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Sakkara Day Trip
Our tour starts with Egypt’s first pyramid, the step pyramid built by Zoser during the 3rd Dynasty (2900BC), and the first coloured pyramid, the pyramid of Unas, dating back to the 5th Dynasty (2300BC). We then move on to the tomb of Idhut, a 6th Dynasty female judge who was the first in history to determine taxation, followed by the tomb of Meriruka with its rare hunting scenes that date back to 2343BC. After this comes one of the highlights of the tour, the Serapium, an underground tunnel where sacred bulls were buried. The Serapium has more than 45 coffins made of pure granite. Our next stop, the tomb of Mehu, a 6th Dynasty Vizir, is known for having the most vivid and well-preserved colors in the area. We end the tour with the museum of the architect Imhotep who can also be credited with the introduction of medicine in Egypt. A delicious local lunch of barbequed dishes, vegetable tajins, rice, falafel, stuffed cabbage leaves, fresh fruit and tea will be enjoyed in a lovely farm close by.
Meeting point CSA Maadi at 8:30am and estimated end time are return to Maadi 2pm.
For more information and/or booking please call/WhatsApp 01090914447 or email ana@livinginegypt.org
Garbage City Day Trip
Garbage City, locally known as Madinet el Zabbaleen, lies at the heart of Mansheyet Naser in the hills of El Moqatam. The area is famous for its incredibly efficient, grassroots recycling programs and for its primarily Coptic community, including the iconic Cave Church. We’ll visit factories that recycle everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal. Here they’ll show us how they use those recycled materials to create clothes, jewelry, door mats carpets, quilts and a whole range of amazing products. Highlights of the tour include the Monastery of St. Simon (the shoe maker) who has 4 major churches and insights into the miracle of moving the mountain. We’ll also venture into the heart of the food market for an especially memorable experience.
Meeting point CSA Maadi at 8:30am and estimated end time are return to Maadi 2pm.
For more information and/or booking please call/WhatsApp 01090914447 or email ana@livinginegypt.org
Showroom: Ragia Farasha
The brand is an exploration of nature’s infinite charm, both in terms of design and production. Each piece is uniquely made with so much LOVE.
Sakkara Day Trip
Our tour starts with Egypt’s first pyramid, the step pyramid built by Zoser during the 3rd Dynasty (2900BC), and the first coloured pyramid, the pyramid of Unas, dating back to the 5th Dynasty (2300BC). We then move on to the tomb of Idhut, a 6th Dynasty female judge who was the first in history to determine taxation, followed by the tomb of Meriruka with its rare hunting scenes that date back to 2343BC. After this comes one of the highlights of the tour, the Serapium, an underground tunnel where sacred bulls were buried. The Serapium has more than 45 coffins made of pure granite. Our next stop, the tomb of Mehu, a 6th Dynasty Vizir, is known for having the most vivid and well-preserved colors in the area. We end the tour with the museum of the architect Imhotep who can also be credited with the introduction of medicine in Egypt. A delicious local lunch of barbequed dishes, vegetable tajins, rice, falafel, stuffed cabbage leaves, fresh fruit and tea will be enjoyed in a lovely farm close by.
Meeting point CSA Maadi at 8:30am and estimated end time are return to Maadi 2pm.
For more information and/or booking please call/WhatsApp 01090914447 or email ana@livinginegypt.org
Garbage City Day Trip
Garbage City, locally known as Madinet el Zabbaleen, lies at the heart of Mansheyet Naser in the hills of El Moqatam. The area is famous for its incredibly efficient, grassroots recycling programs and for its primarily Coptic community, including the iconic Cave Church. We’ll visit factories that recycle everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal. Here they’ll show us how they use those recycled materials to create clothes, jewelry, door mats carpets, quilts and a whole range of amazing products. Highlights of the tour include the Monastery of St. Simon (the shoe maker) who has 4 major churches and insights into the miracle of moving the mountain. We’ll also venture into the heart of the food market for an especially memorable experience.
Meeting point CSA Maadi at 8:30am and estimated end time are return to Maadi 2pm.
For more information and/or booking please call/WhatsApp 01090914447 or email ana@livinginegypt.org
Mother’s Day Bazaar
Join us for our Mother's Day Bazaar on Sat. 12th and Sun. 13th of March. Pick up the perfect gift for your mom from the local vendors. From fresh flowers to jewelry, boutique clothing and sweet treats, we have all the things Mom really wishes for.
