FAYED TRAVEL

Dear travel agent: "You would be “absolutely crazy" to plan a trip to Egypt without the assistance of a well established, experienced, and reliable ground operator.
Do not try to create an incentive program without one. A good opertor can save you endless time and trouble and help insure the smooth operaton of your program: in the long run he will save you money."

(ASTA TRAVEL NEWS - MAY 1985 ISSUE.)

THE FAYED BROTHERS At the base of the mighty plateau of Giza there sits The Great Sphinx, Guardian of the mysteries of the pyramids. It's wide eyes have witnessed the drama and pageantry of centuries. What this guardian knows, the ancient gods have forbidden it to tell, yet, there exists in Giza a family which knows many of Egypt's secrets for they have guarded the Great Sphinx itself for over 200 years. They actually live at "The Foot of the Sphinx". When archeologists began probing the sands of Giza two centries ago, they found Ibrahim Fayed waiting for them in front of the Sphinx and they made him their guide. Thus began a tradition which continues today as the Great-Great-Great - Grandsons are the current guardians of the ancient secrets.  Make your journey with one who can bridge the past and share with you the secrets of Egypt, who will act as your guide to all Egypt has to tell you. Choose the Fayed brothers to ensure you experence all Egypt has to offer, as did Kissinger and other government officials, as well as Frank Sinatra, Shirley Maclaine, Elizabeth Taylor, Leo Buscagila, and many others.

PLANNING EGYPT

Amongst other touristic activities, the Fayed Brothers run a Travel Agency since 1954. Inside, you will find several classical package tours covering Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu-Simbel with or without Nile Cruises. Not less thanl60 ships cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor or Abydos, from/to Cairo. WE CAN PLAN ON ANY 4-5 STAR SHIPS CRUISING THE NILE SUCH AS THE SHERATON - HILTON -PRESIDENTIAL - OBEROI ETC... Also proposed an EGYPT IN DEPTH 16 Day itinerary for the ones really interested in Egyptian Archaeology. Beside: Extension programs to: - St. Catherine monastery (Mount Sinai) - Hurghada (Red Sea winter and summer resort) - Alexandria (summer resort).

CAIRO

Cairo is the capital of the Islamic world of today and the largest city in Africa. In Cairo, you will encounter the most ancient civilization of the world; the priceless treasures of the Pharaohs are to be admired in the Egyptian Museum of Antiques. Masterpieces of Islamic and Coptic history are also on view in their respective museums. Reminiscent of the past, are also the old quarters and the picturesque markets from which is wafted the perfume of the East, mysterious and attractive, the imposing Mosque and Superb Churches, though less ancient, mark another stage in civilization and art. Modern Cairo is very attractive by its big open squares, its admirable Corniche, now 28 miles along the Nile, modern buildings and luxurious hotels. It is a picturesque city, rich in scenes of great variety. EGYPTIAN MUSEUM Drive to the Museum for a visit of about 1.30 hours. The museum contains splendid burial furnishings of Tutankhamen and a superb collection of Egyptian antiquities one of the great museums of the world. MEMPHIS, SAKKARA AND PYRAMIDS OF GIZAH Proceed to Memphis to visit the statue of Ramses II and the Alabastar Sphinx, in the Necropolis (city of the Dead), visit Mastaba of Ti, the Serapeum and then to the Step Pyramid of King Zoser with its funerary Temple. From Sakkara drive to Mena House, which faces the Pyramids of Giza. Have lunch and then see the garden; ride a camel or sandeart to visit the three famous Pyramids KHEOPS, KEPHREN AND MIKERINOS. Also, the SPHINX and the Valley Temple. ISLAMIC MUSEUM-IBN TULUN MOSQUE TOMBS OF THE MAMELUKS - GAYER ANDERSON MUSEUM The Islamic Museum is in the same building that houses the National Public Library. The Museum contains the largest collection of Muslim artistic pieces in history. The rare exhibits represent various styles, Persian Turkish and Mameluki. 4 Mosque, second oldest in Cairo. It is exact copy of Samara Mosque in the north of Iraq. Visit next the beautiful Gayer Anderson Museum, adjacent to the Mosque, a jewel of Islamic Architecture. OLD CAIRO Dates back to 640 A.D. with churches and cathedrals built originally in the 7th century. Visit Al Maallaka or Hanging Church and Coptic Museum then the Mosque of AMR (the most ancient Mosque in Cairo) or the Synagogue and he Church of Abu Serga where the Holy Family spent much of their time during their stay in Egypt. CITADEL & MOSQUES AND BAZAARS Pass the old aquaduct then through picturesque quarters to reach Citadel, first built by Saladin. You will have a good view of Cairo and the Pyramids. See Mohamed Ah Mosque (Alabastar), Sultan Hassan Mosque and lbn Tulun Mosque. Return via Khan El KhaIiIi bazaars, dating from 14th century A.D. They offer excellent buys in silver, gold, copper and leather goods.