Giza Tourism

Giza (/ˈɡiːzə/; sometimes spelled Gizah or Jizah; Coptic: ⲅⲓⲍⲁ Giza; Egyptian Arabic: الجيزة‎‎ el-Gīza), is the third-largest city in Egypt. It is located on the west bank of the Nile, some 5.1 km (3.17 mi) southwest of central Cairo. Along with Cairo Governorate, Shubra El-Kheima, Helwan, 6th October City and Obour, the five form Greater Cairo metropolis. The city of Giza is the capital of the Giza Governorate, and is located near the northeast border of this governorate in coordinates. It is located right on the banks of the River Nile. The city's population was 2,681,863 in the 2006 national census, while the governorate had 6,272,571 at the same census. Its large population made it the world's second largest suburb in 2006, tied with Incheon, South Korea and Quezon City, Philippines, second only to Yokohama, Japan. Giza is most famous as the location of the Giza Plateau: the site of some of the most impressive ancient monuments in the world, including a complex of ancient Egyptian royal mortuary and sacred structures, including the Great Sphinx, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and a number of other large pyramids and temples. Giza has always been a focal point in Egypt's history due to its location close to Memphis, the ancient capital. The Great Pyramid of Giza at one time was advocated (1884) as the location for the Prime Meridian, a reference point used for determining a base longitude.

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Giza in Egypt awaits visitors! Discover the attractions, activities and accommodation in Giza. The nearest major city to Giza is Cairo. Take a short trip from Giza and set some time aside to explore the Cairo. Dotted with places like Pyramids Of Giza, Keops Pyramid, Sphinx; it will definitely be a good idea. Most online packages to this city are of 1-2 days.

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Giza Trip Planner

Plan your customized day by day trip plan for Giza. Choose from various experinces categories as adventure, romantic and family and kids friendly for your trip using using Giza trip planner.

The best tours and activities in the city, guided by experts to give you a local insight to the best of Giza