2. Dana Schlosser Laura Sinopoli Laura Sinopoli Victoria Shaw TDC 200 FD Professor: Pauline Hussey Welcome to Egypt ***Headphones Needed***

3.  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.

4.  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

5.  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.

6.  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

7.  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.

8.  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.

9.  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.

10.  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

11.  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 1960’s. 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.

12.  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

13.  More Options…  1001 Night Show  Pacha Sharm El Sheikh Nightclub

14.  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.

15.   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

16.   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

17.   Located in Luxor  Man Made Attraction  King Tut’s tomb  Burial place of ancient pharaohs  Open 6 am to 5 pm  General Admission LE70  King Tutankhamen Admission LE80 Valley of the Kings

18.   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

19. Mr. Alfronso Vidri and Mrs. Patricizia Vidri travel arrangements

20.   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

21.   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

22.  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

23.  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

24.   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

25.  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

26.  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 Egypt’s 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 you’ll 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 Dendera’s 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. You’ll continue on to the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious Pharaohs were buried, Filled with a sense of wonder, you’ll 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

27.  Nile Cruise Itinerary Part Two Day 12: Thurs. Oct. 17 th Visit the impressive double-temple of Kom Ombo. You’ll 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 Aswan’s 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)