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Start your day with pickup from your Cairo or Giza hotel and head to the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest markets in the Middle East. Follow your guide through narrow streets lined with spices, perfumes, jewelry, and traditional handicrafts, learning tips for bargaining along the way. After free time to shop and explore at your own pace, sit down to enjoy a delicious Egyptian lunch at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
pick up from any hotel in Cairo down town or Giza
pickup from Heliopolis (airport area), New Cairo, Naser city and 6th of October. extra charge USD25.
Itinerary
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our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza by private car transfer to visit an authentic papyrus institute to see how the world’s first paper was made over 5,000 years ago. Learn from local artists how papyrus is crafted from plant to paper, and watch as they demonstrate hand-painted scenes of Egyptian mythology and daily life—a perfect souvenir of your trip.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Next, inhale the ancient scent of Egypt’s spiritual past. Visit a certified perfume and essence factory. Learn about the legendary blue lotus flower, once sacred to the ancient Egyptians, and discover a variety of natural essential oils—free from alcohol or chemicals—perfect for massage, skincare, and haircare. These high-quality oils are used in many international beauty products and have deep roots in Egyptian traditions.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Next, explore a premium Egyptian cotton store, where you’ll experience firsthand the quality of the world’s finest cotton. As one of Egypt’s top three sources of income (alongside the Suez Canal and tourism), Egyptian cotton is prized globally for its softness and durability. Whether you're looking for garments, bed linens, or scarves, this stop offers unbeatable quality and fair pricing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
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Continue to a artisan shop where you can customize your very own gold or silver cartouche, engraved with your name in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. Cartouches were once worn by royalty—now you can take home this meaningful, personalized keepsake. The shop also offers handmade Egyptian statues, traditional jewelry, and other pharaonic replicas.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
5Bazar Khan El-Khalili
Wrap up your day with a stroll through Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, a traditional Cairo market where you’ll browse local crafts, handmade souvenirs, and gifts. Take a moment to sip authentic Egyptian mint tea (optional, at your own expense) and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere before heading back to your hotel.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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.
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