You can not speak about Egypt without enjoying its traditional typical food and what is a better way to remember your trip. In this experience You will be welcomed into a local home for a unique experience making your mouth water and teaching you something unique. Our Grandmothers traditions are similar to the preparation of Egypt - old recipes which you will find and prepare with us in Aswan. In this experience, you will learn to cook many of the oldest typical recipes and a dessert. We will share with you the secret ingredient, and traditional ways of preparing food as we have inherited it from generation to generation from family tradition. You will get acquainted with the spices and herbs, their use and benefits. During the experience you will make and enjoy traditional appetizers, a full meal as well as drinks such as lemon juice with mint, everything mixed with local history and folklore. You will be welcomed with open arms, and a warm personal experience making you feel at home.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ - A list of all the foods is sent 48 hours after the tour ends.
✔ - All Service charges and taxes.
✔ - English speaking host to escort you to the family home.
✔ - Non Alcoholic Drinks & Bottled water.
✔ - Light Snacks.
✔ - Hotel pickup and drop-off.
✔ - A guarantee that your belly will be full.
✔ - All the food ingredients.
✔ - Transportaion by private vehicle.
✖ - Personal spending.
✖ - Tipping.
Pickup Locations
1. Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
2. Keylany Hotel
3. Oscar Hotel
4. Nile Hotel Aswan
5. Bayt Zaina
6. Paradise Hotel
7. Nubian Plaza Guest House
8. Nubian Oasis Hotel
9. Memnon Hotel
10. Marhaba Hotel
11. Basma Executive Club
12. Movenpick Resort Aswan
13. Nuba Nile Hotel Aswan
14. Hapi Hotel
15. Philae Hotel
16. Habibi Nubian Guesthouse
17. Ramsis Hotel
18. Tolip Aswan Hotel
19. Om Abdallah Guest House
20. Pyramisa Isis Corniche Hotel
Additional Info: We pick up all our guests from Hotels or guest houses in Aswan, If your hotel located in Island or west Aswan the pickup point will be by the city side.
Itinerary
1
Aswan
Your Grandmothers Cooking Class: learn to cook traditional Egyptian food with a local family.
Start your Grandma Cooking Class experience with convenient pickup from your hotel in Aswan. Drive to a local family home in Aswan, where you'll get a chance to chat with the women of the house While they teach you how to prepare the meal. Learn about the setup of a typical local kitchen and check out the ingredients used in most Egyptian famous cuisine. Sit down for a hearty meal, including dishes such as:
- Egyptian rice with vermicelli.
- Meat Soup.
- Molokhia.
- Stuffed vegetables.
- Beef Tageen.
- Chicken cooked in the oven.
- Egyptian Dessert.
When your stomach is full, sit back and chat with the family over dessert and an Egyptian drink, such as mint tea or Egyptian Lemon juice with wild mint. When your mind and belly is satisfied with your experience, you'll Drive back to your hotel in Aswan.
Duration: 8 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Note: Please bring with you a way to take notes of the recipes (digital or pen and paper), and dress lightly as the kitchen gets warm.
