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The World’s 100 Best Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Pyramids of Giza

Giza, Egypt

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RUINS & SITES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 17 2026
Pyramids of Giza

The Pyramids of Giza are ancient Egyptian tombs on the Giza plateau near Cairo. Visitors walk between the pyramids and the Sphinx by free shuttle buses, on foot, or by camel and horse.

Highlights

  • Great Pyramid of Khufu
  • Khafre pyramid
  • Sphinx and walking platform

Good to know

  • Book entry tickets online in advance
  • Morning visits avoid heat and crowds
  • Free electric shuttle buses run inside the site

Also in Egypt

  1. Dendera Temple N° 4 Dendera Temple Qena Temple site
  2. Abu Simbel N° 14 Abu Simbel Abu Simbel Temple site
  3. Karnak N° 19 Karnak Luxor Temple site
  4. Saqqara N° 35 Saqqara Saqqara Pyramid or tomb
  5. Temple of Hatshepsut N° 38 Temple of Hatshepsut Luxor Temple site
  6. Temple of Khnum N° 54 Temple of Khnum Esna Temple site