Overview
Duration:
3 Hours
Age Range:
All ages
Run:
Friday and Sunday
Category:
Half day tours
Guide Language:
Free Cancellation:
Yes
Description
Take a step off the beaten path and explore Birqash Camel Market, Egypt’s largest and most authentic camel trading hub. Just outside Cairo, this bustling market offers a raw glimpse into traditional Bedouin trade culture and rural Egyptian life — a one-of-a-kind experience for adventurous travelers.
Highlights
- Visit Egypt’s largest camel market in Birqash village
- Witness real-time camel auctions and bartering scenes
- Interact with local traders and learn about camel routes from Sudan
- Capture vivid, powerful photos of an untouched cultural tradition
- Enjoy a scenic countryside ride from Cairo to Birqash
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cairo
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance to the Birqash Camel Market
- Private tour guide
Excludes
- Tipping
- Personal expenses
- Meals and drinks
Tour Itineraries
Hotel Pickup and Countryside Transfer
Your day starts with pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza, heading northwest to the village of Birqash through Egypt’s charming countryside.
Giza • Birqash Camel Market
Explore Birqash Camel Market
Arrive at the market and walk through the lively, dusty grounds filled with camels and traders. Your guide will explain the trading rituals, history of camel routes from Sudan, and the market’s economic role in Egypt.
Giza • Birqash Camel Market
Tour Prices
Total Price Options: 1
Trip to the Camel Market of Birqash
Pricing Options
Single Per Person
Per person • Option 1
2 persons
Per person • Option 2
3 persons
Per person • Option 3
4-6 persons
Per person • Option 4
Frequently Asked Questions
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Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
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