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2009
FLASH NEWS
Egypt joins OECD
Due to the continued success of
tourism in Egypt, the Organization
f or Economi c Co- oper at i on
and Development (OECD) has
appointed Egypt as a supervi-
sor on the organizations tourism
committee.
This decision came in light of the
Egyptian Minister of Tourism, Mr.
Zoheir Garanahs request to have
Egypt join the committee during
his visit to Paris last April, where he
presented a new portfolio of touris-
tic projects in Egypt, as well as new
marketing campaigns to promote
the sector.
Garanah further assured the
Egyptian tourisms ability to over-
come various crises, which supports
his appointment as the head of the
crisis committee of the International
Tourism Organization (ITO). The min-
ister further explained that several
training sessions for hoteliers are
underway to guarantee the best
services for tourists.
Egypt is the frst country in the
Middle East to join the tourism
committee. The OECD includes 30
countries as members, as well as
China, Indonesia, South of Africa,
India, Brazil, Russia and others as
non-members.
Walk Alexandria:
The greatest enjoyment is to walk
Alexandria. You see architecture
from different eras, smell the sea, feel
the salty breeze of the corniche, and
browse through the Gomruk district,
dating back from the 16th century,
Anfushi and Ras El Tein, dating from the
era of Mohamed Ali, also known as the
Turkish districts, are in the Eastern part
of Alexandria where the fort is located.
See the fshermen and the little fshing
boats dotting the banks, hear the tin-
kering of metal, see a ship being built
and/or restored in the docking area of
Anfushi, go to the fsh market and see
the wonderful display of fsh, while fsh-
mongers haggle prices. The fsh market
is a place youll want to visit for one
intensive look at Alexandrian culture.
Further south of Horreya Street, you will
enjoy Al Attarin district, where there
are a vast number of antique shops
that you can spend hours rummaging
through old clocks and 18th century
vases and ceiling lights, as well as
reproduced furniture and small knick
knacks.
Alexandria is the second capital of Egypt. Its strategic location, moderate cli-
mate and fne sandy beaches which cover a large area from Agamy in the
west to Abu Qeir in the east, makes it worthy of its earned title, Pearl of the
Mediterranean. Alexandria has also been chosen as the capital of Arab tourism
for 2010. This decision was taken during the Arab Conference for Tourism which
took place in May 2009 and was based upon its historic and touristic facilities.
Alexandrias history is rich with conquests and different dynasties that have
occupied it, as well as the different nationalities that have resided there.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 332 BC, it was a center for Hellenism with
an extraordinary mix of Greeks from many cities, also it was home to the largest
Jewish community in the world, the Sassanid Persians, the Byzantine Empire, the
Arabs, Napoleons expedition in 1798, Italian nationals who also came to live in
this charming city, the British, and the Ottomans.
As you walk through Alexandrias streets, you will feel this ancient charming
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Downtown Alexandria by Raml Station, has another favour,
with its streets and buildings, the hustle and bustle of the
pedestrians and shops, the horse drawn carriages and the
famous tramway, are all sites you will enjoy while sipping a
cup of tea or coffee on one of the sidewalk cafes you will
fnd all over Alexandria. Stroll inside the Cecil Hotel (now
Softel) that dates back to the 1930s, and where Somerset
Maugham and Winston Churchill stayed, and around the
corner are the Metropole and Windsor Hotels, where you
feel that youve gone back in time to another era.
The Greek Quarters east of Al Horreya Street contain won-
derful old villas including the massive Miclavez building,
opposite the Town Hall and nearby the Adda Complex
built in 1929. Further east is the Greek Orthodox patriarch-
ate and the Church of St. Saba. Azarita district is another
pleasurable walk viewing the Goethe Cultural Centres and
Alexandria Atelier Arts Centres beautiful buildings.
And best of all, know you are walking over centuries of ruins
from the sunken Roman cities and the Royal Quarters that
lay underneath todays Alexandria.
What to See
Ancient Sites
Although very little of the ancient city has survived and
most sank under water due to the earthquake, yet there
still stands some that tourists can visit:
Pompeys Pillar: Is the best known ancient monument
still standing, located on Alexandrias ancient acropolis.
Alexandrias Catacombs: Known as Kom Al Shoqqafa, are
a short distance from the pillar and consists of a multi-level
labyrinth, reached through a large spiral staircase with doz-
ens of chambers adorned with sculpted pillars, statues and
other syncretic Romano-Egyptian religious symbols, burial
niches and a sacorphagi, as well as a large Roman-style
banquet room, where meals were conducted by relatives
of the deceased. The Fort of Qaitbay: A 15th century defen-
sive fortress located on the Mediterranean Coast, built upon
and from the ruins of the Lighthouse of Alexandria (one of
the seven wonders of the world). The fort also houses the
Naval Museum.
The Roman Amphitheatre and Baths: This is located in the
area known as Kom Al Dikka, where there is a well-pre-
served theater from the ancient city and the remains of its
Roman-era baths.
Religious Sites
The most famous and beautiful mosque in Alexandria is El
Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque. It is located in the Anfoushi dis-
trict near the Fort of Qaitbay, not too far from the Corniche.
It was built in the 1940s. The Saint Marc College and Church
is an excellent form of architecture. The Roman Catholic
School was founded in 1928 by the Lassalian Brothers and
inaugurated by King Fuad I. The College is located in Al
Shatby district. The Jewish Synagogue Eliahu Hanabi that
is still active, lies in Al Nabi Daniel Street, in the heart of
downtown Alexandria. Not to be missed, is the Abu Mina
Monastery which is around 50 km from Alexandria. To visit
the Monastery, it is advisable to rent a car with driver or
go with a travel agent. If you walk around Alexandrias
downtown, you will see all forms of denominations, Russian
Orthodox, Greek Orthodox, Latin Catholic and Coptic
Orthodox Churches. Each has its unique form of architec-
ture that you will thoroughly enjoy viewing.
