Pyramids of Giza (Giza Plateau) — Area Entry to the Pyramids + Great Sphinx View (Separate Tickets for Inside Pyramids)

The Pyramids of Giza (Giza Plateau) is Egypt’s #1 must-see: the Great Pyramid of Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx — all on one massive desert plateau. The area entry ticket gets you onto the site to walk the plateau and see the pyramids/Sphinx from multiple viewpoints. Going inside any pyramid is a separate paid ticket.

• Area entry to Giza Plateau (walk the plateau + exterior views of the pyramids and Sphinx area viewpoints).

• Perfect for: first-timers in Egypt, history lovers, photographers.
• Expect sun + walking (not hard, just long and open).

• Enter the plateau, explore viewpoints, walk around the pyramids, and spend time near the Sphinx area.
• Optional: buy separate tickets if you want to enter the Great Pyramid / other pyramids or specific tombs.

• Tickets / price (official, foreigners area entry): EGP 700 (student: EGP 350).
• Opening hours (official): daily 7:00 AM — 5:00 PM.
• Official note: Area entry ticket does NOT cover the Great Pyramid, Pyramid of Khafre, Pyramid of Menkaure, Tomb of Meresankh III, or Worker's Cemetery (separate tickets).

• Best time: early morning for softer light + fewer crowds.
• Typical visit time: 2—4 hours (more if you add interiors).

Area entry gets you on the Giza Plateau for the pyramids + Sphinx views; entering any pyramid is extra. Official foreigner area ticket: EGP 700.