Shopping Tour to all the Egyptian governments shops handmade

5.0 (2 reviews) Cairo, Egypt
Duration2h - 4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesArabic, German, Portuguese, Japanese, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Get ready for a shopping experience unlike any ordinary shopping trip! Explore Egypt through its colors, fragrances, craftsmanship, and traditions, while discovering beautiful treasures to take home with you.
Your adventure takes you behind the scenes of some of Egypt’s most fascinating traditional crafts and products. Begin with the timeless art of papyrus, where you can learn how this ancient Egyptian material was transformed into beautiful artwork and souvenirs.
Step into the world of Egyptian perfumes and aromatherapy oils, surrounded by captivating fragrances inspired by traditional Egyptian scents.
Experience the famous Egyptian cotton, known worldwide for its softness and quality,
Then, enter the lively atmosphere of an authentic Egyptian bazaar, where every corner is filled with colors, handmade treasures, souvenirs, and traditional Egyptian gifts.
For a truly personal souvenir, have your name written in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics inside a traditional cartouche

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Entry cotton store , spices store
  • Entry papyrus institute
  • Pick up and drop off
  • Entry government bazaar
  • Tour guide with your language at all the stores
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry carpet school
  • Entry aromatherapy olis shop

What to expect

  1. Merit Aton Papyrus Shop
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Visit the Papyrus Institute near Giza to discover the ancient art of making papyrus prints. You’ll learn about the manufacturing process from ancient times to the present day, and watch a demonstration to see papyrus in production today. After the tour, you’ll have chance to browse a selection of papyrus prints that have been painted
  2. 45m · Admission ticket included
    Browse Egyptian cotton products and other locally made goods, from clothing and textiles to practical gifts and traditional handicrafts. This part of the tour is ideal if you’re looking for something useful rather than a typical tourist souvenir. Your guide can help you compare materials and styles while explaining what makes Egyptian cotton such a well-known part of the country’s textile tradition.
  3. Akhnaton carpet & tapestry
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Carpet schools in Egypt are traditional hand-weaving workshops and training centers—primarily located along the Saqqara Tourist Road in Giza—that preserve the ancient craft of making handmade wool, cotton, and silk rugs while teaching weaving skills to local youth
  4. Royal Perfumes And Oils
    45m · Admission ticket included
    Pure Essential oils and How the ancient Egyptians made them from the Flowers. Inside Kagmni Tomb our Archaeologists they found Seven Sacred Oils . Kagmni Tomb dates back to 2330 B.C he was Chief Justice and Vizir of King Teti Old Kingdom Dynasty 6th.
  5. Mamluk Jewellery and Bazaar
    45m · Admission ticket included
    government bazaars . So it's real Egyptian Gold .. Real Jewellery you will find and Different items of Souvenirs.

    Real items and Real Silver Cartouch and Golden Cartouche where you can write your Name in Hiroglyphics the oldest Language in Egypt.
    You can watch it by your eyes hand made by fire
  6. 30m · Admission ticket included
    Egyptian SpicesCumin (Kamoun): The absolute cornerstone of Egyptian cooking, offering a strong, earthy aroma. It is essential for ful medames (fava beans), lentils, koshari, salads, and fish dishes. Coriander (Kozbara): Used as both dried seeds and crushed leaves. Dried coriander is a mandatory ingredient in the traditional green soup molokhia. Cardamom (Habahan): Used widely in slow-cooked meat broths, stews, rice, and even crushed into traditional coffee. White and Black Pepper: White pepper is favored over black pepper in many Egyptian households for a softer, milder background warmth. Dukkah: A famous dry Egyptian condiment and snack blend made from toasted nuts (hazelnuts or peanuts), sesame seeds, cumin, coriander, and salt. It is typically eaten by dipping bread into olive oil and then into the dukkah. Karkade (Hibiscus): Dried deep-crimson hibiscus flowers brewed into Egypt's beloved tart national drink, served hot or ice-cold. Cooking

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The guide will contact you to arrange everything with you also he will be waiting for you in the lobby

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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