Note: All religious sites are free of charge
Parks and Gardens
Alexandria boasts three famous gardens that visitors should
see:
Montazah Park Gardens overlooks the Mediterranean and
covers an area of 370 feddans of exotic trees, palms, and
fowers. The gardens belonged to the Palace of King Farouk
and are open to the public with a small fee. There is also
a museum, several natural bays and beaches, as well as
a complete tourist centre, a 5-star hotel, restaurants and
a childrens park. This is located on the far western part of
Alexandria next to Sheraton Montazah
El Nozha Gardens includes several gardens such as
Antoniades Gardens: Today it contains beautifully land-
scaped trees and fowers, fountains, tropical greenhouses,
archeological remains, including a Gnostic tomb and a cis-
tern, as well as several marble
Greek statues and the Greek
Sir John Antoniadis palace
which was built on the model
of the Versaille Palace in
Paris. It is located south of
the Greek district, next to
the Mahmudiya Canal. Also
nearby i s The Zoological
Garden, which comprises an
artifcial lake, a huge tower to view the garden from above
and a museum for natural history.
The Shallalat Gardens is known for its manicured shrubs and
trees and its high and low levels and waterways. There are
also traces of the Hellenistic walls in the gardens and the
only Alexandrian cistern. Located: east of Horreya Street.
Museums
Greco-Roman Museum: The Neo-classical museum,
founded in 1892, contains a vast rare collection of fasci-
nating Greek and Roman relics and coins, and classical
statues, ranging from the Third Century B.C. to the Seventh
Century AD, including the Tanagra collection. Also, the
musuems garden is full of spectacular statues and artifacts.
Address: Horreya Street.
Pompeys Pillar
El Mursi Abul Abbas Mosque
The Churches of
Alexandria
El Salamlek 5-star hotel in
Montazaha Park
Antoniades Palace and
Gardens
Shalalat Gardens
Bust from the sunken
treasures. On the right,
displayed at the Alexandria
National Museum
Statues from the Greco-
Roman Museum
The Churches of Alexandria
Qaitbay Fort
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The Crown Jewels Museum: The 4,185 square meter palace
located in the area of Zizinia, exhibits the family jewels of
Muhammad Aly that includes 235 rare pieces of diamonds.
The architecturally beautiful palace was built in 1919 and
belonged to a member of the royal family. The east wing
contains a bronze statue of a boy carrying a painting of
a natural landscape,
while the west wings
entrance bears stained
glass engraved with his-
torical stories and scenes
from love stories such as
Romeo and Juliet. There
are also mural drawings
of the celebrations of
the palaces owner.
Cavafy Museum: Constantine Cavafy was one of the
prominent Greek Poets of the 20th century who lived in
Alexandria. After his death, his house was rented by a
Greek, who turned it into a cheap motel. Moreover, all his
furniture was sold by his heirs, except his library which was
saved by Prof. George Savidis.
Cavafy lovers negotiated with the owner of the house and
bought it. They began to reconstruct the house and it was
inaugurated as a museum and offcially opened for the
public on 16 November 1992, recapturing the atmosphere
of the house after recovering some of his antique furniture.
The museum contains a wide range of bibliographical
material, translations of Cavafys poetry in 77 languages
by 40 different scholars, and about 3,000 articles and works
written about his poetry,
The Alexandria National Museum: Located in a restored
Italian style palace on Al-Horreya Street (former Rue
Fouad), near the center of the city. It contains about 1,800
artifacts that narrate the story of Alexandria and Egypt.
Most of these pieces came from other Egyptian museums.
Visitors will see Pharaonic pieces, Graeco-Roman, includ-
ing archeological underwater excavations, Coptic, Islamic
and Modern eras.
Alexandria Aquarium: It was built in 1930 and exhibits many
species from the Mediterranean and Red Seas, as well as
some freshwater species from the Nile and the Amazon.
Alexandria Opera House
The building displays a blend of architectural styles from
the Vienna State Opera and the Odeon Theatre in Paris.
Today, it is enlisted into Heritage List of the country, after it
was refurbished with state-of-the-art infrastructure, suitable
to its fame.
The Opera House is home to the Alexandria Symphony
Orchestra and Alexandria Chamber Orchestra. It also hosts
many local and international shows in ballet, opera and
modern dance.
Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina):
The ancient city of Alexandria was at the beginning of the
third century B.C., the birthplace of the great plan to build
a library: the Bibliotheca Alexandria. A fre, which ravaged
Alexandria, destroyed the library, this vast storehouse of
learning. The Egyptian Government, in co-operation with
UNESCO, decided to resurrect the old dream to endow this
part of the world with an important focal point for culture,
education and science. The new Bibliotheca Alexandrina is
a highly contemporary glass and steel structure opened in
2002, and includes three museums, fve specialised research
institutes and an art collection that includes Hellenic stat-
ues and centuries-old manuscripts. As part of the library,
a new and very important antiquities museum has been
created in order to highlight the history of Alexandria across
the ages, specifcally the cultural era, providing exhibits
related to knowledge and the arts. It now contains rare
artifacts from the Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic and
Islamic eras. These artifacts are displayed in chronologi-
cal order, representing the evolution of writing, the birth
of scholarship and librarianship, and the ancient arts with
informative displays presenting mosaic, portraits, glassware,
pottery, coins, textile and much more. It is located in section
B1 of the librarys ground foor of the main building.
