Pyramids of Giza, Giza

Lonely PlanetJul 28

After over two decades of planning and construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) in Cairo is now open to visitors. Here

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Grand Egyptian MuseumMuseumWorld's largest archaeological museum complex dedicated to one civilization.
Pyramids of GizaNeighborhoodFrom tipping, timings and the most accessible entry points, here's how to get the most out of a visit to Cairo's…
Khufu’s Boats MuseumMuseumHouses two of the world's oldest wooden boats.
Atef WassefPlaceFamily-owned silversmiths selling in-house designed jewelry.
ZoobaRestaurant
30 NorthRestaurant
Bitter SweetRestaurant
Beano’s CaféRestaurant
Ratio’s BakeryRestaurant
StarbucksCafé
DolatoIce cream shop
LaduréeCafé
Mandarine KoueiderRestaurant
Elsewhere
National Museum of Egyptian CivilizationMuseumCairo, EgyptDisplays royal mummies in its Mummies Hall.

Condé Nast TravelerNov 3, 2025

After several phases of launch, Giza's newest landmark can now be explored in full.

museum is a "fourth pyramid" in its own right

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Grand Egyptian MuseumMuseumworld’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization
Pyramids of GizaNeighborhoodmuseum is a "fourth pyramid" in its own right
Great SphinxPublic artworkorchestra performed at its foot
Abu SimbelSightIt is located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km (140 mi) southwest of Aswan.
Fatma SaidPlaceoperatic soprano who performed at the GEM
Amira and Mariam AbouzahraPlaceviolin duo who performed at the GEM
Ramses II statuePublic artwork36-foot-high statue in main atrium
Tutankhamun GalleryMuseumdisplays over 5,900 artifacts in its entirety
Egyptian MuseumMuseumformer display location for Tutankhamun artifacts
King KhufuPlacecommissioned the Great Pyramid of Giza
Great Pyramid of GizaSightcommissioned by King Khufu
Hatshepsut TempleSight
Luxor TempleSight
Philae TempleSight
St. George ChurchPlace of worship
Saladin CitadelSight
Al Muizz StreetNeighborhood
Khufu solar boatsSight
Tutankhamun collectionMuseum

Pyramids of Giza