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Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and Papyrus Making Demonstration

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Papyrus Manufacturing Tour and Papyrus Making Demonstration
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Duration
2-3h
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Cancellation
Free 24h before

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.

How this compares

Cairo · 2367 Day Trips · typical ~7,482 EGP · 1,004 EGPgood value

Highlights

  • Private tour
  • Hotel pickup

What's included

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

Itinerary

  1. 1
    Merit Aton Papyrus Shop

Frequently asked questions

How long is this experience?
2-3h
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes — you can cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before it starts.
What's included?
Bottled water · Hotel pickup and drop-off · Transport by private vehicle

Reviews (5)

4.2
★★★★
Based on 5 verified reviews
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Terri_S
Apr 2024

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

1,004 EGP/ per person
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He kept pushing us to buy. No was not a word he liked. There was no demonstration. Would not recommend.
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