The Bibliotheca hosts many live concerts, both modern and
classic, as well as international shows, almost on a daily
basis.
The Underwater Museum Project:
Some of the worlds most exciting sunken treasures could
soon be viewed to the public, after the Egyptian govern-
ment confrmed plans to build a giant underwater museum.
Since excavations in the eastern harbor of Alexandria
began in 1994, divers have unearthed thousands of his-
torical objects, including sphinxes, parts of the Pharos
Lighthouse and remnants of Queen Cleopatras palace
complex.
Now plans are underway to open up this site via an
immersed fberglass tunnel, which would enable close
viewing of the underwater monuments. The designs for the
museum were drawn up by the French architect Jacques
Rougerie, a veteran of water-based construction projects,
and has been back by the UNESCO.
The two and half year construction plan is supposed to start
in early 2010. The project is estimated to cost US$140 million.
Where and what to eat:
If you go to Alexandria, you have to try a seafood
meal. Alexandrias restaurants are the best to offer you
all types fsh, calamari, squid and shrimps right from the
Mediterranean Sea onto your plate. Fried or grilled with
a special batter, baked in their own secret recipes and
accompanied by a large variety of salads and appetizers
with freshly baked bread.
Most of these restaurants have basic dcor, wooden tables
and chairs, a plastic checkered tablecloth and very plain
dinnerware.but this is all part of the atmosphere for these
types of restaurants.
Qadurah Montazaha
This is a family restaurant suitable for large or small groups.
When you enter, you choose the fsh or shellfsh (shrimp,
calamari) and specify how you want it cooked. They are
also specialized in a delicious buttery tasting seafood soup.
Ghibli Raceway International Karting
track prepare for hosting the second
and the fnal third rounds of Middle East
Karting Cup 2009
The second and third rounds of the Middle East Karting
Cup 2009 on Ghibli Raceway International Karting track
will be held in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt in July 2009.
It is known that the (MEKC 09) is the only international
karting championship in the Middle East, which comes
approved by the International Federation of Motor Sport
(FIA) and the International Federation of Karting (CIK),
in addition to support from the Automobile and Touring
Club of Egypt (ATCE) and the Egyptian Federation for
Motor Sport (EFMS), as well as by the Egyptian Ministry of
Tourism and the Egyptian Tourism Promotion Authority.
The frst round of the championship, which was in
Sharm El-Sheikh during the month of December last year
had witnessed participation of 14 (Seniors) drivers, and
6 (Juniors) drivers, however, that the participation of the
Palestinian Team for the frst time had been one of the
most pleasant surprises of the championship.
The third rounds, for the frst time globally, are orga-
nized as night races in Ghibli Raceway, as well as
organizing a charity race for a great group of Arab and
Egyptian celebrities.
For more information contact:
marketing communications Dept.
Ghibli Raceway international
53 Beirut St.- Egypt Heliopolis,
Tel: 24144440 / 2 - Fax: 24144448
E-mail: ashraf.kara@ghibliraceway.com Alexandria Opera House
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The Plaza at Bibliotheca
where many summer
festivals are held
The Fish Market at El
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Abu Ashraf
Another casual restaurant where you will enjoy great sea-
food meals and also get to select your own fsh. Being in
the heart of Anfoushi, it also provides a favorful scene of
the daily routine of Alexandrians.
The Fish Market
Casual dining overlooking the water. Lots of salads and
fresh bread, choose your own fsh. Specialty dish includes
meru fsh stuffed with herbs and spices and baked in the
oven.
Santa Lucia
Alexandria is also known for its great Greek and French food
and one of the most famous and well recommended din-
ing places to try is Santa Lucia. The menu contains a few
selected appetizers, main dishes and desserts, and a very
hard menu to select from, as all the meals are deliciously
prepared and presented. Beautiful dcor and atmosphere
with back drop music or live piano entertainment.
Stefanos Italian restaurant
Stefanos is the Four Seasons Hotel second fne dining res-
taurant, serving a selection of authentic Southern Italian
cuisine including antipasti and seafood specialties. The
open kitchen, chic dcor and warm Italian hospitality cre-
ate an intimate ambience.
Mohamed Ahmed Restaurant:
One of the famous places for a good bean or falafel
sandwich is this restaurant. It also serves local meals that
Alexandria is famous for, such as the special Alexandrian
liver dish and the Shakshouka (scrambled eggs with
tomatoes)
Bars:
Al Fouad Bar, background music.
San Giovanni Kings bar. Overlooks Stanley beach with
breathtaking view of the sea. Classic and elegant
atmosphere.
Cap dOr (also known as Sheikh Ali)
Specialises in calamari, shrim or fsh.
Spitfre Bar:
This is the most authentic bar in Alexandria; no colourful
cocktails, no piano music, no food! Like its sister bar, Sheikh
Ali, the Spitfre is an Alexandrian institution and a venue
guaranteed to offer many surprises as well as laughs. Its
small red brick entrance could be completely overlooked,
if it werent for the new bright blue and yellow neon sign.
Company logos, air force and navy badges, foreign bank
notes and fags give an indication on the number of nation-
alities that have drunk. Except for the beautiful tiled foor
and a Tudor style painting hanging over door, the dcor
betrays the age of the Spitfre as the bar is over one hun-
dred years old.
Bleu bar
Bleu is an intimate outdoor bar, open for lunch and dinner
from April to October. The terrace setting is a delight in high
summer, with expansive views over the Mediterranean, fresh
sea breezes and a cascading water feature creating the
perfect spot for a sunset cocktail. Bleu also serves snacks,
tapas-style food until late.
