Great Sphinx of Giza
(تمثال أبو الهول)
Historic and Protected Site and Monument
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"The great Sphinx, must visit when you come to Egypt."(6 Tips)
"30 minute camel ride for the best view of all of the pyramids."(4 Tips)
"Go with a tour and avoid the local scammers."(4 Tips)
"Great pyramids , #egypt #proud"(2 Tips)
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Abinesh SJanuary 4, 2018Negotiate the horse carriage prices to lesser than half before getting on the horse. And all the pyramids in the area are walkable. As the 'guides'to cut the bullshit when they say u can't walk.Upvote40DownvoteUpvoted 1 week ago
Dave McAugust 31, 2018No, Napoleon Bonaparte didn't shoot off his nose, but yes the head looks smaller than the body so maybe there was originally a larger head that was re-carved into what we see today?
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MedellinStyle.com GMIDNovember 1, 2012Just say "no thank you no". To all the camel and horse scammers. They may take pictures and say is free or also free ride saying "pay what makes you happy" be careful. But nothing to worry about.Upvote48Downvote
Bassem HelalMarch 1, 2018It is really amazing to see. My advice to you is to go there at winter not summer due to the scorching sun and sunburns many will try to sell you stuff and make you ride for money.Enjoy.Upvote8Downvote
Nicole MillsApril 9, 2024A must see in Cairo! Be prepared for the people trying to sell you things. It’s quite a walk from the pyramids, so make sure you have good walking shoes if you’re not driving or taking a horse cart
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Angeline TeohDecember 9, 2019The side and front angle looks amazing. Great place for photography but be aware of pick pockets and gift sellers who continues to pester you non stop
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ASOctober 7, 2022Wonderful scenery with lots of ancient stuff 🪬 bring your sun block and water bottle with you, yes! It’s too hot in summer.
UpvoteDownvote- Chelsea DollMarch 6, 2017Go on the 30 minute camel ride for the best view of all of the pyramids. The panorama views are breathtaking and even better on a camel.UpvoteDownvote
Karla TepedinoSeptember 9, 2015What an amazing visit! Really touching To see the pyramids and sphinx!!! Worth every cent spent
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Ollie MartinMay 18, 2013James Bond attempts to make contact with Aziz Fekkesh in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), but he is spooked by the imposing figure of Jaws when he is illuminated in front of the great sphinx.
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Egypt Travel GatewayJuly 12, 2015Refae Mosque in old Cairo built in 1867 and opend after 40 years in 1912 . Worthy to visit when you #travel_to_egypt
UpvoteDownvote- Egypt Travel GatewayJuly 11, 2015The mosque of Mohamed Ali in #cairo_egypt ,it's a coppy of the blue mosque in Istanboul . Must to see when you #travel_to_egypt www.egypttravelgateway.com info@egypttravelgateway.comUpvote1Downvote
Zina PApril 20, 2019Great Sphinx of Giza is more great than you could think. Definitely must visit place
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Amir UncoversDecember 14, 2022Introduced as scratched from a monolith centuries B.C., restored and visited by millions every year.
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David G.January 28, 2017Two camel guys stopped agresively our car 2km before pyramides, wants to sell us camel ride. We did not had any peace time there, like mosquitos for our money, finally some camel for 15m cost us 300.UpvoteDownvote
Els D.March 17, 2016Head here first and don't let anyone talk you into taking a camel ride if you don't really want to - it's perfectly manageable by footUpvoteDownvote- Egypt Travel GatewayFebruary 6, 2014The sphinx of Chephren was made to be the guard of his pyramid behind . unfortunately the nose is broken the larger part of it is in the British museum and the smaller part is in Cairo museumUpvote2Downvote
Phat BuoySeptember 23, 2014Difficult to get a good photo with all the posers knocking about. You'd think they were on a catwalk with all the pouting. Be patient. Face of the Sphinx is badly weathered and smaller than imaginedUpvote1Downvote
Mohamed SaafanMay 2, 2012Excellent food, this Pizza Hut having the best view of the only standing world wonder, The Great Pyramids of Giza. Try their fire wings.Upvote4Downvote
OdyooNovember 17, 2010Odyoo Egypt Favorite: The Sphinx is a lot smaller then one would think. For the best photos you will want to shoot from the right hand side after you pass by the "Tour Guide Well".Upvote2Downvote
HMASeptember 26, 2020It was not my first visit but it’s felt like my first coz of the huge changes in organizing the visits .UpvoteDownvote- Egypt Travel GatewayJuly 11, 2015Mosque of Mohamed Ali at the Citadel is a copy of the blue mosque in Istanboul www.egypttravelgateway.com info@egypttravelgateway.com
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Alicia LuqueAugust 19, 2011For the best photo spot go pass by the 'Tour Guide Well' sign on the right-hand side and there you'll find it!Upvote1Downvote
Heesun EumMarch 11, 2017AWFUL!! Egyptian would be great, but in side of foreigner, i was really disappointed and seek of people who tend to observer as a peddler. They steel ticket and beg for money. I NEVER wanna go againUpvote1Downvote
flybmiJune 29, 2011Before entering the main Tourist Area of the Sphinx, venture to the opposite (right-hand) side for the perfect place to take a quiet photograph. Or, try a trick photo!Upvote4Downvote
Nataly Cnyrim-KimmelJuly 29, 2013A camel ride is a must-do for every first-time Egypt traveler.Upvote2Downvote
Vincent LimOctober 26, 2012Beside day view, do not forgot the great night outdoor show light and sound in the same place.Upvote2Downvote
Aiman Abdul HarisApril 5, 2016another landmark of egypt which bear significance. pity that the nose is corrodedUpvoteDownvote- Egypt Travel GatewayJuly 13, 2015Old doors of Cairo 876 AD #tours_in_egypt
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James Davidson SmithMarch 16, 2018A bit disappointing, really. Amazing, but not as amazing as I had hoped for.....UpvoteDownvote
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