There is nothing on earth that can match the pyramids and the sphinx for grandeur and mystery. If you are flying to Cairo try to arrive during the day, because seeing them fromthe air isamazing.Seeing them up close in no way diminishes the awe.
Giza is a suburb of Cairo and easily accessable from anywhere in the city. As stated in earlier articles, pick a road worthy taxi and negotiate the fare in advance. Photographers will probably want to arrive early in the morning to have the best light and fewest shadows. Since Giza is a relatively short drive from most of Cairo, it can be visited a number of times.
At various intervals during the evening there are different language presentations of the Sound and Light Show given at the base of the sphinx. The pyramids and sphinx may be scorching during the day, but as the sun does down be prepared to freeze. Dress warmly. The Sound and Light Show is unbelievably cheesy featuring a retrospective of the pharohs' lives and showing the relative size of the pyramids compared with other famous world landmarks such as the Vatican and St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
If you prefer not to freeze in front of the sphinx, there is a nice retaurant by the front gates that sets tables up just to the right of the main area. From the elevated vantage point you can easily see the show, eat a lovely dinner all for about $25.00. The restaurant is in the informal village of Nazlet as Samaan on the sphinx side of the Giza plateau. It is also a nice place to cool off overlooking the village watching the camels and horses go by without being hassled.
Being hassled is one of the most common experiences while visiting the pyramids.Even Mark Twain complained about it when he visited there. Despite efforts made by Dr. Zahi Hawass who is the secretary general of the Supreme Council of Antiquities, you will be relentlessly pursued by people wanting to sell you camel rides, give you gifts, give you a tour, take you to perfume shops etc etc. The plateau is teeming with kalashnikov armed tourist police on camels.They look strikingly picturesque. Do NOT taketheir pictures. It makes them angry and you may have your camera confiscated if you do. In theory their job to protect you from obvious dangers such as terrorism, and also to make sure you are not abused by these touts. While Egypt is one of the safest places on earth thanks to its government's relentless pursuit of terrorists, the tourist police allow the terror of the touts to go pretty much unchecked. "Baksheesh, baksheesh." they say. That is the term used for tips. We heard this persistent plea so often that my daughter and I began to call touts the "Baksheesh Boys."
Don't allow yourself to be taken off into the desert by camel. Once out of sight, the tout will demand a large sum of money to return to the pickup site. Jumping off the camel isn't a good idea either. They are bigger than they look. Avoiding these unpleasant experiences will give you maximum time to take in the spectacle of the pyramids and sphinx. Nothing should deter you from this experience.
I strongly recommend getting a guide for this special part of your Egyptian odyssey. They are available anywhere through your hotel or by checking out guide book recommendations. Whether you choose to have a complete tour or just have the guide to repell touts, it is money well spent.
Canadians are well received in this part of the world. The Egyptian people are usually friendly and helpful. Since there is no social service net, people have to scramble to make a living. The important to budget travel is to prepare in advance. When it comes along to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved trips and/or going to see new locations we have never been before, the truth of cost and budgeting is generally in the back of our minds. Organizing and expending our travel budget carefully is a concern for most families. Minimizing expending and costs, while still taking pleasure in your vacation to its fullest, is the key to assured accomplishment and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The thought regarding protecting money while travelling is simple: Even if your personal budget is highly tight, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also remembering that while traveling, no matter whether on a budget or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a large vacation or travel costs!. The touts may be obnoxious, but they are frantically trying to make a living. Visiting this facinating place can relieve winter doldrums in a hurry. It is possible to fly to Cairo from Calgaryin two flights, which is quite bearable and relatively inexpensive.
Visit often. It is extraordinary to sit at the base of one of the pyramids and overlook the entire plateau. Take your time and soak in the magic.
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