Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

#9 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"Souk is an Arabic word for market place.Khan el-Khalili Bazaar is the biggest in Cairo. At the bazaar you…" »

"Any exploration of Islamic Cairo begins at the medieval bazaar of Khan al-Khalili, the commercial heart…" »

Papyrus Institute

#14 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"We started our visit by getting a lecture on how Papyrus paper is made. We were showed the Papyrus plant…" »

"For many people planning to visit Cairo a trip to the Pyramids at Giza is a high spot on their itinerary.…" »

Night Bazaar

#20 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"As a kid, I had read a number of stories from the book "1001 Arabian Nights". In several of them, they described street market scenes with row after row of merchants selling their wares on the streets.…" »

Egypt Carpets Institute

#28 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"In Egypt, there are laws against child labor, much like the US. Children can only work in family business, sell stuff on the streets, or work at learning a trade. Most Egyptian children learn go to school not…" »

Aswan Market

#58 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"This is THE way to see Aswan in style - bargain hard with the guys along the river (and then give them a…" »

"Visit the bazaars/markets or souks as they`re known in Arabic. You`ll find lots to buy in the souks, I…" »

The Marketplace

#70 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"There is a definite marketplace, geared specifically towards tourists, with carpets, metal objects, statues etc...This is great when you are limited in time and want to see and buy a few things from the country. …" »

Specialty shopping

#71 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"There are also definite specialty stores or shops all around Giza, One is the Papyrus Institute, here they process Papyrus into paper, and then hand paint the paper with ancient Hieroglyphs, and paintings that…" »

Onix for Silver

#73 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"Good prices, great merchandise, and they can make you a personalized cartouche in a matter of hours. Ask for Sayed, or "Carlito," as his friends call him. He speaks many languages and has a heart of gold. …" »

Legends & Legacies

#95 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"If you get tired of constant haggling, try Legends & Legacies Bazaar for the "best prices in Cairo"--as a sign inside says. Especially convenient if you stay at the Sheraton Royal Gardens @ 22 Abo Hazim Street. …" »

Heleal Stones

#96 most popular of 291 things to do in Egypt

"If you enjoy jewelry and gemstones . . . you'll think you've died and gone to heaven. You must ask to be taken "downstairs." Once there, you'll be surrounded by what may very likely be the largest selection of…" »