We were taken here on a tour and were very pleasantly surprised! We were given a demonstration and the shop owners were gracious and let us browse without pressure. The atmosphere was very relaxed. We picked out some hand crafted alabaster items and negotiated the price and left happy! They have a wonderful selection. I definitely recommend this shop and would return.

There are several alabaster shops in this area, but Imhotep had the most authentic looking carvings for the best price. Also, the owner seemed more honest and willing to negotiate. This was our favorite shop — hands down. Got great items for a good price.

Very expensive. They do a nice song and dance for you when you arrive. They love negotiations btw. Feel free to do that just don’t embarrass them. Spent about an hour going back and forth for 3 very heavy pieces and was the last to get on our tour bus. 10 points for wrapping everything very well.

Probably a fraud. The so called craftsmen are there for the show and dont work for real. The handmade souvenirs are ridiculously expensive and you have to negotiate a lot in order to get an affordable price. Better to avoid this one.

A small workshop where you can see alabaster objects being made in real time. The workers are very friendly and speak some English. After the demonstration, youre strongly encouraged to buy something, but beware, the prices for a single vase can go up to 1500 EGP.

Amazing shop with no shortage of quality items. They have a good variety of small cheaper items like you find everywhere in Egypt at the Bazaars, and beautiful handcrafted pieces of art that you will not find anywhere but Luxor. Worth the stop to just browse, but you will leave with something. 😉

Looks more like a farce, not sure, that sculptures are really being handmade there. If you want to buy something, Bargain, you will pay 4 times less.

The alabaster store does a quick humorous demonstration of how they carve the alabaster. The rest of the visit is a store full of carved objects for purchase. It is worth a short stop but could easily be passed up too.

This is my second time coming to visit this wonderful place in Egypt. I have gotten many souvenirs that I cherish from the Alabaster factory. They treat you like family, actually better than family. I learned about carving stone and about the different types of stones available in the store. I had a wonderful welcome back after my first trip to Egypt went so well. I will always make sure to come visit my family here and love to purchase their amazing pieces. Great high quality pieces. Cherished keepsakes.

Amazing place. Beautiful handcrafted porções. They will explain all the process, isnt easy and take a lot of time until the piece os finally complete.They have some many pieces, you cant find it in other places, this is genuine alabaster. There are pieces for all wallets, and even personalized. Well worth the trip, and well spend money. We brought an Anúbis statue 😊

Very nice place. Good honest people and we had a wonderful time. We also loved the pieces

The place is interesting but its the usual tourist trap. Whatever you are told the price is, drop that to 1/3 and start negotiating from there.

I picked up some very unique pieces and Im very happy with them. I would highly recommend the great atmosphere and bargain I bought quite a number of items here and Im very happy! Please check them out.

Imhotep Alabaster Luxor is a lovely souvenir shop, disguised as a workshop with a mixture of very beautiful handmade Egyptian pottery, vases, placed between, let us say more questionable items.Upon arrival professional-performers would give you a small funny introduction about the traditional process of making some of the items sold in the shop. After entering the shop, we were served with falafel and very good coffee. They also have a very clean toilet, which are rarely found in Egypt.Mohamed knows how to give his customers a very pleasant experience, but he also uses every trick in the box to make a good profit. Such as placing items behind glass to make them look more expensive, giving you one item for free but paying more in total. Also, none of the items has stickers with prices on it, so you are sure the price he offers “specially for you” depends on how rich you look and where you come from.These tricks work very well for emotional buyers, such as my wife. Luckily, I advised her not to take her credit-card with her during our day tours in Egypt.Because we live in Switzerland, Mohamed gave us a “very special price”, so I was forced to play the game along and bargain very hard. This is a pity, because we would have paid more if he started out with more reasonable prices and have bought more for a higher price if he would upper his game to more modern standards.Nevertheless, we are very happy with the alabaster souvenirs. Potential 5/5, now 4/5.

