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EGYPTAIR H

olidays Issue No. 01 / 2012

Dear GuestsWelcome to EGYPTAIR and to our country Egypt.First, I am glad to communicate with you through EGYPTAIR Holidays catalogue which is the new product of EGYPTAIR, through which you can discover and explore the astounding attractions of Egypt.Egypt has been always a favorable destination to visit, the land of wonders and 7000 years of civilization; besides the magnificent and breathtaking places and magical sites. With over 60 years of experience in travel and tourism backed with more than 80 years in the aviation industry, EGYPTAIR Holidays is always dedicating full resources and expertise to offer the optimum service you deserve. EGYPTAIR Holidays offers a wide selection of destinations and attractions to make your perfect getaway. Our wide range of programmes and destinations provide you with the right degree of flexibility to tailor-make your dream holiday.Whatever destination you select, EGYPTAIR Holidays offers advice and assistance about things to do and see while you are in Egypt to get the most out of your stay. What’s more, you’ll travel to all our offered destinations on EGYPTAIR, the national airline of Egypt and a Star Alliance member, so relax and unwind and let us take care of the rest.

Hossam KamalChairman & CEO

EGYPTAIR HOLDING Company

Contents

EGYPTAIR Group 04

Route Map 08

Helpful Information For

Travellers 12

Discover Egypt

• Cairo & Giza 18

• Mediterranean Sea Coast 24Alexandria Marsa MatruhEl Alamein

• Red Sea Coast 34Sharm El-SheikhDahabTabaHurghadaEl GounaMakadi BaySoma BaySafagaMarsa Alam

• Upper Egypt 60LuxorAswanAbu Simbel

• Desert & Oases 72 Fayyum OasisFarafrah OasisBahareya OasisDakhla OasisKharga OasisSiwa Oasis

Therapeutic Tourism

• EYES ON EGYPT 82

Price indicator 87

Religious Tourism

• Church of the Virgin 88

• Mohamed Ali Mosque 90

• The Synagogue of Ben Ezra 92

Throughout its 80 years of service, EGYPTAIR has experienced a significant growth. In July 2002, the company became a Holding Company and now has nine subsidiaries (EGYPTAIR AIRLINES, EGYPTAIR EXPRESS, EGYPTAIR CARGO, EGYPTAIR IN-FLIGHT SERVICES, EGYPTAIR MAINTENANCE & ENGINEERING, EGYPTAIR GROUND SERVICES, EGYPTAIR TOURISM & DUTY FREE, EGYPTAIR MEDICAL SERVICES and EGYPTAIR SUPPLEMENTARY INDUSTRIES). The nine subsidiaries play complementary roles in the service of the air transport industry. In addition, EGYPTAIR HOLDING Company has a highly reputable and advanced Training Centre which provides training programs in various fields for EGYPTAIR companies and other international companies. Furthermore, EGYPTAIR Training Centre includes the latest flight simulators in the Middle East. One of the potentials of its success stories is the team spirit, which is driving the team to be constantly looking for the best possible services being given to its customers, partners and stakeholders.

EGYPTAIR HOLDING COMPANY:

EGYPTAIR AIRLINES:

In 80 years, EGYPTAIR has experienced extraordinary growth, EGYPTAIR became a Star Alliance member since July 2008; this enables its customers to have access to 1185 destinations in 185 countries taking. EGYPTAIR now operates from the state-of the-art new Terminal 3 at Cairo International Airport, where customers can enjoy the exclusive services of the Star Alliance lounges that are owned and operated by EGYPTAIR. EGYPTAIR offers the widest network.For more information please visit our website: www.egyptair.com

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EGYPTAIR EXPRESS:

Established in May 2006, EGYPTAIR EXPRESS is EGYPTAIR’s ninth subsidiary. The company is focused on serving domestic routes with convenient scheduling at affordable prices. EGYPTAIR EXPRESS uses a fleet of 12 EMBRAER-170 Jets .The 76-seats plane provides a high level of comfort and a very relaxed seat pitch. The EMBRAER-170s have both economy and business classes and can provide in-flight services tailored to the short flights. The company operates high frequency flights to domestic and regional destinations with prices that suit different segments of customers. EGYPTAIR EXPRESS carried more than 1.3 million passengers in around 22,000 flights, The Company’s network expanded to include 20 domestic and international routes covering 15 cities. EGYPTAIR EXPRESS future plans will focus on expanding the regional network to cover a number of South European and Eastern European destinations.For more information please visit our website: www.egyptair.com

EGYPTAIR HOLIDAYS:

With EGYPTAIR Holidays, our clients can find various tour packages including round trip air tickets on EGYPTAIR, plus tour programs covering all aspects of holidays and leisure activities in Egypt.In addition, we can tailor up your holiday for your own convenience, whether it is city break, classic tours to ancient Egypt, recreational holidays either to Hurghada or Sharm El-Shiekh resorts, Safaris, Honeymoon exclusive trips, Nile cruising, Golfing, Scuba diving, ……etcIt is the new product of EGYPTAIR which can provide a wide range of leisure and travel packages. All these packages include hotel accommodation, round trip

air tickets on EGYPTAIR or other Star Alliance partners. Feel the Egyptian hospitality from the minute you arrive , you will be met & assisted by our professional staff, transferred by our modern coaches. Indulge yourself sight-seeing by our experienced multi-lingual tour guides alongside the whole trip.

With EGYPTAIR holidays you can guarantee exceptionally high quality services, great savings compared to booking separately and great value for money.

For more information please visit our website: www.egyptair.com

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EGYPTAIR SEVICES:

On its newest fleet, EGYPTAIR has provided its customers with Full Flat Bed Seats in Business and personal screens in all classes. Moreover, EGYPTAIR customers can now enjoy using their personal mobile and WI-FI internet onboard the newest Airbus 330-300.You can book and pay your ticket to more than 1185 destinations in 185 countries through EGYPTAIR website (www.egyptair.com), , EGYPTAIR website

and enables the customers to choose between the six languages to acquire the information (Arabic, English, Spain, Italian, German, French, Japanese). Offers and services he needs to know through the website. The website includes many useful services and information, of which; reservation, ticketing and the flex pricer tool which the customers can use in order to choose the best pricing offer for their flights. This service suggests different flying times to enable the customers choosing the best available prices. As well, the website displays the reservation

provides information about the onboard special meals such as the kid’s meals, pits meals, people with special need’s meals, this is in addition to the ability to reserve the hotel room with HRS international hotels network. welfare is one of our priorities. This welfare comes through providing new and improved services that will lower the time and efforts needed from the customers to fly with us, as the website is user friendly


data, flight information, the actual departure and arrival timings (using the flight number/ date/ route) and the time table for three months in advance with the ability to download the application in different formats to use through the computer, PDA or the mobile.EGYPTAIR has multiple communication networks with its customers, as recently EGYPTAIR launched its mobile portal http://egyptair.mobi for tickets reservation and issuing in addition to seat and meal selection and a number of other useful services.

