Inn, Great View You will get a room for two people between 8,000-18,000 rupees in hotels and guest houses like guest houses. You can book from online booking sites.

The fare from Cairo to Giza Pyramids is 30-40 pounds (153-203 taka as a Bangladeshi). And to know the history of Giza pyramids, there is a show called sound and light show in front of the Sphinx of Giza, which costs 250 pounds (1300 in Bangladeshi taka) and it will cost 350-400 pounds (1800-2000 in Bangladeshi taka) to go around the whole Giza plateau. However, many prefer to visit the pyramids with a guide, which will cost less. Again, going to the museum will cost 150-200 pounds (764 to 1019 taka in Bangladeshi taka). All in all, it will cost 2,00,00-2,50,000 Tk to stay in Giza for 3 days and 2 nights including food and travel from Bangladesh.

There are several good restaurants near the Giza Pyramids. For example, the food of restaurants like Andrea Mariouteya, Felfela, Alfredo Restaurant, Pyramids Restaurant, Sun Jay Restaurant and Lodge is very good. And inside the Giza pyramids there is a buffet restaurant next to the Sphinx. Although the price is high, the quality of the food is good.

Also Read: Cairo Travel Guide

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