Golf Activities:
The Sporting Club, located in the heart of the city, receives
non-members who would like to play golf. The entrance
fees are LE 20 on weekdays and LE 30 on Thursdays and
Fridays. The fee for playing golf all day is LE 150 + LE 50 for
the Caddy.
For further information, call: +20-3-5433628.

Shopping:
Suq District, where you will fnd Alexandrias only surviving
wekala. This area was where the Jewish community lived,
and today you may fnd all manner of products, from jew-
ellery to medicinal plants (Suq El Magharba) to Bedouin
clothing (Suq El Liba).
San Stefano Mall: Two foors of casual name brands, gift
shops, leatherwear and fast food restaurants.
Alexandria City Centre: Brand names i ncl udi ng
Debenhams, New Look and Miss Selfridge, the Spanish
brand Zara and others. This mall is the newest in Alexandria
and is located opposite the Alexandria International Park.
The exquisite Attarine antique district with its French-
inspired and wrought iron furniture and the renowned
Zanet El-Sittat district, (which literally means an area
crowded with women), provide just two of the citys many
opportunities to bargain for fabric, furniture and jewels and
lots of real and reproduced antiques in an authentic setting.
Location: El Mansheya.
Accommodation:
Four Seasons Hotel
The Hotel has the largest standard rooms in the city, with
views of the Mediterranean (Sea View) or city. Three restau-
rants, Lebanese Byblos, Italian Stefanos and Kala open for
breakfast and lunch. The hotels Spa offers a comprehen-
sive range of treatments, sauna, steam room and whirlpool.
The Beach: Opposite the hotel is a long stretched, sandy
beach with lush green landscaping. It is easily accessed
by an under- passage from the hotel. The Beach facilities
include a kids club and open-air ftness area.
Le Metropole
In 1902 Hotel Metropole opened their doors for frst time. The
hotel is located close to the railway station and in the heart
of Alexandrias business and embassies district, directly
overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. This masterpiece by
Italian & Greek architects makes it one of the best Heritage
hotels in Egypt.
Windsor Palace Hotel
The Windsor, built in 1906, exudes the glory and graciousness
of a golden era as one of Alexandrias Heritage hotels.
Right on the waterfront, the hotel resides in the social and
cultural hub of the city, with its street cafes, shopping bou-
tiques and seaside promenades.
Sheraton Montazah
Breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and
Montazah Gardens, other than standard rooms, presiden-
tial suits, there are eight hospitality suites equipped with a
kitchenette.
Several restaurants and outdoor pool.
Paradise Inn Maamoura Beach
Featuring a beachfront location and comfortable accom-
modation. Within walking distance to the Montazah Royal
gardens. Beach sports and outdoor and indoor swimming
pools. Address: Maamoura Beach, Alexandria West.
Softel Cecil Hotel
Conveniently located in the heart of the business district,
overlooking the bay and yacht club. Built in 1929, yet con-
stantly in step with the times, it provides a perfect blend of
modern amenities and old world charm.
Renaissance Hotel
New guest rooms with sea view, full business facilities, res-
taurants, gym and wireless Internet.
Helnan Palestine Hotel
Overlooks the Montazah beach and gardens. Its bay is
Egyptairs Hot Summer
For a business trip to or from Los Angeles, San
Francisco, Chicago or Washington, you can do this
daily using Egypt Airs new code share fight with United
Airlines. The code share fights operate via New York
and London.
According to Sherif Galal, Egypt Air Chairman,
the carrier is also expanding in Africa, opening new
destinations.
Early this month, Egypt Air started operating two direct
fights weekly to Abuja in Nigeria and four fights weekly
to Dar Es Salam in Tanzania.
The increase in fights to Africa is a necessity to serve
the increasing demand from Europe, Far East and
Middle East. Egypt Air operates fights to another 14
routes in Africa.
Effective 26 June until 24 October 2009, Egypt Air will
operate a new fight o the Cairo/London Heathrow
route. It is also expanding operations to Amman to be
two fights daily instead of one.
Source: Al Ahram Weekly
San Stefano Four Seasons
Hotel
Windsor Hotel
Le Metropole Hotel
Softel Cecil Hotel
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The Cairo Marriott Hotel Hosts you in a
Smoke Free Environment!
Welcome to a smoke free environment this is the
new salutation you will receive walking into the frst hotel
in town to conserve the environment through restrict-
ing smoking. the Cairo Marriott Hotel! Introducing
the idea is a revolutionary initiative of a hotel that has
always been a pioneer in the feld of environment &
energy preservation! The frst phase of implementation
will include the hotels lobby in addition to the ground
and frst foors as well as the entrances of the Gezira &
Zamalek towers where smoking will be not be allowed!
Designated areas for smoking will still be available
to ensure the guests convenience. The project is the
outcome of the hotels eagerness to leap on the path
of becoming environmentally friendly in all possible
ways. Not to mention conserving the treasures of the
historical Palace that includes state of the art antiques
dating back to centuries ago; making the hotel a true
vivid museum!
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa renovated
Set on the banks of one of the most breathtaking
waterways in the world, in a town rich with ancient
antiquities, Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is a new concept
for luxury by the Nile.
The 236-room Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa has been
entirely transformed to emerge as a dazzling new
retreat.
The guiding design principle of the new Hilton Luxor
Resort & Spa is the River Nile, where fve of the seven
dining options and half of the guest rooms have been
oriented to reveal spectacular vistas over 170 metres of
prime river frontage.
