The Great Pyramid Is Pure MISERY! Two Days In Cairo, One Was Horrible and One Was Amazing
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Giza Pyramid Complex
Historic site · Giza Plateau
Entry is about £10–12 and touts are relentless; telling camel operators you've already had a ride gets rid of them.
Great Sphinx of Giza
Historic site · Giza Plateau
Touts back off near the Sphinx. January–February brings sunny, mild weather and the quietest crowds.
Great Pyramid of Giza
Historic site · Giza Plateau
Inside costs about £30 extra and it shuts for lunch, reopening at 1pm. The passage is crowded and very hot, so push on and keep moving.
Grand Egyptian Museum
Museum · Giza
Entry is about £22–23, there's no hassle inside, and it's rated 10/10. There's no pavement for walking back to the pyramids.
Saqqara
Day trip · Saqqara
Painted tomb walls 4,500–5,000 years old keep their colour, and 23 mummies were found in the past year. Going with a guide makes it far easier.
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Historic site · Saqqara
Pyramid building stopped because the tombs advertised their location to robbers.
Serapeum of Saqqara
Historic site · Saqqara
The galleries are warm, not cool, and as big as a London Underground station.
National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Museum · Fustat
No filming or photography is allowed in the mummy hall. It's moving but eerie, so prepare yourself before going in.
Al-Azhar Mosque
Temple · Islamic Cairo
Shoes come off at the entrance, and the atmosphere inside is very calm.
Khan el-Khalili
Market · Islamic Cairo
It's more relaxed than expected; small pyramid souvenirs are on sale and dollars are accepted.
