Tour to Egypt go to See Sphinx and Pyramids
Pyramids of Giza, situated high on the desert plateau immediately to the west of the urban 
district, itself located in the valley and centred around the Pyramids Road, linking central Cairo with the ancient wonders. One of the premier attractions of Egypt, if not the world, the Pyramids of Giza represent the archetypal pyramid structures of ancient Egyptian civilisation and , together with the Sphinx at the base of the Giza plateau, are the iconic image of Egypt.
Giza is an important western district of the Egyptian capital Cairo , a city in its own right, but for a long time now absorbed as part of the heavily-populated and sprawling Cairo metropolis.
All the worthwhile attractions within the Giza area are concentrated on the Giza Plateau at the end of Pyramids Road.
district, itself located in the valley and centred around the Pyramids Road, linking central Cairo with the ancient wonders. One of the premier attractions of Egypt, if not the world, the Pyramids of Giza represent the archetypal pyramid structures of ancient Egyptian civilisation and , together with the Sphinx at the base of the Giza plateau, are the iconic image of Egypt.Giza is an important western district of the Egyptian capital Cairo , a city in its own right, but for a long time now absorbed as part of the heavily-populated and sprawling Cairo metropolis.
All the worthwhile attractions within the Giza area are concentrated on the Giza Plateau at the end of Pyramids Road.
Sphinx and the Temple of the Sphinx: the colossal, recumbent human, headed lion was conceived of by the ancient Egyptians as the sun god Re-Horakhty. The Egyptians call it Abu el-Hol, the "Father of Terror", and even the Greek name Sphinx is the less than pleasant "Strangler". 45 meters long, 22 meters wide, and carved from a single giant block of sandstone, the Sphinx is considerably smaller than the Pyramids around it. The missing nose is blamed on target practice by bored troops, commonly blamed variously on British soldiers in World War I or Napoleon's troops in 1798, but 18th-century drawings showing the nose already missing, pointing the finger towards the occupying Turks.
Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops): the last surviving representative of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, originally 146 m (479 ft) high but now slightly reduced to a still awe-inspiring 137 m (449 ft). Over 2 million blocks of stone were used to construct this edifice, all through manual labour.
Solar Barque Museum : located immediately alongside the southern face of the Great Pyramid, an exceptionally well-done museum showcasing an excavated and reconstructed "solar boat", buried along with the Pharaoh for use on his daily journey with the sun across the sky. Entry LE 40.
Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren): slightly smaller than the Great Pyramid, though appearing from some angles to appear larger owing to a better position on the desert plateau.
Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus) : the smallest of the Giza Pyramids at 62 m (203 ft) high (originally 66.5 m).