Giza Pyramids tour with camel ride and Nile dinner cruise

Ride camels past the Great Pyramids, then watch belly dancers under Cairo's glittering skyline

A six to eight hour tour of the Giza Pyramids with camel riding, followed by a two-hour Nile River dinner cruise through Cairo after dark. You visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the smaller Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx, then ride camels in the desert for photos. After sunset, you board a cruise ship for an open buffet dinner with Egyptian and international cuisine, belly dancing, Tanoura performances, and live music while the city lights reflect off the water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Giza Pyramids and Nile Dinner Cruise

• Visit Great Pyramid of Khufu and others
• Marvel at the Great Sphinx
• See Pyramid of Queen Henutsen
• Enjoy camel ride around pyramids
• Optional visit to papyrus or perfume shop
• Board Nile River dinner cruise
• Enjoy buffet dinner with live entertainment
• Watch belly dance and Tanoura shows
• View Cairo skyline from cruise deck

The experience

The day starts at the Giza Pyramids, where you walk the complex to see the three main pyramids and the Great Sphinx. A guide explains the history and architecture as you take photos in front of the monuments. The Pyramid of Queen Henutsen, a lesser-known Middle Kingdom structure, offers a quieter perspective on the site. If you want to enter one of the pyramids, that ticket costs extra and is arranged separately.

From there, you ride a camel in the desert around the pyramids: a chance to see them from a different angle and capture photos from the saddle. The ride is the signature moment of the afternoon portion, letting you move through the landscape the way travelers have for centuries. Optional stops at papyrus or perfume shops can be added if you choose.

After the pyramids, you return to Cairo for the evening cruise. A two-hour Nile River dinner cruise departs with you aboard one of the city's main floating restaurants. The open buffet includes Egyptian and international dishes and desserts. As the boat moves downriver, belly dancers and Tanoura performers take the stage, backed by an Egyptian band and a mix of Western and Oriental music. Between performances, you can step onto the deck to feel the Nile breeze and watch Cairo's illuminated skyline pass by. The cruise ends with a hotel drop-off.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line access at the Giza Pyramids.
• a live guide in English, Spanish, or Arabic.
• camel riding in the desert.
• an open buffet dinner aboard the Nile cruise with Egyptian and international cuisine.
• belly dancing and Tanoura performances with live music.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Options for this experience

2 options

Pyramids tour onlyGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 16 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30This VIP option runs 5 hours and covers only the guide and car, with bottled water provided. Luxury car, minivan, or minibus; pickup and drop-off are included.

Pyramids tour combined with a Nile cruiseGuide in English, Spanish or Arabic · 16 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 14:30This VIP option lasts 7 hours and includes an open buffet and bottled water. Luxury car, minivan, or minibus; pickup is included.

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Information

Lasts 6h–8h, runs every day, 16 start times, from US$ 30 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day16 departure times: 07:00, 07:30, 08:00, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30Another time? ›

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and ArabicOther languages ›

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 7 pickup points.

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AgesAdult (16 to 39 years) · Senior (40 to 90 years) · Youth (11 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Siwa Travel Egypt

Is this one for you?Choose the combined Pyramids and Nile cruise option if you want both the ancient monuments and an evening on the water in one day. Book the Pyramids tour only if you prefer to spend the afternoon and evening elsewhere in Cairo or want to skip the cruise.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Arabic.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 15 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What do I see at the Giza Pyramids on this tour?

The Giza Pyramids complex includes the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Your guide explains the history, architecture, and ancient Egyptian beliefs connected to each monument, and you have time to take photos in front of them.

Can I go inside one of the pyramids?

Entry to the interior of any pyramid is optional and costs extra. You arrange and pay for that ticket separately if you want to go inside.

What is included in the Nile dinner cruise?

The cruise includes a two-hour trip on the Nile, an open buffet dinner with Egyptian and international cuisine and desserts, and live entertainment with belly dancers, Tanoura performers, and an Egyptian band playing a mix of Western and Oriental music. Alcoholic beverages are not included. Those over 18 can purchase them separately.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Pickup is included in at least one of the available options. Confirm which option you select at checkout, as the Pyramids tour only option may have different pickup arrangements.