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2ND DELEGATE
MAILER
In this mailer you'll find....
Word from
the CC Our FACI
Team
About
Alexandria
Getting to
Alexandria
Fees &
Venue
Special
Events
Before you
Travel
Contact us
Dear AIESECers all over the world , as the days go by , we countdown
accomplishments not by how much time we spent on this conference building it
from scratch , but by how we much we’ve developed as a cc team to bring out
the best to offer you the most experiential international conference ever made .
This conference will be like no other , uniqueness is imprinted in every corner ,
from the opening ceremony to the closing one , so come witness it and be part
of it .
This is the 2nd Alexandrina International conference , if you think the first one
was great , wait till you come and see what we got instored for you .Can’t wait
to see you all AIESECers !!!
EMPOWERING THE AIESECer WITHIN!!
AIESECly yours,
Congress Committee of AlexandriNa International
Conference
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CLAIRE SI JIAO LIU
AGLELIKI TAKLAKOGLOU FLEUR HAGI
HAMDY EL-ERAKY
KAREEM ABDELAZEEM
OMAR RATEB
ROSSE THOU
TAREK AFIA
KENZA MOURADI
Introducing our 1st round of
FACI Team
The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle
Eastern.
Its ambiance and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is only 225 km. from Cairo.
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Graco-Roman Egypt; its status as a beacon of culture is symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Alexandria was also the center of learning in the ancient world, but ancient Alexandria declined, and when Napoleon landed he found a sparsely populated fishing village.
Since the 19th century Alexandria has played a new role, as a focus for Egypt's commercial and maritime expansion. This Alexandria has been immortalized by writers such as E.M. Forster and Cavafy. Generations of immigrants from Greece, Italy and the Levant settled here and made the city synonymous with commerce, cosmopolitanism and bohemian culture; Lawrence Durrell described it as " The capital city of Asiatic Europe, if such a thing could exist".
Climate during the conference days
ABOUT ALEXANDRIA
Historical monuments
Pompey's Pillar, Karmouz. An ancient
monument, this 25-meter-high granite
column was constructed in honor of the
Emperor Diocletian in AD 297. The
confined area where the column stands
also has other ruins and sculptures such as
the Serapium oracle. Also beside this area
is a very big shopping center for cloth and
furniture called "El-Saa3a," where you can
find many types of cloth or clothes.
Citadel of Qaitbay, Ras el-Tin .One of the icons
of the city at a beautiful location, the fortress
overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and the city itself.
Built by Mameluke Sultan Abdul-Nasser Qa'it Bay in
1477 AD but razed and reconstructed twice
since.This citadel was built in 1480 by Sultan
Qaitbay on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse, to
protect the city from the crusaders who used to
attack the city by sea. The Citadel is situated at the
entrance of the eastern harbor on the eastern point
of the Pharos Island. It was erected on the exact site
of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria. The
lighthouse continued to function until the time of
the Arab conquest, then several disasters occurred
and the shape of lighthouse was changed to some
extent, but it still continued to function. During the
11thcentury an earthquake destroyed the top of
the lighthouse and the bottom was used as a
watchtower. A small Mosque was built on the top.
About 1480 A.D the place was fortified as part of
the coastal defensive edifices. Later castle looking
citadel was built as a prison for princes and state-
man. Now it’s a Maritime Museum.
Roman Theatre, Kom El-Dikka,. Built in the
2nd century AD, this Roman amphitheater has
13 semicircular tiers made of white and gray
marble, with marble seats for up to 800
spectators, galleries and sections of mosaic-
flooring. In Ptolemaic times this area was the
Park of Pan, a pleasure garden surrounded by
Roman villas and baths
Montazah Palace, El
Montazah, Built in 1892 by
Abbas II of Egypt Abbas Hilmi
Pasha, the last khedive of Egypt.
One of the palace buildings,
the Haramlek, now contains a
casino on the ground floor and a
museum of royal relics on the
upper levels, while
the Salamlek has been converted
into a luxury hotel Parts of the
extensive gardens (over 200
acres) are open to the public.
