Dana Schlosser Laura Sinopoli Laura Sinopoli Victoria Shaw TDC
200 FD Professor: Pauline Hussey Welcome to Egypt ***Headphones
Needed***
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An Archeologists Dream Egypt has everything to offer you
regarding experiencing its historic sightings, treasured wonders,
timeless passions, and archeologist discoveries. Egypt is one of
the most breath- taking places for you to explore independently.
Having one of the longest histories of any modern state, Egypt has
an abundance of discoveries waiting for you.
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Valuable Info! Capital City: Cairo Other Major cities: Luxor
& Aswan Cairo International Airport CAI Egyptair MS Egyptian
Pound (EGP) Local Abbreviation is LE 1 Egyptian Pound = 100
Piastres Language spoken is Arabic. Although English and French are
spoken in principal resort areas Time zone: GMT +2 Voltage: 220
volts, 50 cycles AC Helpful information about Egypt *Reminder to
bring a plug bring a plug adaptor. 1 Canadian Dollar equals 6.64
Egyptian Pound
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Weather SeasonHigh Temperature Low TemperatureAverage
Precipitation Winter November-February 26-21 Celsius8-14 Celsius
Occasional Rain. But never totaling more than 1.3 centimeters in
any given month Spring March-May 24-28 Celsius11-14 Celsius Summer
June-August 36-40 Celsius20-22 Celsius Fall September-October 30-32
Celsius18-20 Celsius To beat the rush of crowed attractions &
markets, October is the paramount time to discover Egypt. With
comfortable temperatures & no threats of shifting sands and
high winds (called Khamsin ), you both will be able to experience
the sites, sounds & attractions in the finest manner.
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EGYPT - Exercise a high degree of caution There is no
nationwide advisory in effect for Egypt. However, you should
exercise a high degree of caution due to the unpredictable security
situation and continued demonstrations throughout the country.
Although it should be noted that most violence is linked to family
feuds. Health entry requirements All foreigners planning to study,
work or train in Egypt for longer than one month will be required
to undergo testing for human immunodeficiency virus. Regional
travel If you are contemplating travelling to other Arab countries,
bare in mind that Canadians have been denied entry because their
passports bore: (a) an Israeli visa; (b) an Israeli border stamp;
or (c) an Egyptian or Jordanian border stamp issued by an office
bordering Israel (such a stamp would indicate you entered from
Israel). Crime Beware of petty thieves and pickpockets. Travel
Advisories
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1.Qasab 2.Mowz bil-Laban 3.Jawafa bil-Laban 4.Karakadey
5.Sahlab 6.Melon Juice Traditional Beverage You cannot drink the
water in Egypt therefore bottled water is recommended. The
following outlines some traditional Egyptian beverage options.
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1.Koshari 2.Ful Medames 3.Mouloukhiya 4.Umm Ali 5.Taameya
(Falafel) Traditional Food While in Egypt make sure to try some
local cuisine. The following are some recommended traditional
dishes.
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Religion, Culture & Customs The predominate religion is
Islamic, however Egypt only recognizes two other religions which
include Christianity and Judaism. In Mosques make sure to dress
conservatively, showing no skin and remove shoes when entering. It
is customary to shake hands with your right hand and not left when
greeting a new person. Expect little personal space and do not
offer tips to professionals, businessmen, or others who would
consider themselves your equals, you may offend them.
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Shopping In Egypt! Where is the best shopping area? Khan el
Khalili Bazaar (Major Souk) Is bargaining allowed or do you pay the
price quoted? Yes! Bargaining is usually expected! Recommend local
souvenirs, handicrafts or artifacts to purchase. Frankincense,
Myrrh & Gold What items are considered best buys for this
destination? Spices Perfumes Gold & Silver Carpet Brass
Copperware Leather Glass Souvenirs
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Sports Football Which we commonly know as soccer, is a very
popular sport in Egypt. Speedball A much enjoyable outdoor game
that was born in Egypt, in the 1960s. For those who do not know
what Speedball is, it is a game similar to tennis, the only
difference is the number of rackets used per player and the shape
of the ball.
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Local Night Life! Egypt has a live nightlife with many things
to choose from Restaurants Shows Cruises on the Nile Night Clubs
With endless options that appeals to anyone. Sound & Light Show
Le Pacha 1901- Floating Palace on the Nile
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More Options 1001 Night Show Pacha Sharm El Sheikh
Nightclub
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Map of Attractions 1.Mediterranean Sea 2.Red Sea 3.Gulf of Suez
4.Gulf of Aqaba 5.Sinai Desert 6.Nile River 7.Giza 8.Cairo 9.Luxor
10.Aswan 11.Mount Horeb The following map outlines bodies of waters
that surround Egypt. It also outlines the main cities and sites of
Egypt.
