Over the next coming months, I will be writing about my travels covering 24 different countries, giving details of visa requirements, along with Wedding Information and requirements, suitable wedding venues as well as tales and pictures about my experience.
Firstly, a bit about your travel companion, I am second generation Irish, my mother's side of the family comes from a small village called PILTOWN, Co. Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. Well that's no where near Donegal, I hear you say, well I lived there for three years many years ago, I an want to return as a visitor, hence that will be my final destination for this trip.
Places that I will be visiting, will be along the meditterean coast, some of North Africa, maybe the Canary Isle's, working up the Atlantic cost and via the English Chanel, working upto the Baltics coming round and down the Baltics to arrive back on the shores of the UK, making my way up north and crossing the Atlantic to those welcoming shores of Ireland.
Firstly, a bit about your travel companion, I am second generation Irish, my mother's side of the family comes from a small village called PILTOWN, Co. Kilkenny, Republic of Ireland. Well that's no where near Donegal, I hear you say, well I lived there for three years many years ago, I an want to return as a visitor, hence that will be my final destination for this trip.
Places that I will be visiting, will be along the meditterean coast, some of North Africa, maybe the Canary Isle's, working up the Atlantic cost and via the English Chanel, working upto the Baltics coming round and down the Baltics to arrive back on the shores of the UK, making my way up north and crossing the Atlantic to those welcoming shores of Ireland.
CAIRO, Egypt
With regard to travel documents for Cairo, consult the following web page http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/egypt, this website gives you all the information that you require along with any Terror threat, so please do consult it when you are making any decisions.
After landing at 7am UTC (GMT+2) and waiting for disembarkation, the first thing I noticed whilst walking from the plane to the terminal was the heat, and it was early. If you are thinking about visiting Cairo, June and July are the hotest months to visit, Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb are the coolest times to visit. Word of warning about Cairo Airport, be prepared for chaos, theft, giving bribes, and do not use taxi's inside the airport they will charge you more and travel light do not take bags and bags of luguage. Organised tour groups are good, but again they have their problems, having said that, be careful you still will have fun.
Smog over Cairo.
After arrival at the hotel, a rest and brush up was required. Later followed by a stroll out and about.
Cairo - the old city
Heart of Cairo
Rush hour in Cairo City Centre !!!!!
Cairo at sunset
The above are a few pictures around the city for you to keep you going until I post again in the next few days.
Looking forward to going to the Gaza Plato, Cairo Musuem, also I believe I am thinking about a cruise down the Nile. Also will work on some photos of the hotel for you as well.
Thanks all for now folks
SAWH for FLW
Hi again,
Well I have had my tours around the city, been to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx. I have included the web address so you can read all the information about them http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pyramids/home.html.
One thing I did notice, was how much the elements has eroded the front of the Sphinx over the years. Looking at it from pictures before seeing it, I never would have believed it
I took this whilst waiting for everyone to come out of the pyramid. Claustrophobia got the better of me.
The next place to visit was the Cairo Musuem, and guess what was there on display - I was in Seventh Heaven - The Tutankhamun Treasures, you can leave me here now!!!!
Click on the website click - http://www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg/news.asp so that you can read all about it.
With regard to the our hotel accommodation, it was first class, Click on the website for details and to see the pictures
http://www.worldexecutive.com/directory/egypt/cairo/hotels/eg1645.html.
I have added there website as well. - http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1808
Right, now to the main part of the reasons I am here, Weddings - We have narrowed it down to four hotels that offer a really good wedding service, along with a wedding co-ordinator, these hotels are:-
FLW - CAIRO WEDDINGS
Before you starting thinking about getting married in Cairo, have a look at the following website - http://www.weddingsinegypt.com/. This website "WeddingsInEgypt.com" is dedicated to brides and grooms whom are considering and planning their wedding in Cairo / Egypt . Their mission is to help you with the finest Egyptian suppliers and vendors and help you throughout your entire wedding planning.
Also consider looking at the following website to - http://www.weddingmapper.com/plan/egypt/cairo
Four Seasons, Cairo - http://www.fourseasons.com/caironp/weddings/
Image the above setting as your wedding receipt - what would you think, it's a bit different?
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.
This hotel is a beacon of sophisticated hospitality which rises on the legendary Corniche along the bank of the river. With commanding views of both the Nile and the Citadel,. The Four Seasons unites its timeless, caring, personalised attention with the dynamism of fast-forward Cairo.
The Second hotel of our selection is Sofitel Cairo Maadi Towers & Casino
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1526-sofitel-cairo-maadi-towers-casino/events.shtml
Your wedding at the Sofitel Cairo Maadi Towers should be unforgettable event and with total bliss that they offer very carefully designed packages to simplify your life or even custom-fit arrangements to suit your wildest dreams. If you wish, you could dance and dine to your heart's content in the elegant Ballroom that is fit for a queen!
