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Private Day Tour to Wadi El Natroun Monastery from Cairo

Cairo, Egypt

8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Discover the ancient art of Papyrus making during this 2-hour workshop in Giza. Take a tour of Egypt’s Papyrus Institute and learn about how the ancient Egyptians used brittle stalks to create paper with which to write on. Watch how the ancient paper is made, from start to finish, during a presentation at the museum and then browse through a number of hand-painted works for a quality souvenir.

Attend a 2-hour papyrus making workshop at the Papyrus Institute in Giza
Learn about the history of this ancient craft and how Egyptians used it
Watch how the ancient paper is made, from start to finish, at the museum
Enjoy complimentary round-trip transportation from your hotel in Cairo

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by private vehicle
Lunch at Local restaurant
Private Trip
Bottled water

Tipping
Personal Items

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

As Per Requested time our tour guide will be waiting at the lobby area and he will be holding a sign showing our company name Emo Tours

Meeting point

Ramses Hilton
1115 Nile Corniche, Sharkas, Bulaq, Cairo Governorate 12344, Egypt

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Cairo

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Wadi El Natrun

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Deir Anba Bishoi

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Cairo

1 hour 30 minutes • 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.

Reviews

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If you go to Egypt, you MUST go to a...

Jamie_E, Apr 2018

If you go to Egypt, you MUST go to a Papyrus Factory! While there are multiple, Osama of Emo Tours took us to one of the best in Giza following our Giza trip. You are greeted by one of the owners of the shop, and he shows you an authentic papyrus plant, and explains the process by which papyrus is made. He also gives you tips on understanding what is, and is not, authentic papyrus i.e., the cheap stuff you may by elsewhere which looks nice may actually be made from banana leaf. We were then offered Egyptian Tea or coffee and escorted through the shop to see some of the beautiful artwork! I ended up getting a glow in the dark Nefertiti on papyrus which is stunning. You also have the option to have your or a loved one's name added to the papyrus in either or both Arabic and heiroglyphics. If you are looking for beautiful and unique gifts that are a signature of Egypt, definitely do this tour!