Discovery Tours Egypt
Day TourCairo

Giza Pyramids Camel Ride at Sunset – Private, from Cairo or Giza Hotels

3 hours, private escort and vehicle, camel and tea included, pick-up at 15:30.

The short answer

A 3-hour private sunset camel ride in the desert beside the Giza Plateau: about one hour on a camel with a handler, a tea stop at a viewpoint and hotel pick-up in Cairo or Giza. The ride is outside the ticketed pyramid site.
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Snapshot

Good to know

Destinations
Giza · Giza Plateau · Pyramids of Giza
Includes
Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels · Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver · English-speaking escort · Camel and handler for about one hour, one camel per adult · Tea and bottled water
Guide languages
English

Best time to go

October to April for pleasant temperatures. In summer, the late start avoids the hottest hours.

  • Arranged by Discovery Tours Egypt, an Egyptian tour operator working since 1988 with six offices
  • Travel licence ETAA 718 (Category A); IATA accredited agent

02Overview

A first look

This is a short, easy way to see the Giza pyramids from the desert. A driver collects you from your Cairo or Giza hotel at about 15:30, and the time moves with the season so you reach the stables before the light fades. You meet your camel and its handler near the plateau, and you ride for about an hour through the sand with the pyramids in view. There is a tea stop at a viewpoint for the sunset, and you are back at your hotel between 18:00 and 18:30. Please note that the ride is in the desert beside the Giza Plateau. It does not go inside the ticketed pyramid site, and entry to the plateau is not included. Each adult rides their own camel, and a child can share with a parent. We use stables we know, and we ask you to tell us if anything looks wrong. You can book online, and the booking is confirmed at once.

Background

The facts

The desert beside the Giza Plateau, on the western edge of Cairo, gives wide views of the three main pyramids from the sand. Rides start from stables near the plateau and run in the late afternoon.

Named in this entry

Giza·Giza Plateau·Pyramids of Giza·camel ride·sunset·Cairo

Suited to

Is this for you?

Yes, if

  • Travelers who want a simple, scenic pyramids experience from the desert without a full tour.

Maybe not, if

  • Not for anyone with back, hip or knee problems, or who wants to enter the pyramid site itself.

What lingers

  • 01A private vehicle, driver and English-speaking escort for your party only
  • 02About one hour on a camel, one camel per adult
  • 03The pyramids on the skyline as the light changes
  • 04A tea stop at a viewpoint for the sunset
  • 05Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Cairo or Giza

Honest assessment

Real trade-offs from our experience managing this tour.

Highlights

  • Pyramids view from the desert at sunset
  • Private escort and vehicle with hotel pick-up
  • Tea and bottled water included

Things to Consider

  • Does not go inside the ticketed Giza site
  • Saddles can be uncomfortable for some riders

Stop by stop

Detailed itinerary

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The fine print

What's included – and what isn't

Included

  • Private pick-up and drop-off at Cairo or Giza hotels
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver
  • English-speaking escort
  • Camel and handler for about one hour, one camel per adult
  • Tea and bottled water

Not included

  • Gratuities for the handler and driver
  • Entry to the Giza Plateau itself (the ride is in the desert beside it)
  • Personal expenses

Field notes

From our Egyptologists

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    Wear long trousers and bring a scarf for the dust

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    Tell us if you see anything about the animals that looks wrong

Before you go

What to pack & wear

Children & families

Children's prices are set from the ages you give when you book. Each adult has one camel, and a child can share with a parent. We recommend the ride for children who can sit still and hold on, and the handler decides whether it is safe on the day. Very young children are better off not riding.

Indicative rates only – pricing and departure fluctuate. Please enquire for live rates on your specific dates.

On the ground

Where it is

Giza

Asked & answered

Frequent questions

  1. 01How is this private trip priced?
    The price is per person, and it falls as the group grows, because the vehicle, driver and escort are shared. It covers the transfers, the camel and handler for about one hour, and tea. The price shown when you choose your group size is what you pay.
  2. 02How do I book this trip?
    You book online by choosing your date and group size, and the booking is confirmed instantly. Please give us your hotel name so the driver knows where to find you.
  3. 03Do we go inside the pyramid site?
    No. The ride takes place in the desert beside the Giza Plateau, not inside the ticketed site. You see the pyramids from the sand, and entry to the plateau is not included. If you also want to visit the site, our team can add a Giza tour on another day.
  4. 04How are the camels treated?
    We use stables we know, and the handler walks with you throughout. We cannot promise what you will see at every stable, so we ask you to tell us if anything looks wrong, and we will act on it.
  5. 05What is the cancellation policy?
    More than 72 hours ahead, keep 100% as credit toward future travel or take a 100% refund, less bank charges. Between 72 and 24 hours, keep 100% as credit or take a 50% refund. Within 24 hours, or if you don't show up, there is no refund or credit. If we have to cancel, you lose nothing.
  6. 06Is this trip private, or will others join us?
    It is private. Only your own party rides in the vehicle and on the ride. The maximum party is 10 people. Each adult has one camel, and a child can share with a parent.

If plans change

Cancellation and refunds

If you cancel, your refund depends on how early you tell us and on the type of trip. Read our current cancellation and refund policy

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