Shopping Tour Cairo: Discover Khan El Khalili & More

Itinerary

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   Giza 20 minutes

   Begin your day by exploring essential oils and perfumes while stores are fresh and less crowded. : Try small bottles of rose, jasmine, lavender, and sandalwood oils.Fragrant oils, incense, and perfumes.healing oil

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   Giza 15 minutes

   Papyrus Institute & Shops What to buy: High-quality papyrus art (paintings, bookmarks, and wall scrolls) Demonstrations of traditional papyrus making

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   Giza 15 minutes

   Spice Shops: A colorful array of local spices like saffron, cumin, and dukkah.

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   Giza 15 minutes

   Cotton & Textile Shops 100% Egyptian cotton products: towels, linens, and clothes Traditional embroidered fabrics

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   Giza 20 minutes

   Authentic Gold & Silver Workshops – See how local craftsmen make exquisite pieces, and shop tax-free at trusted stores.

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   Cairo 30 minutes

   Local Handicraft Markets – Shop for Egyptian cotton, leather goods, carpets, papyrus artwork, and alabaster statues – all made by local artisans.

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   Cairo Pass by

   Enjoy an stress-free shopping experience with a local guide who speaks your language and helps you get the best deals. Learn the stories behind the souvenirs, and get access to trusted, authentic shops—no tourist traps! Customize your stops depending on what you’re looking for—fashion, art, spices, or antiques.

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   Cairo 30 minutes

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar Walking Tour – A Journey Through Cairo’s Historic Souk Step into the heart of Old Cairo and experience the magic of Khan El Khalili, one of the oldest and most vibrant bazaars in the Middle East. This walking tour will transport you back in time as you wander through narrow alleys filled with the scent of spices, the sparkle of lanterns, and the colorful chaos of local life. Explore the historic Khan El Khalili market, dating back to the 14th century. •Visit Al-Hussein Mosque, a holy site for Muslims and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. •Stop at El Fishawy Café, Cairo’s most famous and oldest café (since 1773), for traditional mint tea or Turkish coffee. •Watch skilled artisans crafting jewelry, copperware, and hand-painted ceramics. •Browse for souvenirs like handmade perfumes, textiles, silver, antiques, and authentic Egyptian gifts.•Learn about the history and legends of the market from your expert local guide.

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   Cairo 30 minutes

   Historic Caravanserai (Khan) The bazaar itself is a beautifully preserved medieval market complex dating to the Mamluk era—filled with winding alleys, artisan workshops (silver, copper, perfumes), and traditional souk architecture. Al‑Azhar Mosque Just a short stroll away, this 10th‑century mosque is one of Cairo’s oldest and is still active as both a place of worship and a center of learning. El Fishawy Café A legendary coffeehouse said to be one of the oldest in the world (over 200 years), perfect for sipping Turkish coffee amid authentic.Ottomandecoration.IslamicCairo & City Gates Explore the heritage-filled streets of Muizz Street, dotted with historic gates, fountains, and architecture from the Fatimids to Ottomans.Souks,Handicrafts&Souk Shopping Stroll through specialized lanes—jewelry, spices, textiles, brasswarewherebargaining is part of the fun. Local Food Experience Taste Cairo’s street‑food icons like koshary, ta’ameya, and freshly brewed herbal teas—

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels