Itinerary  

Step 1: Hotel Pick-up

Your Fuji Egypt Tour driver will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza and take you to Downtown Cairo, the lively heart of the city where tradition meets modern life.

Step 2: Arriving at Abou Tarek

You’ll arrive at the legendary Koshary Abou Tarek, a four-floor local restaurant known for its authentic Koshary and vibrant Egyptian atmosphere.Your private guide will share the history of Koshary, how it became Egypt’s most beloved national dish, and how Abou Tarek built his empire from a simple food cart in the 1950s.

Step 3: Tasting the Real Egyptian Koshary

Sit down and watch as your dish is freshly prepared — a delicious mix of rice, lentils, chickpeas, pasta, fried onions, and spicy tomato sauce. You’ll taste how each ingredient comes together in perfect balance — crunchy, spicy, hearty, and deeply Egyptian. Vegetarian? Perfect! Koshary is naturally vegetarian and bursting with flavor.

Step 4: Exploring Downtown Cairo (Optional Walk)

After your meal, take a short walking tour through Downtown Cairo, filled with colonial-era buildings, cafés, and local street life.Capture photos, interact with locals, or try an Egyptian dessert like rice pudding (Roz Bel Laban) or sweet fried dough (Zalabya). Step 5: Drop-off at Your HotelYour driver will take you back to your hotel safely — full, happy, and with a new appreciation for Egyptian food culture.    

Tour Details

Duration: Around 2–3 hours Tour Type: Private Guided TourAvailability: DailyPick-up Location: Cairo or Giza hotelsLanguages: English, Spanish, French, and more upon requestFAQ / Useful InfoQ: What is Koshary made of?A mix of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onions, and spicy tomato sauce — the ultimate Egyptian comfort food.Q: Is this tour suitable for vegetarians?Yes! Koshary is 100% vegetarian and very filling.Q: Can I add dessert or another food stop?Absolutely — we can customize your tour with extra local food experiences.Q: Is the restaurant air-conditioned?Yes, Abou Tarek is clean, air-conditioned, and very popular with locals and tourists alike.  

Tips & Advices 

 ▫️Try adding extra spicy sauce for the full Egyptian taste.▫️Take a photo outside the Abou Tarek sign — it’s iconic!▫️Visit around 1–3 PM for the liveliest local atmosphere.▫️Bring small cash for tipping or extra snacks.

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