Another place to avoid is Philae Perfumes Palace. They do a great sales pitch then separate people into other rooms where the pressure to buy is exerted. Even when you go to pay, and the perfumes aren't cheap, they are still pushing you to buy...More

Very upset that I was taken here by a tour guide as part of a pyramid tour visiting Saqqara and Giza. They are very sneaky. I have made complaint to the hostel who sold me the tour. I expressed no shopping. But still they take...More

Be aware they are pushy and tricky. Told me I will be changed one price but now saw my credit card they charged me more. Not even sure how that is possible. Be aware Egypt is full of scam. They rip people off on anything...More

In many places in Cairo you feel you are walking in a tourist trap and this is one of them. However, if you enter warned you may end up with a good deal. Indeed, the welcome is warm, tea or coffee are offered and extensive...More

A warm welcome that’s for sure. An extensive story on how essential oils are made. The man with beard is old school sales, making sure to avoid no for an answer. Prices are way to expensive, even after I believed to bargain a good price....More

We were brought to this shop in the tour. I love attar (natural oils) as I don't use alcohol related products. It's also a strong sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon him). We got to smell a few fragrance and were told to...More

Egyptian Perfumes: Located in Giza, Cairo, this place is meant for perfumes & hand made glass wares. Once you are inside the show room, welcome drinks will be followed by vivid demonstration of different brands of perfumes. Those perfumes, as they claim, are purely Egyptian...More