Souvenir-sellers and camel-men

Be aware of the people selling souvenirs round the pyramids! They'll try to sell you anything 'for a good price'. And the price isn't good at all. They'll even ask to take a look in your wallet. Don't let them!

Also, try to resist the camel-men here, because their only wish is to get you on the camel. Getting down is a totally different story. No matter how much money you want to give them is not enough, and you'll soon be screaming for help!

Close to pyramids

Delta Pyramids is a 4 - star hotel with rooms over looking the pyramids.



All rooms have A/C, mini fridge, satellite TV and a telephone.

There's a panorama restaurant on the top floor from where you can see the pyramids as well.

There's also a swimming pool on the top floor, a restaurant on the ground floor, where you can have your meals, shops...


Address: the end of King Faisal Road

Website: http://www.asiarooms.com/egypt/cairo/delta_pyramids-hotel-room.html

Perfumes

It's a nice shop where you can find out all about how perfumes are made, how to make a difference between male and female perfumes and choose your own perfume.

What to pay: The perfume is sold in special bottles. The price of the perfume depends on the size of the bottle. If you buy 4, you'll get 1 free together with a present of the owner's choice.

Directions: close to the entrance leading to the great sphinx

Those Pyramids

Khephren's Pyramid,what else?

Fondest memory: 

-the morning among the pyramids; as if I went back into the past.
-going into Khephren's pyramid; I was SO excited.

What to take?

Luggage and bags: 

- a rucksack

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: 

- layers of clothing
- good walking shoes

Photo Equipment: 

- a camera
- batteries

Miscellaneous: 

- a bottle of water

Menkaure's Pyramid

Menkaure's (Mycerinus) pyramid's the smallest of the 3 (Mycerinus was Khephren's son and Cheops' grandson, so that might be the reason why).

I've heard that his massive stone sarcophagus was removed for transport to England, but sank on its way near the coast of Spain. All you divers, what are you waiting for?

Address: Giza

Directions: Southwest of Khephren's pyramid.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx is definitely one of the symbols of Egypt. Most people believe that it represents King Khephren as a guardian of his own monument.

It used to be coloured, but now you can see very little of the original colouring on the headcloth (nemes) and the eyebrows.

The Great Sphinx is the oldest and largest specimen of its kind.

Address: Giza

Directions: East of Khephren's pyramid.

Royal Boat

If you get a chance, don't hesitate to visit the royal boat of King Khufu. It was found in a pit on the south side of his pyramid, and was reassembled from more than 600 original pieces. It's more than 42m long and 5m wide.

Address: Giza

Directions: The south side of Cheops' pyramid.

Khufu's Pyramid

The pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is the northernmost and largest of the 3. It was considered as 1 of the 7 wonders of the world, and is the only 1 to have survived.

Did you know that the Great Pyramid contains about 6.25 million tons of stone and that the individual blocks weigh between 2 and 15 tons? That really sounds impressive.

Also, if you want to go inside, be sure to come early, because only 150 people have that pleasure daily. Unfortunately, we weren't among them. Perhaps next time...

Address: Giza

Directions: Northeast of Khephren's pyramid.

Khaefre's Pyramid

waiting to get in

The pyramid of Khaefre ( Khephren ) is the 2nd of the 3. It still has the white cap of stones on its pointed top.

We had the pleasure of entering the Second, Khephren's, Pyramid and I have to say that the way in was a real adventure. We had to walk through very narrow corridors in order to reach the King's Chamber where his sarcophagus once stood. It all looked very mysterious. And the acoustics were excellent. The sound made in this chamber could be heard outside! It really was a great experience!

Address: Giza

Directions: Between Cheops' and Mycerinus' pyramids

The Wonders of Giza

Another pyramid?

The world-famous complex of 3 stone pyramids and the Great Sphinx is a true classical symbol of the Egyptian state. So it would be a great waste to go to Egypt and not visit the pyramids.

Pros: pyramids, of course
Cons: souvenir sellers and camel-men