Tour Information
| Tour code: | CAI33 |
| Trip duration | 4 hours (approx.) |
| Trip runs | Only on Fridays |
| Trip type | Egyptologist tour guide |
| Departure point | centrally located Cairo and Giza hotels |
| Departure time | 8:00 am (hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact us to verify your exact pickup time) |
| Return Details | return to original departure point |
| Location | 35 kilometers northwest of Cairo |
| Price | From 70 $ Per Person |
Highlight
Birqash Camel Market (also souq al-gamaal)
is Egypt’s largest camel market is held at a small village named Birqash
at the north of Cairo where hundreds of camels are sold. Camels have
been brought up from Western Sudan to the north of Abu Simbel
then to Daraw market by camel herders. Unsold camels are taken to Birqash
market.
Itinerary
| 8:00a.m. | Tour Egypt Travel® representative and our tour guide will meet and greet you at the hotel lobby. Drive approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) to the northwest of Cairo at Birqash |
| 09:00a.m. | Arrive and enjoy your day with a huge camel market which is dusty, smelly and unbelievably loud. Tour time is 2 hours |
| 11:00a.m. | Off to Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle. |
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change.
Children Policy
0 - 05.99 Free of Charge
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.
Deposit and Payment
A full payment will be required when confirming your booking as requested and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa / MasterCard) via Verisign Secured payment system on our website.
Tour Voucher
After your tour is confirmed we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.
Cancellation Policy
- Tour Egypt Travel® does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions canceled for ‘force majeure’ reasons such as volcanoes, earthquakes, or reasons beyond control. If cancellation happens due to personal or business reasons and Tour Egypt Travel® has already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
Notes: Wear protective shoes as
you might have to run from a camel. You also don't want to make any contact
with camel droppings.
Price per person
| 1 Person | 2 Persons | 3 Persons | 4 Persons | 5 Persons | 6 Persons |
| 130 $ | 90 $ | 85 $ | 80 $ | 75 $ | 70 $ |
8:00 a.m. Tour Egypt Travel ® representative and our tour guide will meet and greet you at the hotel lobby. Drive approximately 35 kilometers (22 miles) to the northwest of Cairo at Birqash
09:00 a.m. Arrive and enjoy your day with a huge camel market which is dusty, smelly and unbelievably loud. Tour time is 2 hours
11:00 a.m. Off to Cairo by air-conditioned vehicle.
Inclusions :
- Pickup /drop off from your hotel
- Private air-condition vehicle
- Private English speaking tour guide
- Bottles of mineral water on board
- Lunch in good quality Egyptian restaurant
- All taxes & service charge
Exclusions :
- All extras not listed in the package
- Tipping Kitty
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