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Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and Papyrus Making Demonstration
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Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and Papyrus Making Demonstration

By Emo Tours Egypt
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Duration: 2–3 hours
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Live guide: Arabic, German, Russian, English, Italian, Spanish
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  • Bottled water
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Papyrus Shop
What's not included
  • Tipping
  • Personal Items


Start:Traveller pickup offered.
  • Option 1
    ميدان التحرير، Mogamma El Tahrir, Abd El-Qader Hamza, Qasr Ad Dobarah, Qasr El Nil, Cairo Governorate 4272077, Egypt
    Cairo
  • Option 2
    10 El-Sanadeely, Rabaa, Al Giza, Giza Governorate 3724306, Egypt
    Giza
  • Option 3
    7GXGWWF5+GM7, WWF5+GM7 6th of October City (2), Egypt
    Giza
  • Option 4
    3 Mina, Kafr Nassar, Al Haram, Giza Governorate 3514802, Egypt
    Giza
  • Option 5
    شارع عبدالمنعم ابو جاد, Unnamed Road, كفر الجبل، الهرم، الجيزة،, X5F2+W3R، كفر الجبل، الهرم، محافظة الجيزة 3522050, Egypt
    Giza
  • Option 6
    مركز تكنو كار لصيانه السيارات - القاهره الجديده, ٢٦ ع أمام الشركه العربيه، Industrial Area, New Cairo 1, Cairo Governorate 4727010, Egypt
    Cairo
  • Option 7
    Al Haram, Giza Governorate, Egypt
    Giza
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
Additional pickup options
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
  • Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10726P84

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travellers can participate
    • Entrance fees -Depending on the Tour Options Chosen
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 10726P84

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      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.
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    • Emo Tours Egypt
      8,118
      Cairo, Egypt
      Joined in December 2011
    • S2232GGrodrigor
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      4.0 of 5 bubbles
      Good tour w the best Emo tour driver
      Tour was fun, our both drivers were Mohammed. The 4x4 driver was very good and adventurous, our regular driver, who we drove with for 3 days is the best. We kept asking the same driver because he was a great person. Mohammed made us always choose Emp tours to stay w him. The guide was OK, he made sure we were ok all the time.
      Written 12 December 2024
    • Amelia H
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      Day tour
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      Written 10 December 2024
    • TonyHell
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Excellent primer on Alexandrian history
      We only had one day to learn what we could about the ancient city of Alexandria, and we were not disappointed by this tour! Our driver Mahmoud showed up exactly on time, was extremely courteous and nice. Although he explained immediately that his English wasn't great (versus our non-existent Arabic..) he used google translate to communicate whenever needed. Upon reaching Alexandria, he took us through the neighborhoods to see the city before we reached the catacombs. There we met our tour guide for the day -- Mahmoud. He was professional, personable and wealth of knowledge. The tours were knowledgeable and comprehensive, and we were allowed to spend as much time as we wanted at each stop. When he would suggest retail stops, he was accommodating about us not being interested. The sites in Alexandria and the tour itinerary are spectacular. It's an extremely good value for the day, and the history gives you a better understanding of Egyptian history. Thank you Mahmoud and Mahmoud!
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    • andrefI6728UU
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    • Andreas H
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      Absolute scam behaviour, very rushed tour
      My issue with this trip was that I've booked the all inclusive pack which included lunch and we've agreed for a pickup time of 07:30AM. We were ready standing outside for the guide on time who was not there. Communication with them was so bad, very slow response giving us all sorts of excuses for them being late, first that it was the traffic and then that the car broke down. The driver showed up 70 minutes later. He went out of his way 30 minutes to get fuel to start the trip. When we arrived in Alexandria we met the guide but the tour was so rushed that we almost didn't have time to take photos or wander around or anything. But the worst part was lunch. The package that included lunch was 10 euros per person more than the package that was without lunch, which I've paid. But when we met the guide she told us that she doesn't recommend having lunch at the place we've paid for, she really discouraged us repetitively from having lunch there and that we should pay her an additional 10 euros per person in cash beforehand, not accepting to pay ourselves in cash the restaurant directly, and give them to her not to the restaurant, to take us to a better place as the other one was not good! So we ended up paying her as we were very hungry. Of course the restaurant was bad again. Overall i feel like we were completely scammed. And we've wasted so much money on this tour. In addition the duration of the tour was supposed to be between 10-12 hours, we were back after only 9 hours, so we could have spend some more time there seeing Alexandria and having the time to really get to experience the city. After contacting the company, they agreed for a 25% refund for just the fact that the driver was late, not for the scam of the lunch! Please please stay away from them and choose somr other guide, or if you still decide to book with them, book without lunch and get your own food with you.
      Written 8 December 2024
    • cristianangelr2024
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      We had an excellent experience with Emo Tours. The booking process was seamless, and their tour portfolio is impressive. The company is extremely attentive and punctual, which made a big difference in our trip. Our guide, Reham (Lluvia), was outstanding. She speaks fluent Spanish, is incredibly kind and knowledgeable about the history of the places we visited. She answered all our questions and even provided us with a customized private tour that we had requested. I also appreciated how Reham helped us navigate the tourist areas and protected us from potential scams or vendors. Her guidance made us feel safe and confident throughout our trip. I would highly recommend Reham and Emo Tours to anyone looking for a reliable and exceptional tour experience.
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    Takiyah
    Cairo, Egypt46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021 • Friends
    My friends and I did a shopping trip and lunch tour with Tonsi. As always he provided us with a other great day exploring Egypt. He made sure we were getting good deals on our purchases, attentive to what we wanted/needed, and made sure we weren’t being harassed by people selling things on the street. I have already booked my next tour with To so a d will continue to use his services.
    Written 29 March 2021
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    Dear our valued customer Thank you for writing this fantastic review and giving our dealership such an excellent star rating . It’s great to hear we were able to go above and beyond your expectations and provide you with a memorable experience . We look forward to seeing you again soon . Best regards, Emo Tours Eygpt
    Written 30 March 2021
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    Chante C
    Cairo Governorate, Egypt54 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021 • Friends
    As always Tonsi provided a great experience with great customer service. The papyrus museum and demonstration was informative and entertaining. Our tour guide, Tonsi, never fails to ensure that we have fun and that we are safe. Thank you Tonsi!
    Written 3 April 2021
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    Dear our valued customer Thank you so much for sharing your travel experience you had with us. The fact that you mention that our tours were without doubt the best run tours that you’ve ever been on means a lot to us! We love to read that you enjoyed all the destinations and activities 100%, that the itinerary suited you perfectly, that you loved the restaurants we picked and that you had a lot of fun! Because that’s exactly what we want for you and our visitors We hope to see you again Best regards, Emo Tours Egypt
    Written 3 April 2021
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    Tam
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    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mar 2021 • Friends
    Tonsi never fails us. My friends and I had a ladies day off shopping, and as usual we booked with the best - Tonsi. The tour was very informative and entertaining. We had a great day of shopping followed by lunch.

    Thanks again Tonsi.
    Written 5 April 2021
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    Dear our valued customer First of all allow me to thank you for your time and consideration. we are more than proud and happy to hear that you have enjoyed every aspect of your tour and we will continue working hard to maintain the same level of progress. our biggest inspiration is your satisfaction. we are looking forward to welcome you again in the near future to try more of our tours. Sincerely, Emo Tours Egypt
    Written 5 April 2021
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