EGYPTAIR PLUS: Being a customer in EGYPTAIR HOLIDAYS you have the privilege to be a member in EGYPTAIR loyalty programme. EGYPTAIR Plus provides multiple benefits and services for its members, with the aim of providing them with excellent services while flying on EGYPTAIR or any of Star Alliance member carriers. EGYPTAIR Plus membership includes four main categories: 1- Classic Membership 2- Silver Membership 3- Golden Membership 4- Platinum Membership. Customers can be enrolled into the classic category immediately after signing up to the program. After earning 30,000 flown miles on EGYPTAIR or any of Star Alliance carriers, the member will be upgraded automatically to the Silver Membership. Silver card holders can enjoy priority check-in and priority reservation through the Business Class Check-in counters; this is in addition to the baggage handling priority and 50 % discount on the third baggage when flying on EGYPTAIR.In addition to the benefits enjoyed by the Silver Card holders plus a free third baggage with maximum weight of 23 kilos, the Golden Card holders can use

EGYPTAIR and Star Alliance lounges around the world regardless the class of ticket in addition to the ability to invite a friend to the lounge. EGYPTAIR Plus customers will need to accrue 30000 miles after the Silver category in order to be enrolled directly into the Golden category. When member’s flown miles reach 1.000.000, he is upgraded to the Platinum category which includes all the golden card benefits in addition to other multiple benefits such as earning 40 % plus miles on all EGYPTAIR flights in addition to the personal assistance provided in Cairo terminal 3.


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Beijing

Seoul

Bangkok

Kuala Lumpur

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MumbaiMarsa Alam

HurghadaSharm El-Skeikh

Luxor

AlexandriaCairo

BenghaziCasablanca

AlgiersTunis

Tripoli

KanoAbuja

LagosAccra

Johannesburg

Dar Es Salaam

Harare

Cape Town

Durban

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KhartoumAsmara

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ChatereauxFrance

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Luxor

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AlgiersTunis

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KanoAbuja

LagosAccra

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Dar Es Salaam

Harare

Cape Town

Durban

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CopenhagenEdinburg

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LondonBerlin

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DusseldorfBrussels Frankfurt

Zurich Vienna

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Milan

Hurghada

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Alexandria

Sharm El-SheikhHurghada

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DammamKuwait

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Luxor

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Egypt


HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR TRAVELLERS

There are a couple of things you need to know before leaving your country to make your visit enjoyable and easyGETTING THERE BY AIRMany international airports, from North to South, welcome thousands of tourists in Egypt every year. Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada, Sharm El Sheikh , Marsa Alam, Taba, are part of them. You can travel with the national airline - EGYPTAIR - whose flights leave from the main cities of Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

care, you will find highly qualified doctors and well equipped hospi-tals in all major cities. Pharmacies (drugstores) are generally open 24 hours a day, although patients with special prescriptions are ad-vised to fill them before travelling.LANGUAGEThe official language is Arabic. However other foreign languages such as English, French, German, Italian and Spanish can be widely spoken as well.PERSONAL SAFETYCrime in Egypt nearly does not exist. Security is good and specially trained Tourist Police, who can speak English, is always nearby if needed.CLOTHINGLight cotton clothes, a hat, sun cream and sunglasses are suitable for summer months. A sweater can be useful in the winter. While there is no specific dress code in the cities, women will feel more comfortable if they do not wear shorts or have their shoulders uncovered. This is particularly relevant when visiting churches and mosques.

10, 5, 1. There are also coins of 50, 25 piasters, You will find ATM ma-chines in Cities, large towns and in some hotels.Credit cards and travellers’ check are accepted in major hotels and large stores. Money exchange service is easily available through banks and foreign exchange of-fices.

FOODEgyptian cuisine is delicious: mildy spicy, with a wide range of dishes to suit all tastes and budg-ets. try stuffed pigeon with rice, grilled meat kebabs and kofta, or molokhaya soup with Egyptian bread. Fresh seafood is served on the coast and along the Nile, Inter-national and vegetarian cuisines are also well represented.PHOTOGRAPHYVisitors can take photos freely except in some restricted areas e.g .airports and ports, military areas. Some museums and historic sites restrict photography to protect artefacts and may charge a fee. If in doubt, don’t hesitate to ask.

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PASSPORT AND VISA REQUIRE-MENTSTo enter Egypt you need a valid passport and a visa, for which a fee is payable. Depending on the regulations applying to your coun-try of origin, visas can be obtained from Egyptian consulates abroad. In many cases, you can also obtain a visa at any international airport or major port of entry into Egypt.please check egyptair.com for visa regulation.Health regulations and medical facilitiesyou do not need a vaccination to visit Egypt unless you come from a high risk area, in which case you must have valid vaccination certifi-cates. Egypt has excellent medical

CURRENCY AND PAYMENTThe national currency is the Egyp-tian Pound, called Guineh in Ara-bic. It is divided into 100 piasters. Banknotes are LE 200, 100, 50, 20,


Egyptian handcrafts reflect the country’s history. Souks and gal-leries sell handmade goods such as blown glass, pottery, jewellry, papyrus, carpets, leather goods, scarves, cotton textiles, alabaster, perfumes and spices. Modern goods can be founded in stores and shopping malls.

the Nile. Nightclubs play eastern and western music, or feature shows and live bands. For a truly special experience, spend a night in the desert being entertained by desert folklore.COMMUNICATIONEgyptian cellular lines are easily attainable but if you are keen to have your own cellular number, roaming agreements exist with almost all national and international operators.You can buy stamps and post your letter at post offices or from your hotel. A letter usually takes about a week to reach its destination. Post offices are closed on Fridays. Internet service is widely expanded in Egypt. TIME ZONE AND VOLTAGEStandard Time is 2 hours ahead Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+2). The electrical current is 220 volt AC.USEFUL NUMBERSTourist Police: 126Fire Service: 180Ambulance: 123Flying Hospital: 37766392/3Directory Inquiries: 140Cairo Airport Shuttle Bus Service: 19970ON DEPARTUREEgyptian Airport and Port Authority customs operate in the same way as most major countries around the world. There is no limitation for the amount of foreign currency that you may bring into or take out of Egypt. A declaration form must be completed if valuable goods such as jewellery or electronic devices like video or cameras are imported.

CHILDRENEgypt offers a wealth of activities for children and young teenag-ers, with theme parks, libraries and museums for children, kids’ clubs in many resorts and a host of sporting activities (swimming, snorklling, scuba diving, sailing, hiking, kite surfing, windsurfing, golf courses, diving). Many hotels offer a babysitting service.

For more information, check with your nearest local Egyptian consu-late. Note that you’re not allowed to take Egyptian antiques out of the country unless they’re replicas.BUSINESS HOURS & PUBLIC HOLIDAYSGovernment, administrative offices and banks are generally open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day, except for Fridays, Saturdays and public holidays. Most shops are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day except Sunday. Please note that all these opening hours may vary in shopping centres and during Ramadan.

Public holidays

Fixed dates:

7th January Coptic Christmas Day

25th April Sinai Liberation Day

1st May Labour Day

23rd July Revolution Day (commemorating the abolition of the monarchy in1952)

6th October Armed Forces Day

Dates that change according to the Muslim calendar:

Eid al-F itr marks the end of Ramadan

Eid al-Adha Feast of Sacrifice ( around 70 days after the end of Ramadan)

Ras El Sana El Hijriya

Islamic New Year

Mawlid al-Nabi Birthday of the Prophet Mohammed

ENTERTAINMENTThere are plenty to do in Egypt. En-joy the many museums of history, art and culture, or experience the “Sound & Light” shows at some of Egypt’s most beautiful historic sites. Enjoy the opera houses of Cairo or Alexandria, or watch tradi-tional dancing as you cruise down


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Cairo & Giza

Cairo is a vibrant, exhilarating, exotic, fascinating and welcoming city. Home to the best Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic sights in Egypt, this city is where you never know what incredible, half-forgotten monument you might stumble across while wandering around. Enjoy the Nile view from your hotel room balcony, visit the capital’s medieval markets by Khan El-Khalili, or walk down the Nile promenade. There are also

plenty of cinemas, theatres and modern malls. Go for an opera or enjoy oriental music dance shows. Good for short breaks and long stays; you’ll get to see the Giza Pyramids, thousands of ancient artifacts in the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities and much more.Opera house:You would never guess from its non-stop schedule of activities that the Cairo Opera house burned to the ground in 1971.

