Great Sphinx of Giza – Sphinx Temple loop from Great Pyramid of Giza

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Great Sphinx of Giza – Sphinx Temple loop from Great Pyramid of Giza

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Great Sphinx of Giza – Sphinx Temple loop from Great Pyramid of Giza

02:31

9.28km

130m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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388 m

Great Sphinx of Giza

Highlight • Monument

The (also the) Great Sphinx of Giza in Egypt (Arabic أبو الهول, DMG Abū l-Haul) is by far the most famous and largest Sphinx. It represents a lying lion with …

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518 m

Sphinx Temple

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The Old Kingdom Temple of the Sphinx at Giza is an ancient Egyptian temple on the Giza Plateau at the foot of the Great Sphinx. It is considered an important …

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The Great Sphinx of Giza

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Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx of Giza or just the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a …

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1.04 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

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The Donkey or Camel Ride is free on most tours from Expedia

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2.28 km

View of Cairo from the Giza Plateau

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If you can resist all the offers for camel/horse rides you can reach this place by food. Walking up from the entrance you can walk right of the middle pyramid …

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4.32 km

Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza

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These fantastic buildings are once and definitely a must when visiting Egypt!
Whether by horse, camel or carriage, around the pyramids on a small hill and enjoy the wonderful view …

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7.32 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

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Just the madness to experience 4000 year old history. In all 3 pyramids you can go inside, but be careful: The tickets have to be bought in advance at the info. At the pyramid no longer possible

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