I was looking for an authentic gift from Luxor and this store did not disappoint. Artist at this shop/museum are working the Alabaster stone as the Egyptians done it 3,000+ years back. The store has some very nice handcrafted artifact, which are a bit pricey but I think (with some bargaining) worth it as well as some typical machine made stuff for those looking to get a cheaper but still nice gift to bring home. The story of the people in this area is incredible and everybody is very kind. Obviously they are looking for a tourist huzzle as well but if you take the time to have a conversation and tea you will find an amazing story behind it all.Please visit and support if you are looking for a nice keepsake for home that is not made in China.

Nice place and perfect products

Very nice show at the entrance. Prices a bit high... Two small statues 50 EUR. They only tell you the price after you decide you like something. The asking price was about 40% higher than what we paid.

Nice collection of alabaster souvenirs. Its a fun place specially at the beginning

Just visited the Valley of the Kings...this place is better than all the tombs in Egypt. Nicest people, beautiful pieces, fun and friendly. Loved it sooo much.

Really nice presentation: quick and funny. There is no hassle. If you dont want to buy anything there is no problem. The staff is nice and they dont expect tips. Its worth a visit!

Watch out for liers saying their merch is unique and hand made.

Nice show at the entrance but very expensive shop, negotiate, negotiate and negotiate. The statues here a better quality, but u can also find same ones lower quality and definitely lower price ouside

I had three custom pieces made during my trip to Luxor in November 2019. They did a great job for me.

They have really high quality, real hand-made pieces here, and the people are so friendly! I would buy everything if I could afford it! 😊The works sold here are as close as it gets to owning actual ancient Egyptian pieces, with none of the legal issues that come with genuine antiquities. 😉My congratulations to the artists working at the shop, and my thanks to Mohamed for a wonderful shopping experience!

Taken by my tour operator. I did purchase for 55€. Its very expensive place but I really hope its of good quality . Nice hibiscus tea. May be a tourist trap and these tour agents are getting commission. Anything possible in Egypt. But its a peaceful place. The old man who helped us check the souvenirs was good. And asked us a tip we wer happy to give him 1€. Only thing I didnt like about this shop is that the owner and his friend or someone wer smoking inside the shop. This really spoil the air and peace. It would be great if he does this outside.

Nice place to pick up Onyx Vases, gifts, etc.

Very nice and friendly people with wonderful items real and with honest price

Manufacture of alabaster artifacts, you will be shown the construction steps, from stone to finished product. If you are interested to buy negociate hard.

What an amazing place. Exceptionally friendly people and their art work is exquisite. Easy to bargain with. We came away with what we thought were very fair prices for our purchases and they were prepared perfectly to carry home. I would love to be able to go back sometime. Make sure you have your video camera rolling when you first get there... You dont want to miss the little vaudeville show they do when you enter.

Very bright and pleasant market venue, a couple keys things I found:- Brilliant demonstration on how authentic Egyptian pottery is made.- Non pushy staff that allow you to browse without pressure- Supports shipping to a variety of countries- Supports cards!Would recommend a visit.

A little pricey m but you can find a really fine collection of statues all sizes. They even wrap then perfectly to make sure they arrive to your destination safely. I also noticed that they can ship it to your place overseas.

The family who runs this business sells high-quality genuine handmade alabaster and basalt stone gifts and goods. They are honest and not pushy like the other merchants in Egypt. Mohamed showed us their artisans at work and how their items are made. They also showed us how to differentiate between the real stuff (theirs) and the fake/made-in-China items often sold at tourist destinations in the area which are cheaper but not unique and special in any way. In true Egyptian fashion, they offered each of us traditional mint tea.As for the store, each item is more special than the next. I was impressed by the details and workmanship of all the items. I only wish I afford to buy more to take with me. I picked a few items that stood out to me: a beautiful turquoise alabaster scarab pendant framed in 2 karat gold, an alabaster cat, and a hollow teal alabaster pyramid which they carved my friend’s name into, written in Arabic. Each item holds meaning to the shop owners and you can tell they take pride in their work.Overall, I felt satisfied with my experience and am excited to give my friends back at home some unique handmade treasures.If you are in the West Bank of Luxor, I highly recommend a trip to their shop! I will cherish these items for a lifetime!

