Social Program

Social Program

A.Day 1, Saturday 19th of March, 2022

  • § Alexandria, Pearl of the Mediterranean Tour

Tour Visit includes:

  1. The Roman Amphitheatre & Villa of Birds.
  2. Alexandria National Museum.
  3. Qaitbay Citadel.
  4. Lunch with a view of the Eastern Port
  5. Registration at Hilton Green Plaza Hotel.
Time: 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM Departure/Return Location: Hilton Green Plaza Hotel
Tour Fees:
  • 50$ For non-Egyptians.
  • 500 EGP for Egyptians.
(free for the conference participants)
Tour Notes The tour includes a lot of walking, so participants may need to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
  • Villa of Birds

Villa of the Birds is located in Alexandria , Egypt . In fact, Villa of the Birds has tiny intricate mosaic tiles of beautiful birds, It has a stunning mosaic floor in the main room depicting various species of birds. Villa of the Birds indeed is one of the best preserved examples of a large Roman house in Egypt, visitors must walk around a raised floor with over head shelter.

  • Alexandria National Museum

The Alexandria National Museum (ANM) is a museum in Alexandria, Egypt. It was inaugurated the 31 December 2003 and it is located in a renovated Italian style palace in Tariq Al-Horreya Street. The building used to be home to the United States consulate. The three-storey palace was a meeting place for the Egyptian upper-class society of Alexandria.

  • Qaitbay Citadel

Citadel of Qaitbay is a 15th-century defensive fortress located. It located in the western of Alexandria city (island of pharos) at the end of the eastern harbour, it was built on the old lighthouse location after it was destroyed by the earth wake. Qaitbay citadel is considered one of top attractions in Alexandria city due to its historic value and important position.

 

  

   

 

B.Day 2, Sunday 20th of March, 2022

 

  • § Conference Gala Dinner
Time: 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM Location: Hilton Green Plaza Hotel – Pool Area
Dinner Fees: Free of Charge Dress Code: Business Casual
March is the spring in Alexandria and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F).
Plaza Hotel Pool Area

 

C.Cairo, Wednesday 23rd of March, 2022

 

  • § Treasures of Saqqara Tour

Tour Visit includes:

  1. Treasures of Saqqara (Saqqara Step Pyramid & Djoser Complex/ Pyramid of Unas/ Pyramid of TiTi/Old Kingdom Mastaba Tombs/Serapeum)
  2. Lunch at Great Nile River
Time: 6:30 to 17:30 Departure/Return location: Hilton Green Plaza Hotel
Tour Fees:
  • 100$ For non-Egyptians.
  • 1000 EGP for Egyptians.
(free for the conference participants)
Tour Notes: The tour includes a lot of walking, so participants may need to wear comfortable shoes and clothes.

Destination Time
Pick up from Hotel 6:30
Arrival at Saqqara Historical Area 10:00
The Tour includes the following: • The Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser • Pyramid of Unas • Pyramid of King Teti • Tombs of the Nobles (Old Kingdom – New Kingdom) • The Serapeum • The Imhotep Museum 10:30 – 15:00
Lunch at Great Nile River 16:00
Return to Alexandria 17:30
Arrive back to Alexandria 21:30
  • Treasures of Saqqara

Saqqara is the largest archaeological site in the country. Nobles were laid to rest here over a period of around 3500 years, particularly when nearby Memphis was the capital city, and the enormous ancient burial ground is littered with other smaller pyramids, tombs and funerary complexes

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General Notes

 

  • Minimum number to carry out the trip is 4 participants.
  • Pick up destination of all above-mentioned programs is Hilton Green Plaza Hotel.
  • The tours include a lot of walking, so participants may need to wear comffortable shoes and clothes.
  • Participants may need to bring hats, bottles of water as it may be very sunny.
  • Participants may need to bring Egyptian Pounds to buy souvenirs.

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