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1 - General information

 - You can come to Egypt with your Passport or your Chart of identity (European nationals, Switzerland and Canadian). Passeportdoit being validates at least 6 months after the return.

 If you n' do not have a passport, you can come with simply your Chart d' Identite+2 photographs d' identity (valid for the European nationals, Switzerland and Canadian. For other nationalities thank you to inform you near your consulate nearest).

- The Visa is obligatory. For the European nationals, Switzerland and Canadian you can l' to obtain on the spot with l' arrival in l' airport. For other nationalities, thank you to inform you near our services this qu' it is advisable to make or to address to you to the Egyptian Consulate nearest to on your premise. The visa is valid one month only on the spot. If you exceed this duration of less than 10 days, no problem. On the other hand, if you exceed this duration, without making prolong your visa, you will have to discharge by leaving the country a fine of 100 IT (14 euros). You can prolong your visa with competition d' one year, but with prohibition to work during this period. For obtaining the visa, we advise you to take it as of your arrived at l' airport in Egypt, for nationalities or that is possible, because the price is more advantageous: 15 Euros by passport and any formality n' is necessary.

- No vaccine isnt required for the travellers in source d' Europe. The vaccines " universels" (tetanuses, polio, diphteria, hepatitis B) must be up to date. The vaccine against l' hepatitis has (Avaxim or Havrix 1440) is very recommended. In the event of long stays, expatriation or stays in rural environment, the vaccines against the rage and the typhoid one is recommended.

- The international chart of student allows you to profit from the advantages qu' offer the statute studied in the country where l' one is. This chart ISIC gives right reductions on the prices of the entries to the sites. On request, we can obtain this chart to you.

  Egypt has its own customs and habits, it is thus important to respect them.

 Avoid the behaviors vetimentaires being able to shock manners Egyptians (shorts, mini skirts, very open low necklines…). At the time of visits the mosques ones, wear decent clothing as you will do it in your country while entering on a religious site. For the women, he east advises wear clothing covering arm and legs. In certain mosques the port of the veil will be same obligatory.

Some gestures or attitudes to which you summers accustomed in your country can shock, like intertwining or kissing its partner in full street, this gesture is reserve has  enclosure deprives.

Learn some words from the language of the country and n' do not be afraid to use them. The autochthones will appreciate your efforts and that will very often make it possible to break the ice.

At the time of your purchases, haggle with the salesman. this is a kind of play  it is necessary to take with good mood while keeping its calm and its smile. Do not ask a too great reduction because your purchase represents an important sum for your interlocutor.

 The Egyptians population is of approximately 70 d' million; inhabitants in constant increase. The surface is of 1.001.449 km ² is 1,8 times France. The capital is Cairo with more than 20 d' million; inhabitants is l' one of the more big cities Arab in the world. The Nile s' stretch on 6.700 km c' is l' one of the longest rivers of the world.

The mode is presidential with for Chef of State Hosni Mubarak, president of the Republic since October 6, 1981. Re-elected in 2005 for new a 6 years mandate. L' Arabic is the official language in Egypt, much is bilingual and also speaks l' English in the tourist medium.

 The national currency is delivers it Egyptian (shortened IT), qu' one calls pound or guineh (in Arabic), divided into 100 plasters (irsh in Arabic ). One euro is worth approximately 7 books Egyptian women. Almost all the distributors accept the visa cards for withdrawals in books Egyptian women but it is imperative d' to have always on oneself small change because the distributors always do not go. Accounts - travelers' cheques are exchangeable that in certain banks and little d' luxury hotel, you will have to provide all the necessary evidence that they are well them your during the change of which only you summers accredits has to change them.

 The Egyptian kitchen is before a whole mixture of many Mediterranean specialties (Turkish, Greek and especially syro-Lebanese). All the dishes are put on the table and the guests pick at will.

 The Egyptian climate is Mediterranean on the coast d' Alexandria, semi-desert with the height of Cairo, and completely desert in the south. L' winter (mid-December in mid-February), risk to disappoint in love ones with the sun, with an average of 8 with 15°C. In spring, the temperatures oscillate between 25 and 35°C of north in the south. And l' summer is a canicular heat beyond 40°C. Your days will be programmed by beginning very early the morning and by making a pause in middle of day. In Aswan and in Nubian, it can make with 50°C in full summer.

