Private Tour: Birqash Camel Market Authentic Cairo Experienc

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Why we love it?

This private day tour offers a focused visit to the Camel Market of Birqash, located about 35 kilometers from Cairo on the outskirts of the Western Desert. You’ll be picked up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in a private, air-conditioned vehicle, ensuring a comfortable journey to Egypt’s largest camel trading hub. The market is especially active on Friday mornings between 7am and 9am, with most trading concluding before 11am, providing a chance to observe traditional camel commerce in a lively setting. Entry fees, all taxes, and service charges are included, along with a bottle of water to keep you refreshed during the four-hour experience. This tour suits travelers interested in local culture and traditional markets outside the main city centers.

Inclusions

  • All Pickup and drop off by air conditioned vehicle
  • All Taxes Services
  • Bottle of Water
  • Entry Fees

Exclusions

  • Personal Items
  • Tipping

Itinerary

Stop 1

At 8:00 am Pickup from your hotel in either Cairo or Giza By Tour guide and transfer you to Egypt's Largest Camel Market - Birqash Camel Market is 35km away from Cairo.

The best day to visit is supposed to be Friday, when the market is most lively in the earlier parts of the morning 7am-9am. The market is open till 1pm but most of the trading happens before 11am.

This market used to earlier take place in Imbaba, but as the city expanded, the camel market was moved to the suburb of Birqash which is at the edge of the Western Desert.

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • You will find our tour guide/representative in the Lobby area holding a sign that shows our Company name

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start

From $60 Per 1 adult