10 Literary, Art & Music Tours in Egypt That You Shouldn't Miss

Papyrus Institute Papyrus is an important part of Egypt’s history. The raw material used to make this ancient paper comes from the stalk of the Cyperus papyrus plant,which has a brittle interior and a tough exterior and grows in damp regions of the Nile Delta. Its method of production was a well­-kept secret for many years, allowing the ancient Egyptians to have a monopoly over its production and distribution. The Papyrus Institute is a government-­approved museum and shop not far from the Pyramids in Giza, where visitors can browse and buy a huge selection of hand­-painted papyrus prints. Prices range from the cheap to the very expensive, but bear in mind that these prints are the authentic article and make for some quality souvenirs. Staff at the Papyrus Institute talk visitors through the entire process of manufacturing papyrus, including a demonstration of exactly how it is made.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

Papyrus Institute Papyrus is an important part of Egypt’s history. The raw material used to make this ancient paper comes from the stalk of the Cyperus papyrus plant,which has a brittle interior and a tough exterior and grows in damp regions of the Nile Delta. Its method of production was a well­-kept secret for many years, allowing the ancient Egyptians to have a monopoly over its production and distribution. The Papyrus Institute is a government-­approved museum and shop not far from the Pyramids in Giza, where visitors can browse and buy a huge selection of hand­-painted papyrus prints. Prices range from the cheap to the very expensive, but bear in mind that these prints are the authentic article and make for some quality souvenirs. Staff at the Papyrus Institute talk visitors through the entire process of manufacturing papyrus, including a demonstration of exactly how it is made.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities

 As Per Requested time pickup from your location in Cairo by our representative and transfer to Giza area to visit  one of The biggest Governmental Papyrus Institute in Egypt and it's sponsored shop near the Pyramids where you can see a demonstration of how papyrus - the ancient type of paper - is made, and choose from an enormous selection of hand-painted papyrus sheets.  Prices range in all hands from 5 $ up to 150 $  after you finish you will be dropped back to your Hotel in Cairo What is the Papyrus? The English word papyrus is derived via Latin, from the Greek, papuros. The Arabic word is Bardy or also Warak Bardy meaning Papyrus paper. It is often claimed that Egyptians referred to papyrus as pa-per-aa, literary meaning, that which is of Pharaoh, apparently indicating that the Egyptian crown owned a monopoly on papyrus production, though no actual ancient text using this term is known. Papyrus was very important to the ancient Egyptians as it helped transform Egyptian society in many ways. Once the technology of papyrus making was developed, its method of production was a closely guarded secret allowing the Egyptians to have a monopoly on it as it became the lifeblood for ancient Egypt. It was even exported to many locations in the ancient world. The raw material of papyrus paper comes from the plant Cyperus papyrus, a long stemmed plant that grows in damp regions of the Nile Delta in Egypt. 

Inclusions: Bottled water, Food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Snacks, Transport by private vehicle

Exclusions: Gratuities, Gratuities

will pick you up from the hotel to the Nile cruise, usually we using Nile Crystal Nile cruise which is luxury cruise ( they are twin vessels ), you will be floating on the river Nile for couple of hours, enjoying lots of entertainments such as belly dancing, folkloric shows, dervish dancing, during the break you will get the chance to be on the cruise roof to enjoy the city view and the night life in Cairo. and for sure dinner will be open buffet, mostly Egyptians selections of the most famous Egyptian traditional food, with buffet for salads and desserts as well.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Bottled water, Buffet dinner, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Drinks, Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Gratuities, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Cairo is one of the most remarkable and unique cities tourists would experience. It is considered a paradise for photographers! Numerous magnificent monuments sites starting from the ancient Pyramids of Giza, historical churches, mosques, and much much more!

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Lunch, All Fees and Taxes, Hotel transportations ( Pick up and Drop off ). , Private Guide

Exclusions: Any Extra not mentioned , Tipping

Papyrus Institute Papyrus is an important part of Egypt’s history. The raw material used to make this ancient paper comes from the stalk of the Cyperus papyrus plant,which has a brittle interior and a tough exterior and grows in damp regions of the Nile Delta. Its method of production was a well­-kept secret for many years, allowing the ancient Egyptians to have a monopoly over its production and distribution. The Papyrus Institute is a government-­approved museum and shop not far from the Pyramids in Giza, where visitors can browse and buy a huge selection of hand­-painted papyrus prints. Prices range from the cheap to the very expensive, but bear in mind that these prints are the authentic article and make for some quality souvenirs. Staff at the Papyrus Institute talk visitors through the entire process of manufacturing papyrus, including a demonstration of exactly how it is made.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities

Experience Authentic Egyptian Fragrance Oils specially The famous Lotus flower Oil, that are free from alcohol and chemicals, all sourced from Egypt. They also offer an array of Egyptian Products that are displayed at your trade events shows. Egyptian House of Lotus flower oil have been successfully supplying Egyptian Oils and products for over 85 years and are proud to offer a beautiful assortment of Egypt’s finest fragrance Oils. All our Oils are designed to be worn as an alternative to perfume and aftershave sprays, giving you a more natural and long lasting aroma throughout the day. All our Egyptian Oils are presented to you in a traditional decorative glass bottle with a glass top and housed in an Egyptian box. We do hope you will take a look and select an Egyptian Fragrance made just for you.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private A/C vehicle, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Souvenirs (available to purchase)

Cairo photo tour is a new tour for all lovers for photography Private Tour Customer service best price unique Picture

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Fuel surcharge, Lunch, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Bottled water, Professional photographer guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Gratuities

Enjoy a day trip to Alexandria with private guide from Cairo.

Inclusions: Qualified Egyptologist guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour

Exclusions: Lunch (Optional)

Have an awesome night tour in Cairo by Nile River dinner cruise which sailing in the Nile for two hours with entertainment provided by a spectacular belly-dancing and folklore show. As you drift along the River Nile, the house band performs your all-time favorite Western and Oriental tunes

Inclusions: Pick up services from your hotel & return., All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle., Qualified Egyptologist guide., Mineral water on board the vehicle., Two-hour dinner cruise on the River Nile., Open buffet dinner., live show inside the cruise (belly dance- folkloric dance), All service charges and taxes.

Exclusions: Drinks., Gratuities