Les hotels:

En Egypte, la classification est determinee par le Gouvernement mais le nombre d'etoiles ne correspondand pas aux normes europeennes.

Les usages en matiere d'hotellerie internationale prevoient que votre installation dans votre chambre est a partir de 13/14h00 (selon les hotels) et doit etre liberee au plus tard a 12h00.

Les hotels feront biensur tout leur possible pour vous permettre de vous installer le plus tot possible en fonction des disponibilites.

Toutes les nuitees sont sur la base "Bed & breakfast" (lit et petit dejeuner), tous autres repas et boissons ne sont pas inclus (sauf sur votre demande).

Les bateaux de croisiere:

En Egypte, la classification est determinee par le Gouvernement mais le nombre d'etoiles ne correspondand pas aux normes europeennes. Les criteres choisis sont la motorisation du bateau, la surface des cabines, la taille des espaces communs, l'equipage, etc... En aucun cas, la decoration, le service et la qualite des repas ne sont pris en compte pour l'attribution des etoiles. Les bateaux ne sont toutefois pas comparables aux bateaux de croisiere maritime, ainsi le bruit et les vibrations des moteurs et des generateurs sont beaucoup plus sensibles, meme a l'arret, afin d'assurer la climatisation et l'electricite.

La navigation n'est pas continue et se limite aux parcours definis dans nos programmes. Pendant les temps d'escales et de realisation des visites, le bateau sert d'hotel flottant et reste a quai.

Nous vous rappelons egalement que du fait du nombre croissant de bateau de croisiere sur le nil, les bateaux sont accostes les uns a cote des autres sur plusieurs rangs, ce qui oblige a passer par d'autres bateaux pour embarquer et debarquer, et meme parfois a ce que l'equipage improvice un debarcadere sur un quai non amenage. A noter : le nom du bateau et les cabines sont attribues a l'arrivee.

La navigation sur le nil est conditionnee par les heures d'ouvertures de l'ecluse a Esna et l'encombrement de celles-ci risque de retarder votre bateau. L'écluse d'Esna peut etre fermée du 01/06 au 30/06 et du 30/11 au 16/12 chaque année si les autorites le decident. Les visites pour Louxor se feront donc en véhicule à partir d'Esna, le bateau stationnant derrière l'écluse.

Les usages en matiere de bateau de croisiere prevoient que votre installation dans votre chambre est a partir de 13/14h00 (selon les bateaux) et doit etre liberee au plus tard a 12h00.

Les bateaux feront biensur tout leur possible pour vous permettre de vous installer le plus tot possible en fonction des disponibilites.

Le terme "similaire" est utilisé dans le cas où l'hôtel/bateau propose n'aurait pas de disponibilité lors de la réservation.

Les visites :

les programmes sont des programmes types. L'ordre des visites pourra etre modifie sur place suivant les imperatifs locaux, dont nous ne serions etre tenu pour responsable mais toutes les visites prevues seront respectees.

La visite d'Abou Simbel s'effectue rapidement (2 heures maximum) du fait des convois obligatoires. La visite peut etre plus longue si vous rester la nuit dans un hotel a Abou Simbel. Vous pourrez ainsi profiter du Spectacle du Son et Lumiere si vous le souhaitez.

Certains lieux ou certaines salles (exemple : barque solaire, salle des momies au musee du Caire, ...) situees a l'interieur d'un site font l'objet d'un droit d'entree supplementaire (reglement sur place).

enfin par mesure de conservation du patrimoine, les autorites egyptiennes decident pour certains sites (notamment certaines tombes dans la vallee des rois et des reines) de limiter le nombre de visiteurs journaliers. Une fois le quota atteint, le lieu est ferme a la visite quelle que soit l'heure de la journee.

