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

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

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

02:59

11.1km

130m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

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2.41 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

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No pyramid is higher or older than her: at 146 meters, the Great Pyramid was the tallest structure on earth for almost 4,000 years. It is an architectural masterpiece, and …

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3.17 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

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The Pyramids of Giza are one of Egypt's main attractions. Located in the Giza Necropolis, the pyramids are part of a series of ancient monuments that include the Great Pyramid …

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4.10 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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5.18 km

View of the Pyramids at Giza

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Up here is the best place to get all 3 pyramids on a photo. A true postcard motif! But beware: even here annoying traders. The tourists are started up by bus.

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6.65 km

Ruins

8.43 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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8.67 km

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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8.96 km

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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9.09 km

Great Sphinx of Giza

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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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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

2.20 km

1.53 km

733 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.24 km

3.00 km

2.53 km

1.18 km

110 m

< 100 m

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

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Comments

November 17, 2024,Gizeh Plateau

The first day in Egypt starts with an absolute highlight, the Pyramids of Giza.
You feel so tiny when you stand at the foot of one of the great pyramids. These enormous buildings that have stood here for thousands of years are simply fascinating.
We decided not to go into the Cheops pyramid because it was quite crowded and according …

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March 5, 2026,Pyramiden von Gizeh Kairo Ägypten ( Egypt ) Tour

The pyramids are very impressive; we went inside the Great Pyramid (Khufu) and the Small Pyramid (Menkaure). Both require a high level of physical fitness and flexibility. If you have any questions, feel free to ask here.

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