From Verdi’s “Aida” to medleys on Um Kulthoum’s music to Orff’s “Carmina Burana” to pop concerts by local bands, the Cairo Opera has risen like a true phoenix from the ashes.Located on the upscale island of Zamalek, the Opera House is a gem of postmodern architecture. Originally designed in 1869 during the Khedive Ismail’s reign by Italian architects Avoscani and Rossi to celebrate the opening of


the Suez Canal, its redesign by a Japenese architect was unveiled in 1988. The Opera House is home to two main concert halls and an open air theatre, as well as a museum dedicated to sharing its history. Visitors to the museum can see such attractions as costumes given to the New Cairo Opera House by the Vienna State Opera, and a model of the New Opera House buildings and photos while it was

under construction, as well as a 2 metres long Arab flute, the Nay.Khan El-Khalili:No visit to Cairo is Complete without a stop at the Khan El-Khalili bazaar, where you will be transported back in time to an old Arab souk.Shop owners calling you to their stalls, the scent of spices, the

matter.When your shopping’s done, don’t miss out on a traditional cup of tea at the famous Fishawi’s cafe.Solar boats:Ancient Egyptians used to bury a ”solar barge” near the tomb of their pharaoh because they believed that their ruler needed transportation in the afterlife.

hustle and bustle of trade, and the many beautiful objects that can purchased will have you lost among alleys for hours.Put your haggling skills to the test when buying statuettes, spices, souvenirs, silver jewellery, t-shirts, galabiyyas, belly dancing costumes, or anything for that

In 1954, the parts of a cedar-wood barge were found in five pits near the Great Pyramid of Khufu. The barge was restored and assembled out of 1200 pieces of wood and it is displayed, since then, in a glass museum near the Great Pyramid in Giza.



Cairo3 Nights / 4 Days

Day - 1CairoArrival at Cairo Airport.Meet & assist & transfer to Hotel.Overnight at hotel.

Day - 2CairoAfter breakfast -Visit Egyptian Museum – Citadel - Mohamed Aly Mosque & Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Day - 3GizaVisit Pyramids & Sphinx.

Day - 4CairoAfter breakfast - transfer to Airport for departure.

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Pyramids & Sphinx

Memphis & Saqqara

Pharaonic Village

Coptic Monuments

Citadel & M.Aly Mosque

Nile cruise with Lunch or Dinner

Tour

Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx, Citadel & M.Aly Mosque

Pyramids, Sphinx, Citadel & M.Aly Mosque

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Egyptian Museum

Sound & Light at the Pyramids

Cairo Tower

Islamic Monuments

City Tour

Egyptian Museum, Citadel & M.Aly Mosque

Pyramids,Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

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Quick Transit Tours

For more informaion please visit our website: www.egyptair.com or check our office in the

transit area, Cairo International Airport


Alexandria


Famous for being called the ”Pearl of the Mediterranean” the captivating Alexandria will fascinate you with its mix of history and modernity. Although very little remains of the old city, Alexandria still retains its Mediterranean ambience and old European residence houses, combined with old cafes and Greco

Roman monuments.The beauty and cosmopolitanism of Alexandria inspired great authors such as the British novelist E.M. Forster, the Greek poet Constantine Cavafy who respectively lived in Alexandria in the early and late 19th century, and Lawrence Durrell who lived and wrote about the city during World War II.

The Montazah GardenWalking down the Alexandrian world famous waterfront corniche you can’t miss the eye-catching beauty of the fantastic beaches and park of Montazah Gardens. Take a walk through the green and flourishing alleys of the park and have a look at the old Salamlek hotel in all its splendour. The El Salamlek Palace was actually built


in 1892 for H.H. Khedive Abbas Helmi II as the Khedive’s hunting lodge. It is located on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean, thus offering spectacular views of the coast.Alexandria Biblotica It’s located on a magnificent site in the Eastern Harbor, facing the sea on the north, and Alexandria University Complex on it’s

southern side. It is very close to the location of the Ancient Library in the Brucheion (the Ancient Royal Quarter), as verified by the 1993 archaeological survey.The library design comprises a

simple circle inclined towards the sea and partly submerged in a pool of water. The inclined roof lets in daylight indirectly and allows for an uninterrupted view of the Mediterranean.

Marsa Matrouh


Nestled inside a big circular bay and protected from the high seas by a series of rocks forming a natural breakwater, Marsa Matrouh is a relatively secluded destination on Egypt’s Mediterranean shore. It is the capital of the Matrouh Governorate, which extends from the 61st km of the Alexandria-Matrouh highway to the Egypt-

Libyan border (450 km of coast), from East to West, and from the coast 350 km deep into the western desert of Egypt, including Siwa Oasis, enjoy the long sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters.Beaches in Marsa MatrouhCleopatra Beach

Cleopatra’s Beach is a wonderful bay located on the opposite side of the biggest lagoon in Marsa Matrouh; it’s clear waters surrounded by rocks give the impression of a vast, square pool in which, according to the legend, Cleopatra came to bathe - with her lover, Mark Anthony. Ruins of one of her palaces were uncovered on the hillside opposite the pool and it seems that a subterranean

passage lead from the “villa“ to the beach, perhaps allowing cosy midnight swims!Agiba Beach

Visit one of the most beautiful virgin beaches in the world, the pride of Marsa el-Sharif. Roughly 40 meter long, the clean sand and cool waters of the beach are snuggled between cliffs. Climb up one of the cliffs for an astonishing view of the impossible blue greens of the Mediterranean contrasted with the light shades of the shore, or follow the narrow path leading to the beach for a revitalizing swim in the cool waters of the Mediterranean. El Gharam Beach

The Largest of Marsa Matrouh’s Beaches, Gharam Beach,


meaning “The Shore of Love“ in Arabic, is only 17 kilometers away from town. This paradisiacal location is a perfect romantic beach getaway. Come feel the calm waves caressing the fine and soft sand. Do not fight the temptation of sinking your toes into it and diving into the infinite blue. And although “Gharam“ is more secluded than most of the Egyptian White Med beaches, rest assured, you will still find places nearby to buy refreshments or any other beach-related products you might need. So relax, lie down on the sand and soak up

the Mediterranean sun at “The Shore of Love“.Rommel’s Beach Story has it that this is where the German Field Marshal Erwin Rommel, aka “the desert fox” used to go for his daily swim during World War II. Located a few metres west of Rommel’s Museum, where once stood Rommel’s headquarters, hidden in a cave, the beach is beautiful and offers amazing views of the natural lagoons of Marsa Matrouh. The beach is public and so it has been attracting great numbers of locals and Egyptian

tourists visiting the North Coast.The German general Rommel, popularly known as the “desert fox“ chose an extensive cave in the cliffs overlooking the harbour as his headquarters in Marsa Matrouh during WW II.Rommel MuseumThe caves have now been transformed into a small museum honouring Rommel. His personal effects, donated by his son Manfred, make this place worth a visit: the general’s full length leather coat, his compass and his marked up maps are all on display.


