Best Camel and Horseback Rides in Egypt — Our Top 8

1.Giza Pyramids Photoshoot with Jumping Horse, Camel and Sphinx

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $100Our pick

Spend three private hours at Giza with guide and photographer Abdelrahman Hassan, or another guide from the team. Pose beside Khufu’s Pyramid, ride a camel, and take jumping horse photos with a trainer’s help. General admission, hotel pickup, water, and 40 to 50 edited photos are included, with delivery in three to four days.

“Amazing tour with a guide who knows and loves the history of Egypt. He was wonderful with kids as well. Anything we wanted to learn more about or if we wanted to stop by a shop, he not only made it happen, he found the best place and arranged special tours. Why would you travel all the way to Egypt and not get amazing professional photos while you are given a great tour of Giza and the pyramids?! You will not regret booking this tour! We enjoyed our guide so much we booked him for an additional day of tours.”

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2.Pyramids of Giza Photoshoot & Tour with Camel, Horse & Shopping

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · from $90

Join licensed guide and photographer Abdu for a four-hour private tour around Giza. You’ll visit the Great Pyramid, Khafre’s Pyramid, the Sphinx, and a panoramic viewpoint, with camel and horseback photoshoots built in. Pickup, transport, entry fees, water, and shopping are included. Edited photos arrive by Google Drive within 3 to 4 days.

“I had an incredible pyramid photo excursion made even better by my fantastic guide, who ensured everything went smoothly and made the experience truly enjoyable. They knew the best spots for capturing stunning shots, gave helpful tips, and created a relaxed atmospheRead more”

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3.Luxor: Scenic Camel or Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 24 reviews · 1h 30m · from $15

You’ll spend about an hour on a camel or horse in Luxor’s West Bank, passing banana and mango trees, village streets, and Nile-side roads. A driver collects you in Luxor, and an Arabic- or English-speaking instructor helps you choose and mount your animal. Expect a rural outing, not a desert trek.

“we had a excellent time we were well looked after we got to see where they were looked after my mum was really scared as hit was her first time but they took good. are of her and put her at ease Thank you for our trip”

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5.Camel or Horse riding Giza Pyramids Desert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $32

Deluxe Travel picks you up at your Cairo hotel and takes you to the desert behind Giza for a one-hour camel or horse ride. Choose sunrise, sunset, or a full-moon departure. Expect broad pyramid views, a small group of up to 15 people, and air-conditioned transport, but note that the ride is outside the formal pyramid site.

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6.Horse or Camel Ride in Giza Pyramids

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $90

Spend about five hours riding near the Giza Pyramids with iRideEgypt. You’ll receive basic instruction, meet horses matched to your ability, climb a hill for pyramid photos, and return for a dancing horse show. Camel rides, professional photography, video, and an Arabian stallion are optional extras. Guides include Marwa, Halim, and Captain Azzam.

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8.Arabian Nights immersion Pyramids Horse,camel Ride,Bedouin Tea

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $88

Ahmed and the Authentic Egypt team take you from your Cairo hotel to the desert above the Giza Pyramids. You ride at sunset, then stop at a Bedouin camp for traditional tea and pyramid views. The experience is private, lasts about 90 minutes, and may involve an Arabian horse or camel, so confirm your preferred ride when booking.

“My friends and I wanted to stretch out our Giza pyramid experience beyond the touristy camel rides. We came upon this tour for riding horses into the Sahara with a ride past the pyramids. We booked it and did it. What a wonderful and fun experience we had. From the moRead more”

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