Wander through fields of blooming jasmine, inhaling the sweet scent that fills the air. It’s one of the awe-inspiring Egypt trips. Learn the secrets of jasmine cultivation from local farmers, and even try your hand at picking the delicate blossoms. Savor a delicious home-cooked meal in a traditional home with a local tour guide in Egypt. Enjoy the warm hospitality of the village and connect with the people who bring this precious fragrance to the world. Ready for an unforgettable sensory experience? Book your Egypt trip and jasmine adventure on Simsem and discover a hidden gem of rural Egypt. It’s one of the most authentic tours in Egypt you might experience.

Did you Know?

• Shoubra Beloula, a small village north of Cairo, located in the governorate of Gharbiya, produces a staggering 2,500 tons of jasmine blossoms each year!
• This fragrant harvest accounts for a whopping 60% of the world’s jasmine absolute production.
• During summer, the entire village transforms into a natural perfume factory, filling the air with intoxicating sweetness.
• Jasmine is the lifeblood of Shoubra Beloula, providing the main source of income for most families.
• Every single blossom is hand-picked with care, ensuring the highest quality for perfumes and beauty products worldwide.

Itinerary

• 2:00 am: Departure from Cairo Your local tour guide in Egypt will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo or Giza in an air-conditioned bus.
• 4:00 am: Arrival at the Village After a two-hour drive, we’ll reach the Jasmine Village. Enjoy a free hour to wander and take in the beautiful scent of jasmine.
• 5:00 am: Jasmine Harvesting Join the local peasants in collecting jasmine blossoms. Learn about the process, take photos, and participate in the harvest, where it takes 6 million blossoms to produce one kilogram of jasmine oil.
• 7:30 am: Village Tour Walk around the village with your local guide in Egypt to learn about the jasmine industry in Egypt.
• 9:00 am: Rest Time Take a break, have breakfast, and enjoy some soft drinks and mineral water.
• 10:30 am: Lunch Enjoy a traditional Egyptian lunch in a local peasant’s house, experiencing authentic local cuisine.
• 11:30 am: Tea Time Savor a cup of Egyptian hot tea, relaxing before heading back to Cairo.
• 12:30 pm: Return to Cairo We will depart back to Cairo, arriving around 3:00 pm.

What’s included

• Professional local tour guide to the village
• One soft drink , and bottle of water
• Pickup and drop off from your hotel in Cairo or Giza.
• Lunch in local Egyptian House.

What’s not included:

• Personal expenses
• Tipping

Important Details

• Season: This tour is available from June to September. It’s the best time to visit Egypt in general to have a good beach vacation.
• Duration: Approximately 13 hours
• What to Bring: Breakfast, Comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, and a bottle for water refills.
• Children Policy: As this experience starts very early, we do not recommend it for children.

Pricing

• 2-4 people: $80 per person
• 5-6 people: $70 per person
• 7-8 people: $65 per person
• 9-10 people: $60 per person
• 11-12 people: $50 per person
• 13-14 people: $40 per person
• More than 14 people: $35 per person