The focal point of the entire resort is the infnity edge
swimming pool. Seemingly built into the lip of the Nile
and framed by the mountain ranges on the west
bank, the pool has the capacity to hoodwink guests
into believing they are foating in the legendary Nile
waters. A similar sense of tranquility is possible from the
submerged pool lounges and a sunken pool bar.
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa is 650 miles short fight from
Cairo and 15 minutes drive from Luxor International
Airport. Downtown Luxor, the Luxor Museum and Temple
of Karnak are all located within a fve minute drive from
the hotel. Traditional felucca sailing and sunset dining
can be arranged directly from the hotels private jetty.
First Graduates of the
Cornell University Hotel
Manager Program in Egypt
In partnership with the Egyptian Tourism Federation
and under the auspices of H.E. Minister of Tourism,
Zoheir Garranah, the frst Cornell University Hotel
Manager Program In-Country Series came to a success-
ful end following a certifcation ceremony held at the
Steigenberger Golf Resort in El Gouna Egypt.
H.E. Zoheir Garranah, Ahmed El Nahas, Chairman
of the Egyptian Tourism Federation; and Tom Kline,
Executive Director of Executive Education at Cornell
University School of Hotel Administration, awarded cer-
tifcates to the pioneering batch of 22 management
executives who successfully completed the essential
portion of the specially tailored two-part certifcate
program for hotel managers in Egypt and the region.
The In-Country Series unfolds over the course of two
weeks with specialized learning from expert Cornell
University faculty in Financial Management, Planning
for Profts: Hotel Operations Decision Making, Strategic
Marketing for Hotels and Restaurants and Leading and
Motivating in the Real World. All courses were taught by
distinguished professors from Cornell University.
Cornell University School of Hotel Administration
Hotel Manager Program certifcates were awarded to
those who have completed the two-part series, and
certifcates of completion from the Ministry of Tourism
and Egyptian Tourism Federation were distributed to
everyone.
At the graduation ceremony, Minister Garranah
voiced his delight in witnessing the completion of the
frst Hotel Manager Program In-Country Series and meet-
ing with each participant to hear fst hand about their
experiences.
Release issued by the Egyptian Tourism Federation
surrounded by the gardens, which were once the site of
the late King Farouks summer place.
How to get there:
Seaport: Many cruise ships arrive to the Alexandria Harbour
from European countries.
Airport: Local and international fights arrive to Al Nozha
Airport, located 7 km to the southeast.
By Road: From Cairo (around 220 kms), visitors can arrive
to Alexandria via the Super Jet buses, private taxi or rent a
car. For enquiries and reservations for the Super Jet buses,
call: +20-2-2579 8181 or +20-3-543 5222
Also, if you are coming via the Port Said Harbour, there is the
international coastal road (Port Said/Alexandria)
By train: From Cairo station, you can go down at either Misr
Station or Sidi Gaber Station
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with night-life entertainment. Porto Marina is also rich in
offering a dining experience from Egyptian food, Italian,
International, French to amazing Seafood restaurants that
satisfy all tastes.
During hot summer nights, the complex has concerts and
live entertainment, featuring artists and shows. You can also
enjoy their cinema facility with screenings of Egyptian and
International blockbusters. For shopping lovers, you will fnd
many stores from clothes, shoes to golf and boat supplies.
Other entertainment locations:
Almost every weekend, the North Coast has special beach
parties with entertainers. So check with your hotel to know
the schedule. The famous Nikki Beach on Hacienda Bay
(15 kms from Marina resort) is opening this summer. During
the day, you can enjoy the beach sprawled on comfort-
able chaise longue with frst class service and at night, the
North Coast Egypt:
When History Meets Recreation
The North Coast region is the Summer Hot Spot for all
Egyptians and where visitors can enjoy white sandy
beaches and azure waters. With a warm yet breezy
Mediterranean climate, activities and places to visit, are
all fowing on the coast.
Situated around 105 km from Alexandria and 340 km from
Cairo you can get there by bus or by car. It is 60 km away
from El Alamein Airport, and110 km from Alexandria Airport.
A car is needed there for transportation to get around the
area.
Where to stay
The North Coast offers a wide range of hotels to go to.
Located in the village of Sidi Abdel Rahman in the Marassi
compound, Al Alamein Hotel is an ideal place, with stun-
ning white sandy beaches and a turquoise sea. The design
is simple and cozy, yet very classy, using white colors and
sea themes. The hotel offers spacious rooms and furnished
villas with three or fve rooms with a terrace and a barbecue
set. The hotel has a beach bar and a patio coffee shop with
a breathtaking sea-view. For activities around the hotel, you
can enjoy tennis, beach volleyball, table tennis and billiards.
For other options, the Marassi compound, recently opened,
has many more activities, with a Health Club, a beach,
and at night a lounge for dinner and drinks with exciting
entertainment. Another great accommodation around the
coast is the fve- star Charm Life-El Alamein resort in Ghazala
Bay. This luxurious resort has fully equipped rooms including
nine suites with extensive facilities that include a heated
indoor pool, three outdoor pools and access to a sandy
crystal clear beach. The hotel has a health club equipped
with a gymnasium and an aerobics room. Charm Life has
one of the best Spas in the region, with a sea view, and
offers Thalassotherapy. You have many options there for
dining. For a late drink, you can head to Havanos Cigar
Lounge there offering refned cigars and malt whiskies, rums
or cognacs. Near Marsa Matruh you can also fnd a nice
resort, Almaza Bay with hotel rooms and resort facilities. It
is 37 Kilometers east of Marsa Matrouh. Amenities include
two swimming pools, one heated for the winter, a beautiful
beach, pub and disco.
