Highlights:
Pure Plant-Based Focus (Vegan): A 4-day journey celebrating Egypt’s naturally rich, fully Vegan cuisine.
Culinary Gems: Experience Cairo’s iconic vegan staples: Koshary, Foul, Taameya (Falafel), Musaka’a, and traditional Mahshi (stuffed vegetables, including zucchini and peas).
Hands-on Experience: Participate in a Vegan Egyptian Cooking Class to learn the preparation of classic dishes.
Historical Icons: Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the spectacular Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).
Itinerary:
My Egypt Travel invites you on a 4-Day Vegan Food Journey, where all meals on this trip will be strictly plant-based (Vegan), focusing on the abundance of naturally vegan dishes in Egyptian cuisine.
Day 1: Arrival, GEM & Koshary Launch
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus (Vegan) |
| Morning | Arrival & Check-in: Meet and assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport. Transfer to your hotel for Cairo Hotel Check-in. | |
| Mid-day | The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM): Private tour of the GEM, home to the Treasures of Tutankhamun. | Mahshi Lunch (Stuffed Vegetables): Assortment of vegetable-stuffed items (zucchini, pepper, grape leaves) with tomato sauce (VG). |
| Afternoon | Giza Pyramids & Sphinx: Private tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. | Local Drinks: Fresh Sugar Cane Juice (‘Asab) (VG). |
| Evening | Dinner: Downtown Cairo exploration. | Koshary Dinner: The iconic street food staple (VG). |
| Accommodation | Overnight stay in Cairo (Hotel B&B). |
Day 2: Saqqara, Citadel & Plant-Based Classics
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus (Vegan) |
| Morning | Saqqara: Drive to the ancient Saqqara Necropolis to visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser. | |
| Mid-day | Citadel & Mosque: Visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali. | Foul & Taameya Feast: Classic Egyptian plant-based meal: slow-cooked fava beans (Foul) and Egyptian falafel (Taameya) (VG). |
| Afternoon | Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Explore the historic bazaar. | Snack: Baba Ghanoush with fresh Baladi bread (VG). |
| Evening | Dinner: Enjoy a hearty Egyptian vegetable dish. | Vegetable Tagine: Potato or Pea (Basila) Tagine cooked in vegan tomato sauce (VG). |
| Accommodation | Overnight stay in Cairo (Hotel B&B). |
Day 3: Culinary Deep Dive & Egyptian Cooking Class
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus (Vegan) |
| Morning | Local Market Tour: Visit a local market to select fresh vegetables, lentils, and spices. | |
| Mid-day | Cooking Class: Participate in a specialized Vegan Egyptian Cooking Class. | Hands-on Meal Preparation: Focus on Musaka’a (Layers of fried eggplant and tomato sauce) and Ades (Lentil Soup) (VG). |
| Afternoon | Lunch: Enjoy the dishes prepared during the class. | Dishes Prepared in Class (VG) |
| Evening | Old Cairo: Explore the religious complex of Old Cairo. | Dinner: Local restaurant offering a variety of plant-based dishes. |
| Accommodation | Overnight stay in Cairo (Hotel B&B). |
Day 4: History, Lentils & Departure
| Time Segment | Activities | Food Focus (Vegan) |
| Morning | Free Time: Optional shopping or relaxation time. | |
| Mid-day | Check-out & Lunch: Check-out from the Cairo hotel. | Final Vegan Lunch: Hearty Lentil (Ades) Soup served with lemon and fresh bread (VG). |
| Afternoon | Transfer: Transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure. | |
| Evening | Departure. | |
| Accommodation | Final Day (No accommodation). |
Included:
- Hotel accommodation for 3 nights (B&B basis) in Cairo.
- All ground transfers in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
- Expert local guide for 4 days.
- All entrance fees to the mentioned historical sites.
- Specialized Vegan Cooking Class.
- All specified Lunches, Dinners, and Local Food Tastings (نباتية بالكامل/Guaranteed Vegan).
- All taxes and service charges.
Excluded:
- International flights.
- Tipping (recommended).
- Personal expenses.
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