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- English
Unlike a standard restaurant meal or cooking demonstration, this experience welcomes you into a local family home in Luxor. Prepare traditional Egyptian dishes alongside your hosts while learning about authentic ingredients, spices, family recipes, and everyday life in Upper Egypt.
The small-group setting makes the experience personal and interactive. You can participate in each cooking stage before sitting down with the family to enjoy the freshly prepared lunch together. It is a genuine cultural exchange that combines Egyptian food, warm local hospitality, and meaningful conversation away from the usual tourist attractions.
Example Menu
Main
Mahshi—vegetables stuffed with seasoned rice
Main
Molokhia
Main
Kofta or roasted chicken
Main
Egyptian rice or potatoes
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
we pickup all travelers
What to expect
Duration: Approximately 20 minutes
Egyptian cooking class
Join your hosts in preparing several traditional dishes. Learn practical techniques for seasoning, preparing vegetables, cooking rice, and creating authentic Egyptian flavors.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes
Lunch with the family
Sit down with your hosts and enjoy the meal you prepared. Tea, water, and a traditional dessert may also be served.
Duration: Approximately 1 hour
Return transfer
After lunch, your driver returns you to your Luxor accommodation.
Duration: Approximately 20–30 minutes
Sample menu
The menu can change according to the season and availability.
Starters
Egyptian salad
Tahini or baba ghanoush
Fresh local bread
Main dishes
Mahshi—vegetables stuffed with seasoned rice
Molokhia
Kofta or roasted chicken
Egyptian rice or potatoes
Dessert and drinks
Seasonal fruit or traditional Egyptian dessert
Egyptian tea
Bottled water
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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