Marina El Alamein Village
Marina El Alamein is a tourist village located on the north-
ern coast of Egypt, with an 11 km long beach. This beach
resort is split into eight different sections named Marina 1 to
7 with limestone villas and chalets and beautiful greenery,
making it almost an entire city on its own. Marina is great
for spending your time outdoors with its extensive range
of beaches and water sports activities. You can either get
to enjoy the wide sandy public beaches or private beach
clubs like Cuba Cabana, Tahiti, La Plage, and a womens
only private beach, with private pools and restaurants.
Other activities include boat trips, Jet Skiing and even fsh-
ing. At night you will have the choice of many restaurants
and coffee shops that overlook the lakes and the sea.
Accommodation there is available at budget conscious
hotels such as Maxim and Maxim inn located in Marina 4.
Another hotel in Marina 5 is the sea viewing Ocean Blue
resort with a private beach, and rooms facing the sea on
a pier.
Porto Marina Resort
Porto Marina Resort is one of the biggest projects on the
Egyptian North Coast overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
It features the frst International Yacht Marina on the eastern
part of North Africa. The complex has a Hotel with 338 rooms
offering many recreational activities like Tennis, Beach
Volleyball, Health Club activities, Aerobics, Basketball, Table
tennis, Darts and a variety of Water sports like Waterskiing,
Windsurfng, Pedalo, Catamaran, Canoeing, Parasailing
Fishing, Diving, Wind surfng and Banana boat. The hotel
also organizes boat trips to the various piers of the Marina,
and to the Porto Island Beach offering activities for all ages.
The resort has four outdoor swimming pools, two private
beaches one located near the hotel and another one on
Porto Island Beach that can be reached by boat trips from
the hotel. You can also enjoy the Spa at the hotel with an
indoor heated pool, a Jacuzzi and body treatment facilities
like a Sauna, Steam Bath and Massage tables and therapy.
You wont need to worry about the childrens fun during
your vacation, as many kids activities are available with
a Mini Club for children.
You can also play golf at Golf Porto Marina, located 8 km
from Porto Marina, with an 18-hole championship golf court
and the newly opened Aqua Porto, the 1st water park in
Egypt, with two wave pools, a kids area and a lounge
El Gondola boat in Porto Marina
Golf Porto Marina
Aqua Park in Golf Porto Marina
Water activities in Marina
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beach turns into one huge party with a sunken bar. Marassi
Beach is divided in two areas. One for the dining and bar
area overlooking the waters, and the other is for disco
dancing with a DJ. Andrea is the best place to go to for
a good meal of grilled chicken, freshly baked bread (view
the women kneading the dough and placing it in the kiln),
and a variety of appetizers. Located at Hacienda Beach,
north of Hacienda Bay.
Marsa Matrouh
Marsa Matrouh lies 290 kilometers west of Alexandria.
The distance from Cairo to Matrouh is 524 kilometers. It lies
on a bay on the Mediterranean and is distinguished by
its seven kilometers long beach, which is one of the most
beautiful in the world. It is famous for white soft sands and
calm transparent waters. This beach dates back to the
days of Alexander, the Macedonian, when it was known as
Paraetonium and also as Amunia. It said that Alexander
the Great stopped there during his historical expedition to
pay tribute, and sacrifce, to the god Amun, at Siwa, so that
he becomes Amuns son and his rule becomes a historical
continuation of the pharaohs. There are ruins of a temple
from the time of Rameses II (1200 B.C.) in Matrouh.
Monument and Tourist Sites
Egyptian Fleet Anchorage: Built during the Ptolemies, the
remains of the naval installations still stand west of the port.
Coptic Chapel: Built during the early Coptic age, and con-
tains several caves bearing inscriptions. Rommels Hideout:
A cave, hewn in the rock, where Rommel drew up plans
of his military operations. It has now been turned into a
military museum. Marina Ruins-Alamein: An ancient city
discovered in 1985, it comprises temples, tombs baths and
nobles houses, from the Graeco-Roman period. It is the
largest archaeological city after Alexandria.
Beaches
Ageebah Beach: About 28 km. west of Marsa Matrouh. It
is distinguished by its numerous natural caves and enchant-
ing scenery. Al-Abyad Beach: About 20 km. west of Marsa
Matrouh.
How to Get There:
There is an international airport at Marsa Matrouh. If you are
inside Egypt, you can go by bus or train.
Recommended Visit:
Al Alamein A Historical
Battlefeld
El Alamein is most notable as the place where the Allied
forces of World War II gained a decisive victory of the Axis
forces. Over 80,000 soldiers were either wounded or lost
their lives here. As a result, El Alamein is home to war graves
war memorials and a museum that are worth a visit. The
Al Alamein War Museum is said to be located where the
battle took place. It was opened in 1956 and is a com-
plete illustration of the story of World War II in North Africa,
containing records of all the events. Even before entering
the Museum halls, in the garden are a display of huge army
tanks and various other weapons used in the battle. A visitor
can view this heavy equipment from the inside. The garden
has about ffteen large pieces used by different forces in
the Battle of Al Alamein. Inside the museum there are fve
halls. Each of them is dedicated to one of the four coun-
tries involved in the war, which include Great Britain, Italy,
Germany, and Egypt. The museum also has a mixed hall
that contains general war items. Another notable monu-
ment is the Commonwealth War Graves and Memorial
where there are 7,367 burials in addition to 603 names of
men and 11,874 names of soldiers and airmen who have
no known grave. The cemetery and the memorial were
designed in 1951. Another memorial is the German War
Graves shaped as a fortress the 1956s building houses 4200
graves of German soldiers and few kilometers away you
can visit the Italian War Graves with 4300 burials.

