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The Giza Plateau visitor project
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Image courtesy of © kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Giza Plateau visitor project
The Giza Plateau now has its visitor entrance on the Cairo–Fayoum road, with a visitor centre, parking and shuttle buses linking the stops on the plateau; the old entrance by Mena House is no longer the way in.
Why it's on our list
- Status: Open
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Giza Plateau visitor project before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Giza Plateau visitor project are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Grand Egyptian Museum2.2 kmWalk 28 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- The Egyptian Museum (Tahrir)12 kmCar or taxi 43 min
- The Citadel14 kmCar or taxi 47 min
- Khan el-Khalili14 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Sphinx International Airport28 kmCar or taxi 87 min
- Cairo International Airport32 kmCar or taxi 96 min
Main railway stations
- Ramses Station14 kmCar or taxi 49 min