Great Sphinx of Giza

The Great Sphinx of Giza, commonly referred to as the Sphinx, is a limestone statue of a reclining or couchant sphinx (a mythical creature with a lion's body and a human head) that stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza, Egypt. It is the largest monolith statue in the world.

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    Historic and Protected Site

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Al Ahram Giza Giza Governorate Egypt

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Abinesh S

Negotiate the horse carriage prices to lesser than half before getting on the horse. And all the pyramids in the area are walkable. As the 'guides'to cut the bullshit when they say u can't walk.

Dave Mc

No, Napoleon Bonaparte didn't shoot off his nose, but yes the head looks smaller than the body so maybe there was originally a larger head that was re-carved into what we see today?

MedellinStyle.com GMID

Just say "no thank you no". To all the camel and horse scammers . They may take pictures and say is free or also free ride saying "pay what makes you happy" be careful. But nothing to worry about.

Bassem Helal

It is really amazing to see. My advice to you is to go there at winter not summer due to the scorching sun and sunburns many will try to sell you stuff and make you ride for money.Enjoy.

Nicole Mills

A must see in Cairo! Be prepared for the people trying to sell you things. It’s quite a walk from the pyramids, so make sure you have good walking shoes if you’re not driving or taking a horse cart

Angeline Teoh

The side and front angle looks amazing. Great place for photography but be aware of pick pockets and gift sellers who continues to pester you non stop

AS

Wonderful scenery with lots of ancient stuff ???? bring your sun block and water bottle with you, yes! It’s too hot in summer.

Chelsea Doll

Go on the 30 minute camel ride for the best view of all of the pyramids. The panorama views are breathtaking and even better on a camel.

Egypt Travel Gateway

The mosque of Mohamed Ali in #cairo_egypt ,it's a coppy of the blue mosque in Istanboul . Must to see when you #travel_to_egypt www.egypttravelgateway.com info@egypttravelgateway.com

Egypt Travel Gateway

Refae Mosque in old Cairo built in 1867 and opend after 40 years in 1912 . Worthy to visit when you #travel_to_egypt

Karla Tepedino

What an amazing visit! Really touching To see the pyramids and sphinx!!! Worth every cent spent

Ollie Martin

James Bond attempts to make contact with Aziz Fekkesh in The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), but he is spooked by the imposing figure of Jaws when he is illuminated in front of the great sphinx.

Sharm Club Excursions

Let's discover Sphinx, who was buried for most of its life in the sand. It was King Thutmose IV (1425 - 1417 BC) who placed a stela between the front paws of the figure. Read more

Zina P

Great Sphinx of Giza is more great than you could think. Definitely must visit place

Sharm Club Excursions

Let's discover Sphinx, who was buried for most of its life in the sand. It was King Thutmose IV (1425 - 1417 BC) who placed a stela between the front paws of the figure. Read more

Amir Uncovers

Introduced as scratched from a monolith centuries B.C., restored and visited by millions every year.

David G.

Two camel guys stopped agresively our car 2km before pyramides, wants to sell us camel ride . We did not had any peace time there, like mosquitos for our money, finally some camel for 15m cost us 300.

Els D.

Head here first and don't let anyone talk you into taking a camel ride if you don't really want to - it's perfectly manageable by foot

Eslam Fahmy

The great Sphinx, must visit when you come to Egypt .

Andrew BC 翁 ÔNG

Superb architecture of the Great Sphinx

Phat Buoy

Difficult to get a good photo with all the posers knocking about. You'd think they were on a catwalk with all the pouting. Be patient. Face of the Sphinx is badly weathered and smaller than imagined

Egypt Travel Gateway

The sphinx of Chephren was made to be the guard of his pyramid behind . unfortunately the nose is broken the larger part of it is in the British museum and the smaller part is in Cairo museum

Mohamed Saafan

Excellent food, this Pizza Hut having the best view of the only standing world wonder, The Great Pyramids of Giza . Try their fire wings.

Odyoo

Odyoo Egypt Favorite: The Sphinx is a lot smaller then one would think. For the best photos you will want to shoot from the right hand side after you pass by the "Tour Guide Well ".

Sean Mascarenhas

Go with a tour and avoid the local scammers .

Gerardo Valerdi

Amazing. Lots of scammers though, just say no.

Egypt Travel Gateway

Mosque of Mohamed Ali at the Citadel is a copy of the blue mosque in Istanboul www.egypttravelgateway.com info@egypttravelgateway.com

Bassel Helal

A must-see great work of ancient architecture !

flybmi

Before entering the main Tourist Area of the Sphinx, venture to the opposite (right-hand) side for the perfect place to take a quiet photograph . Or, try a trick photo!

Kaan Nazli

The English language light show is at 7 pm every day.

Alicia Luque

For the best photo spot go pass by the 'Tour Guide Well ' sign on the right-hand side and there you'll find it!

HMA

It was not my first visit but it’s felt like my first coz of the huge changes in organizing the visits .

Heesun Eum

AWFUL!! Egyptian would be great, but in side of foreigner, i was really disappointed and seek of people who tend to observer as a peddler. They steel ticket and beg for money. I NEVER wanna go again

Rozen Feld

Place to see once in a life time.

Noura Alswailem

Ask for Helawy he’s hilarious ????

Tawseef Khan

Mystery of a thousand years. Amazing!

Moh Sam

Great pyramids , #egypt #proud

Mohammad Abusharif

The Great Monument is nothing but spectacular

Moe Shehata

The most beautiful place to see in the world

Nataly Cnyrim-Kimmel

A camel ride is a must-do for every first-time Egypt traveler.

Q

Great history, but becarefull to sellers

Petr Maleček

Don't forget to Camels! ????????

Petr Maleček

Nice place to visit!!!

Egypt Travel Gateway

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Юрий Жигунов

Great show sounds and lights:)

Vincent Lim

Beside day view , do not forgot the great night outdoor show light and sound in the same place.

Hessah As

Amazing experience

shy ali

Love it it was amazing site

George Kravets

Minus one off the Bucket list ✅ see you never!

Aiman Abdul Haris

another landmark of egypt which bear significance. pity that the nose is corroded

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