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Khan Al-Khalili vs Pyramids of Giza
Both Khan Al-Khalili and Pyramids of Giza are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Khan Al-Khalili is preferred by most reviewers compared to Pyramids of Giza. Khan Al-Khalili comes in at #2 in Cairo with endorsements from 5 publications including Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Khan Al-Khalili
Fodor's
Frommer's
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
al-Azhar Street, Cairo, Egypt
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Fodor's
"The Khan has been a marketplace since the end of the 14th century; commercial activity is its lifeblood."
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Frommer's
"Bustling doesn't begin to describe this souk, located in a dense network of twisting alleys."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Take the time to stroll about Egypt's biggest souk, which spreads out at the heart of Islamic Cairo, between Muizz li-Din Allah Street and Sayyidna al-Hussein Mosque."
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Afar Magazine
"A beautiful teahouse at Khan El Khalili, the impressive souk in Cairo which dates to the 1300's. Could have spent a week in the bazaar!"
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Pyramids of Giza
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide
Independent
Al Haram Str., Giza, Egypt
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Fodor's
"Three 4th-Dynasty pyramids dominate the skyline of the desert plateau to the southwest of Cairo."
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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."
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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."
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Independent
"The pyramids are jaw-dropping feats of craftsmanship that still hold many mysteries. In the Giza Necropolis, there are three main pyramids, as well as several smaller ones, multiple..."
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.
