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Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and Papyrus Making Demonstration

Cairo, Egypt
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Go behind the scenes during this enriching cultural tour, which gives you exclusive access to a papyrus museum and workshop. Learn about the history of the ancient Egyptian paper and its living heritage along the Nile Delta. Browse a government-approved selection of hand-painted papyrus prints and see for yourself how the time-honored craft is made with a special demonstration.
  • A visit to a papyrus workshop, shop, and museum, with papyrus making demonstration
  • Learn about the significance of the ancient Egyptian paper, still used as an art form today
  • Shop for souvenirs from a wide selection of high-quality, hand-painted prints
  • Watch an exclusive live demonstration to see how the plant-based paper is made

What's Included

  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

As per requested time our tour guide will be waiting inside the lobby of your hotel and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours

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Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Merit Aton Papyrus Shop

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.2
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Very unprofessional

Terri_S, Apr 2024
He kept pushing us to buy. No was not a word he liked. There was no demonstration. Would not recommend.

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