Top Cairo Camel Rides

Riding a camel across the desert is a signature Egyptian experience. Savor views of the Giza Pyramids in the distance, illuminated by the setting or rising sun on this private tour. There’s no need to haggle with a cameleer: your private guide looks after everything from the moment they collect you at your hotel till the moment they drop you back. Horses are available if the camel seems too high.

Book ahead for a sunrise or sunset camel ride at Cairo’s Giza Pyramids to skip the hassle of arranging it independently. Prebook to secure a ride at your preferred time, and enjoy private air-conditioned transport from your hotel to the pyramids. Then, meet your Bedouin guide, climb aboard your camel, and ride across the Giza Plateau's sands as you enjoy the panoramic views of the ancient tombs and Cairo beyond.

Experience the fun of riding a camel through the desert, with the Pyramids in the background, on this tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your Cairo or Giza hotel. You'll choose between a 1-hour and a 2-hour ride at the time that suits you best and sunrise and sunset options are available for extra special photos.

Negotiating with Egyptian camel guides is stressful and unrewarding. Enjoy a magical evening, with everything you need included, from tea and bottled water to 2-way hotel transfers, when you book this private sunset camel tour. You'll ride with a view of the Giza Pyramids and have time for photos too—please note, your tour does not include admission to the archaeological site.

Spend half a day exploring the Giza Pyramids with a local guide by booking this private tour, which includes round-trip transfers from your hotel. You'll also get to ride a camel against the backdrop of the ancient tombs and stop for an included lunch of Egyptian fare. Start times are flexible depending on your preferences.

It’s the signature Egypt photograph: swaying across the desert sands with the Giza Pyramids in the distance. Capture it at a price that won’t destroy your budget on this small-group tour. Your guide picks you up at your hotel, brings you to the desert, and sets you up. Note: your package does not include entry to the pyramids site.

Visit the Giza Pyramids on a private tour that includes an all-terrain vehicle (ATV or quad bike) adventure and a camel ride too, direct from your Giza or downtown Cairo hotel. See the three main pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture hilarious photos from a panoramic viewpoint. Upgrade to add a guide and include entrance to the Giza Pyramids site, or indulge in a longer camel ride.

Experience the Pyramids of Giza from the back of the camel on this private tour. Depart from your Cairo accommodation in a private vehicle and arrive at the pyramids. Choose between a camel or a horse, and set out in the company of a Bedouin guide. Take in views of the pyramids and desert while you ride.

Say goodbye to haggling with drivers and hello to your personal Egyptologist on this private door-to-door tour. History buffs and non-experts alike will learn tons as you tour the iconic Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum. See the pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple at Giza, ride a camel, and soak up panoramic views. Then discover highlights of the Egyptian Museum’s antiquity collection. Please note: Tour excludes entrance fees.

To take in the Giza Pyramids like a Bedouin, a camel or horse is in order. During this private experience, you can explore the desert beneath the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus atop a camel or horse like the locals do. Ride through the desert at dawn or dusk to the base of the pyramids for unforgettable views and fabulous photos.

This private tour, exclusively for your party, ensures a more personalized experience of Alexandria than typical of most group tours. Explore the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Serapeum, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman amphitheater, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Enjoy hassle-free hotel transfers.

Experience Cairo like a local on this private tour of the Camel Market. Available on Fridays and Saturdays only, see camel trades and merchants up close as camels are bought and sold. Learn about the history of the market and how the camels are herded from your guide as you watch it all unfold. This experience is not for the faint of heart.

Go beyond Cairo's most visited sites and see the Dahshur pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis: an ancient city and two of its necropolises. Admire Djoser’s distinctive step pyramid and the ‘Bent’ and ‘Red’ Pyramids at Dahshur; stand beside the millennia-old colossus of Ramses II; and follow the footsteps of pharaohs as you explore an open-air museum of statues. Your package includes private door-to-door transfers; upgrade to add a guide, entry fees, and a local restaurant lunch.

Get amazing photo opportunities as you watch the sun set over the Giza pyramids. Travel by camel or horse into the Sahara Desert, following your professional guide on this private tour. WiFi is available during your round-trip transport from your Cairo hotel, so you can upload your photos on the drive home.

Watch the sunset while exploring the Giza pyramids on this private camel experience in Cairo. After riding a camel in the Sahara desert, enjoy dinner at a Bedouin campsite where you’ll interact with the locals. An Egyptologist guide will accompany you during the tour. Travel comfortably to the desert via an air-conditioned van.

Get to know beautiful Alexandria on Egypt’s Mediterranean coast on this private full-day tour from Cairo. Leaving in the morning with an Egyptologist guide, explore this history-steeped city, established by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and once one of the world's greatest cities. Head underground into the Roman catacombs; see the triumphal Roman column that is Pompey’s Pillar; and admire the Roman amphitheater, stunning New Library of Alexandria and more. As you explore, learn about Alexandria’s incredible history and stop to enjoy an enticing lunch at a local restaurant.

Start your day with a private camel ride at sunrise over the Great Pyramids of Giza. Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel in Cairo to Giza, enjoy two hours on camelback as the sun rises over the desert, and take in stunning views of the ancient monuments before returning to Cairo.

Experience the magic of riding over the desert sands of the Giza Plateau under the light of sunrise or sunset, without the hassle of negotiating with a cameleer, on this private tour. There’s no need to haggle with taxi touts or bargain with cameleers: this convenient package includes an Egyptologist guide, a cameleer or horse guide for safety, and 2-way hotel transfers.

Swap the typical sightseeing excursion for a unique and memorable experience on a private tour of the Giza Pyramids by horse or camelback. Gain an alternative perspective of the ancient site as you ride across its sprawling sands, benefiting from the personalized attention of your qualified guide. Choose to explore at sunset, sunrise, or during the day, taking advantage of flexible departure and round-trip hotel transfer for a hassle-free experience.

For those short on time who still want to see the Pyramids of Giza, this Giza Pyramids Quad Bike and Camel Ride Adventure is the perfect choice. In just a few hours, enjoy a leisurely sunset camel ride while marveling at the pyramids, and explore the villages and desert of the Sahara with your Bedouin guide. Expect many photo opportunities of the desert scenery. Finally, hop aboard your quad bike to head back to your hotel in Giza or Cairo.

Rolling away to the Giza Pyramids, the Giza Plateau is a spectacular location for a camel ride. Experience its majestic solitude in the golden sunrise light, with a Bedouin cameleer plus a specialist guide, on this private experience—on a clear day, the pyramid views are spectacular. There’s no need to worry about getting there on time: your driver collects and drops off at your Cairo or Giza address.

Enjoy a scenic camel or horseback adventure during this private, sunrise or sunset tour of the Giza Pyramids. Explore the millennia-old landmarks, from the Pyramid of Cheops to the lion-bodied Sphinx. Skip the tiring walk across the Sahara and cover more sights in less time at the most stunning time of day, stopping to strike a pose in front of a panoramic viewpoint.

Gain an alternative perspective of the Giza Pyramids on a private sunset tour by quad bike and camelback. Explore with your personal guide for personalized insights, support, and recommendations, and capture unique snaps of as dusk falls over the ancient landscape. Benefit from round-trip transfer from your hotel to find your way with ease.