We encourage interested vendors, entrepreneurs, makers, crafters, artists and small businesses to apply!
For more information or booking please call/WhatsApp 01068828540 or email info@livinginegypt.org
Showroom: The NOOK
An exhibition space and concept store with an in-house café and workspace... A hub for innovative ideas and collaborations, we host a range of events and workshops. A home for the arts in the heart of Cairo. A growing artistic community in the making.
Mother’s Day Bazaar
Join us for our Mother's Day Bazaar on Sat. 12th and Sun. 13th of March. Pick up the perfect gift for your mom from the local vendors. From fresh flowers to jewelry, boutique clothing and sweet treats, we have all the things Mom really wishes for.
We encourage interested vendors, entrepreneurs, makers, crafters, artists and small businesses to apply!
For more information or booking please call/WhatsApp 01068828540 or email info@livinginegypt.org
Fayoum Day Trip
Our Fayoum day trip will take you around the highlights of the city and its surroundings, from off-road exploration and the Valley of the Whales to ancient monuments and Tunis Village. The tour has two options to cater to all wishes:
Option 1:
Lake Qarun, Valley of the Whales and the Climate Change Museum, Al Mudawarra Mountain, Wadi Rayan, Tunis Village
Option 2:
Lake Qarun, Qasr el-Sagha Temple, Petrified Forest, world’s oldest paved road, Deir Abu Lifa, DImeh al-Siba
Trips include transportation, guides, lunch and permits/entry fees.
For more information and/or booking please call/WhatsApp 01090914447 or email ana@livinginegypt.org
Fayoum Day Trip
Our Fayoum day trip will take you around the highlights of the city and its surroundings, from off-road exploration and the Valley of the Whales to ancient monuments and Tunis Village. The tour has two options to cater to all wishes:
Option 1:
Lake Qarun, Valley of the Whales and the Climate Change Museum, Al Mudawarra Mountain, Wadi Rayan, Tunis Village
Option 2:
Lake Qarun, Qasr el-Sagha Temple, Petrified Forest, world’s oldest paved road, Deir Abu Lifa, DImeh al-Siba
Trips include transportation, guides, lunch and permits/entry fees.
For more information and/or booking please call/WhatsApp 01090914447 or email ana@livinginegypt.org
Showroom: Nora Ghozy
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Showroom: ZAGH
Founded in 2015 ZAGH is a designer, manufacturer and distributer of fine jewellery products. The company is fully engaged in its product design, manufacturing and retailing activities. ZAGH operates through its head office in Cairo, Egypt.
ZAGH’s boutique in Cairo together with its online store are considered its main sales channels, in addition to a growing number of selected international retailers.
Founder & Lead Designer Riham Zaghloul studied jewellery design in Le Arti Orafe (LAO) Jewellery School in Florence, Italy. She is personally involved in the design, sketching and prototyping of all her pieces in her Cairo-based studio in Maadi. The majority of the pieces come to life in ZAGH’s production facility in Cairo. However, she particularly enjoys cooperating with a number of workshops in Italy and Pforzheim, Germany for the design and production of some of ZAGH’s high end range. Zaghloul believes these collaborations offer diversity of inspiration, multi-generation artisans experience and state-of-the-art technology creating hand-finished pieces of uncompromised quality.
ZAGH prides itself on its ethos of responsibility and commitment towards preserving the very environment that inspires many of its designs. From sourcing recycled metals and ‘conflict-free’ diamonds/gemstones, to using FSC certified material for its packaging all the way to managing its water and energy consumption responsibly, ZAGH spares no effort in pursuing a ‘green goldsmithing’ practice.
ZAGH pieces represents emotions and thoughts caught and transformed into precious metals and stones. The designer’s interest in natural form and scientific precision come together as she takes each piece from its emotional inspiration and sketch to it’s final creation. Every detail is considered, studied and scrutinized so that each gram of metal and stone stand out to the thought that inspired it. Bringing together elegance of form with the highest standards of craftsmanship, ZAGH produces contemporary heirloom pieces that resonate with diverse influences.
The ZAGH brand is based on uniqueness in design, authenticity and uncompromised quality. We consider these values both an obligation and an opportunity to run a profitable business while producing pieces that contribute to our rich heritage.
Showroom: Safa Jewelry
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.