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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

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

02:29

9.10km

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: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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1.95 km

Pyramid of Khafre

Highlight • Monument

Pyramid of Chephren

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1.97 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

Highlight • Monument

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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2.84 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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4.82 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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7.77 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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8.20 km

Great Pyramid of Giza

Highlight • Monument

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

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8.43 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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8.72 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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9.10 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.21 km

681 m

Surfaces

4.04 km

2.65 km

1.53 km

520 m

269 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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