Cairo Holidays
Description
5* Deluxe Four Seasons at first Residence Cairo – 3 nights - bed & breakfast
Location: Cairo
Your holiday price includes: Flights with British Airways Egypt, local transfers and 3 nights accommodation on a bed and breakfast board basis in a standard room.
Accommodation description Deluxe Rooms are found throughout the hotel with views of the Nile, Pyramids or Gardens. Premier Rooms are as the Deluxe Rooms and occupy the corner positions on the hotel’s floors. Close to the downtown area. Approximately 45 min. transfer from the airport.
Facilities available at the hotel include</</P>
- Swimming pool with Children’s Pool
- Fitness and Wellness Centre with spa rooms
- Adjacent to theFirst Mall, one of Cairo’s most elegant shopping mall and Casino.bar
Room facilities
- 269 guest rooms and suites
- Air-conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Hairdryer
- Satellite TV
- Safe
- Internet Access
- Telephone
Useful Information
- Currency: Egyptian Pound
- Language: Arabic but English is widely spoken
- Visa: Yes.
- Time difference: 2 hours
Please note: An Egyptian visa is necessary for all holidays to Cairo, Egypt. For British passport holders an Egyptian visa can be obtained on arrival at a cost of approximately £12. Visas can also be obtained in the UK and take 1-2 days to process. Those already with visas avoid lengthy queues at the airport. For any other nationalities please check with the Egyptian Embassy for requirement details on 0207 235 9777. Everyone entering Egypt must have a valid 10-year passport with at least 6 months validity remaining after the date of return and an empty passport page.
Child prices: Child prices are applicable to children (11 years of age or under) when sharing a room with 2 adults. Maximum occupancy is 2 adults and 1 child or 2 adults per room. If there is 1 adult and 1 child you will be charged as 2 adults. If you exceed maximum capacity of a room an additional room will be allocated and you will be charged accordingly (adult price).
Important information
- Prices are per person based on 2 adults sharing a Standard Room for other room types supplement applies.
- Child prices are only applicable when sharing with 2 full fare paying adults.
- An additional 2.5% credit card (except Amex 3% charge) charge fee will be added to the cost of your booking by the tour operator. Debit & Switch no charge applies.
- For any bookings made within 15 days of departure, there will be a Ticket on Departure charge of £10 per person, 7 days of departure £30 per person, levied by the tour operator.
- Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking
- Facilites can not be guaranteed to be open at all times and can close without notice. The use of some facilities such as those for health, beauty or watersports and diving carry an extra charge payable locally.
- The use of some facilities such as those for health, beauty or watersports and diving carry an extra charge payable locally.
- Bookings are subject to tour operators terms and conditions. Please read the tour operators important information prior to booking.
- Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your booking and is processing it.
Flights
- Carrier - British Airways
- From - London Heathrow to Cairo
- Flight duration - Approximately 5 hours
- Outbound - Flights are Daily but prices based on Monday - Thursday flights.
Departs 17.35 - arrives 00.20 (* next day) - Inbound - After 3 nights
Departs 08.20 arrives 11.35
Please note:
- For Friday, Saturday & Sunday departures £12 one way weekend supplement applies.
- Flight timings and flight carriers may vary and are subject to change at the airline or tour operator’s discretion.
- Tour operator reserves the right to change the airline but will notify you of this change after the booking has been made and you will receive confirmation call.
Cairo Information
Cairo Highlights...
- Museums
- Ancient Sites
- Good for Couples
- Places to Explore
- Local Markets
- Dining Out
- Local History
- Plenty to do
- Traditional Building
- Bistros & Cafés
Cairo Tourist Office
Address: Misr Travel Tower, Abbassia Square, Cairo, Egypt
Phone: +20 (0) 2 285 4509 or +20 (0) 2 284 1970
Destination Airport
Cairo International Airport
Airport Information
Country
Egypt
Address
Cairo International Airport, Oruba Road, Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt
Country Code
202
Telephone
(0)2 291 4255
Fax
(0)2 633 2522 or 7132
ciap@idsc.net.eg
Website
www.cairo-airport.com
Location
The airport is located 22km (13.5 miles) northeast of Cairo
Time Zone
GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from the last Friday in April to the first Friday in October)
Number of Terminals
2
Airport News
A new terminal (Terminal 3) is currently under construction and is slated for completion in January 2007.
Transfer between Terminals
A free shuttle bus links the two terminals, which are about 3km (2 miles) apart.
Driving Directions
The airport can be reached from Cairo city centre, across the 6th October Bridge, via Salah Salem Road which leads to Heliopolis. The airport and Heliopolis are well signposted from the city centre. The airport is located off the Al-Orouba main road.
Car Parking
Short-term car parking is available for about 1,000 cars and is located within walking distance of the terminal buildings.
Car Hire
Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Europcar, J Car, Hertz and Thrifty.
Public Transport
Road: Taxi: Taxis are available from the airport to central Cairo (journey time: 30 minutes). They leave from outside the Arrivals hall and haggling is recommended. Limousine: Limousines are available from the airport to central Cairo for a flat rate fare. Black Mercedes limousines leave from outside the Arrivals hall. Bus: Buses are available from the airport to central Cairo. An airport bus service operates from Terminal 1. Bus no.400 leaves every 30 minutes during the day and every hour at night. Coach: Super Jet (tel: (0)2 579 8181) operates a bus service to Alexandria.
Information and Help Desks
Information desks are located in both Terminal 1 (Old Airport) and Terminal 2 (New Airport), in the Arrivals and Departures halls and in the transit hall. Flight information (tel: (0)2 634 8566) is available 24 hours a day. Tourist police within the terminals can provide information.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The airport has a bank and ATMs; 24-hour bureaux de change and post offices are located in the Departures hall in both terminals. The post office is also open 24 hours a day. Eating and drinking: There are numerous restaurants at the airport. Bars are located in the Departures halls of both terminals and are open 24 hours. Shopping: Shops, including gift shops, clothes shops, bookshops and newsagents, are located in the Departures halls in both terminals and in the new transit hall. Duty-free shops are available in both terminals. Luggage: Baggage trolleys and porters are available. Left-luggage facilities can be found in both terminals. Other facilities: A pharmacy is located in Departures in both terminals.
Conference and Business Facilities
There is a business centre in Terminal 1 connected to the new transit hall by an escalator and providing computer and fax services. Business facilities and meeting rooms are also available in the Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 918 520). There are VIP lounges in both terminals. Computer and fax machines are available.
Disabled Facilities
Wheelchairs are available on request and there are disabled toilets. Disabled passengers should contact their airline for assistance. There are no reserved car parking spaces for disabled passengers.
Airport Hotels
The Novotel Cairo Airport Hotel (tel: (0)2 918 520) is located 3km (2 miles) from the airport. Other hotels in the vicinity include Le Meridien Heliopolis (tel: (0)2 905 055), Movenpick Cairo (tel: (0)6 370 077) and Sheraton Hotel Heliopolis (tel: (0)2 677 730). Complimentary shuttle buses run from the airport to all major hotels.
City
Cairo
Full Airport Name
Cairo International Airport
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Looking for things to do around Cairo? Here are some of the events and attractions happening in the area.
| Cairo International Film Festival |
18 - 28 Nov 2008 (annual) Cairo |
| Aida at Giza |
Oct 2008 (annual) Pyramids at Giza |
| International Yoga Festival |
May - Jun 2009 (annual) Pyramids at Giza |
| Pharaohs Rally |
5 - 11 Oct 2008 (annual) Cairo, Egypt |
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