The Commonwealth Cemetary
Non Aligned Movement
Conference in Sharm El
Sheikh
The Maritim Jolie Ville Golf & The Maritim Jolie Ville
in Sharm El Sheikh will host Presidents, Kings and VIP
personalities attending the Non-Aligned Movement
Conference, to be held from July 10th till July 17th 2009,
at the hotel and the hotels Conference Centre.
Marsa Matrouh
The Italian Cemetary
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CALENDER Jul y
Tuesday 7
th
SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Jannat andBandat 9pm
> > Roman Amphitheatre, Kom El Dekka
Saturday 11
th
>> MUSIC CONCERT
Flamenco and Oriental Music
FernandoPerez andMohamedAntar (Spain/
Egypt) at 9pm
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Tel: +20-3-483 9999
Wednesday 15
th
>> TANGO MUSIC CONCERT
BA Orchestra and Orchestra Sweet
Sound at 9 pm
ViolinSoloist andconductor Mounir Nasr Eldin
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Tel: +20-3-483 9999
Friday 17
th
>> MODERN MUSIC
The Station Group at 8 pm
> > Jesuite Cultural Center,
298 Port Said St. Hamamat Cleopatra.
Tel: +20-3-542 3553
Saturday 18
th
Egyptian Modern Songs
>> MUSIC CONCERT
Cafe Antarsia Ensemble (USA) at 9 pm
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Sunday 19
th
>> A MUSICAL IN 3 MOTIONS
The Day Will Come. Also on July 20
th

at 9 pm
Poet: SayedHigab. Music Composer: Sheri Mohie
El Din, withHebaSolimanandSeif El DinSherif
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Tuesday 21st
>> MUSIC CONCERT
Wust El Balad Band at 9 pm
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Wednesday 22nd
>> MUSIC CONCERT
Selection of Occidental and Western
Music and songs at 9 pm
BAOrchestra, withManal Mohie Eldin(Harp),
Nesma(Marimba)
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Thursday 23rd
>> BA MUSIC AND SONG COMPETION
UNTIL MONDAY 27
TH
Western Popular Styles - 4
th
Edition at
9 pm
Check Bibliothecas schedule for bands playing
every day until the 27
th
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Friday 24
th
>> NUBIAN MUSIC CONCERT
Artists Hamdy Shalaly and Mohamed
Ragab at 8 pm
> > Jesuite Cultural Center, 298 Cleopatra St.
Wednesday 29
th
>> CLOSING CEREMONY SONG COM-
PETITION
BA Orchestra, conducted by Nayer Nagy
at 9 pm
Songs fromthe most celebrative musicals:
Phantomof the Opera, Beauty andthe Beast, West
Side Story..etc.
> > Summer Theater, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Thursday 30th
>> LATINO DANCING FESTIVAL
Victor and Katia - Salsa (Canada) at 9
pm. Also July 31st
IncooperationwithTamarinCenter
> > Summer Theater, Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Whats On This Month in
Alexandria
Wednesday 1
ST
>> SCULPTURE EXHIBITION
Alexandria International Symposium
- Sculpture in Natural Material. Until
August 29
th
Sculptural Mosaic - 4
th
Exhibition
> > BA Plaza, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Tel: +20-3-483 9999
Tuesday 2
nd
>> BROADWAY MUSICAL
West Side Story and Grease at 8 pm
Incooperationwiththe U.S Embassy
> > Roman Amphitheatre, Kom El Dekka
>> MODERN MUSIC
WYVERN Band at 9 pm
First AlbumRelease Concert
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Tel: +20-3-483 9999
Sunday 5
th
>> MUSIC FESTIVAL
SOS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Redeemers at 6.30pmandThe Roomat 8.30pm
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Tel: +20-3-483 9999
Thursday 30
th
>>INTERNATIONAL MODERN DANCE
FESTIVAL
Sareyyet Ramallah for Music and Dance
Group (Palestine) at 9 pm
> > Alexandria Opera House.
Tel: +20-3-480 0138

Monday 6
th
SOS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hot Potatoat 6.30pmandGipseaat 8.30pm
> > Summer Theatre, Bibliotheca
Alexandrina, Al Corniche, Shatby
Tel: +20-3-483 9999
8th International Summer
Festival EAST & WEST
Music Dance Theater Cinema Plastic Arts
The BA Arts Center is holding an annual international summer festival
during July and August. The festival was initiated in 2002, even before the
offcial inauguration of the library. In 2005, the title of the festival was Light
and Shadow, in 2006 it was First Time featuring young artists with frst
appearance on stage, in 2007 it was A Medium for DanceA Medium
for Expression featuring folkloric and modern dance performances, and
in 2008 it was Day and Night.
This year, the festival is congregating a unique mixture of established clas-
sical musicians and emerging young professionals under the title of East
and West. The festival features a special program counting dance, music,
theater, Cinema and Plastic Arts.
The Canadian dancing duo, Victor and Katia, who won the International
Salsa Competition in Las Vegas in 2005, are participating for the third time
this year in the festival.
The Plastic Arts section this year is featuring three exhibitions. Alexandria
International Symposium -Sculpture in Natural Material (Mosaic), First-Time,
and the Resident Artist. The International Symposium will host 23 artists from
eight different countries; Austria, Egypt, England, Germany, Italy, Iran,
Scotland and Sweden. Through the resident artist exhibition 17 artists were
invited for a month to experience the city of Alexandria and follow the
artistic activities of the Library to gain a renewed vision.
In the Music section, the BA Orchestra, conducted by Sherif Mohie Eldin,
will present fve concerts accompanied by eminent artists such as Omar
Khairat, Mounir Nasr El Din, Manal Mohie El Din and Nesma Abdelaziz.
