Cairo Unusual Day Tour Visit Camel Market in Birqash

4 Hours

Trip Info

  • 7:00 AM
  • You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Overview

Escape the beaten track, witness local life in action, and capture fascinating photos on this private half-day tour of Birqash Camel Market, 22 miles (35 kilometers) from Cairo. Your private guide will explain the comings and goings as dealers and merchants haggle over their humped steeds at the noisy, bustling bazaar, Egypt’s largest camel market. The best days to visit are Fridays and Sundays, when this tour departs.

Trip Highlights

  • See local life on a private tour of Birqash, Egypt’s largest camel market
  • Learn the rules of the camel trade from your private guide
  • Capture shareable images of camels, merchants, and dealers
  • Arrive in good time thanks to door-to-door round-trip transfers

Itinerary

Birqash Camel Market (Souq al-Gamaal)
Pickup from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by tour guide to start your tour . Egypt’s largest camel market is held at Birqash (pronounced Bir’ash), a small village 35km northwest of Cairo, just on the edge of the Delta’s cultivated land. It's not for the faint of heart – many traders treat the camels with intense cruelty – but it's a very local experience. Hundreds of camels are sold here every market day, with the liveliest action between 7am and 10am. Tour Finishes with drop off at Customer Hotel in Cairo or Giza
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Includes & Excludes

What's Included?

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Bottled water
  • Professional photographer guide
  • Tour guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

What's Excluded?

  • Optional Visits
  • Gratuities

Birqash

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
From $65
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