Following from our earlier blog, our trip continues…

The tickets prices differ for locals and foreign visitors. Keep in mind that there is a separate entrance fee for visiting the Giza compound and entering the Pyramids. The ticket collection offices are brick enclosures which can get very crowded and are easy to miss. Don’t look for signs. There are none. As for the taxi drivers, it is customary for them to stop before the main entrance, for a camel or horse trip. If you don’t want a ride, politely ask the driver not to stop before the main entrance. Also make sure that you do not take any sharp items with you as the security checks are rigorous. Once inside the compound, you will encounter numerous vendors who insist on initiating a conversation so that the visitor may buy. Do not start haggling if you don’t want to.