Famed for the decisive victory of the Allies over the Axis forces in the WW II North Africa campaign, El-Alamein is located half-way between Alexandria and Marsa Matrouh on the Egyptian North Coast. Today, it is home to war memorials, the British Memorial, the German Memorial and the Italian Memorial, as well

EL Alameinas cemeteries, and landmarks reminiscent of this important part of the town’s history.In Graeco-Roman times, El-Alamein was known as “Locassis”, which means the white shell; it has been so named because of its beautiful white sandy beaches. Aphrodite, the goddess of love, was worshipped there. Today, you

can bask in total luxury on the sandy white beaches of El-Alamein.El-Alamein War MuseumProbably one of the best museums in Egypt, The War Museum in El-Alamein sheds the light on the four main countries – Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Egypt – that were involved in the WW II battle of El-Alamein and it’s circumstances.


The indoor part of the museum houses weapons, uniforms and other artefacts from the battle. Audio recordings will guide you through your visit and tell you the battle story from both sides. And when you’ll move outside, you’ll find a garden full of tanks, artillery and other military vehicles on display.

Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh which gave the Red Sea an international reputation as one of the world’s most extraordinary vacation and diving destinations in the Red Sea.Sharm El Sheikh has been heralded as “The City of Peace“It is also noted for the crystal clear

blue water of the Sinai peninsula and. its sulphur springs, which considered cures for those are suffering from rheumatic and skin diseases.The morphology of Sharm El Sheikh’s coastline is unique.It is the cosmopolitan capital of the peninsula of Sinai for

its small, intimate hotels with modern designs, as well as larger hotel complexes belonging to International chains.Sharm El-Sheikh, along with Hurghada, is where it all started. These where the first two destinations of the nearly 20-years-old diving history of the


Red Sea. Diving sites in Sharm El-Sheikh are world famous. A paradise for a perfect Red Sea diving holiday, Sharm El-Sheikh has it all: hard and soft coral, turtles and dolphins, mantas and moray eels, napoleons and tuna, hammerheads, barracudas, reef and pelagic sharks, and much

more.The Sharm El-Sheikh marine area is protected, as many other areas in Egypt, and diving centers’ here operate under environmental-friendly procedures. Sharm El-Sheikh’s dive sites are inside three national parks: Ras Mohammed, Tiran and Nabq. Starting from year

1983, local authorities, NGO’s and international bodies such as the European Community, have co-operated in the conservation of the underwater life of the region. Nowadays, regular checks and upgrades ensure the implementation of the parks’ regulations.


Cairo/Sharm El-Sheikh/Cairo7 Nights / 8 Days (by air)

Day–1CairoArrival at Cairo Airport.Meet & assist & transfer to hotel.

Day–2Cairo / GizaFull day tour to visit Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx, Citadel, Mohamed Aly Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Day–3Sharm El-Sheikh transfer to airport, to fly to Sharm El-Sheikh - Arrival, transfer to hotel, rest of the day free

Day–4Sharm El-Sheikh free at leisure.

Day–5Sharm El-SheikhFree at leisure.

Day–6Sharm El-SheikhFree at leisure.

Day–7CairoFly to Cairo & transfer to hotel & overnight.

Day–8CairoTransfer to airport for departure.


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Dahab, the famous “hippy” town of the Red Sea Riviera, is a great diving holiday destination for the experienced diver and for those seeking to obtain their scuba diving certification. World-famous dive sites such as the Blue Hole and the Canyon attract every year big numbers of diving enthusiasts. From the narrow continuous fringing reef that hugs Dahab’s shoreline, the underwater terrain rapidly slants downward to the fathomless depth of the Gulf of Aqaba. A part from the impressive

scenery below water and above the magnetism of diving in Dahab lies in its uniqueness.Dive sites in DahabSome of the most impressive dive sites of the Red Sea are situated in or around Dahab. Some of them are right on your doorstep, if you are staying in one of the hotels or camps in Assalah. Others are reachable by jeep or camel. All offer the stunning beauty of crystal clear water and the richness and variety that only the Red Sea in Egypt

can offer. Professional diving centers in Dahab, tender good value for money and the relaxed pace enhances the overall diving experience.The Blue Hole: A scuba diver “must”, the Blue Hole is many dives in one. Enjoy drifting along its sheer drop-off, and wait to see some big game out there. If you are a technical diver, don’t miss the arch which connects the Blue Hole with the open sea. A marvel of light and life which makes unforgettable memories.


Consists of four main areas: Nuweiba Tarabin, Nuweiba Town, The Dunes, and Nuweiba Muzeina. Nuweiba Tarabin is the northern area, and is made up of a thick grove of palm trees, a shallow bay, and the ruins of a Turkish fort. Inside the ruins is a well that has historically been used by the Bedouins as a source

Nuweibaof fresh water for hundreds of years. Nuweiba Tarabin was settled mostly in the 1980s when members of the Tarabin tribe residing in the area north of Nuweiba permanently moved into the area typically occupied in the summers, and began building simple accommodations, which gradually turned into more

established camps and huts as tourism picked up.Nuweiba, a dozy but very characteristic Bedouin town on the Gulf of Aqaba, offers a lot to the scuba diver. As a beautiful and relaxed diving holiday destination, Nuweiba will appeal to those looking for calm away from the crowds and a return to the virgin


face of the Red Sea. Gardens of hard and soft coral host a wealth of beautiful marine life, in turquoise crystal clear waters. Scuba diving in Nuweiba is a very relaxed affair. Basically all dive sites are reachable from shore, thus diving is normally conducted with jeeps or pickups which drop you at the sites selected.



Is a small Egyptian town near the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. Little more than a bus depot and a luxury hotel (complete with casino), Taba is a frequent vacation spot for Egyptians and tourists, It is the northernmost resort of Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera. , The town has grown up around the border crossing and offers basic amenities for travelers - greatly enhanced by the Taba

TabaHeights development about 20 minutes ride further south. Taba is a centre for Red Sea diving ,Diving certification is an excellent choice. Conditions are ideal and there is plenty to see: gardens of hard and soft coral and interesting fish species like razor fish, shrimpfish, stonefish and Pegasus fish. Those with a keen eye for detail will find the elusive frogfish,

the delicate seahorse and the multihued nudibranch fascinating.Most resorts in Taba have reliable and well-organized diving centers, offering all sorts of scuba diving services, from entry-level courses to professional courses, introductory dives and diving packages, with one, two or more dives per day, for those who are certified.


Although not as dramatic as Sharm El-Sheikh’s walls or Marsa Alam’s offshore reefs, the Taba coast offer some very rare marine life in an uncrowned environment. Typical to the area, for example, is a rare species of frogfish, and many species of seahorses, hardly found anywhere else in the Red Sea, making a diving holiday in Taba a unique one.

Hurghada

The foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving.

The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through

glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While in Hurghada, don’t miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete


collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea.Hurghada, along with Sharm El-Sheikh, Diving in Hurghada needs no introduction, it’s already world famous. From minuscule nudibranchs to giant whale sharks,

this area has it all for a perfect Red Sea diving holiday: hard and soft coral, turtles and dolphins, mantas and moray eels, napoleons and tuna, and much more, including the wreck graveyard at Sha›ab Abu Nuhas.

Hurghada is also a popular starting point for extended dive trips, also called live aboards or diving safaris. From here you can join a live aboard to the exceptional dive sites of the Straits of Gubal with the wreck graveyard of Abu Nuhas.


Cairo / Hurghada / Cairo7 Nights / 8 Days

Day–1CairoArrival at Cairo Airport.Meet & assist & transfer to hotel.

Day–2Cairo / GizaFull day tour to visit Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx, lunch at a local restaurant.PM: Visit Citadel, Mohamed and Khan El Khalili Bazaar, back to hotel &overnight.

