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Explore papyrus making, perfume blending, spice stalls and carpet weaving on a private four‑hour shopping tour that ends in Cairo’s historic Khan El Khalili market. Expect hands‑on demos, bargaining tips and direct contact with local artisans.
Explore papyrus making, perfume blending, spice stalls and carpet weaving on a private four‑hour shopping tour that ends in Cairo’s historic Khan El Khalili market. Expect hands‑on demos, bargaining tips and direct contact with local artisans.
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Operated by Egypt Discovery Tours · Cairo, Cairo Governorate
Morning light filters through narrow lanes as a private, air‑conditioned vehicle drops you at a small papyrus workshop on the Giza edge of Cairo. The guide explains how reed strips are pressed and dried into sheets while the dry papyrus fibers seem to hold the city’s long memory. From there the group moves through scent‑heavy alleys: oils and perfume stalls where vendors demonstrate traditional extraction methods and invite you to blend a custom fragrance.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires comfortable walking on uneven surfaces for several hours.
The tour is approximately four hours from pickup to drop‑off, including stops for demonstrations and shopping.
No—shopping is at your discretion; the tour includes demonstrations and time to browse but not the cost of items.
Yes—private pickup and drop off in an air‑conditioned vehicle are included; confirm your pickup point when booking.
The tour is rated easy and suitable for most people, but narrow alleys and some steps may be challenging for limited mobility—notify the operator about needs when booking.
Khan El Khalili developed as a commercial district in the 14th century under the Mamluks and grew into a focal point for craftsmen and traders through the Ottoman era.
Support sustainable craft by buying from certified workshops, asking about materials, and avoiding products made from protected species; minimize single‑use plastics while touring.
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