Our next hotel is the Cairo Marriott® Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/wedding-planning/caieg-cairo-marriott-hotel-and-omar-khayyam-casino/
Our last hotel in the selection is the Grand Hyatt, Cairo
http://www.cairo.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/events/weddings/index.jsp;jsessionid=NGNUFAZZI3KCICTEAGDSFFIKMQAYIIV0
Whether you wish to celebrate your wedding with a close circle of family and friends or with a larger number of joyful well-wishers, Grand Hyatt Cairo understands that with so many personal details to look after, you want to have as few hassles as possible when planning your big day.
Click on the websites for a selection of photos.
Well that's all for now folks, I am moving on to my next stage, we are going to be cruising down the Nile to Luxor and hopefully will be visiting the Valley of the Kings. I hope you enjoy the above and I hope to have more soon.
SAWH for FLW
After landing at 7am UTC (GMT+2) and waiting for disembarkation, the first thing I noticed whilst walking from the plane to the terminal was the heat, and it was early. If you are thinking about visiting Cairo, June and July are the hotest months to visit, Nov, Dec, Jan and Feb are the coolest times to visit. Word of warning about Cairo Airport, be prepared for chaos, theft, giving bribes, and do not use taxi's inside the airport they will charge you more and travel light do not take bags and bags of luguage. Organised tour groups are good, but again they have their problems, having said that, be careful you still will have fun.
Smog over Cairo.
After arrival at the hotel, a rest and brush up was required. Later followed by a stroll out and about.
Cairo - the old city
Heart of Cairo
Rush hour in Cairo City Centre !!!!!
Cairo at sunset
The above are a few pictures around the city for you to keep you going until I post again in the next few days.
Looking forward to going to the Gaza Plato, Cairo Musuem, also I believe I am thinking about a cruise down the Nile. Also will work on some photos of the hotel for you as well.
Thanks all for now folks
SAWH for FLW
Hi again,
Well I have had my tours around the city, been to see the Pyramids and the Sphinx. I have included the web address so you can read all the information about them http://www.ancientegypt.co.uk/pyramids/home.html.
One thing I did notice, was how much the elements has eroded the front of the Sphinx over the years. Looking at it from pictures before seeing it, I never would have believed itI took this whilst waiting for everyone to come out of the pyramid. Claustrophobia got the better of me.
The next place to visit was the Cairo Musuem, and guess what was there on display - I was in Seventh Heaven - The Tutankhamun Treasures, you can leave me here now!!!!
Click on the website click - http://www.egyptianmuseum.gov.eg/news.asp so that you can read all about it.
With regard to the our hotel accommodation, it was first class, Click on the website for details and to see the pictures
http://www.worldexecutive.com/directory/egypt/cairo/hotels/eg1645.html.
I have added there website as well. - http://www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1808
Right, now to the main part of the reasons I am here, Weddings - We have narrowed it down to four hotels that offer a really good wedding service, along with a wedding co-ordinator, these hotels are:-
FLW - CAIRO WEDDINGS
Before you starting thinking about getting married in Cairo, have a look at the following website - http://www.weddingsinegypt.com/. This website "WeddingsInEgypt.com" is dedicated to brides and grooms whom are considering and planning their wedding in Cairo / Egypt . Their mission is to help you with the finest Egyptian suppliers and vendors and help you throughout your entire wedding planning.
Also consider looking at the following website to - http://www.weddingmapper.com/plan/egypt/cairo
Four Seasons, Cairo - http://www.fourseasons.com/caironp/weddings/
Image the above setting as your wedding receipt - what would you think, it's a bit different?
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza.
This hotel is a beacon of sophisticated hospitality which rises on the legendary Corniche along the bank of the river. With commanding views of both the Nile and the Citadel,. The Four Seasons unites its timeless, caring, personalised attention with the dynamism of fast-forward Cairo.
The Second hotel of our selection is Sofitel Cairo Maadi Towers & Casino
http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1526-sofitel-cairo-maadi-towers-casino/events.shtml
Your wedding at the Sofitel Cairo Maadi Towers should be unforgettable event and with total bliss that they offer very carefully designed packages to simplify your life or even custom-fit arrangements to suit your wildest dreams. If you wish, you could dance and dine to your heart's content in the elegant Ballroom that is fit for a queen!
Our next hotel is the Cairo Marriott® Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/wedding-planning/caieg-cairo-marriott-hotel-and-omar-khayyam-casino/
Our last hotel in the selection is the Grand Hyatt, Cairo
http://www.cairo.grand.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/events/weddings/index.jsp;jsessionid=NGNUFAZZI3KCICTEAGDSFFIKMQAYIIV0
Whether you wish to celebrate your wedding with a close circle of family and friends or with a larger number of joyful well-wishers, Grand Hyatt Cairo understands that with so many personal details to look after, you want to have as few hassles as possible when planning your big day.
Click on the websites for a selection of photos.
Well that's all for now folks, I am moving on to my next stage, we are going to be cruising down the Nile to Luxor and hopefully will be visiting the Valley of the Kings. I hope you enjoy the above and I hope to have more soon.
SAWH for FLW