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Located in Cairo Man Made Attraction Collection of Ancient
Egyptian artifacts Pharaoh Mummies Dazzling Treasures King
Tutankhamen Room Open 9 am to 7 pm General admission fee of LE50
Mummy admission fee LE100 The Egyptian Museum
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Located in Giza, west of Cairo This Man Made Attraction is one
of Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Only one still in existence
Sound and light show at night Open 8 am to 4 pm (Oct-Apr) Open 5 am
to 5 pm (May-Sept) Admission fee of LE40 Pyramid entrance fee from
LE20 to LE100 Great Pyramids of Giza & The Sphinx
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Located in Luxor Man Made Attraction King Tuts tomb Burial
place of ancient pharaohs Open 6 am to 5 pm General Admission LE70
King Tutankhamen Admission LE80 Valley of the Kings
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Located in Aswan Man Made Attraction Most known temple in Aswan
Figure of Ramses II cut into the bluff Cut into pieces and
resembled today Open 6 am to 5 pm (Winter) Open 6 am to 6 pm
(Summer) Admission fee of LE50 Temple of Abu Simbel
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Mr. Alfronso Vidri and Mrs. Patricizia Vidri travel
arrangements
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Day 1: Sun. Oct. 7 Overnight flight (Toronto to Cairo) Day 2:
Mon. Oct. 8 Arrive in Cairo Independent exploration of the city Day
3 to 6: Tues. Oct. 9 to Fri. Oct. 11 Independent exploration of the
city Day 7 to 14: Sat. Oct. 12 to Sat. Oct. 19 Uniworld 8 Day
Cruise Day 15: Sun. Oct. 20 Depart Cairo and arrive in Toronto Trip
Overview
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FIT (Fully Independent Tour) Trip Duration: 15 days Sunday
October 6 2013 to Sunday October 20 2013 Travel Retailer: Flight
Centre Tour/Cruise Company: UniWorld Cruise Limited Airline: Air
Canada Hotel: Delta Pyramids Documentation Needed Passport Required
(Valid for 6 months beyond return date) Possession of Visa Required
Travel Overview TOTAL TRIP COST: $4,924.46 CAD per person
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Return Flight Air Canada Depart Cairo International Airport
(CAI) on October 20 2013 at 9:30 am Arrive at London Heathrow
Airport (LHR) on October 20 2013 at 1:35 pm Connection time of 1
hour and 25 minutes Depart London Heathrow Airport on October 20
2013 at 3:00 pm Arrive Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
on October 20 2013 at 5:45 pm Flights Itinerary Departure Flight
Air Canada Depart Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) on
October 6 2013 at 8:40pm Arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on
October 7 2013 at 8:35 am Connection time of 6 hours and 25 minutes
Depart London Heathrow Airport on October 7 2013 at 3:00 pm Arrive
at Cairo International Airport (CAI) on October 7 2013 at 8:40
pm
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Flight Details Departure Flight Airline: Air Canada Economy
Class YYZ to LHR Flight 848 Duration: 6.55 hours LHR to CAI Flight
6512 Duration: 4.40 hours Return Flight Airline: Air Canada Economy
Class CAI to LHR Flight 6511 Duration: 5.05 hours LHR to YYZ Flight
849 Duration: 7.45 hours Cost: $1299.46 CAD per person
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5 Nights: Mon. Oct. 8 to Sat. Oct. 12 Breakfast Included
Located at the end of King Feisal Road Room Facilities Standard
Double Bed Bathroom Mini Fridge Air Conditioning Hotel Facilities
Air Conditioned Common Rooms Outdoor Pool Lotus Restaurant offering
buffet breakfast and dinner Hotel Details: Delta Pyramids Total
Cost of $226 CAD
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Nile Cruise Cruise Company: UniWorld Cruise Ltd Ship: River
Tosca Sat. Oct. 12 to Sat. Oct. 19 8 Day Cruise Cairo to Cairo
Standard Stateroom Total Cost: $3399 CAD per person Ship Statistics
5 decks Maximum of 82 passangers Ship Facts Full service bars and
lounges Private Rooms Wireless internet
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Day 7: Sat. Oct. 12 th Will arrive in Cairo and be greeted by a
Uniworld representative and transferred to the Four Seasons Hotel
Cairo at Nile Plaza. Day 8: Sun. Oct. 13 th Guided by your own
Egyptologist to some of Egypts most iconic sites in Giza, today you
will be able to explore the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza and
Egyptian Museum. (BB) Day 9: Mon. Oct. 14 th Today you both will be
flown to Luxor where youll walk through the Temple of Karnak. After
seeing the temples, a motorcoach will take you to the banks of the
Nile to board the River Tosca to sail to Dendera. (BB,L, D) Day 10:
Tues. Oct. 15 th During the morning, you will explore Denderas
Temple of Hathor. After visiting temple complex in Dendera, you
will cruise the Nile to Luxor, where you can enjoy some free time
in the afternoon before an early evening exploration of the ancient
Temple of Luxor. (BB, L, D) Day 11: Wed. Oct. 16 th Board your
motorcoach and travel to the West Bank of the Nile to see the
Colossi of Memnon. Next, take in the Temple of Hatshepsut. Youll
continue on to the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious
Pharaohs were buried, Filled with a sense of wonder, youll return
to the ship to sail to Kom Ombo. Along the way, enjoy a Galabeya
party with Egyptian music. (BB, L, D) Nile Cruise Itinerary Part
One
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Nile Cruise Itinerary Part Two Day 12: Thurs. Oct. 17 th Visit
the impressive double-temple of Kom Ombo. Youll then go to the
Aswan High Dam, where you will see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk.
Then you will travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis. Later,
return to Aswan to sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswans
Botanical Gardens. Back onboard the ship, enjoy a typical Nubian
folkloric show with a live band playing Nubian music. (BB, L, D)
Day 13: Fri. Oct. 18 th Disembark the River Tosca. Before flying
back to Cairo, you have the option of spending the morning at
leisure in Aswan or joining us on an optional excursion to the
magnificent Temple of Abu Simbel. (BB) Day 14: Sat. Oct. 19 th
Check out of your hotel. (BB)