"lots of traps & ripp offs and still worth it..." Pyramids of Giza by globetrott

be prepared, when travelling to the big pyramides of Gizeh / Giza...

...there will be lots of people waiting for your money already !!

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GentleSpirit Dec 14, 2012 at 5:59 PM

Thank you for posting such excellent warnings (ex the papyrus institute) and about the camels.
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Marisola Apr 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM

Lots of good warnings and tourist traps listed here! Thanks for posting! Always good to be aware!!!
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DEY Dec 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM

Great tips for the pyramids even now! I lived in Cairo for 2 years and recommend riding horses (not camels) with MG stables.
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amsor Apr 23, 2010 at 9:41 PM

Gute Idee eine Abzocke ganz einfach Papyrhus-institute zu nennen ! :-)
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abc37 Dec 29, 2009 at 7:35 AM

ja geschäftstüchtig ist dort wirklich ein jeder !
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travelgourmet May 19, 2009 at 1:42 AM

Michael, I got a laugh with my Pyramids tip. It was between your tip "Globetrott" and "The Wandering Camel" both the "TROTT" AND "CAMEL" next to my Camel riding tip. I rode alone, but gave a huge money tip.
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Camping_Girl Jan 11, 2009 at 9:06 AM

Great tips and pictures!
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Herwig1961 Dec 26, 2008 at 1:29 PM

Great tips and fotos!Thank you!
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lotharlerch Mar 12, 2008 at 4:37 AM

I succeeded not to see the Papyrus Institute when I was at the Pyramides!
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Pablos_new Nov 5, 2007 at 12:39 AM

Agree. Papyrus Institue has its shops everywhere in Egypt, even in asian part - rather far from pyramids. It is a fake!