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Extensions to Southern Egypt and the Red Sea!
Extend your experience of Egypt with a sightseeing trip to Luxor, Aswan and points in between while you cruise the Nile River on a beautiful 5 star ship...or relax on the beaches of Sharm El Sheikh at the spectacular Red Sea, take a diving course or snorkle till your heart's content!
Itineraries ~ Offerings
- Personalized Egypt Tours for Dancers (These are my MAIN tours which happen a few times per year with a maximum of 10 participants)
- A Tailor-Made Tour for Your Dance Company (A personalized tour based around the desires of your company)
- The Ahlan Wa Sahlan Dance Festival Tour (See dates below)
- Personalized Egypt Tour for Musicians (Similar to the Dancers tour but with a focus on Arabic Music)
- Are you more interested in a personal tour with different inclusions and/or a different focus? Just let me know what you're looking for, what you want to do with your time and I will make it happen!
- Do you want to bring a non-dancer with you on the dance tour (i.e. husband, pal, sister, brother...)? No problem...let's talk about it and organize an itinerary for them while you're busy DANCING!
Upcoming Tour Dates
- Ahlan Wa Sahlan Dance Festival Tour: June 24th - July 1st, 2010
- Note: inclusions for Festival Tour differ from Personalized Tour. Check here or email me at astryd@danceastryd.com for details.
- October 2nd - 9th, 2010
- Find out if there's spots available on this tour and get registration forms -
email Astryd Farah by clicking here. - January 24th - February 3rd, 2011
- Find out if there's spots available on this tour and get registration forms -
email Astryd Farah by clicking here. - November, 2011
- Florida group forming through Hip Expressions, email Astryd for details -
email Astryd Farah by clicking here.
| Included | Enjoy | Details |
|---|---|---|
| STUDY EGYPTIAN DANCE | 10 HOURS OF DANCE INSTRUCTION! |
Study with your choice of available instructors/top choreographers of Egypt. A myriad of workshop topics are available such as Raks Sharki, Raks Balady, Shaabi, Folkloric and more. You tell me who you'd like to study with, and, provided the instructor is in the country and available, lesson(s) with them will be arranged. |
| DANCE & LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT | BELLYDANCE DINNER SHOWS + TRADITIONAL MUSIC & DANCE SHOWS | See 4 of the top bellydance shows in Cairo currently ~ one of them while cruising on the Nile in a dinner boat! 5 course dinners included, these are late night outings visiting Cairo's hotspots of the dance scene to oogle over the top performers on stage now! See also the TANOURA (Whirling Dervishes) replete with live traditional music and fabulous costuming. See a traditional ZAR show with entrancing musicians and singers keeping this ancient tradition alive. |
| SHOPPING | Custom-Made COSTUMES | Visit Egypt's top costume designers and have your costumes made-to-fit! Choose from each designers' latest line of costumes, or bring your own design to have meticulously hand-made by them. We'll also visit the Khan el Khalili, the world's LARGEST outdoor bazaar, for all your additional bellydance and souvenir shopping! More shopping in and around Cairo, including musical instruments! |
| ACCOMMODATION ON THE NILE | 10 NIGHTS NEXT TO THE NILE RIVER | Enjoy sleeping next to the lifeblood of Africa! Stay in the center of Cairo in a quiet neighborhood just down the street from Astryd's home. Charming four star hotel with Nile view and all the amenities including restaurant and bar...plus supermarket, money change, ATM and cyber-cafe across the street! Breakfast included in your stay. |
| ANTIQUITIES | THE GREAT PYRAMIDS, THE SPHINX, SAKKARA & MEMPHIS, EGYPTIAN MUSEUM, CITADEL, MOHAMMED ALI MOSQUE and MORE! | Visit Egypt's most sensational antiquities, including the Great Pyramids at Giza, The Great Sphinx and The world renown Egyptain Antiquities Museum. Walk throughout the Salah el Din Citadel and visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque. Visit the Sakkara pyramids - older than those at Giza!...and visit the ancient metropolis of Memphis. Options abound to visit more antiquities and hotspots around Egypt - info on the Extensions ~ Excursions page. |
| MINGLE WITH THE LOCALS | BOOGIE ON THE NILE | Enjoy Cairo's bustling nightlife, party with the locals and experience the city's multitude of nighttime activities! |
| THE NECESSARY | TRANSPORT & FOOD | All airport transfers and transport in and around Cairo for tour itinerary is provided. From air-conditioned mini-vans to taxis and private cars, experience the multitude of ways to get around Cairo like a local. FOOD: Welcome dinner plus all Bellydance Show dinners are included (5 course meals). Daily breakfast at your hotel is included. (Lunches and additional beverages not included). |
| THE EXTRAS | SURPRISES & SPONTENAIETY | Sometimes we will do unplanned things...and sometimes I plan surprises! There's always options, possibilities, opportunities and spontaneous events we can enjoy! |
| Not Included | Purchase | Details |
|---|---|---|
| FLIGHT TO CAIRO, EGYPT | AIRFARE | No matter where you are traveling from, flying into Cairo is relatively easy. |
| SOME MEALS & ALL BEVERAGES | LUNCHES, ALL BEVERAGES AND SOME DINNERS ARE EXCLUDED FROM TOUR FEES | Though much of your daily food will be included with your tour package, no lunches are included. About half of the dinners during the 10 days are included (5). Beverages are never included as individual desires differ drastically. See the Egypt Travel Basics page for info on approximate costs for your budgeting. |
| VISAS, INSURANCE OF ANY KIND, CUSTOMS DUTIES, EXTRA LUGGAGE FEES | TOURIST VISA STAMP FEES, ANY CUSTOMS DUTIES AND ANY EXTRA LUGGAGE FEES ARE EXCLUDED FROM TOUR PACKAGE | Visa is easliy obtained in the airport upon arrival (check to verify your country's specific requirements prior to traveling); for US citizens a $15 stamp is purchased on demand. Upon return home you may need to pay customs fees, check with your country's requirements prior to traveling. Extra/overweight luggage fees can be costly...check with your airline particulars prior to traveling. |
| SOUVENIRS, COSTUMES, ETC | WITH BEAUCOUP THINGS TO PURCHASE IN EGYPT, BUDGET SO YOU CAN ENJOY! | Costumes, souvenirs and the like are things you will want to purchase when you are here. There is a pleothra of handicrafts in additional to your custom orders for costumes. Pack accordingly...! |
| TIPS, PHONE CALLS, LAUNDRY, ROOM SERVICE, EXTRAS, ETC | EXTRA SERVICES PROVIDED | At the end of your stay it is typical to give baksheesh to all our helpers. Also, on a daily basis those who provide small services should be tipped (i.e. the woman in the ladies room providing tissue). Any extras in the hotel are your responsibility including room service, phone calls, etc. |
| OPTIONAL TRIPS, EXTENSIONS & EXCURSIONS | ADDITIONAL TRIPS, PACKAGES AND ITINERARIES NOT AFOREMENTIONED AS INCLUDED IN THE MAIN TOUR | See the Extensions ~ Excursions page for details or ask me about something you want to do! Most prices are quite reasonable. |
Inquire About Tours
Contact:
Email: astryd@danceastryd.com
Telephone: (Cairo, EGYPT) +2 010 5582273 or
(Dubai, UAE) +971 501053472
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