Original alabaster sculptures, very nice presentation on the beginning of the tour

A good place to buy your souvenirs

Nice quality goods which make lovely souvenirs. They are fairly pricey but be prepared to haggle as much as you can--the people there are friendly and willing to go down in price quite a lot. Its a nice experience if youre in the market for souvenirs anyway, and their quality is probably better than a lot of other souvenir shops around the area.

Friendly and welcoming staff like can be everywhere in Egypt. But thay arent annoying sellers. When you do not convince of purchase. large selection of materials, sizes and traditional production method. more expensive than at the stand, but beautiful!

This is the finest company I have ever dealt with. I utilize their statues in my home. Beautiful and well made. The best customer service experience I have ever had. They truly cater to your needs and specific requests. I cannot say enough about this amazing company.

The service here was truly exceptional, unlike anywhere else. I was offered tea and water when I came in, and advised on their no-pressure policy. Outside are the craftspeople who show you what to look for in quality in an entertaining and humorous way. I had a fantastic experience and highly recommend this place.

Good price for quality product

Family owned. Demonstrations of art. Excellent selection.

The shop is so amazing. you can see different souvenir items as per your preference and as per the way it is made... but the best (for me) items they have are the handmade souvenirs. once you are in the shop, you will be stunned. make sure to check the more inside shop. aside from that, look for mr mohamad he will be there to assist you further, to explain how it is made and hmmmm, he can give you affordable prices👍🏻👍🏻 😊☺️Cheers,

When shopping in Luxor I like to go to places on the West Bank to buy my gifts I stumbled across this Amazing Alabaster Factory Called Imhotep alabaster factory. The staff there were friendly, gave me space whilst choosing my gifts and were patient with me and my disabled son offering us Tea and a place to sit. I choose something out of their very old section. I could of spent all day there so many pretty things to choose from in the end I choose a beautiful set of jars and a candle holder. My son loves crocodiles the owner wanted to give him a gift for free of a crocodile. I would like to highly recommend this place. If your lucky enough to meet the owner Mohamed say Hi to him from Me and my son just say Crocodile and I’m sure he will Remember us....

Very good learning experience. Prices were a little higher than expected.

High prices... And i dont think they make all with hammer and primitive tools like they clam to be, rather it is all with machines and modern tools.Edit. They are friendly and ready to lower their prices and items are genuine i cant say other. It is worth visit dont get me wrong but show is how they used to make items not how they make today.

Very unique location with great tea and conversation. We definitely got the Wow factor and would recommend this to learn more about the craftsmanship of Egyptian goods.

People are literally attacking you to buy something. Cannot have privacy to see what you really like. When you try politely to say no, the looking at you like you are the enemy number one.

Dear Mohamed, I actually was in your shop where we were brought by our tour guide. Its a typical touristy trap and waste of time. One can get such souvenirs anywhere and cheaper. Yet I understand you need to make money.

Stopped here for a quick tea and to browse. The artwork is very nice and the prices are very good. Be prepared to haggle, but thats half the experience. I would recommend a stop here when going to the West Bank.

The best shop ever in all egypt

Introductionary speech/manufaction demonstation are worth the whole visit. Products are very high quality. Reasonable pricing, but haggling/ bargaining is expected and good natured.

Lots of nice art. Enjoy a tea and have a look on all the nice stuff there!

Typical tourist trap, guided tours are brought here & kept long enough until someone breaks done & buys some useless cr*p, then the guide takes you somewhere else… waste of time.

