Best Cairo Shopping Tour – Explore Local Boutiques & Hidden Gems

  • Duration8 hours
  • Trip TypePrivate Tours
  • AvailabilityEveryday

Join us on an unforgettable Cairo Shopping Tour with expert guide, who will take you to the best markets and boutiques in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Shop for luxurious Egyptian cotton, handwoven carpets, and pure essential oils, while discovering the secrets of traditional craftsmanship. Visit reputable gold and silver workshops for authentic jewelry, explore a handicrafts and pottery workshop, and browse designer fashion boutiques. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local Egyptian restaurant, savoring traditional flavors. With Maro’s expert bargaining skills and humor, this tour is more than just shopping—it’s a cultural experience! End your day with hassle-free transport back to your hotel, ensuring all your unique finds are safely packed for your journey home.

Cairo Shopping Tour Itinerary

Your expert shopping tour guide Maro, will pick you up in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, ready to take you on an unforgettable shopping adventure.

Maro is an expert in bargaining and knowing the best places to buy, in addition to his sense of humor that will make the tour more than just a regular shopping trip.

Authentic Egyptian Cotton & Textiles

Start your shopping experience at one of Cairo’s most reputable stores for Egyptian cotton products. Here, you can shop for:
✔ Luxurious Egyptian cotton bedsheets, towels, and robes
✔ Stylish handwoven scarves and shawls
✔ Traditional galabiyas and embroidered dresses

Your guide will help you select the best quality cotton, ensuring you get authentic Egyptian fabrics.

Handmade Carpets & Kilim Rugs

Visit a family-run carpet school and weaving center, where skilled artisans craft beautiful rugs and tapestries. Watch how traditional kilim and wool carpets are made and pick out a one-of-a-kind piece for your home.

✔ Handwoven kilim rugs with intricate geometric patterns
✔ Luxurious silk carpets with stunning designs
✔ Egyptian-style wall tapestries depicting historical scenes

Perfumes & Essential Oils Experience

Discover the art of Egyptian perfumery at a trusted fragrance store. Learn about the ancient tradition of extracting oils from flowers and herbs, and choose from a variety of pure essential oils, including:
✔ Lotus Flower – the sacred scent of ancient Egypt
✔ Jasmine – a fresh and floral aroma
✔ Musk & Amber – rich and long-lasting fragrances

Each perfume is bottled in exquisite hand-blown glass bottles, making it a perfect souvenir or gift.

Jewelry & Gold Shopping

For those looking for authentic Egyptian jewelry, we take you to a reputable gold and silver workshop. Here, you can shop for:
Personalized cartouche necklaces with your name in hieroglyphs
✔ Handmade silver bracelets, rings, and earrings
Pharaonic-inspired jewelry crafted by skilled artisans

Your guide will ensure you receive genuine 18k and 21k gold at fair market prices.

Visit an Exclusive Handicrafts & Pottery Workshop

Head to a boutique specializing in authentic Egyptian handicrafts, where you can browse and purchase:
Hand-painted ceramics and pottery inspired by ancient Egyptian art
Intricately carved woodwork and decorative furniture pieces
Traditional metal lanterns and copperware for unique home décor

Lunch at a Traditional Egyptian Restaurant

Enjoy a well-deserved break at a local Egyptian restaurant, where you can savor delicious dishes such as:
Koshari – a flavorful mix of pasta, lentils, and crispy onions
Stuffed vine leaves and falafel
Grilled kofta and kebabs

Return to Your Hotel

After a fantastic day of shopping, your guide will escort you back to your hotel, ensuring all your purchases are safely packed for your journey home.

Price Includes

  • Private transfers from the Hotel & return
  • All transport by private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Private guided tours.
  • Local Lunch in a good local restaurant.
  • Entry fees to all sites as per itinerary.
  • Bottled water during trips.
  • All service charges & taxes.

Price Excludes

  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Personal expenses
  • Optional Activities
  • Tipping

What to know

Prices

  • Prices are in US dollars per person per trip and you can pay in any other currency.
  • Prices are subject to change in case of any changes in airport taxes, hotel rates, transportation rates or government taxes.
  • Prices are not valid during the Christmas or New Year period.
  • The offer does not include travel insurance and entry visa fees.

Tipping in Egypt

Tips are not included in any of our packages and are entirely at the discretion of the traveler. Although they are not mandatory, they are of great importance to the people who are taking care of you while you travel.

Additional Expenses

Additional personal expenses on the trip may include a food tour, alcoholic beverages, gratuities, visa fees, entertainment expenses, and other services not included.

The following items include additional costs during the trip:

  • For visa fees, please review your visa and passport information.
  • Additional transportation you require.
  • Graves to your guide and driver after the trip.
  • In the event of unforeseen events such as bad weather and eventual flight cancellations, you are responsible for additional hotel nights and meals.

Optional Visits and Entrance Tickets:

All our packages and tours in Egypt do not include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as entering the inside of the pyramids, the mummies’ room in the museum, or entering the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor.

Booking, Cancellation & Children Policy

Booking Confirmation Policy

  • The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 24 hours of successful booking.
  • We are offering a low down payment of just 25% to secure your spaces on tour, including hotel rooms, cruise cabins, domestic flight tickets, and other travel-related services. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash upon arrival at the destination to your tour manager, making you’re booking a risk-free investment.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation after confirmation with payment before 30 days of the commencement of the tour: 10% of the value of the tour package.
  • Canceling the tour 30 to 20 days before the commencement of the tour: 25% of the value of the package
  • Canceling 19-15 days before commencing the tour: 50% of the tour cost
  • Canceling 14-11 days before the commencement of the tour: 75% of the tour cost
  • Canceling before 10 days or less before the tour date: No refund for the tour

Children Policy

  • Up to 2 years: FREE
  • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
  • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
  • Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

Notes:

  • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent’s room )
  • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

Essential Items to Bring

  • Passport (valid for at least 6 months): Make sure your passport is up-to-date and valid for at least six months from your travel date, as many countries require this for entry.
  • Sunscreen: Protect your skin from sunburn and harmful UV rays, especially if you’ll be outdoors for extended periods.
  • Sunglasses: A good pair of sunglasses will shield your eyes from the sun, reducing glare and preventing eye strain.
  • Hand sanitizer: Keep hand sanitizer handy for maintaining hygiene when soap and water aren’t readily available.
  • Water bottle: Staying hydrated is important, so bring a reusable water bottle to refill throughout your trip.
  • Insect repellent: Bug spray is essential, especially if you’re traveling to areas where mosquitoes or other insects are common.
  • Warm clothing for winter: If you’re traveling during colder months, pack warm clothing such as jackets, sweaters, and thermal wear.
  • Light cotton clothing for summer: In hot weather, breathable cotton clothes will help you stay cool and comfortable.
  • Hat: A wide-brimmed hat provides shade and protection from the sun, keeping you cooler in hot climates.
  • Travel adapter: Different countries may have different electrical outlets, so bring a travel adapter to charge your devices.
  • Camera: Capture memories of your trip by bringing a camera, or use your smartphone for photos and videos.
  • Umbrella: Be prepared for unexpected rain by packing a compact umbrella.
  • Comfortable footwear: Bring comfortable shoes for walking, especially if your trip involves a lot of sightseeing or outdoor activities.
  • Personal medication: Don’t forget any essential medications you take regularly, as they may not be easily available in all destinations.
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