Les entrees aux sites et aux spectacles:

Merveilleuse Egypte n'inclus pas les prix des entrees aux sites et aux spectacles dans ses tarifs pour ajouter de la flexibilité à votre programme et pouvez ainsi choisir de ne pas visiter un ou plusieurs sites dépendant de vos intérêts ou rajouter des visites si vous en avez le temps. Et egalement pour que vous puissiez payer le prix coutant.

Les trajets en train et en bus public :

Les trains et les bus publics que vous serez peut etre amenees a utilise durant votre sejour, ne peuvent en aucun cas rivaliser avec le confort de leur semblables europeens.

Les pourboires :

Le pourboire n'est pas obligatoire mais est une tradition en Egypte (presque une institution nationale), nous ne les incluons pas dans nos tarifs car toutes les gratifications destinees a votre guide et personnels restent a votre entiere discretion. Si vous etes satisfait du service, il est d'usage de laisser un pourboire.

Dans la rue, le "bakchich" correspond au service. A titre d'exemple, si vous faites une promenade en caleche, un pourboire vous sera demande par le chauffeur. D'autres "bakchich" vous seront tres souvent demandes tout au long de votre sejour, pour un oui ou pour un non, prenez cette coutume avec humour, cela fait partie du folklore!

Les communications telephoniques :

Pour telephoner d'Egypte vers  votre pays, composer le 00 suivi de votre code pays suivi du numero de votre correspondant sans le 0.

Si vous appelez de l'hotel ou du bateau, les prix des communications sont generalement affiches dans votre chambre, si ce n'est pas le cas n'hesitez pas a les demander a la reception.

Vous pouvez appeler d'une cabine telephonique avec une carte qui coute en moyenne 20 livres (environ 3 euros) pour environ 3 minutes de communication internationale.

 Hotels: In Egypt, classification is determined by the Government but the d' number; stars correspondand not with the European standards. Uses out of matter d' international hotel trade provide that your installation in your room is from 13/14h00 (according to the hotels) and must be liberee at the latest has 12:00. The hotels will make biensur all their possible to enable you to settle as soon as possible according to the availabilities. All the nights are on the " basis; Bed & breakfast" (reads and breakfast), all other meals and drinks are not included (except on your request). Boats of cruising: In Egypt, classification is determined by the Government but the d' number; stars correspondand not with the European standards. The selected criteria are the motorization of the boat, the surface of the cabins, the size of common spaces, l' crew, etc… To in no case, decoration, the service and the quality of the meals are not taken into account for l' attribution of stars. The boats are not however comparable with the boats of maritime cruising, thus the noise and the vibrations of the engines and the generators are much more sensitive, same has l' stop, so d' to ensure air-conditioning and l' electricity. Navigation n' is not continuous and limits themselves to the courses defined in our programs. During times d' stopovers and of realization of the visits, the boat serves d' hotel floating and remains has quay. We also remind to you that because of the growing number of boat of cruising on the Nile, the boats are accost the ones beside the others on several rows, which obliges has to pass by d' other boats to embark and unload, and same sometimes has what l' crew improvice an unloading dock on a quay not transport. To note: the name of the boat and the cabins are allot has l' arrival. Navigation on the Nile is conditionnee by the hours d' openings of l' lock has Esna and l' obstruction of those is likely to delay your boat. L' lock d' Esna can be closed of the 01/06 to the 30/06 and the 30/11 to the 16/12 each year if the authorities decide it. The visits for Louxor will thus be made in the vehicle leave d' Esna, the boat stationing behind l' lock. The uses as regards boat of cruising provide that your installation in your room is from 13/14h00 (according to the boats) and must be liberee at the latest has 12:00. The boats will make biensur all their possible to enable you to settle as soon as possible according to the availabilities. The " term; similaire" is used if l' hotel/boat proposes n' would not have availability at the time of the reservation. Visits: the programs are standard programs. L' order of the visits could be modifies on the spot according to the local requirements, of which we would not be to be held for person in charge but all the visits envisaged will be respectees. The visit d' Abou Simbel s' carry out quickly (2 hours maximum) because of the obligatory convoys. The visit can be longer if you to remain the night in a hotel has Abou Simbel. You will be able to thus benefit from the Spectacle of the Sound and Lumiere if you wish it. Certain places or certain rooms (example: solar boat, room of the mummies to the museum of Cairo,…) situees has l' interior d' a site make l' d' object; a right d' additional entry (payment on the spot). finally by conservation measure of the inheritance, the Egyptian authorities decide for certain sites (in particular certain tombs in the valley of the kings and the queens) to limit the number of daily visitors. Once the quota reached, the place is firm with the visit whatever the l' hour of the day. Entries with the sites and the spectacles: Marvellous Egypt n' included not the prices of the entries to the sites and the spectacles in its tariffs to add flexibility to your program and can thus choose not to visit one or more sites depending on your interests or to add visits if you have time of them. And also so that you can pay the cost price. Ways in the train and the public bus: The public trains and buses that you will be can be brought has uses during your stay, cannot in no case to compete with the comfort of their similar European. Tips: The tip n' is not obligatory but is a tradition in Egypt (almost a national institution), we do not include them in our tariffs because all the intended gratifications has your guide and personnel remains has your entiere discretion. If you summers satisfied with the service, it is d' use to leave a tip. In the street, the " bakchich" corresponds to the service. With title d' example, if you made a walk in the barouche, a tip will be to you request by the driver. D' others " bakchich" you will be very often requests throughout your stay, for one yes or for not, take this habit with humour, that belonged to the folklore! Telephone calls: To telephone d' Egypt towards your country, to compose the 00 follow-up of your code country followed by the number of your correspondent without the 0. If you call l' hotel or of the boat, the prices of the communications are generally posters in your room, if this n' is not the case n' do not hesitate has to ask them the reception. You can call d' a phone box with a chart which costs on average 20 books (approximately 3 euros) for approximately 3 minutes of international communication

