Egitalloyd Travel Magazine - Issue One

October/December 2011
Egitalloyd Egypt
Magazine
Cruising the
Nile River
As
The Dahabiya
wan
issue
Pure Luxury
in Cairo
A Place from the Past
A Hotel with
History

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Latest News about Egypt
Al Tarfa Hotel
Dakhla Oasis

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T O K N O W
O l d Ca t a r a c t Ho t e l , A s wa n
O c t o b e r / D e c e m b e r 20 1 1
We are delighted to announce the re-
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opening of the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract
O KN
on September 15th 2011. Sofitel Legend
benchmarks new standards for life-style
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luxury living, quality and intuitive service;
the luxury brand becomes synonymous
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with Be Magnifique! The hotel features two
unique products within its premise in which
heritage is preserved in the Palace and
contemporary elegance in the Nile wing.
Philae Oberoi Nile Cruise
The Oberoi Philae was commissioned in the year 1996. The vessel
has been renovated several times since it was built. A decision
has been taken by the Board of Directors that the vessel will be
decommissioned effective 31 May 2011. It is intended to rebuild
The Oberoi Philae as a luxury Nile Cruiser with large cabins,
new bathrooms and a Spa.
After renovation, the vessel
will be one of the best on the
Nile and will continue to be
managed by The Oberoi Group.
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Latest News about Egypt
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M S R a d a m i s I & M S R a d a m i s I I
n o l o n ge r w i t h Move n p i c k N i e C r u i s e s
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The Movenpick MS Radamis I and Movenpick MS Radamis II will
OW
Star Goddess
no longer be part of the Movenpick Hotels & Resorts' portfolio as
Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan
Nile Cruise
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of May 01, 2011. The management contract between the owning
company Radamis Travel and Movenpick Hotels & Resorts
will conclude on April 30, 2011 and both parties have agreed
O KN that it's for the best of their interests not to renew the contract.
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our Seasons Residence
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A Place fr
om the P
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Amirat Sonesta Dahabiya
Philae Temple
1902 r
estaurant, Old Cataract
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G r a n d Hya t t t o b e G r a n d N i l e Towe r
Movenpick Hotel
Also the Grand Hyatt Hotel will be
under the operation of a new
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management as both parties Hy-
att International and the owner
have agreed not renew the contract.
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Latest News about Egypt
Latest News about Egypt

S e a n Pe n n joi ned Eg y pt ians i n Tahr i r Square
El-Nabawy said he had per-
sonally invited Penn to Egypt
US film star and Oscar win-
in hopes of reenergising the
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ner Sean Penn has joined to-
country's flagging tourism in-
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day's demonstration in Tah-
dustry, which has struggled
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rir Square, staged to protest
to bounce back following the
recent unpopular moves by
recent revolution. El-Nabawy
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Egypt's ruling military council.
said that such visits by high-
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"The world is inspired by the
profile personalities would
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call for freedom by the coura-
show that Egypt remained a
geous revolution of Egypt,"
"safe and beautiful country."
"There are still struggles forward, there are constitutional issues,
there [needs to be] a transition of power from the military to the
U S A m b a s s a d o r e n c o u r a ge s A m e r i c a n s
people." Penn arrived in the square with Egyptian actor Khaled
t o v i s i t E g y p t
El-Nabawy. The two actors toured the iconic landmark before
heading to the nearby Egyptian Museum.
CAIRO: U.S. Ambassador to
The American actor add-
Egypt Anne Patterson this
ed that he had joined
week encouraged Ameri-
today's protest in order to
cans to visit Egypt after she
show "solidarity with our
toured the Upper Egyptian
brave Egyptian brothers;
regions of Qena and Luxor.
we are here to support
" I encourage my fellow Americans to come and see these
their freedom." carried
beautiful treasures and enjoy Egypt's gracious hospitality,"
by Al-Ahram newspaper's
said Ambassador Patterson, quoted today in a press release by
online page. "We want to
the U.S. Embassy. The ambassador toured the ancient tem-
show that Egypt is safe"
ples of Luxor, Karnak and Dendara. By Youm 7 newspaper.
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A H o t e l w i t h H i s t o r y
A H o t e l w i t h H i s t o r y
y O l d C a t a r a c t H o t e l
r A S W A N
o
ist
l with H
Strategically located on the
te
banks of the river Nile, this
o
historical Hotel was built in
We are delighted to Sofitel Legend benchmarks
1899 - Known throughout
announce the re-opening
new standards for life-style
the years as a landmark in
A H of the Sofitel Legend Old luxury living, quality and in-
the Egyptian frontier town,
Cataract on September 15th
tuitive service; the luxury
Aswan.
Its
considered
2011. Comprising of 138
brand becomes synonymous
the world's royalties and
elegantly appointed rooms
with Be Magnifique! The ho-
celebrities favorite destination.
and suites, 4 restaurants, 2
tel features two unique prod-
Notable guests including

