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Egypt Incentives & Events

EGYPT INCENTIVES & EVENTS

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Contacts
48 Kasr El Nil St.
Cairo
Egypt
Tel: + 202 2395 1111 / 2391 2506 / 2391 2855
Fax: + 202 23903819 or 2391 0869
Email: egypt@dudmc.com
Skype: adelzaki2006
Web Site: www.ittatours.com
Contact: Mr Adel Zaki - President
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General Information

Government Arab Republic of Egypt
Capital Cairo
GMT + 2 hrs
Online Weekly Weather www.bbc.co.uk/weather
Yearly Weather Climate www.worldtravelguide.net/data/egy/egy500.asp
Airport Cairo International, 30km
Average Flying Time from London 4 hours 45 minutes
Passport & Visas www.worldtravelguide.net/data/egy/egy040.asp
Health and Medical information www.worldtravelguide.net/data/egy/egy080.asp
Public Holidays www.worldtravelguide.net/data/egy/egy070.asp
Currency Egyptian pound (EGP)
Currency Converter www.oanda.com/convert/classic
Language Arabic (official), English and French widely understood by educated classes
Electricity 220v 50c AC
Population 69,536,644 (July 2001 est.)
Total Land Area 995,450 sq km
Coastline 2,450 km
Driving International licence
Transportation Internal air, rail and bus service. Nile River Cruise recommended

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Company

Ittatours is the umbrella company of the specialist incentive and conference division.

Ittatours was founded in Cairo in 1949, and has built up a reputation for excellence over many years.

The directors are actively involved on a day to day basis with the running of the company, supported by a staff of more than 70 travel professionals.

With offices in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh they are major suppliers to the European conference and incentive market.

In addition to offering exciting, innovative, reliable and cost effective land arrangements Ittatours have for many years provided a comprehensive service for Nile Cruising.

Let us be the planner for your next meeting or event.

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Destination

EGYPT - LAND OF HISTORY
Egypt is a land rich in history, an open air museum littered with examples of the awe-inspiring grandeur of past civilisations.

It's capital, Cairo is a modern vibrant and exciting city, the largest in Africa.

Cairo offers the choice of dozens of fine hotels, night clubs, disco's and casinos, wonderful sightseeing, together with shopping opportunities ranging from exclusive boutiques to the romance of the traditional bazaars and a range of venues that can be themed to meet an incentive or conference clients every wish.

Upper Egypt, accessed by air, rail, or on one of the many excellent Nile cruises is like a return to a previous age. Along the banks of the timeless River Nile farmers can be seen tending the land, while the graceful Feluccas carry cargo as they have for centuries.

The temples of Luxor and Karnak together with the Valley of the Kings makes Luxor an unforgettable experience whilst at Aswan, Abu Simbel rescued from the water of Lake Nasser stands supreme.

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Example Programme - Luxor & Sharm El Sheikh

DAY 1
Arrival to Luxor airport
Meet, assist through customs & immigration
Ladies will be welcomed with roses
Private check-in at hotel
Welcome cocktail reception
Soft welcome drink or alcoholic fruit punch
Dinner at hotel (depending on arrival time)

DAY 2
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Visit Valley of Kings & Queens
Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon Colossi
Lunch at hotel
Sound & Light performances at Karnak Temple
Ride by horse & carriage (bearing company logo)
Elegant dinner at "1886 restaurant" at the Winter Palace or at Luxor Temple.

DAY 3
Flight to Sharm El Sheikh
Arrive Sharm & transfer to hotel
Sunset camel ride
Stop by Bedouin family for Bedouin tea
Dinner at hotel Sanafir, at Namaa Bay

DAY 4
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Full day boat trip to Tiran island
Snorkeling & swimming in the Red Sea
(equipment included) hot lunch and
refreshments served on board
Return back to hotel
"Starlight" dinner in the desert with Sound & Light atmosphere & Belly dancer

DAY 5
Buffet breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Sharm El Sheikh airport for flight home.

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Suggested Sightseeing

CAIRO

  • Full day tour to the Egyptian museum of antiques, Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohammed Ali Mosque and the famous bazaar of Khan El Khalili.
  • Full day tour to Memphis the old capital of ancient Egypt , Sakkara Step Pyramid of King Zoser the three pyramids of Gizeh and the Sphinx.
  • Half day tour to Islamic and Coptic Cairo. Visit Ibn Touloun Mosque and hanging church.
  • Son et Lumiere at the Pyramids

LUXOR

  • Half day tour to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens and Queen Hatshepsut Temple.
  • Half day tour to visit the Karnak and Luxor temples on the East bank of the Nile.
  • Son et Lumiere at the Karnak Temple.

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Theme Party Ideas For Incentives

BEDOUIN NIGHT
Dinner in a Bedouin tent set specially for group in the Pyramids desert area with entertainment. "Zaffa" folkloric welcome group at hotel upon arrival and cocktails in a private lounge at the hotel where you can have drinks dry snacks and canapés during check-in.

TREASURE HUNT IN THE DESERT
Group will be divided into two teams and spend the whole day in enjoying various activities including camel racing.

SHEHEREZADE NIGHT
The ballroom will be transformed in an exotic desert tent and guests wear galabeyas while buffet dinner will be served by the staff in traditional Egyptian dresses.

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN NIGHT
You cross the River Nile from Ramses Hilton Hotel to Marriott Hotel or V.V. by Felucca. Upon arrival you will be met by a band of 6 persons in Pharaonic costumes and then you will proceed to the Ballroom where Oriental dinner will be offered.

ARAB HORSE DANCING
A special horse dancing show can be arranged.

ARAB NIGHT AT THE MENA HOUSE TENT
In an open air area by the Marrioutia stream, entertainment will include Dervish and African dancers, a fire eater and Bedouin dancers.

THE DAWN OF CIVILISATION
A very early breakfast at the Pyramids site to watch sunrise with champagne and light music.

PHARAONIC THEME PARTY
Dressed for the event in Pharaonic costume, you gather for champagne cocktail before travelling on the Nile in a Felucca up to crocodile island.

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Convention Centre

CAIRO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTRE
Different halls that seat up to 6000 pax.
No of rooms: 32
Capacity of largest: 6000 pax
Most of the main hotels in Cairo have facilities for conventions and business meetings.

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A Few Extra Touches

  • "ZAFFA" Folkloric show who welcomes the group in a typical Egyptian style.
  • Champagne breakfast at the Pyramids.
  • Dinner at the Citadel in a typical Fatemic way with costumed waiters.
  • Balloons with the logo of your company, this idea can be applied to any function taking place in the open air.
  • A camel caravan to take the group either to the sound and light show or to the Bedouin tent.

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Welcome Gifts

  • Papyrus with logo and client name in hieroglyphic letters.
  • Galabeya long robe for tent nights (Unisex).
  • Alabaster Statue
  • Silver Plate with logo and names of participants
  • Silver key chain with name of participant.
  • Cartouche with name in hieroglyphic letters (silver or gold).

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Specialist Groups

  • Agriculture
  • Architecture
  • Educational
  • Sports / Diving
  • Fishing
  • Golf
  • Safari's - Camel & 4 x 4 vehicles
  • Trekking