Day–3HurghadaTransfer to Airport to fly to Hurghada - Arrival, transfer to hotel, rest of the day free.

Day–4HurghadaFree at leisure.



Day–7CairoFly to Cairo - transfer to hotel & overnight.

Day–8CairoTransfer to Airport for departure.



El Gouna, the Red Sea’s premier leisure destination, is built on 10kms of scenic beachfront & boasts unique & diverse architecture. Spread across a myriad of islands interlinked together by beautiful turquoise lagoons, El Gouna offers a wide range of accommodation facilities, from comfortable guest houses to luxurious beach-front resorts.El Gouna is easily accessible by air, lying 22kms north of Hurghada International Airport – a short flight away from Europe’s capitals. Once in El Gouna you will find a wide variety of activities to keep yourself busy.From teeing-off at El Gouna’s 18-hole USPGA Golf Course, to burning rubber on the go-karts circuit, the choices of sports and activities are endless. Or maybe, you prefer to laze up and soak up the sun›s rays at one of our many

El Gouna


beaches.El Gouna is a great diver’s destination in the Red Sea Riviera. For new divers, heated pools and calm local reefs provide an excellent start to your diving experience. For more experienced divers, El Gouna’s range of walls, reefs and wrecks are among the finest in the Red Sea; thus it guarantees an unforgettable diving holiday.El Gouna is mostly about relaxed diving and stunning coral gardens, but it has also a number of exciting drop offs for the more experienced. Moreover, El Gouna is home to a pod of bottlenose dolphins, which have permanent residence in the beautiful moon-shaped reef of Dolphin House.


The resort is reputable for its unpolluted atmosphere, black sand-dunes and mineral springs which have acquired specific characteristics for remedy of rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis. The black sand dune beaches characteristic of Safaga are a favorite spot for sun bathers. The

Safagasea water is known to be highly saline and rich in minerals which are beneficial for the skin, and it is a popular curative destination in the Red Sea Riviera. Safaga is also home to some of the most outstanding diving of the Red Sea, with the bay’s chain reefs of Tobia Arbaa, and the impressive

walls of Panorama and Abu Qifan towering reefs, where often big pelagic such as tunas, sharks and mantas can be spotted.Safaga, originally a major commercial harbour in the Red Sea Riviera, has become over the years a divers favourite. Some even claim Safaga’s offshore


reefs offer better diving than Sharm el Sheikh or Hurghada. It offers shallow easy dive sites for beginners, and impressive sheer walls for the more experienced, such as fabled Abu Qifan, with the complete range of colors and marine life perfect for a diving holiday.Safaga is located in a wide large

bay, adorned with a long sandy beach where resorts cater mainly to divers, windsurfers and families with kids. In the middle of the bay, a number of coral “ergs” create a beautiful coral garden ideal for the beginners. Off shore open ocean dive sites still amaze even the most experienced diver. Many live-aboard safaris from Hurghada

include Safaga’s best dive sites in their itineraries.There is something in Safaga for everybody: manta rays at Sha’ab Saiman, the el garden at Gamul Kabira, blue spotted stingrays at Tobia, sharp drop-offs at Abu Qifan, the anemone city at Panorama Reef. There is nothing like a night dive at Sha’ab Sheer.


Marsa Alam, situated in eastern Egypt and on the west coast of the Red Sea, is one of the fastest growing holiday destinations on the Red Sea Riviera. The appeal of Marsa Alam lies in its tropical appearance, boasting rich blue sea coasts fringed with coral reef barriers, paradisiacal beaches and proud palm trees. Marsa Alam has as a result become a favorite of divers eager to explore the

Marsa Alamresorts numerous unspoilt diving sites where spinner dolphins and sea turtles swim freely.With over 300 days of sunshine guaranteed every year, Marsa Alam is an ideal place to play a round of golf.Marsa Alam is fast becoming a catchword within the international diving community: fewer divers, healthy reefs, large pelagics, unique pinnacles,


impressive drop-offs, interesting caves and coral covered shipwrecks, make of Marsa Alam the ultimate diving holiday destination in the Red Sea. The area is large and varied, as what is called Marsa Alam is a stretch of coast some 100km long.Well-established dive resorts, camps and diving centers in Marsa Alam, Egypt are scattered to the north and to the south of the main village, some

a considerable distance away. All levels of scuba diving certification courses are available in Marsa Alam.Marsa Alam is also Egypt’s springboard for live aboard trips to out-of-the-way offshore and southern regions. Particularly attractive are the three remote islands: Daedalus, Rocky and Zabargad; and the two outer reef systems: Fury Shoal and St John Reef.

Enjoy the world’s greatest open-air museum, filled with the awe inspir-ing monuments of ancient civiliza-tion.Luxor city contains nearly one third of the world’s antiquities. There is hardly a place in Luxor that doesn’t reflect the greatness of the ancient Egyptians and their civilization that dates back to seven thousands years ago. It attracts hordes of visi-tors from all over the world to enjoy the monuments of the eternal city and its temples with their tower-ing pillars. To say that Luxor area is only a major attraction for tourists in Egypt would be underestimating the city. It has been the prime tour-ist destination since the beginning of tourism to Egypt. Luxor is located in the Upper Egypt, in the province of Qena. It was the ancient city of Thebes - the capital of Ancient Egypt. The Arabs called it “Luxor” - which means “The city of Palaces” - because they were impressed by its magnificent edifices and huge buildings.What most people think of Luxor is really as a three different areas, the city of Luxor on the east side of the Nile, the town of Karnak that lies just to the north of Luxor, and Thebes that was called ”Waset” fac-ing Luxor by ancient Egyptians on the west side of the Nile. The West Bank: The Nile splits Lux-or into two sides. The eastern side where Karnak, and Luxor temples lied was called the living city in the ancient days and the western side was called ”the city of the death”. That is why all the tombs and fu-nereal temples are located on the western bank of Luxor.On the western side you can visit the Valley of Kings where 62 tombs were discovered. The most famous


one is that of king Tut Ankh Amun. On that side also lies the Valley of Queens, where 75 tombs were dis-covered. Most famous one is the tomb of Queen Nefertary, wife of Ramses II. The tombs of the Nobles lies between the kings and queens, where more than 400 beautifully colored tombs were discovered. On the western side you can also visit the temple of Ramses III which is called ”Habu City”. It is one of

the most beautiful funereal tem-ples, where colors on the walls are still as fresh as if they were just fin-ished. The East Bank: A strip of green in the middle of the desert, Luxor stands against the background the red rocks of the ”Libyan chain”. Charming and evocative, with the Nile banks lined with modern ho-tels, feluccas sailing along the quiet water of the river, the small,

composed streets of the bazaar embellished in the evening with their colors, sounds and lights. Luxor Museum: One of the best displays of antiquities in Egypt is lo-cated at the Luxor Museum opened in 1975. Housed within a modern building, the museum contains a modest collection of the highest quality artworks dating from the Predynastic period right through to the Islamic era.


Cairo/Luxor-Aswan/Cairo7 Nights / 8 Days (Nile cruise)

Day - 1CairoArrival at Cairo Airport.Meet & assist & transfer to hotel.

Day - 2Cairo / GizaFull day tour to visit the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx, Citadel, Mohamed Aly Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Day - 3LuxorTransfer to Airport to fly to Luxor. Arrival, meet & assist & transfer to Nile cruise - embarkation before lunch.P.M: Visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor in the East Bank. Overnight in Luxor.

Day - 4LuxorVisit West Bank, sail to Esna & overnight in Esna.

