Egypt’s ‘overcrowded’ Pyramids of Giza to undergo £38m revamp It will see an improved ticketing system, a new visitor centre and regular shuttle busses Millions of visitors travel to Egypt each year to see the iconic Pyramids of Giza. (Image: (Image: Getty) ) It’s a top bucket-list destination for travellers across the globe and has welcomed millions of visits for decades. Now the ancient Pyramids of Giza are set to undergo a £38m revamp with improved ticketing systems and shuttle buses among the changes. In a bid to boost the experience for tourists, Egypt is launching the new project, led by Orascom Pyramids Entertainment Services Company, which is reportedly set to cost $51 million (£38 million). ‌ Orascom issued a statement in response, stating that 45 electric buses had been made available on the site and are scheduled to run every five minutes, the Express reports. ‌ According to the officials, several tombs will be restored as part of the entire revamp process. The Pyramids of Giza (Image: (Image: Getty) ) A new online ticketing system and an updated visitor centre will also be rolled out. Article continues below The improvements come as many tourists who visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site are often left disappointed due to overcrowded, poor management, unregulated and aggressive vendors, and reports of animal cruelty. Businessman Naguib Sawiris, the founder of Orascom Telecom Holding and Orascom Investment Holding, wrote on X that sellers who refuse to move to the new zone area would be banned. The pyramids are one of Egypt's biggest tourist attractions (Image: Getty Images ) ‌ “The well-being of the public and preservation of this treasure is far more important than catering to the interests of 2,000 individuals who have caused harm to the country for years,” he posted. A recent investigation by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) found instances of routine abuse and animals left to rot at the side of the road. “PETA has documented the routine punching, kicking, whipping, and starving of horses and camels at the pyramids,” says PETA Asia Vice President Jason Baker. Article continues below “Animals are literally ridden to death and then dumped like rubbish outside the gate. The Pyramids of Giza should symbolise Egypt's beauty and history - not unchecked animal abuse. "The Egyptian government must act to remove these suffering animals from Giza.” For more of today's top stories, click here.