Birqash Camel Market (Souq al-Gamaal) Tour in Cair...

 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
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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 $



Location

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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