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Exploring the Ancient Wonders of Giza: A Two-Hour Walking Tour

This two-hour walking tour of Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt, will take you through some of the most iconic sites in the area.

Start your tour at the Great Pyramid of Giza, located at 29°58'43.2"N 31°08'02.2"E. This is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis, and is the only surviving ancient wonder of the world. Take some time to explore the area and take in the incredible views.

Next, head to the Sphinx, located at 29°58'41.2"N 31°08'09.2"E. This is a limestone statue of a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head, and is believed to have been built around 2500 BC. Take some time to explore the area and take in the incredible views.

Continue your tour to the Valley Temple, located at 29°58'37.2"N 31°08'14.2"E. This is a funerary temple built for the Pharaoh Khafre, and is believed to have been built around 2500 BC. Take some time to explore the area and take in the incredible views.

Next, head to the Solar Boat Museum, located at 29°58'35.2"N 31°08'17.2"E. This museum houses the remains of a 43-meter-long funerary boat that was discovered in 1954. Take some time to explore the museum and take in the incredible views.

Continue your tour to the Giza Plateau, located at 29°58'30.2"N 31°08'20.2"E. This is a plateau that is home to the Great Pyramid, the Sphinx, and other ancient monuments. Take some time to explore the area and take in the incredible views.

Next, head to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, located at 29°58'25.2"N 31°08'23.2"E. This is a bustling market that has been in operation since the 14th century. Here, you can find a variety of souvenirs, spices, jewelry, and more.

Continue your tour to the Cairo Tower, located at 29°58'20.2"N 31°08'26.2"E. This is a 187-meter-tall tower that offers incredible views of the city. Take some time to explore the area and take in the incredible views.

Finally, end your tour at the Cairo Citadel, located at 29°58'15.2"N 31°08'29.2"E. This is a medieval fortress that was built in the 12th century. Take some time to explore the area and take in the incredible views.

Along the way, make sure to stop for some delicious local cuisine and shopping. Some of the best places to eat include Koshary Abou Tarek (29°58'45.2"N 31°08'04.2"E), Felfela (29°58'41.2"N 31°08'09.2"E), and El Abd Bakery (29°58'37.2"N 31°08'14.2"E). For shopping, check out the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar (29°58'25.2"N 31°08'23.2"E) and the Cairo Souk (29°58'20.2"N 31°08'26.2"E).

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Wherever Tours was established in 2015 by two very passionate and leading travel professionals – Riccardo Filaci and David Shick. Riccardo, born and raised in Italy by a Sicilian father and a Welsh mother, has been a worldwide travel professional for over 25 years spending most of his career as a tour director for several popular tour operators in Europe. A lover of hist ... More