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Great Sphinx

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Al-Haram, Giza, Egypt

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At over 240 feet long and 66 feet high, it’s a wonder that this mysterious sculpture was carved from a solid limestone block.

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docfoody

Chennai

13545

Reviewed yesterday

History

While you cannot go next to this, the view from where you are allowed is not only splendid, it also give you great photos and selfies without the crowd.

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nkarunar

Pickering

169

Reviewed 3 days ago

Dream come true

Far exceeded expectations! We started our trip there and went back on our last day to take it in again... Hard to imagine the history of the place and the people who have passed by this place. Hope this will be preserved for generations

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PhilHendo

London, Canada

Reviewed 3 days ago

Amazing to see in person! Gotta see the Sphinx

We saw the Sphinx as part of our Pyramid half-day tour with 'Let's Explore Egypt' tours. It was excellent to be able to see it from a very close vantage point. The walk up to the Sphinx is incredible as well because the temple you...More

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John L

Vancouver, Canada

34481

Reviewed 5 days ago

It's as impressive as you thought it might be

I reasl like the Sphinx...you can get up close and personal with it/him...unlike the pyramids which are so large. Go early and miss the crowds

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BenYorkie

Malaysia

1019300

Reviewed 6 days ago

Breathtaking

This is a part of the Giza plateau with other ancient pyramids nearby. This iconic monument really is breathtaking - for all you've seen it loads and loads of times in pictures and travelogues etc, it is breathtaking to see it in real life. It's...More

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cookpias

Los Angeles, California

1006243

Reviewed 6 days ago

Smaller than I expected

I expected this to be a highlight of the pyramid visit, and it is very impressive, but smaller than I expected--still, we are talking about the Great Sphinx!!

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Perry H

San Diego, California

832144

Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile

Vacation

Everything you expected. Some great shots with the Pyramids in the background or just the Spinx. Highly recommend this place. Great for the entire family.

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Ike C

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

The Great Sphinx

It's an Amazing Piece of the history of the world. It's right in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza. It will send you into another world as you gaze upon this marvel of creativity

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Destination814521

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Magestic !!!!

The Great Sphinx seen from up close is unbelievable. ... her imponent figure is seen in every step you take around that incredible monument.

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Spartacus X

48176

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Nice pics

This was great to take a picture by it. It’s definitely a site worth seeing when you’re in Egypt. It’s right by the pyramids

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MichelleS8129

How close can you get to the sphinx

10 July 2017|

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Very close approx 5 minutes walk

sofia013

Please advise where you travelled from and was it a package holiday?where did you stay.Thanks

7 February 2017|

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We were part of the Viking Pathways of the Pharaohs trip, so all accommodations were arranged for us. The hotels in Cairo at the beginning and end of the trip were wonderful.