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The winner is Mr. AMIT MEHROTRA
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The winner of December 2009 prize draw is Mr. AMIT MEHROTRA, TUI India client who has taken his tour in Egypt during December 2009.
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The winners are Mr. Johnny and Ms. Debra Davidson
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The winner of June 2009 Guest Comments draw are Mr. Johnny and Ms. Debra Davidson, Central Holidays clients who have taken their tour in Egypt during April 2009
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STI celebrates its 30th Anniversary
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On the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Sakkara Travel Group international affiliate STI (Sakkara Tours International) will be celebrating ...
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Medieval City Gates, Residential Quarters & Mamelouk Mausoleums are a fascinating introduction to the civilization that spawned what is now commonly termed “Arabesque” art and architecture. Successive dynasties ― Omeyyades from Damascus, Abbassides & Toulounides from Baghdad, Fatimides from Morocco ending with Saladin, famed conqueror and father of the Ayyoubides dynasty ― have left their unique imprints, which have been absorbed seamlessly through the ages, testifying to the fluid and adaptive nature of Egypt, which continues to this day. |
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Meander through medieval Cairo’s narrow streets, teeming with architectural treasures, to restored 14th & 15th century home complexes of the Nobility. Discover the ancient arts of embossing and engraving, filigree, enamel coating, inlaying, mosaic, ceramic and the delicate wood carvings of beamed ceilings, paneling and lacy Mushrabiya’s. |
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Of Cairo’s original 16 multi-leveled Gates, only 3 remain. Between the crenel ramparts, sultans’ chiseled mausoleums, madrassas and turquoise-tile oratories, caravanserais and specialty markets abound. Wander these markets and step into the past. Some craftsmen (e.g. glass-blowers) continue using the techniques handed down from their ancestors some 400 years ago. Sample the wares of the goldsmiths, traditional herbalists, copper works, food vendors, and wonder at how little has actually changed over time. |
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