Day - 5Edfu / Kom OmboSail to Edfu, visit the temple of Hours - Sail to Kom Ombo.

Day - 6Kom Ombo / AswanVisit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek & Haroeris, and sail to Aswan - viewing the Elephantine island by felucca (sealing boat) and visit Botanical Gardens

Day - 7Aswan / CairoVisit the High Dam and quarries – Disembarkation - Transfer to airport to fly to Cairo Arrival, meet & assist & transfer to hotel.

Day - 8CairoTransfer to airport for departure.


Cairo / Aswan - Luxor / Hurghada 8 Nights / 9 Days (Nile cruise)

Day - 1CairoArrival at Cairo Airport.Meet & assist & transfer to hotel.

Day - 2Cairo / GizaFull day tour to visit to Egyptian Museum, Pyramids & Sphinx, Citadel, Mohamed Aly Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.

Day - 3Aswan Transfer to Airport to fly to Aswan. Arrival, meet & assist & transfer to Nile dock of Nile cruise. A.M: Embarkation before lunch.meet with your guide to visit the high dam and temple of phiala, sail to kom ombo.P.M: Visit the temple shared by the two gods sobek and haroeris, sail to edfu and overnight.

Day - 4Aswan/ Kom OmboA.M: Visit the temple of hours in EdfuP.M: Sail to Esna , cross the lock , sail to Luxor and overnight

Day - 5Kom Ombo / EdfuA.M: Cross to the west bank , visit the valley of the kings , the temple of queen hatshepsut and clossi of memnoonP.M: Afternoon free at lesuire , overnight in Luxor

Day - 6Luxor / HurghadaDisembarkation - Transfer to airport to fly to Cairo Arrival, meet & assist & transfer to hotel.Free on beach , overnight in Hurghada.

Day - 7HurghadaFree on beach , overnight in Hurghada.

Day - 8HurghadaFree on beach , overnight in Hurghada.

Day - 9CairoTransfer to airport to fly to Cairo international airport for departure


Aswan lies on the right bank of the Nile. This is where the valley of the Nile with its typically gentle land-scape ends. This is where Egypt ends, and Nubian begins. Aswan is one of the highlights of Egyptian nature. Dark yellow stones, where green trees grow out of nothing, framed by the sky that’s always blue and the Nile even more blue, and its warm weather which is char-

acterized by dryness and sunshine throughout the year. Today, Aswan is the most beautiful winter resort not only in Egypt, but also in the whole world as its distinguished. Aswan is derived from the Ancient Egyptian word Swan, which means “the market” It was located on the main trading route between Egypt and the southern lands, where gold, slaves and ivory passed into

Egypt. It was also the major source of granite, sandstone and quartz-ite used in the construction of the various monuments throughout Egypt.It is a major mining area for alu-minium and iron as well as being a major stop for the cruise boats, as most of the Nile cruises sail be-tween Aswan and Luxor, and vice versa.


Cairo/Luxor/Aswan/Cairo 7 Nights / 8 Days

Day - 1CairoArrival at Cairo Airport.Meet & assist & transfer to hotelOvernight at hotel

Day - 2GizaFull day to visit the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Citadel, Mohamed Aly Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar.Lunch at local restaurant

Day - 3LuxorTransfer to Airport to fly to Luxor. Arrival at LuxorMeet & assist & transfer to hotelP.M: Visit temples of Karnak & Luxor

Day - 4Luxor / AswanVisit west bank, Vally of the Kings, Deir el-Bahari, Colossus of Memnon, transfer to airport to fly to Aswan.Arrival & transfer to hotel.

Day - 5AswanVisit High Dam and Unfinished ObeliskLunch at a local restaurant

Day - 6CairoTransfer to airport to fly to CairoMeet & assist & transfer to hotel.

Day - 7CairoTransfer to Cairo international airport for departure.


Abu Simble

Close to the southern Egyptian border with Sudan, Abu Simbel makes an easy daytrip from As-wan. Thousands of tourists come to visit the wonders of Abu Simbel each year to sightsee around its world-famous temples. If you have time, do hang around for the Light and Sound Shows, which take place at Abu Simbel’s temples at the end of the day and are always extremely memorable, particularly when the laser beams rise behind the four statues of Ramses II, cre-ating a truly unique sight.Abu Simbel is best known for its two magnificent temples that were built to honour the great Phoraoh Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.The interiors of the Temple of Ramses II and Nefertari’s Temple of Hathor offer amazing oppor-tunities to see intricate carvings and details. Stunning views from the temples look out over Lake Nasser, formed by the damming of the Nile, and over the desert. The compact town of Abu Simbel is easy to get around on foot.The Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel will transport you to the time of the pharaohs. Enchanting you with melodious music, and bringing the ancient world to life around you, the show includes projections onto the temples showing how they once looked. The programme is presented in a number of languages with the provision of earpieces. It is an ex-perience not to be missed, one that will make your visit to Abu Simbel the memory of a lifetime.The temples of Abu Simbel are the main attractions here, with the enormous Temple of Ramses II being the main attraction, fol-lowed by the equally grand Tem-

ple of Hathor, which honours Nefertari, the wife of Ramses II, who was famed for her great beauty.Temple of Ramses II This temple was dedicated to Amon-Ra, Harmakes & Ptah. It was elected solely to glorify Ramses II the Great. The temple was cov-ered in sand until May 22, 1813 which subsequently involved gi-

gantic rescue operation as it was threatened by the waters of Lake Nasser.Nefertari’sTempleofHathorThe front of this temple in honour of Nefertari, wife of Ramses II is a receding Pylon (similar to the larger temple of Ramses II) with a deified statue of Nefertari and statues of Ramses II on each side of her.


Desert & Oases

The oases of Western Egypt appear to be islands not only in the seemingly endless expanse of Saharan sand, but also in time. This is where fairy tales still come true: seeing the sunrise from the back of a camel, or the spectacular views from on top of sand dune into the majestic expanse of desert.Noon in the quite shade of palm groves, or perhaps in the cool spring-fed pool at one of the region’s splendid eco-lodges, waiting until a ripe date from an overhanging palm tree drops into one’s open month; a late

afternoon walk through pharaonic temples or between mud brick houses in ageless villages; and nights spent at a campfire in front

of a Bedouins’ tent, enchanted by garlands of tales, with nothing above but the twinkling stars of a clear desert sky.


Cairo’s front garden – a natural paradise with a storied pastThe oases closest to the Nile valley lies only a one hour drive south of Cairo. Due to the fertility of the region, fayoum makes the worthwhile day trip, if only to see the verdant vegetation and rural tranquility. The Fellah, rural peasants, continue to work the fields, and the women and children line up in front of mud brick houses bordering palm-

Fayoum oasisedged canals, appearing just as graceful and timeless as did their ancestors depicted on the wall-reliefs of the surrounding anceint tombs. The 230 km2 Qaroun lake and the adjacent Wadi El-Rayan nature reserve are valuable protected areas, and the migratory birds these areas attract will be of particular delight to bird lovers. In Wadi Al-Hitan, one can marvel at the gigantic skeletons of the prehistoric whales, washed up when the

Mediterranean Sea extended for south of its current shoreline. In addition, those seeking cultural diversions will be interested by the range of historical sites on offer, particulary the pyramids of Hawara and El Lahun.


An island of green on the edge of White Desert.In this, the smallest and most isolated oasis, the traveler can visit several sulphur springs, and marvel at Qasr El-Farafra, the region’s only settlement, a fortress ruin surrounded by palms. The biggest attraction, just 30 km north, is the “White Desert”, a landscape of surreal beauty, in which wind and weather, over time, have carved and chiseled a gigantic sculpture park out of the chalk-white limestone rock.

