Egypt’s Jasmine Harvest: Authentic Countryside Experience

Tour Overview

  • time-icon 1 Day   Duration
  • location-icon El-Gharbia, Egypt
  • Times: 2:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • running-icon Basic

Join us on a unique seasonal journey to Shobra Beloula, the village behind much of the world’s jasmine oil production. Experience the magic of harvesting jasmine before sunrise, share a traditional countryside breakfast, and visit a local jasmine oil factory an authentic rural experience that connects you with one of Egypt’s most beautiful traditions.

What’s Included, What’s Not

  • Round-trip transportation from and to Cairo
  • Jasmine harvest experience in Shobra Beloula
  • Breakfast in a local countryside home
  • Tea and drinks (including bottled water)
  • Visit and guided tour of the jasmine oil factory
  • Simsem Travel guide
  • Souvnier from the village
  • Purchases made during the Tanta tour (sweets, souvenirs, oils)
  • Personal expenses

Our Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

02:00 | Departure from Cairo

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Start your overnight journey from Cairo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle as we head toward the jasmine fields of the Nile Delta.

04:30 | Jasmine Harvest in Shobra Beloula

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Arrive before dawn to witness the magical moment when locals begin handpicking jasmine in the cool morning air. You’ll join the harvesters in the fields and learn how this delicate process fuels a global fragrance industry.

07:30 | Countryside Breakfast & Tea

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After the harvest, we’ll be welcomed into a local family’s countryside home. Sit on the floor in traditional Egyptian fashion and enjoy a homemade breakfast: Fetter, molasses, cheese, and steaming cups of tea.

08:30 | Jasmine Factory Tour

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Visit a local processing facility where freshly harvested jasmine is transformed into essential oils. Learn about the distillation process and explore a variety of natural oils available for purchase.

09:30 | Return to Cairo

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We’ll head back with jasmine-scented memories and sweet souvenirs.

From

$93.75

Per Person

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Max 10 Travelers

7+ Years Old $75

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Meeting Place

Any Location in: El-Gharbia, Egypt

LocationPickup: 4 El-Galaa St, Sharkas, Al Azbakeya, Cairo Governorate 4310004, Egypt

Package #2

Price Breakdown

2 Adults * $75.00

$150.00

Total Price

$75

Tour Packages

Package #1

Number Of Person

1 - 1

Price

356.25/pp

Package #2

Number Of Person

2 - 2

Price

193.75/pp

Package #3

Number Of Person

3 - 3

Price

143.75/pp

Package #4

Number Of Person

4 - 5

Price

125/pp

Package #5

Number Of Person

6 - 10

Price

100/pp

Package #6

Number Of Person

11 - 11

Price

93.75/pp

Things to know

Important Notes

  • Comfortable, dark shoes are a must – You’ll walk through open fields, so avoid wearing white or delicate footwear.

  • Wear long sleeves to protect yourself from mosquitoes.

  • Bring a hat or cap – The sun gets strong later in the morning, especially in the open fields.

  • This is a seasonal, early-morning trip. Expect to leave Cairo at 2:00 AM and return in the afternoon.

  • Please bring a refillable water bottle if you’d like to limit plastic use.

  • There are no modern amenities in the fields (no bathrooms or sinks during harvest time). Embrace the simplicity of the countryside!

  • All participants should be reasonably fit for light walking and sitting on the ground.

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