Private Tour
Flavors of the Nile: An Authentic Culinary Journey
Overview
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Step inside a real Luxor family kitchen and learn how Egyptians truly cook at home. We shop for fresh ingredients, blend spices in our West Bank workshop, then prepare dishes like koshari, kofta, and feteer together. This is an intimate, hands-on culinary experience—not a restaurant demonstration—designed to make you feel like part of the family. Come hungry and leave with recipes, memories, and new friends.
From delicious dishes like Koshari and Feteer Meshaltet to traditional sweets, get ready to enjoy preparing these meals yourself with the guidance of Enas and her husband, who will take you through the secrets and skills of ancient culinary traditions
This is not just a cooking lesson; it's a celebration of culture and human connections!
From cooking to serving, you’ll be part of every moment! Dive into the authentic Egyptian atmosphere and savor the flavors of the dishes you've prepared yourself.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Luxor
You’ll be picked up from the hotel by air-conditioned vehicle to take you to the Egyptian family where you will learn how to cook there will be a mixed team from the family. You will join them and share with them the steps of cooking and the recipe of each cuisin That will decided by the Egyptian family or based on your choice
What‘s Included
You can have one coffee
Bottle of water 0,6 l per person
Fresh juice
All Fees and Taxes
Also, you can get dinner if it’s dinner time From what you already cooked
Pick up and drop off from your hotel in Luxor
Cooking lesson in egyptian cuisine and lunch in a local home
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Flavors of the Nile: An Authentic Culinary Journey
Lunch/Dinner & Bottled Water
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Reviews
28 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Best food in Egypt!
rubyd604,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a super fun day! Mohammed and Fatima were very kind and hospitable. Mohammed even showed us his farm and let us try some sugarcane. The food was some of the best we’ve had in Egypt. We didn’t book anything after and I recommend that because it was nice to spend more time here. It was quite central as well, a short ride from our hotel. Best class ever!
Super personal, fun, and delicious!
89lukar,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very yummy food, went into a little kitchen and prepared all the food (there was so much come with an empty stomach), real tagine over a fire that they made, and even went out into the field and tried some sugarcane. Super delicious thank you Fatima and Mohammed!
Best activity in Luxor
kensJ6171EH,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00While the temples in Luxor are amazing, this was probably our favorite event. Authentic, great service, and delicious food! Thank you, Mohammed!
Wonderful cooking experience in Luxor
Roving12174973534,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a wonderful cooking experience in Luxor! Mohammed picked us up on the East Bank and we made a chicken tagen and veggie tagen and fried eggplant. The kitchen is next to their spice shop so I was able to buy spices at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this cooking experience.
An excellent experience not to be missed.
GillStephenson1,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great experience from start to finish. We were picked up by Mohammed from our hotel with a motorboat and crossed to the West Bank. Upon arrival we got on his motorbike, all three of us, and scooted off through the streets to pick up final ingredients and some fresh bread. When we arrived at the kitchen he introduced us to the lovely Fatima who helped during the cooking process. We helped to prepare the ingredients, learnt about the herbs and spices used and even got to take home a small tagine from Mohammed. My husband went into the surrounding fields owned by Mohammed and we got to try freshly cut sugarcane - delicious! There was absolutely no pressure to buy any spices etc from the shop, and Mohammed and Fatima were both excellent hosts. If we were staying longer we’d be back again, my husband who is a chef will be putting the recipes learnt on the menu!
Egyptian cooking
Camper45412734270,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mohammed was a generous and accommodating host. He explained the many spices and herbs in his shop. Leaned to cook Egyptian chicken, okra and salad. The food was delicious and am looking forward to making it at home.
Cooking class with family in Luxor
639suzyb,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barry and his team were great. We got a text the night before confirming pick up and plans. We did this cooking class as a family and had a great time. The kitchen is located within the family spice shop. We were given nice welcome drinks and then jumped into cooking. We were educated on the local spices and cooking practices but were never pressured to buy anything. It's not that type of tour. If you are looking for a no fuss first hand view of local life, I would highly recommend this tour. The finished product was so tasty!
Must have to come
Trek08678350040,,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very nice experience to be in the store. You can look around and they give good information about the products they sell. You have different types of tea including green tea. Different types of herbs that are good for your organs but also different types of oils. And incense that are really a must have in the house. In addition, they are also very friendly people. You can have a cup of tea and they will teach you how to cook the traditional dishes of Egypt. We also ate there and it was delicious! The store has a beautiful location in Luxor. You can already see many Egyptian monuments on the way to the store but also from the store.
Cooking lessons
I4062BGjamesa,,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing food and good company. The family made us feel welcome, and allowed us to participate in local traditions. Also, the health shop is a gem.
Kitchen told and shared
lamyc2025,,Feb 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a beautiful immersion, to discover the spices preparation in a family, intimate, and caring place. .. in restaurants the tagines are very good but this one will taste like you will not find elsewhere... and you will discover why. I really recommend this simple and complete experience with the family a mohammed ..c is like receiving the piece of a puzzle that is missing when you continue your trip to Egypt.
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