What to expect from a hands-on Egyptian cooking class during a stay in Cairo. Drawing on years of designing itineraries across Egypt, our team has put together the practical detail travelers actually need before booking.

Koshary, a hearty mix of rice, lentils, macaroni, chickpeas, and spiced tomato sauce topped with crispy fried onions, is considered Egypt's national dish and a must-try for any visitor to Cairo.

Ful medames, slow-cooked fava beans seasoned with lemon, cumin, and olive oil, has been an Egyptian breakfast staple for thousands of years and remains one of the most affordable, widely available meals in the country.

Baladi bread, a round, slightly puffed flatbread baked fresh throughout the day, accompanies nearly every Egyptian meal and is best eaten warm straight from a neighborhood bakery.

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