Giza

Heritage & monuments

Great Pyramid of Giza

The largest and oldest of the pyramids at Giza, Egypt, built around 2560 BCE. It's the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing today.

Heritage & monuments

Egyptian pyramids

Ancient stone monuments shaped like square pyramids, located in Giza, Egypt, with a long history behind them. They stand as a prime showcase of ancient Egyptian architectural skill.

Heritage & monuments

The Great Sphinx

This limestone statue in Giza, Egypt faces the Nile and depicts a human head atop a lion's body. It's Egypt's oldest large-scale stone statue and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Museums & galleries

Egyptian Museum

A museum in Cairo displaying a vast collection of artifacts that trace the history of ancient Egypt. It's also home to Tutankhamun's golden mask.

Heritage & monuments

Pyramid of Djoser

Egypt's earliest pyramid, notable for its distinctive step shape. Built in the 27th century BCE as the tomb of Pharaoh Djoser, it forms the centerpiece of a vast funerary complex.

Parks & gardens

Tahrir Square

This square has witnessed key moments in modern Egyptian history. It became a stage for history when citizens' protests unfolded here during the 2011 revolution.

Heritage & monuments

Pyramid of Khafre

A pyramid in Giza, Egypt, the second largest after the Great Pyramid of Khufu. It offers an up-close look at a majestic ancient monument believed to be the tomb of Pharaoh Khafre.

Museums & galleries

Grand Egyptian Museum

A museum being built about 2 km from the Giza pyramid complex, it is the world's largest museum dedicated solely to Egyptian civilization. It pairs well with a visit to the pyramids.