Top Cairo Camel Rides in 2026

Experience the Giza Pyramids in a way that few get to with this tour. You'll start with a sunrise camel ride in the desert near the Pyramids, followed by a local meal and a visit to the pyramids complex. Here you'll get to see the three pyramids along with the Great Sphinx with an Egyptologist as your guide.

See some of Egypt’s lesser-known pyramids on a private day trip from Cairo. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle, hear about the ancient pharaohs and their burial grounds from your guide as you journey south to the necropolis of Dahshur. View the Red Pyramid and extraordinary Bent Pyramid here, and then explore the ruins of Memphis, once Egypt’s capital. Inspect the broken relics, columns and giant fallen statue of Ramses II, before continuing to Saqqara. Here, see the famous Step Pyramid of Zoser, Egypt’s oldest stone structure, before returning to Cairo.

Enjoy a fuss-free arrival in Cairo or Giza with this private transfer service from Cairo Airport. Simply meet your driver in the arrivals hall, and escape the bustle of Cairo's roads as you relax on the journey to your hotel or private residence. Drop-offs can be organized to hotels in both the Giza and Cairo areas.

Cameleers at the Giza Pyramids are notoriously hard bargainers. Skip the stress when you book this private guided ancient Egypt tour with a camel ride included. Discover the Giza Pyramids, the iconic Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture classic shots atop a camel. Then visit Saqqara, a city of the dead that’s home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Please note that entrance fees are at your own expense.

No trip to Egypt is complete without visiting the pyramids, but it can be confusing to explore the complex on your own. On this private tour, visit the pyramids, see the Sphinx, and marvel at the treasures of the renowned Egyptian museum with the option to include a private tour guide. With hotel pickup and drop-off included, this private tour is the ultimate way to experience the wonders of Egypt.

If it’s your first time in Egypt, opt for a comprehensive experience of Cairo and the Giza Pyramids on a tour that’s designed with visitors on a time budget in mind. As well as traveling between the pyramids and the Egyptian Museum in air-conditioned comfort, you’ll take a camel ride through the desert at sunset, when the area is at its most magical. Plus, hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don’t have to worry about finding a meeting point.

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.

Visit the Giza Pyramids like the ancient people did—on the back of a camel—during this private tour. An Egyptologist guide will lead the way and provide commentary, which ensures you get the most educational value out of your tour. Highlights include the Valley Temple, the Great Sphinx, and the pyramids of Mykerinus, Chephren, and Cheops.

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.

Shun transport touts and scarab salesmen and experience the Giza Pyramids the easy way: on a door-to-door guided tour. Traveling in a group no larger than 15, see the pyramids scattered across the Giza Plateau, visit the Valley Temple where King Khafre’s mummy was prepared, admire the Great Sphinx, ride a camel across the sands, and enjoy a local restaurant lunch. Wi-Fi is provided throughout.

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.

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, then visit Tahrir Square and Khan Khalili Bazaar on a full-day private tour that takes in Cairo’s remarkable antiquities and modern life. See the Giza Pyramids and visit the Valley Temple, learn about ancient history at the Egyptian Museum, and browse for souvenirs and spices at Cairo’s most vibrant souk.

This safari tour combines an adventurous Camel riding around the massive Pyramids with a relaxing evening of food and entertainment.

Visit Cairo’s religious landmarks on a private tour of the city’s Coptic, Islamic, and Jewish highlights. Discover Abu Serga, explore the Church of Saint Barbara, see the gilded icons that adorn the Hanging Church, and enter the Ben Ezra Synagogue. Admire Cairo’s most important mosques and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Upgrade to add an Egyptologist guide, entry fees, and a restaurant lunch, either in the city or beside the Nile.

Experience Cairo’s very best on a private, full-day tour that takes in ancient sites, artifacts. Ride a camel through the sand beside the soaring pyramids at Giza and go toe-to-toe with the enigmatic Sphinx. Pause for lunch before visiting the Egyptian Museum and explore the stunning collection of artifacts, mummies and royal treasures with your guide. Then continue to the Khan el Khalili bazaar to browse vibrant displays of fabrics, handicrafts, and antiques.

See the highlights of Cairo and the surrounding area in just one day with this private tour, led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll take a camel ride at the Giza Pyramids, spend time exploring antiquities in the Egyptian Museum, and visit a local souk, with time left over for an evening dinner cruise on the Nile River. Hotel and port pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Visiting the Giza Pyramids independently can be hectic and unpleasant thanks to persistent vendors. Experience this iconic sight in comfort with a private Egyptologist and round-trip hotel transfers on this ancient Egyptian day out. See the pyramids and enjoy a 20- to 30-minute camel ride around them. After a restaurant lunch, discover highlights of the Egyptian Museum’s extensive collection of ancient artifacts.

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.

Go beyond Cairo's notable sites and discover more of Egypt's ancient heritage with this private tour to Dahshur pyramids, Saqqara, and Memphis. Enjoy a straightforward experience that starts with collection from your hotel, with the day's logistics fully covered. Upgrade your package to include entry to select archaeological sites, along with additional add-ons, or opt for a transportation-only option for a cost-effective experience.

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.

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.

Explore Egypt’s most iconic ancient site on a 5-hour tour of Giza’s Great Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo, including lunch. Head for the Giza Plateau with an Egyptologist guide, and take in the towering Great Pyramid of Cheops and its two neighbors. Learn how they served as pharaonic tombs, and take a camel ride, absorbing the sweeping views over Cairo. See the Great Sphinx, explore the Valley Temple, and visit the Solar Boat Museum to view the reconstructed, original wooden boat of Cheops that was found buried by his pyramid.

See Cairo’s essential destinations with a full-day tour of the city’s historic and cultural sites. Explore the vast collection of artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and see the gilded, iconic funeral mask of Tutankhamun. Take in views of the city from the medieval ramparts at Saladin’s Cairo Citadel, and visit the exquisite Muhammad Ali mosque within the walls. Enjoy a traditional lunch at a neighborhood restaurant, then spend an hour at Khan El Khalil bazaar browsing vibrant stalls and local shops before returning to your hotel.

Even if you only have a day in Cairo, hit the highlights without the hassle on this private guided door-to-door tour. You’ll visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, capture perfect photos as you ride a camel across the sands, discover the Egyptian Museum’s finest artifacts with your guide, and explore the Khan El-Khalili bazaar. The camel ride is included but entrance fees are at your own expense.