Seeing the Pyramids from the outside is amazing, but there's something about venturing inside which just feels that bit more adventurous. Many people will tell you there's not much to see inside, and in some ways that's true.
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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.
You can avoid the worst of the crowds by arriving early. The pyramids open at 07:00 from April to September and 08:00 from October to March. Getting in before 09:00 gives you the best chance to see the pyramids before the worst of the crowds start arriving.
Adult tickets are 80 Egyptian pounds ($9) per person, while student tickets cost 40 Egyptian pounds (less than $5) each. All tickets include entrance into the Great Sphinx's temples, as well as access to the adjacent pyramids.
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.
Tourists are not required to follow any particular dress code to visit the pyramids in Egypt. Although many online sources say that female travellers should not wear short pants, many female tourists do, and nobody bats an eyelid. Both men and women are free to wear shorts to visit the pyramids.
Both pyramids open at Saqqara are smaller so the amount of stairs to get in is less than any of the Pyramids at Giza or Dashur. Outside surface looks like a pile of rubble but the inside have the Pyramid Text on the walls. The Pyramids at Saqqara are probably the easiest to get in and see.
The Great Pyramid is as Big and Impressive as you ImagineWhile 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.
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.
Jeans, even white jeans, can be hot. (Update: Best to not take jeans unless you're wearing them in the evening, they are just too heavy/hot. Stick with light, cotton pants, dresses or shorts.)
Pants, t-shirts, and long-sleeve shirts are acceptable as clothes to wear in Egypt. Avoid wearing shorts or sleeveless shirts to fit in with local customs. Men do not need a head-covering scarf to enter mosques.
Official rate is 50-100 EGP however it can vary a lot depending on your negotiation skills. If you bargain you can get a discount that suits your budget. A 30-minute ride is around $20 in Cairo and can get more expensive in other touristic areas. It is up to you if you want to leave a tip to the camel owner.
How many days do you need for Egypt? Seven days is usually an ideal amount of time to spend in Egypt to see places like Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria and also sail down the Nile River. However, to see most major attractions of Egypt, 5 days should be enough too.