Flavors of the Pharaohs

Egypt's story can be told through its food—a 5,000-year culinary tradition that has influenced cuisines around the Mediterranean and beyond. This immersive gastronomic adventure takes you beyond tourist restaurants to discover authentic flavors in local markets, family homes, and historic settings. You'll explore ancient Egyptian nutrition through tomb paintings depicting food preparation, then fast-forward to today's vibrant cuisine with cooking classes, market tours, and meals in Egyptian homes. From Alexandria's Mediterranean seafood to Cairo's street food traditions to the organic farms of the Fayoum Oasis, you'll taste the full spectrum of Egyptian flavors. This journey satisfies not just your appetite for food but for cultural understanding, as each meal becomes a gateway to Egyptian hospitality, family traditions, and the historical influences that have shaped this ancient cuisine into its modern form.