Tip for anyone planning to visit the Giza Pyramids: Skip the camel and horse rides and use the free shuttle bus instead.
The shuttle is air-conditioned, arrives every 3-5 minutes and has multiple stops throughout the plateau. Each stop is staffed by employees in beige jackets who are incredibly helpful! They will point you in the right direction and help you avoid the vendors.
It’s comfortable, stress-free, and best of all, you won’t be supporting the mistreatment of working animals.
Please note that the new entrance is at the Great Gate on Al-Faiyoum Desert Road (southwest of Cairo). The first shuttle stop is immediately after you enter the site.
It made our recent visit much more enjoyable, so I highly recommend it!
