For those that want to do and see everything!  A mixture of sightseeing and dance shows included.  But there are still additional things you can do as well.  Time and energy permitting.

If you want to do all the 'inclusive' things, it works out cheaper to take this option.

Everything on the Felaheen is included here:

Transfers from airport to hotel and back.

6 nights B&B at 3 star hotel in Downtown Cairo.

Felucca trip on Nile.

El Tannoura Whirling Dervish show.

Late night in 'seedy club'.  Live music and bad dancing!

Visits to: costumiers, Madam Hekmat, Hanan, Eman etc  & as many others as people want / have the energy for..  Raqia Hassan has also opened an atellier now.

Visit to Khan el Khalili, Cairos biggest market.

Visit Mahmouds - belly dancers paradise.

Experience Cairo's metro system & explore places off the beaten tourist track with Kay & Nibal. 

Plus:

Sightseeing:

Egyptian museum, Citadel & Mohamed Ali Mosque.

Dance events:

Casablanca restaurant - dinner, show and band - Dancer:  Soraya.

Grand Hyatt or Nile Maxim - dinner & show whilst we cruise down the Nile - Dancer: Camelia or Asmahan.

Dina - 5 star luxury with Egypt's top dancer, Dina.

Yasmina's - party night with musicians and food.

Dance class - with Raqia Hassan, Aida Noor or another professional dancer, depending who is available.

Felucca ride - sail down the Nile and soak up the feel of Cairo.

Nile Pharon - Dinner, show & Nile cruise.  Over the top tat with gold and hieroglyphics all around.  A fun night.  Dancer:  There are many dancers, we try & see Leila.

So - 5 of your evening are included with food.  Breakfast is included at the hotel.  All you need money for is lunch (Anything from £1 - £10 depending where you eat), taxi fares (you can get to most places in Cairo for less than £2) and drinks.  Spirits are expensive, beer is the best value.  And of course shopping money.  If you plan to buy costumes, you can spend a fortune.  They are such good value compared with the UK.  1/2 - 2/3rds the price.  Also you see a much bigger range of designs.  People come having promised themselves one costume and generally leave with 2 or 3.  From the costumiers they cost between £100 and £250.  Most are around £180 for a fabulous fitted creation.  If this is your only time there, my advice is 'go on, treat yourself!'.  If you choose this option and pay for the trip & activities up front, you won't feel as if you are spending as much through the week so can buy more costumes, jewellery or whatever, without feeling guilty!

You also have me (Kay), Yasmina and Nibal to help you negotiate Cairo and make the most of your adventure.  Click on any of the links for more information.  For people who have a deeper interest in the culture & history, there are additional activities.  Nibal studied art history at university & is a great guide to have as she is knowledgeable in lots of areas and delights in sharing it with people on these tours.

Additional Options:

Sightseeing:

1/         Pyramids;        Memphis, Sakkara & Giza

2/         Islamic Cairo - includes additional well known mosques.

3/         Visit Kardassa - village outside Cairo.

4/         Visit Cairo tower & tent-makers bazaar.

Dance Options:

Windows - pricey option with fabulous views and a dance show.

Pyramids Road - for a cabaret show - hopefully to see Dandesh.

Lucy - also on Pyramids Rd - at the Parisiana - a very late night but worth it.

If there are any other dancers you want to see / have classes with, I can help arrange these.

For the Dates we are currently Booking:  Click Here

We are now taking bookings for
11th - 18th April 2009. 
Remember numbers are limited to around 12 so book early if you want a place on a Farida Adventure. 

Cost    £539 (shared)

            £599 (single)

FLIGHTS NOT INCLUDED

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