bars, 5 meeting rooms, and
ucts within its premise in
The Agha Khan III, Tsar Nich-
Spa with 8 treatment rooms,
which heritage is preserved
olas II, Sir Winston Churchill,
hammam, outdoor pool
in the Palace and contempo-
President
Jimmy
Carter,
and indoor plunge pool.
rary elegance in the Nile wing.
and
Agatha
Christie.
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Cairo in Style
F o u r S e a s o n s H o t e l
o Cair o at the First Residence
The only hotel with dra-
matic views of both the Nile
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and Great Pyramids, yet mo-
ments away from downtown,
Four Seasos Hotel at The
y in cair First Residence is an integral
r part of Cairo's prestigious
residential, shopping and casino complex. The 271 luxurious
rooms and suites are classically styled with electric touches and
uxu 21st-century amenities. From every spacious room, visitors will
enjoy a spectacular view of eiter the Nile or the Giza Pyra-
mids, and Cairo's ancient Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
re l
The rooms are some of
pu
the largest in Cairo and
are luxuriously furnished.
They are decorated in pas-
tel colours with match-
ing upholstery. The spa-

cious marble bathrooms
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are equipped with a deep
tub, separate shower, sepa-

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C r u i s i n g t h e N i l e R i v e r
C r u i s i n g t h e N i l e R i v e r
r S t a r G o d d e s s N i l e C r u i s e
S o n e s t a N i l e C r u i s e s
The Sonesta Star Goddess Nile
Cruise Ship sails on the Nile River
for three-, four- and seven-night
cruises between Aswan and Luxor.
An all-suite cruise ship, the Son-
esta Star Goddess features 33
suites, each with a private bal-
cony and named after famous
Beethoven Suite
composers, giving it a touch
g the nile rive
All Star Goddess suites feature:
of elegance and sophistication.
in
* Plasma TV with DVD, Satellite channels, in-house movies
* Wireless Internet connection * Panoramic Windows
is
* Private Terrace

* Direct-line Telephone
u
* Individual Climate Control * Complimentary Local Wine
* Bathrooms equipped with full-size bathtub * Hairdryer
Cr
Highlights of sight-seeing:
* Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple,
Queen Hatchepsut Temple and Collossi of Memnon.
* Edfu: Temple of Horus

* Kom Ombo: Temple of Sobek and Haroeris
* Aswan: Temple of Philae, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
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T h e D a h a b i y a
T h e D a h a b i y a
A m i r a t D a h a b i y a
Being part of the Sones-
ta Nile Cruises high-scale
a S o n e s t a N i l e C r u i s e s
brand's portfolio of De-
iy
luxe-service Nile cruisers,
facilities aboard the "Son-
esta Amirat Dahabeya" are
endless, including a stylish
lounge, an open air oriental
style Jacuzzi, a spacious and
partially shaded sun deck
the dahab
"Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya" the latest addition to the
Sonesta Nile Cruises portfolio, combines comfort and
beauty in a most inspiring way, promising a remark-
able, rewarding cruise experience of legendary hospitality.
The "Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya" will take you back in
Offering 6 Deluxe cabins, and 2 elegant suites (with private ter-
time to a gentler, more gracious era in 7 nights cruises
race), our Dahabeya allows you to experience an imaginary
experience
between
Luxor
and
Aswan.
A
unique
world of luxury & privacy . All cabins & suites feature private
experience down the Nile by traditional small sailing
direct-dial telephones, individual climate control, hairdryers, mini
vessel that was commonly used during those elegant
bars, safety deposit boxes, plasma TVs and movies program.
days of the monarchy (1920s - 40s) when aristocrats and
Sonesta Amirat Dahabeya combines comfort and beau-
sophisticated travelers loved to cruise the Nile in style. We've re-
ty in a most inspiring way, promising a remarkable, re-
vived those elegant days with modern comforts and conveniences.
warding
cruise
experience
of
legendary
hospitality
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A P l a c e f r o m t h e Pa s t
P h i l a e Te m p l e
A S W A N
ae Temple
In the 1960s, with the
approaching completion of
the high Dam, a rescue was
organised by UNESCO.
Phil The romantic and majestic aura surrounding the temple complex of
The massive complex was
Isis on the island of Philae has been luring pilgrims for thousands of
disassembled and removed
years. During the 19th century the ruins were one of Egypt's legend-
stone by stone from Philae between
ary tourist attractions. From the turn of this century, Philae and its
1972 and 1980. The temples were re-

temples became swamped for six months of every year by the high
constructed 20m higher on nearby
waters of the reservoir created by the construction of the old Dam.
Agilika Island, which was even land-
The oldest part of Philae dates
scaped to resemble the sacred isle of
from the 4th century BC but most
Isis, in position corresponding as close-
of the existing structures were built
ly as possible to their original layout.
by the ptolemies and the Romans
At first it was the cults of Isis, Osiris
up to the 3rd century AD. The ear-
ly Christians also added their bit
and Horus, and the Greaco- Ro-
by transforming the main temple's
man temple raised in honour of the
hypostyle hall into a chapel, building some churches and defacing the pa-
goddess, that drew devotees from
gan reliefs. Their inscriptions were in turn vandalised by the early Muslims.
Egypt and the whole Mediterranean.
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