This adventure is designed for anyone interested in Egyptian dance, music and culture.  Numbers are limited so book early if you want a place.  I keep the group to a maximum of around 12 people.  This ensures that everyone gets to do what they want to - be it costume shopping, sightseeing or whatever.

Dancing

We see lots of dancers, from seedy nightclubs to Dina at her 5 star venue.  Dancers include some or all of the following:  Dina, Randa, Lucy, Dandesh,   Asmahan, Leila & Soraya.  If you want to know more about each one, click on the name.  We also see El Tannoura, the whirling Dervish show.

Most dance with live music - the bands vary in size, the bigger the band, the higher the status of the dancer.  Seeing the different instruments being played and hearing the variations on themes is of as much interest to musicians as dancers.

It depends who is dancing where and when as to who we see on your week in Cairo.  If there is someone you particularly want to see, let me know and we will try and ensure it is included.

STOP PRESS

Leila - now has a little boy named Youssef. Congratulations to Leila and family.

Yasmina & Kazafy have been to the UK several times with the Farha Festival/Tour.  Check out www.farhatour.com for great pictures and comments

Articles and Reviews - click on the one you would like to read.

.Chris Gould on her experiences on two Farida Adventures.

Review by Marion Alabaster on Discovering Cairo

Dance Class

Master teacher and choreographer, Raqia Hassan is always my first choice if she is in Cairo.  Aida Noor is also a well known teacher.  Dandesh and Randa have both taught at the Dance Festival in Cairo.  I arrange one class for the group.  If you want private lessons as well, I can facilitate this.  If you want more classes than sightseeing, you may want to consider the Rakassa adventure. If the Rakassa dates aren't suitable for you, we can try to arrange extra dance classes when possible.

Sightseeing

This holiday is designed for those that want to 'see the sights' as well.  Although as one dancer said, 'I am sure the pyramids will be around a bit longer'.  She didn't put them high on her priority list.  If they are high on yours, there is an optional visit.  Check out the links at the bottom of this page.

Shopping

We visit costumiers, Madam Hekmat and  Hanan, Eman  & Aida Nour.  I also take you to Mahmouds …. 3 floors of goodies to wade through.  If you want to visit other costumiers like Amira from Pharonics, I can arrange this too.  Madam Abla recently passed away - a great loss to dancers everywhere.

For some dancers, buying costumes is the main purpose of their visit.  Costumes cost at least half as much to buy in Cairo as they do in the UK.  Your visit can end up saving you money!

If you want to buy musical instruments, we can visit Mohamed Ali street to get really good priced tablas, ouds and nai.

For non dance related shopping, the Khan el Khalili has everything.

For shoe fetishists, there are some fabulous shoe shops in Downtown Cairo just by the hotel!

 Our hotel is in Downtown Cairo, the heart of the hustle and bustle that dominates Cairo life.  For more information, click here.

There are two options for 'Discovering Cairo'

1/         Felaheen         the standard basic option - for those that may not want to 'do everything'.  Ideal if you have been before & want to do your own thing part of the time but you can still join in any trips you want.

2/         Medeana         this includes most of the shows and activities.  You pay in advance and get a better deal!  Not quite 'all inclusive', but almost.

Click on the links to see what is included.

 Dates for 2009 - 6th - 13th April . Click on whichever option you require
Felaheen or Medeana and you will be taken through to a booking page.
Alternatively email faridadventures@mac.com and we will send you a brochure.

Remember you can book a Farida Adventure for a group of 8 or more.  This can be tailored to your specifications.  And on agreed dates.  Call Kay or e-mail to discuss.