Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Egypt's Pyramids: $30M Revamp Aims to Boost Tourism
The famous pyramids in Egypt are getting a makeover!
A $30 million project is making it easier and more fun to visit.
This includes new buses, better facilities like restrooms and restaurants, and a car-free zone.
The goal is to attract more tourists, hopefully doubling the number of visitors to Egypt.
They are also dealing with hawkers offering horse and camel rides to improve the experience.
This is all part of a bigger plan to make the pyramids an even more popular destination.
A $30 million project revamped the Giza Plateau to improve the visitor experience.
The project includes a bus network, upgraded facilities, and efforts to curb aggressive hawkers.
The official debut is July 3, after seven years of development.
The initiative aims to double annual visitors to 30 million within a decade.
Operators draw revenue from VIP tours, sponsorships, and commercial leases.
- Who
- Visitors to the Giza pyramids and Orascom Pyramids Entertainment (OPE)
- What
- A $30 million revamp of the Giza Plateau.
- When
- Soft launch in April, Official debut on July 3
- Where
- Giza Plateau, Egypt
- Why
- To enhance the visitor experience and increase tourism.
Egyptian Authorities
Some Hawkers
Hawker Access and Control
Egyptian Authorities
Authorities are working to enforce limits on horse and camel ride operators.
Some Hawkers
Horsemen are defying restrictions and seeking positions close to the pyramids.
- Project Cost
- $30 million
- Location
- Giza Plateau, Egypt
- Official Debut
- July 3
- Operating Company
- Orascom Pyramids Entertainment (OPE)
- Annual Visitors (approx.)
- 2.5 million
- Target Visitors
- 30 million annually
- Partnership Type
- Public-private partnership
- Project Duration
- 7 years (in development)
