How long is it from Cairo to Giza?

Since Giza is just about 15–40 minutes away from Cairo by car (depending on where in Cairo you are staying), getting a taxi is easy and recommended if you're planning to visit the pyramids independently. Your hotel will be able to help you flag one down, and you likely will be paying around 2–4 US dollars one way.



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To get there, you can take a 60 minute Cairo airport taxi ride or a 1 hour 50 minute bus ride. However, it's worth noting that there's no direct bus, so you will need to take the 111 or 381 bus to Ramses Train Station, change to the Metro Line 2 train to Sadaki Mekki and then take another public bus to the Pyramids.

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The Pyramids of Giza sit about 11 miles southwest of downtown Cairo on the Giza Plateau and are open daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public transportation is not available within walking distance, so it's best to drive, hail a taxi or take a bus tour to the site.

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The Giza pyramid complex should be your first stop on the ideal one-day Cairo itinerary. The pyramids are genuinely breathtaking when you see them for the first time. And they still impress me after all these years, when I'm on my way to dinner and catch a glimpse of their dusty peeks through the taxi window.

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The Great Pyramid is as Big and Impressive as you Imagine While some landmarks and sights can disappoint tourists when they finally see them in person, the overwhelming consensus is that the Great Pyramid is not overrated at all.

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How to Get from Cairo Airport to Giza by Taxi (recommended for speed, without a guide) If you are going straight from Cairo Airport to Giza, this likely will cost around 10–15 US dollars in a taxi, and takes around 60 minutes.

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Some tourists planning a Great Sphinx of Giza tour wonder if you can go inside og the Great Sphinx enclosure. It is possible, but only during our tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx.

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Can I wear shorts in Cairo? Cairo is not a coastal city or anything like that, so it is not common to wear shorts there… But as long as they're not hot shorts; it's OK to wear them.

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Alcohol in Egypt As Egypt is a majority Muslim country, many locals abstain from alcohol completely. However, it is possible to find liquor stores and bars in some upmarket neighborhoods, and many hotels and resorts serve alcohol.

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With the Giza Pyramids being Egypt's number one tourist attraction, it is probably the safest of all attractions in Egypt. So yes, we believe the pyramids in Egypt are safe to visit.

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You should plan to spend around E£824 ($27) per day on your vacation in Cairo, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, E£225 ($7.35) on meals for one day and E£142 ($4.62) on local transportation.

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The best clothing to wear for visiting the pyramids in Egypt would be airy clothes like loose dresses or pants, a loose fitting shirt or blouse with long sleeves and comfortable shoes.

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Stay safe, stay happy All solo travellers to Cairo should use the same safety precautions as they would when wandering any capital city. To avoid accidentally offending local customs, it's recommended to research cultural practices in Cairo.

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