ATV riding in Giza: Pyramids, camel ride & Nile dinner

Giza's monuments and desert in one day: sightseeing, camel, quad-bike and dinner combined

This private day tour from Cairo combines guided sightseeing at the Great Pyramid, Great Sphinx and Giza Pyramids with a camel ride, a one-hour ATV quad-bike adventure across the desert, shopping at Egyptian bazaars and crafts centers, and an evening Nile dinner cruise. A private English-speaking Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, all vehicle transfers, water and the camel ride are included. The ATV ride requires closed shoes, sunglasses and sun protection.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Giza Pyramids2h · entry included
2. Great Pyramid of Giza1h · entry included
3. Great Sphinx of Gizapass by

Giza pyramids, desert rides, shopping, dinner

• Visit Giza Plateau pyramids
• Explore Great Pyramid of Khufu
• See the Great Sphinx of Giza
• Enjoy camel ride around pyramids
• Ride ATV across desert terrain
• Shop at Egyptian bazaars
• Relax on Nile dinner cruise

The experience

Start at the Giza Plateau with your guide, who walks you through the Great Pyramid of Khufu (the largest at Giza and the last surviving wonder of the ancient world), and explains its connection to ancient Egyptian funerary tradition. You'll stand at viewpoints where all three pyramids (Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure) come into frame together, with time to photograph the massive limestone blocks and explore the complex at your own pace. From there, move to the Great Sphinx, where your guide points out details easy to miss from a distance and connects the monument to the reign of Khafre.

After the archaeological stops, trade the vehicle for a camel ride through the desert around the pyramids: a relaxed 45-minute experience that shifts your perspective of the monuments and delivers the classic Egypt photographs. Then comes the ATV quad-bike ride: after safety instructions, you'll drive across the sandy terrain for about an hour, experiencing the Giza landscape from a genuinely different angle. Wear closed shoes, sunglasses and sun protection. The ride is designed as one of the main activity highlights, not a quick stop.

The day wraps with time to browse Egyptian shops, bazaars, perfume oil factories and papyrus institutes. Your guide helps you navigate what you're buying, whether it's cotton products, crafts, spices or gold and silver cartouches. In the evening, you'll board a Nile dinner cruise in Cairo, where a buffet meal and live Egyptian performances unfold against the illuminated skyline as you sail. Your private vehicle returns you to your hotel afterward.

What’s included

• Private English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• all transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle.
• one-hour ATV quad-bike ride with safety instruction.
• 45-minute camel ride.
• bottle of water.
• visits to an Egyptian cotton store, handmade carpet school, gold and silver cartouche bazaar, perfume oil factory and papyrus institute.
• Nile dinner cruise with buffet meal and live entertainment.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option 2, all-inclusiveGuide in English · 12 departure times: the first at 00:30, the last at 13:00Covers the pyramid tour, guide, car, camel ride, shopping tour, ATV and dinner cruise. Giza pyramids entrance fees are not included. Pickup is included.

All Inclusive TourGuide in English · 11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Includes a private car and guide, entrance fees, a local lunch, a camel ride, quad biking, a dinner cruise and a shopping tour. Pickup is included.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

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AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Khafre Travel

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine Giza's ancient monuments with genuine desert activities in a single day: the camel ride and ATV adventure break up the sightseeing and let you experience the landscape from more than one angle. The private guide and vehicle keep everything organized around your group, and the evening Nile cruise gives you a second location without a separate booking.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What's included in the ATV riding experience in Giza?

The ATV quad-bike ride lasts about one hour and includes safety instructions before you ride across the desert. A private English-speaking Egyptologist guide, hotel pickup and drop-off, all vehicle transfers, a bottle of water, and the camel ride are also included in the tour.

Can I go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu on this tour?

Entry inside the Great Pyramid can be arranged separately depending on which ticket option you select at checkout. The tour includes time to see and photograph the pyramid from ground level and hear your guide explain its history and construction.

How long does the camel ride last?

The camel ride lasts 45 minutes and takes you through the desert around the pyramids. It's designed as a relaxed experience, giving you a different perspective of the monuments and plenty of time for photographs.

What should I wear for the ATV quad-bike ride?

Wear closed shoes, sunglasses and sun protection. Comfortable clothing is also recommended. If you have a medical condition that makes ATV riding unsuitable, you can skip this activity.

Does the tour include the Nile dinner cruise?

Yes, the tour ends with an evening Nile dinner cruise in Cairo. You'll enjoy a buffet meal and live Egyptian entertainment while sailing along the river, with the illuminated Cairo skyline as your backdrop. Your private vehicle takes you back to your hotel after the cruise.

What's the best time of day to do the ATV riding?

The tour combines morning and afternoon sightseeing at Giza with the ATV ride, camel ride and shopping stops before the evening Nile cruise. The full experience runs 6 to 10 hours depending on your choices and pace.