- salamalekoum : bonjour (que dieu te bénisse)
- malekoum salam : bonjour (que dieu te bénisse aussi, en réponse à « salamalekoum)
- choukrane : merci
- afouane : de rien

- La : non

- Aywa : oui

- La choukrane : non merci (très utile pour refuser gentiment)

- Aywa choukrane : oui merci
- Inch'Allah : si Dieu veut
- Bokra : demain
- Maalesh : ça ne fait rien, tant pis, dommage (ce mot a aussi valeur d'excuse )
- Yalla : allez !
- El hamdulillah : je remercie Dieu
- Mabrouk : félicitations

Les chiffres :

0 > ziro > ٠     -     1 > wahid > ١     -     2 > itneen > ٢        -     3 > talata > ٣     -   4 > arbha > ٤    -   5 > ramssa > ٥

6 > seta > ٦     -    7 > saba > ٧        -    8 > tamania  > ٨     -     9 > tessa > ٩      -   10 > achra > ١٠

2 - Les Personnes handicappees ou a mobilites reduites

Les séjours proposés sont adaptables pour les personnes en fauteuil roulant ou ayant des difficultés à se déplacer. Choisissez le séjour de votre choix ou indique nous ce que vous desirez visiter et  nous nous occupons de l’organisation et vous informerons des possibilites suivant vos choix.

Les hotels, le bateau et autres equipements adaptes coutent plus cher que pour des sejours "normaux".

Notre equipe fait son maximum pour vous rendre votre sejour le plus agreable possible mais nous ne serions etre tenu pour responsable de :

-  la temperature, de la luminosite, de la saison et de la meteo en general

- du bruit, de la circulation et de la pollution

- la hauteur des trottoirs

-  l'attitude de certain egyptien a votre egard

-  l'etat de proprete des chambres, des hotels, des bateaux, des sites, des rues, des routes, des trains, des avions, des bus public et tous autres equipements dont nous en avons pas la charge

- le retard des transports comme le train, l'avion, le bus public, du bateau, etc.

- l'affluence sur les sites et de votre interessement personnel

- la fermeture de certains sites

- du ramadan occasionnant la difficulte de visiter de certain site, la fermeture avancer des sites et de trouver des restaurants

- la tenue vestimentaire a porter

- l'accent et la religion du personnel et guide

- etc....