Very good

Good explanation about the alabaster stone artwork process. All articles are impressive. Initial prices are multiple folds, but can be negotiated and be surprised

Nice factory, they show you how they work the stones. Its all pretty pricey inside, so depending on your bargening scales you can get it cheaper or more expensive

One of many factories for the craftsmen in the famous village qurna in the west bank of luxor they make very nice things like vase,statues by hand.

Imhotep is a store which I pass by, by any visit I have in Luxor. The owner is a wonderfull guy with a very talented team.2 years ago when I visited Luxor first, I got very bad experiences by another shop. I know Imhotep by the web, so I decided a visit there last year by my second visit to Luxor. What I found there is breathtaking. Amazing quality of ancient artwork replicas, polite service, very human and everyone can find the things they need. I have to add I never been to souvenir and artwork shop in Egypt where I found such diversity, range of handmade artworks and such friendly attitude. Normally ( in Luxor especially ) they push you to buy things and you are often fooled with things. In Imhotep it is not the case. What you see, what you are said - is what you get.....Since I know them I bought articles at the moment and I ordered by delievery, one was actually a design I wished for.I can bravely suggest this place, if you visit Luxor - go to Imhotep. Experience :)Photos below: my first visitand the second : private orders ( the white is an exact copy of an original piece of Amarna art - perfectly nailed)

So honor to be able to see and talk with them. They are from the line of the temples and tombs artisans, so it is very interesting to listen about their ancestors stories.

Get your ancient Egyptian statues from this place. Lots of handcrafted artifacts and the people are really friendly. Definitely worth a stop while in beautiful Luxor.....

Workers here look like slaves.

They sell amazing solvineers but, dont let them overprice their stuff when you buy.

Ash was very passionate and knowledgeable in regards to his families legacy. He were not pushy either in regards to purchasing items.

Place to visit but need to negotiate well

Its very nice and honest factory people there very friendly

Very nice place they have things big and small cheap and expensive but you can also bargen to get things cheaper the one downside is that they smoke

Soo many different alabaster options! They show you the difference between the cheap/fake stuff and real stuff. Also served free tea and coffee upon store entry which was a very nice touch

One of the employees here was physically inappropriate with me to try and get a sale from me. I would NOT recommend this place nor ever go back. It was shameful. It nearly ruined my day. Shame on him.

Friendly owner (Mohammed) with well-done alabaster and basalt carvings. Enjoy a hibiscus tea while you are there

Very much a tourist trap with a scripted show to make you feel like its hand made.

You cant really ever know the real price

Good

Great but expensive artwork. Workers fluent in English and explain process of carving.

Shop with wide range of items. Great service. Worth the visit!

Best thing on my trip to Luxor and the Valley of the kings was the show the guys are doing it.

Good products and friendly people but prices far too high.

Would be better if clerks were not trying to force merchandise upon customers.

Excellent artisans work. But what about fake alabastro inside?

Kind people and beautiful products. I love my new statue

Expensive things which outside you can find much cheaper pruloduced in the same factory

A must go place on the way back from Hapshetsuts Temple or Valley of the Kings

Highly recommend it for shopping hand made Alabaster. Special thanks to Mohammed

Beautiful works of art. Very talented craftmanship.

Entertaining, but like other places of this type is an offer proceed tourists trap

Fine and nice work .. dont miss it for gifts and souvenirs

Great selection, good service, happy to bargan

Another souvenir shop... Nice people though but again a lot of haggling.

One of the many tourist traps that dot the place....

Good demonstrations. Lots of nice stuff to buy your friends.

One may have nice souvenirs there

So expensive shop. Too noisy workers

Fantastic!

Usual egyptian souvenir store with greedy selers.

The statues are cool

Nice presentation of ancient techniques of stone carving.

Good, but expensive

Very nice professionals in fine arts

Impressive choice of sculptures with real minerals

Very nice people

You need to bri g tbr pri es down by working hard.

Beautiful work. Use your bargining skills