Farafra oasis


Palm groves, spa waters and golden mummies.Known as the “Northern Oases”, this approximately 4,000 km2 desert depression, set in black volcanic rock and reachable from Cairo within seven hours drive, has been well known since ancient times for its ore mines, its fertile gardens, its healing waters, and its spectacular vistas of jagged black volcanic formations jutting from the desert floor below. The site became world famous when

Bahariyya oasisan enormous necropolis dating back to Greco-Roman times was discovered by chance here towards the end of the 1990s.The tombs contained thousands

and thousands of preciously decorated mummies, a sensational find, which gave the area the name of the “Valley of the Golden Mummies”.


Traditional loam architecture in front of a spectacular rock backdrop.The Dakhla oasis served as a granary to the Romans, and until today, resembles a fairy tale idyll over vast stretches of territory. Two of the most beautiful of all the 14 settlement are Balad, meaning “village of loam”, and El Qasr, meaning “the citadel”,

Dakhla oasisconsisting of narrow, shady lanes.The lush green of the many orchards, and clover, rich and peanut fields, is a charming contrast to the honey-colored dunes and rock quarries glowing in pale-pink pastel in the surrounding desert. From the heyday of ancient times, several temple and tomb sites are still discernible.


Kharga oasisOnce a caravan station, today a prosperous provincial centerThe southernmost oasis of the Western Desert was once an important station on the Darb El Arbain –the Forty Days Road—connecting camel and slave traders between the markets of northern and southern Africa.Today, it is the administrative capital of “New Valley” province and, alongside extensive palm groves and fields, boasts several independent settlement such as Qasr Kharga, Bulaq and Baris. Highlights among the ancient sanctuaries include the early Christian necropolis Al-Bagawat and, from Persian times, the Hibis Temple.


Egypt’s westernmost oasis lures travelers with baths, lakes and legendary temples.A special and enchanted place, the oasis of Siwa lies 500 km west of the Nile, 300 km south of Marsa Matruh, and several meters beneath sea level. Siwa already enjoyed great renown within the entire Mediterranean world as home

to the Oracle of Amun Re. World fame was gained in 331 AD when Alexander the Great chose to stay here and consult the oracle. The feeling of something legendary and surreal continues to adhere to this oasis until today. The plethora of natural attractions, including date and olive groves, lakes surrounded by

reeds, table mountains and sand dunes, and gushing springs beckoning bathers to swim heighten Siwa’s charm. Home to delightful, Quality accommodation in eco-lodges, Siwa in addition boasts two picturesque hilltop castles, several ancient sites and a very distinctive culture strongly influenced by Berber traditions.

Siwa oasis


Safari

9 Nights / 10 Days (by Air and Coach)Day–1CairoArrival at Cairo Airport.Meet & transfer to hotel, overnight in Cairo

Day–2Giza / Fayyoum Visiting the Pyramids of Giza - continue driving to Al Fayyoum Oasis about 100KM in the southwest of Cairo - Watching the archaeological areas and continue travelling to El- Menya.

Day–3El-MenyaTuna El Gabal - Tel El-AmarnaIn the evening, special dinner buffet with a folkloric show

Day–4Bahareya OasisDesert safari – travel by bus to Bahrriya Oasis via Giza Visiting the thermal source and the Old Roman Cure Source.Overnight at a hotel in the same place.

Day–5OasisDrive to the White Desert (145kms): with its impressive landscape - having dinner in a camp under the magic

desert sky with it’s bright stars.Overnight in the camp.

Day–6Oasis White desert – Farafra Oasis (45kms) – Dakhla Oasis (300kms) the Farafra Oasis - watching the old city from the Roman age - Drive to Dakhla and watching the courage place - Overnight in Dakhla at hotel.

Day–7OasisDakhla and Kharga oases (190kms) - visiting the old Coptic Cemeteries, the lbis temple (26th dynasty).

Day–8Oasis Kharga Oasis: watching the Temples of Annadura - El-Ghueita - El-Zayan.

Day–9CairoAfter breakfast drive back to Cairo.Overnight at a hotel.

Day–10CairoTransfer to Cairo airport for departure.


Therapeutic Tourism

Egypt is considered one of the richest environments of therapeu-tic value by virtue of its natural resources and dry warm weather. Egypt is home to several unique sulphurous and mineral springs: in addition to the miraculously healing ability of the black sand found in the city of Safaga. Due to Egypt’s magnificent resources it has become one of the world’s most famous destinations that of-fer natural medical treatment un-der the supervision of specialized doctors and their dedicated staff.HelwanThe Helwan suburb is located

about thirty kilometers away from Cairo, and to the east of the River Nile, Helwan is about forty meters above the sea level. Helwan cli-mate is dry and moderate, there are mineral springs, and a health centre was founded there for the treatment of rheumatism and rheumatic pains.Baharia OasisBaharia oasis contains about four hundred warm and cold springs. Scientific research conducted at Egyptian and foreign universities as well proved that the water from the Baharia Oasis is useful in the treatment of rheumatism, rheu-

matoid and various skin diseases. Baharia Oasis is famous among European tourists; they come es-pecially to have their treatment in the springs of well Halfa and its warm water. Beshmo is one of the famous archaeological sites at the Baharia.Oasis due to the fact that it con-tains two water sources, one of them is hot and the other is cold, both run down the same deep stony stream.SiwaSiwa is considered as the most wonderful oasis in the Western Desert. It is considered as the oa-


sis of beauty, poetry and the para-dise of artists. Sand dunes and palm and olive trees are scattered in the oasis in addition to a num-ber of clear wells and springs. El-Dakrror MountainIt is located to the southwest of Siwa Oasis. The mountain area is most famous for its treatment facilities that aid in curing rheu-matism, joint pain and weakness. It is most famous for a treatment that involves the burial of the dis-eased body parts in hot sand for a certain period of time during the day. This particular treatment procedure gained a lot of popu-

larity among Arabs and recently foreigners.Hot SpringsSiwa Oasis contains many springs which are being used for thera-peutic purposes. The water of the hot springs can of cure a number of diseases such as psoriasis, rheumatism. The most famous springs is the Kegar well, the tem-perature of its water is 67ºC. Sci-entific research proved that the water contains amounts of miner-als similar to those found in the water of the springs of Carlo Ve-fari (Czech Republic) the famous health centre where tourists visit

to have their treatment. The New ValleyThe New Valley Governorate is one of the biggest governorates in Egypt. There are many monu-ments from the Ancient Egyptian civilization, through Ptolemaic, Roman, the Coptic periods and the Islamic eras. The sandy area includes some of the rarest kinds of plants that are used as medici-nal ingredients. There are also springs and natural water wells; with a temperature of about 34ºC containing some useful minerals.El KhargaThe Beaulac wells


The Beaulac wells are located at about 1,000 metres beneath the ground, with a temperature of about 28ºC. Scientific research proved that the water contains many useful minerals of great medical importance. Sand dunes scattered in the desert with soft sand can be used in the treatment of some diseases such as rheuma-tism, rheumatoid, joint pains, and some sorts of inner bone inflam-mations; by using the method of burying the diseased parts in the sand for specific period of time. There is a rest house for tourists visiting the area; an international health resort is currently under construction. Nasser WellsThe Nasser Wells are comprised of three wells emerging from three different depths; their wa-ters are collected in a swimming pool. The temperature of water is 28ºC all the year round.The swimming pool is used for the treatment of rheumatism, joint pains, skin inflammations, kidney stones, renal calico and some di-gestive complications. The wells are surrounded by a vast amount of beautiful gardens. A huge tent and a restaurant were set up to ca-ter for various tourist needs.El Dakhla OasisMut 3 wells Mut is the capital of the oasis. The wells self flow from a depth of 1224 metres under the ground surface. Water has a temperature of 43ºC. Scientific research proved that the water contains many dis-solved minerals useful for the treatment of some diseases such as rheumatism, psoriasis and joint pains.