The second SOS Music Festival Friday Through Friday is presenting 14
independent Bands performing their original compositions, in addition to
a special night in which SAHRA, NAGHAM MASRY and MASSAR EGBARI will
perform their songs in a an orchestral arrangement and accompanied by
the BA Orchestra. Last, but not least, are two very special nights From East
and West performed by Fernando Perez and Mohamed Antar (Spain /
Egypt) and Cafe Antarsia Ensemble (USA).
One of the highlights this year is the BA 4th Music and Songs Competition,
where 20 highly competitive groups will share the stage for fve days. Parallel
to the competition the BA Arts Center is organizing the frst Cultural Forum
in Alexandria to provide a platform for cultural institutions and centers
renowned for their artistic and cultural achievements to network, exchange
information and present their projects.
Broadway
Comes to Egypt
July 4th at 8 pm Open Air Theatre
July 5th at 8 pm Gomhouria
Theatre
The U.S. Embassy i n Egypt
proudly invites you to an evening
of American song and dance at
Broadway Comes to Egypt, with
excerpts from the legendary musi-
cals West Side Story and Grease.
The program is a unique col-
l aborati on between the U.S.
Embassy, the Cairo Opera House
and American Voices, a U.S. arts
association dedicated to bring-
ing American music and culture
to audiences around the world.
Under the direction and cho-
reography of American artists
John Ferguson, Michael Parks
Masterson and Ira Spaulding, a
cast of Egyptian and international
singers and dancers will stage
three spectacular performances
in Cairo and Alexandria.
Broadway Comes to Egypt will
be in Alexandria on July 2 at 9
p.m. at the Roman Amphitheater
and in Cairo on July 4 and 5 at
8 p.m. at Main Hall of the Cairo
Opera House.
Tickets for the Alexandria per-
formance are LE 10 and LE 15.
Tickets for the Cairo performance
are LE 10, LE 15 and LE 25. Tickets
are available at the theaters box
offces.
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Pompeys Pillar
Address: Kormoz District.
Tel: +20-3-960 1315. Opening
Hours: 9 am to 4.30 pm.
The Fort of Qaitbay
Address: Anfoushi District
Tel: +20-3-480 9144.
Hours: 9 am to 5 pm.
Entrance fees: LE 25, students: LE
15
Roman Amphitheatre and
Baths
Address: Kom El Dikka District.
Tel: +20-3-390 2904. Note: Rates
for visits to the above sites:
Catacombs LE 20, students:
LE 15. Pompeys Pillar and other
nearby sites, LE 20, The Roman
Amphitheatre and Baths LE 20.
The Greco Roman Museum
Tel: +20-3-486 5820/487 6434
Cavafy Museum
Address: Sharm El Shiekh street
which is a bystreet off El Nabi
Daniel Street behind the opera
house.
Opening hours:
Sundays and Thursdays from
10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Saturday-
Wednesday from 10:00 am to 3:00
pm
Entrance fee: LE 15
Alexandria National Museum
Address: 110 Tariq Al Horryea St.
Downtown. Tel: +20-3-483 5519,
Fax: +20-3-483 8035. Entrance
fees: LE 35 and students LE 20.
Open 9 am - 4.30 pm
Alexandria Aquarium
Located near Qai tbay Fort,
on Al ex andr i a s Eas t er n
Harbour. Open 9 am to 3 pm
& 7 - 11 pm during summer. Tel:
+20-3-4807138/4801552.
Fax: +20-3-4801174.
Alexandria Opera House
22 Horreya St. Tel: +20-3-480 0138
Summer hours: 9 11 pm. Winter
hours: 8 10 pm
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Address: Corner of Al Corniche
and Port Said St. Tel: +20-3-483
9999
Entrance fee: LE 10 which includes
a guide profcient in English,
French and German. Open 11 am
to 7 pm. Fridays 3 - 7 pm
Qadurah Restaurant
Located in Montazah Park, west
of Alexandria. Tel: +20-3-480 0967.
Open noon 4 am
Abu Ashraf Restaurant,
28 Safar Pacha St. Tel: +20-3-481
6597
Open noon to 3 am
The Fish Market
El Geish St. Bahary. Tel: +20-3-480
5114. Working hours: 12.30 pm
11.30 am
Santa Lucia Restaurant
Address: 40 Safya Zaghloul St.
Open for lunch and dinner.
Tel: +20-3-486 0332.
Stefanos Restaurant
Address: Four Seasons Hotel,
San Stefano District
Tel: +20-3-581 8000
Open for dinner only.
Mohamed Ahmed Sandwich
Shop
Address: Abu Talat St.
Tel: +20-3-5083764
Al Fouad Bar
Address: in El Salamlek Palace
Hotel in Montazah.
Open noon to 2 am.
San Giovanni Kings Bar
205 El Guish ave. Stanley Alex.
Tel: +20-3-5467775.
Working hours: noon 2 am
Cap dOr Bar
Open noon to 2 am. 4 Adib St. off
Saad Zaghloul St. Mansheya.
Spitfre Bar
Address: Rue de lAncienne
Bourse, off Saad Zaghloul St.
Mansheya.
Tel: +20-3- 480 6503
Bleu Bar
Address: Four Seasons Hotel, San
Stefano District. Tel: +20-3-581-
8000
Address: Four Seasons Hotel
SuperJet Bus Service
Tel: +20-2-2290-9017
West Delta Bus Service
Tel: +20-2-2415-6597
Egyptair
Tel: +20-2-2393-0381
Tel: +20-2-3347-5193
East Delta Bus Service
Tel: +20-2-2574-2814
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