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Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya) vs Pyramids of Giza
Both Gayer-Anderson Museum and Pyramids of Giza are rated highly by professionals. Overall, Pyramids of Giza ranks marginally higher than Gayer-Anderson Museum. Pyramids of Giza scores 83 with praise from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
Gayer-Anderson Museum (Bayt al-Kiritliya)
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
4 Maydan Ibn Tulun, Old Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Contents... include lovely pieces of pharaonic, Islamic, and Central Asian art."
Full review
Concierge
"One of the largest mosques in the world and perhaps the most beautiful in Egypt."
Frommer's
"Gayer-Andersen joined and renovated two adjacent 16th-century buildings and collected their present contents."
Full review
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A must-see for most, it will be of particular interest to James Bond fans
Pyramids of Giza
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Independent
Al Haram Str., Giza, Egypt
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"Three 4th-Dynasty pyramids dominate the skyline of the desert plateau to the southwest of Cairo."
Full review
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The pyramid interiors are open on a rotating basis, and ticket numbers are limited to 150 per morning and another 150 per afternoon.
Afar Magazine
"You may have studied them in school and seen a million pictures, but that has probably done little to prepare you for actually seeing the Pyramids of Giza in real life."
Full review
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If you can time your visit to coincide with Ramadan, even better for avoiding crowds, as people will be laying low and fasting for the holiday.
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Surrounded by a high concrete wall to increase visitors' safety, this desert plateau is home to the royal necropolises of three pharaohs from the Fourth Dynasty."
Full review
Independent
"In the Giza Necropolis, there are three main pyramids, as well as several smaller ones, multiple burial sites and the Sphynx. Don’t miss the 20-minute trail that leads to a panoramic lookout"
Cairo city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in Egypt’s capital
September 28, 2023
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Avoid accepting camel or horse rides, as the animals might not be well-cared for.