El FarafraWell 6 The well is situated about six kms to the west of Al Farafra. The wa-ter temperature is about 24ºC all the year round. The area is sur-rounded by white sand desert; that’s why tourists from all over the world are keen to visit the area. Herbal medicineThe New Valley oasis contains a collection of plants and herbs that can be used in the treatment of diseases such as Catnip, Dammse-sa, Al-Ashaar Karkadeh. These herbs are used in the treatment of rheumatism. Catnip is mainly used to cure the digestive system dis-eases particularly stomach aches. The Egleeg herb (sugar palm) is used in the treatment of diabetes. Handel is bitter in taste but is ef-fective in the relief of joint pains.Elephantine IslandSand from Elephantine Island is used in burial treatment which in-volves burying the diseased body parts in the sand for a period of time to help in curing rheuma-tism and other related diseased. The treatment period starts from March till October every year.Isis Island ResortTourists come to Aswan islands to be treated from rheumatoid for about three weeks. Analysis by the Egyptian National Research Centre proved that the black sand contains many minerals and some radioactive materials highly effec-tive in treating rheumatoid. Abu SimbelThe area is famous for the density of ultraviolet rays in its climate and the low humidity levels which make it possible for the treatment

of chronic rheumatic pains, respi-ratory inflammation and several other diseases. Natural and environmental ther-apyAswan is one of the most won-derful winter resorts in the world. There are two treatment centers’ that use the method of burying the diseased parts of the body as a primary method of treatment. Some international health cen-ters’ showed interest in studying the climate of Aswan. Scientific studies proved that Aswan has got a high density of ultraviolet rays and a remarkable humidity rate that help in curing different diseases.Herbal treatmentNubians still believe in herbal medicine. Scientific studies proved that herbs are effective in curing different diseases. Some of the herbs are still used in Nubia such as Halfa Burr which is used to treat common cold and renal calic. Dammsesa is used in curing kidney ailments. Hargal is used for treating digestion troubles.The Red SeaSafagaSafaga is the best place in the world for the treatment and ther-apy of psoriasis; it is surrounded by high mountains that serve as a natural barrier against wind and sand storms. The climate is mod-erate, while the concentration of the sun rays and the ultraviolet rays help in the treatment and therapy of psoriasis. Low gravity helps in treating some diseases such as the vesicular deficiency and a high flow of the blood to the limbs.Black sand


Scientific research results proved that 40% of the sand in Safaga contains three radioactive miner-als: uranium, thorium and potas-sium which aid in the treatment of psoriasis, joint pains, and skin inflammation. Low humidity and ultraviolet rays help in curing different diseases.Those who suffer from kidney and liver diseases are advised never to go places which are under the sea level to avoid harmful effects on their health.• Safaga climate is suitable for these patients and as it poses no harm to their health.SinaiThe Sinai Peninsula is situated to the north of the great geophysical

crack that separates Asia from Af-rica. Sinai is the civilizations, and religions as well as the eastern gate to Egypt. It is here that proph-ets, saints, travelers and invaders passed. Sinai is a unique place combining all kinds of tourism: re-ligious, cultural, historical, sports, therapeutic and entertainment. Sinai offers its visitor a variety of options to enjoy Egypt’s tourist diversity. There are many natural wells and hot springs such as the Pharaoh Bath and Moses Bath. The water of these wells is highly effective in the treatment of some incurable diseases, let alone the dry, moderate climate of the area.South Sinai The Pharaoh Bath

The Pharaoh Bath is located on the Gulf of Suez, about 250 km away from Cairo. It consists of a group of natural hot springs, with water temperature of 27ºC. Its water flows directly from the mountain forming a natural 100-m lake along the sea shore. The mountain above contains a stone tunnel that is used as a natural hot sauna because of the hot water springs from inside the mountain. Scientific research proved that this is effective in treating some diseases such as rheumatism and rheumatoid, kidney and skin dis-eases and lung inflammation.


Price indicator for package in Cairo:-

Departure From Currency

Starting From:Validity

Budget 4* Hotels Luxury 5* Hotels

Bangkok Thailan Baht40060 44718 Till 30/04/2012

38662 43010 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Berlin Euro630 825 Till 30/04/2012

615 795 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Entebbe US Dollars895 1095 Till 30/04/2012

855 995 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Frankfurt Euro655 850 Till 30/04/2012

625 820 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Istanbul Euro503 671 Till 30/04/2012

484 644 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Johannesburg South African Rand8733 10279 Till 30/04/2012

8000 9120 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Kuala Lumpur malaysian Ringgit4279 4704 Till 30/04/2012

4142 4567 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

London Sterling540 640 Till 30/04/2012

510 605 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Madrid Euro475 590 Till 30/04/2012

455 570 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Moscow Euro679 786 Till 30/04/2012

652 751 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Nairobi US Dollars925 1125 Till 30/04/2012

825 970 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Paris Euro680 795 Till 30/04/2012

660 775 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Rome Euro480 595 Till 30/04/2012

460 575 From 01/05/2012 To 30/09/2012

Including:Economy class return airfare to Cairo.Three nights accomodation in our range of hotels, Breakfast, room tax an service charges.Meet & Assist and transfer to hotel upon arrival at Cairo International Airport and visa versa.Guided tour in Cairo city to visit Pyramids and Museum.Excluding:Entry visa to Egypt.Travel insurance.Any other items or services not mentioned above.Note:Rates to be increased by 20% from 01/04/2012 to 20/04/2012. We are capable to tailor any other packages upon your request.If you are not able to find your point of departure, please contact us at www.egyptair.com for more details.


In Deir Al Muharraq in AsyutThe world’s first Christian church built on the cave in which the Holy Family spent six months and ten days is definitely a place you must visit.Located in Deir Al Muharraq, near Asyut, in the Nile Valley, it contains many artefacts brought from Ethiopian

Church of the Virgin


churches; the church was rebuilt in either the 12th or 13th century and the architecture is quite interesting to observe.The monks have been living around this spot since the 4th century and their lives have changed a little.


Visiting Cairo, you will easily locate the Mohamed Ali Mosque, due to its prominent features: its dome rises up to 52 metres high and two east side minarets reach not less than 84 meters. While wandering around the mosque, you will soon discover why it also holds the name of the “Alabaster Mosque.” Its interior and exterior walls are

Mohamed Ali Mosque


amazingly coated with alabaster to the height of 11 metres. The Mohammed Ali Mosque crowns the Citadel of Salah el-Din in Cairo. It was built between 1830 and 1848 by the architect Yousef Bushnak and upon Mohamed Ali Pasha’s request.


Situated behind the “hanging church”, the Synagogue of Ben Ezra was originally named El-Shamieen Church.It’s believed that the site of the Synagogue was where the box of Baby Moses was found. In old Greek it means: “the usual place where Jews assemble to receive religious teachings and to worship. Some of these temples were built close to a source of water, not only for the purpose of ablutism, but also for protection against any attack.

The Synagogue of Ben Ezra


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