CAIRO SHOPPING TOUR WITH LOYALTY DISCOUNT CARD

Egyptian typical market has streets dedicated to specific trades, for example the Street of Coppersmiths for engraved brass trays, and Souq as-Sagha. The sidestreet behind Al Azhar Moque is filled with bookbinders, where hand-bound leather notebooks or photo albums can be customised..

King of souks in Islamic Cairo, a world-famous attraction. Labyrinthine alleyways cram tiny shops with goodies including silks, spices, jewellery, hand-made leather shoes and perfumes. On its outskirts, Muski packs in household essentials like towels, toys and crockery. Stallholders will try to grab your attention, but it’s easy to politely decline and walk on by.

If the thought of dark cold winters is putting a chill down your spine, while your crave for flea market shopping is still high, then what could be better than getting lost in Cairo’s amazing bright vibrant streets with hidden souks and twisting alley ways, perfect for an adventure?

Egypt holds one of the 7 wonders of the world; In addition to visiting Khufu’s Great Pyramid and the tomb of Tutankhamen, a trip to Cairo with holiday companies like First Choice, opens up a world of possibilities for any tourist.

But while excursions down the Nile and to the Red Sea are bound to be on most people’s itineraries, shopping lovers will be keen to seek out a bargain or two. Thankfully, Cairo has a fair few flea markets to choose from, all of which are bursting at the seams with souvenirs and keepsakes.