Egyptian Family Dinner: Authentic Local Experience

Experience traditional Egyptian food and local Cairo life at an authentic family dinner. Get a taste of handmade dishes and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 34 Shobra -
    Explore Cairo beyond the usual paths. Immerse yourself in the culture that thrives within the architecture. Engage intimately with the day-to-day existence of residents whose ancestry spans countless generations in the city’s compact byways.
    More than just sampling traditional cuisine, you’ll be embraced as part of our household. My…
What's Included
  • Beverage
  • Dessert
  • Bottled water
  • Dinner
Meal Options
  • Molokhia soup
Additional Information

Our home is not just a place to enjoy traditional food, but also a window into the authentic Egyptian lifestyle. My wife and I will introduce you to a myriad of homemade meals within a warm and welcoming environment. You’ll feel like part of the family as we answer all your questions about our culture.
Rest assured, you won’t leave with an empty…

Location
34 Shobra
Shobra
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Redfern87
Nov 14, 2024
Wonderful way to experience more of Cairo - Such a wonderful experience, which went beyond a typical cooking class to really share a family side of Cairo that felt true, loving, and complex. From the first to last minute, we were welcomed and intrigued. The food was great and conversation stimulating; overall a great night, which is highly recommended.
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Reycel
Nov 12, 2024
Best over-the-meal conversation in my entire Egypt stay 🩷 - Shorouk and Ahmed were amazing hosts! I had a great time at their home. We were joined by two other strangers-turned-friends that I wouldn't have met if not for this experience 🩷 My favorite part was the deep conversation about Egyptian way of life, customs, culture, aspirations, and struggles. We went beyond the customary introduction to the food and really delved deep into the what Egypt is at the moment and how its people persevere despite 🩷
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Juliekp3902ud
Nov 9, 2024
Delicious and fun!! - GREAT time cooking and hanging with Ahmed and his family! The food was wonderful and we loved being in a traditional home. Ahmed and Shorouk’s 2 daughters are so sweet, it was truly a family experience. And we did NOT leave feeling hungry…!
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Sultanab3005bf
Nov 9, 2024
The best family and hospitality. - This was one of the best authentic experience's in egypt. You’ll be hosted by an amazing family and they’ll show you everything about the egyptian culture and wonderful hospitality. We really learned a lot about cooking egyptian food and more. Highly recommended they’re amazing❤️
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Happiness67680506815
Nov 9, 2024
A don’t miss opportunity! - Ahmed and Sharouk along with their delightful, multi-lingual daughters are fantastic hosts! They are warm, inviting, interesting and interested in their guests! This is an exceptional opportunity to visit real Egyptians in their home and learn how to make local dishes. You will want to take the whole family home with you and I feel I have made new friends for life!
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Sekaimeiz
Nov 9, 2024
Many unforgettable moments packed into one night - What a lovely warm-hearted family! They showed us how to make several Egyptian dishes and we also talked about the history of certain foods - like why there is pasta in koshari. I enjoyed the molokhia soup the most, it reminded me of a vegetable dish from Zimbabwe called derere...I gave koshari a second chance - it was better than the one in Abou Tarek. We also chatted about music and got to see some rare coins. An unforgettable experience, you must meet them all!
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Giacd2017
Nov 6, 2024
Amazing family experience in Cario - We loved getting to know more about how people live in Egypt, and Ahmed and Shorouk´s hospitality was outstanding. You will have an experience that is truly genuine and authentically Egyptian. We couldn't have asked for a better way to enjoy one of our evenings in Cairo! Thank you for this unique experience.
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Juliekd5319ap
Oct 26, 2024
Delightful, a MUST do! - Ahmed, Shorouk, and their children are delightful, smart, and fun. They are open to being asked all questions which made the visit as culturally as gastronomically wonderful! The food was delicious and plentiful, and it was fun to cook together. This 5-star experience is a must! Do it early in your trip as it will set you up for a wonderful stay in Cairo.
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Katarina
Oct 22, 2024
The most authentic experience! - One of the most authentic experiences! It was lovely to meet the whole family of Ahmed and Shorouk. We have learnt a lot about Egyptian food, customs and culture. Their hospitality went beyond and I will treasure the memories of meeting them forever! Thank you for everything! K and S xxx
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M5290hmjacko
Sep 29, 2024
I arrived a stranger and left a friend - Where to start? A simply wonderful experience from start to finish. Ahmed and Shorouk (and their two adorable daughters) were the perfect hosts, from meeting me from my delayed Uber and taking a tuk tuk ride through the backstreets to their home, all the way through to explaining every (delicious) dish we cooked and sharing their life experiences and thoughts on various topics. The time absolutely flew by and I was gutted it had to end. The biggest compliment I can pay them is that I arrived a stranger and left feeling like a lifelong friend. Five stars isn't enough. The highlight of my time in Cairo. Thank you so much!
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