Getting to Alexandria
Arriving at Cairo International Airport
By train
From Cairo, frequent trains from Ramses Station are probably
the best way to get to Alexandria. To reach Ramses Train
station a taxi or a mini bus should be taken from the airport
gate to the mentioned destination. Trains run at least once
every hour from 6 AM to 10 PM, but try to choose either an
express or the pride of Egyptian Railways, the French-
built Turbo, which takes only 2 hours 10 minutes for the
journey. 1st/2nd class tickets LE 50/35 one-way. Reservation is
obligatory in express trains.
For the return journey, trains depart from Misr Station, a 10-
minute stroll south of the Corniche along Nabi Daniel St, as well
as the Sidi Gaber Station.
By Bus
Several bus companies offer a bus service into Alexandria at a
very low price range: 80-100LE. Buses are air conditioned and
come complete with a hostess trolley service. Companies
include Golden Arrow, West Delta, Super Jet, Pullman and El
Gouna. Operating times vary from one company to another,
but there are trips between Cairo and Alexandria virtually every
hour from early morning till midnight.
Note that while the buses themselves are perfectly
comfortable, the duration of your journey from Cairo to
Alexandria (and vice versa) will depend on your pick-up/drop-
off point. Most buses start out from the Almaza Bus Station
in Heliopolis and stop by Midan Tahrir and Giza before finally
setting out to Alexandria; if you join from Heliopolis expect a 4-
5 hour trip rather than the average 2-3. To reach Almaza Bus
station in Heliopolis a taxi or a mini bus should be taken from
the airport gate till the destination.
There are a number of bus pick-up/drop-off points inside
Alexandria. These are usually either at Maw'if Gadid Station
(except El Gouna, which uses Sidi Gaber station) which is a bit
far from the city of Alexandria so it shouldn't cost more than a
10 LE cab ride, 15 LE max. Don't take a taxi with anyone that
approaches you right outside of the bus. Walk outside the
station and catch a taxi there if you must. There is also a bus
from Maw'if Gadid to Sidi Gabr, and from Sidi Gabr most parts
of the city are accessible by minibus or tram if you are looking
to save money.
FEES
Conference Fees
150
Cancellation Fees
75
Late Fees
170
Discover the heritage of Egypt’s
pristine Mediterranean cost surround
yourself with the luxury and efficiency
of true Egyptian hospitality.
Continuing as a pioneer in establishing
new dimensions, charm life hotels
have inaugurated the first five-star
resort and spa on the Mediterranean
cost at el Alamein ,renowned for the
crystal clear turquoise water of the
sea and bounded by pristine white
sands, the gateway to the mystique of
the western desert is a unique
destination well worth discovering
Venue
How to pay your fees??
Fees should be transferred to bank account number: 178650
Swift code: AUDBEGCAXXX
With minimum amount to be transferred 75 Euros
PS.
On sending your fees make sure to send the confirmation
mail to dr.aly.ramadan@gmail.com including the amount of
money transferred, as stated before minimum 75 Euros,
moreover the bank account number sent from to ensure
safe arrival of your money & avoid any mix-up.
Put in mind that the rest of the money depending on your
time of registration (normal 150 Euros or late 170 Euros) the
rest of the fees will be paid directly to our congress
committee vise president of delegate servicing Aly Ramadan
Day 1: Arabian Nights
Day 2: Color Festival
Day 3: Casino
Day 4: Pool Party
Special Events
Before you travel
Visa procedures and information
The request to an Entry visa to Egypt is to be made at any Egyptian consulate or embassy overseas. Here is a list of things you need to have to apply for your visa:
Fill in Egypt’s tourist visa application
Photocopy of the original valid passport.
2 Passport-type photographs
Copy of round trip tickets
Visa fee
Type of
visa
validity Processing
time
Embassy
fees
Service
fees
Total
cost
Single
entry
up to
90
days
10
business
days
$15.00 $44.95
$59.95
Multiple
entry
up to
90
days
10
business
days
$15.00
$59.95
$74.95
Delegates who don’t have an Egyptian embassy in their country must take it from the airport before leaving it to avoid any trouble and waste of time because the conference is on a tight schedule from the moment of your arrival.
Contact us….
For more info or concerns about the conference feel free to contact…
Dina Salem
Congress Committee President of AlexandriNa International Conference
Mobile:00201229911126
Skype:dinasalem91
Aly Ramadan
Congress Committee Vise President for Delegate Servicing of AlexandriNa International Conference
Mobile:00201207010808
Skype:dr.aly.ramadan
Email:cc.delegatesservicing@gmail.com