T1’s Souvenir Shop 2 is your last‑minute Abu Simbel stop
In Terminal T1 near the gate area, Souvenir Shop 2 is the small post-security spot people hit when they realize the 6:00 a.m. temple tour left no time for browsing earlier. Expect typical Egypt airport souvenir pricing: higher than stalls in Aswan or at the Abu Simbel site, and no real room for haggling compared with markets on Talaat Harb Street in Cairo.
The shop sits inside T1’s departure zone, so you clear security once and then shop while watching the single small departures board. Stock usually runs to pharaonic figurines, papyrus prints, scarab keychains, and fridge magnets, with small trinkets starting around the equivalent of €3–€5. Larger items like alabaster statues or cartouche jewelry climb quickly, and that’s where the price gap versus downtown shops shows most.
Regulars who fly through Egypt a lot say they only use airport souvenir stores like this to burn through the last 50–200 EGP in their wallet, grabbing magnets, bookmarks, or one or two keychains. They specifically avoid buying papyrus sets, big stone pieces, or silver items here, since the same style pieces in Luxor or Aswan souks can run 30–50% less with bargaining.
Watch out for price tags in euros or US dollars rather than Egyptian pounds; that’s where people report the worst sticker shock. Double-check the math on your phone before saying yes, and don’t be shy about putting something back. Tip: snap a quick photo of bazaar prices in Aswan or at Abu Simbel earlier in the day so you have a real comparison before buying anything big at Souvenir Shop 2 in T1.