Message from IFMSA-Egypt Exchange family: Dear IFMSA Friends, It gives us the honor to invite you all to join us in one of our major exchange event in IFMSA-Egypt; The National Weekend. The Exchange week end is the gathering of all incoming students in Egypt in one big social event . This time, the 6th National Weekend is organized in Sinai, one of the most exotic places all over Egypt, where you’ll enjoy snorkeling in the red sea, swimming alongside the magnificent colored fish, safari in the desert and climbing Saint Catherine Mountain. Within the pages of this proposal, you will find every piece of information necessary to convene a successful event. The facilities, requirements, budget etc. All this will be explained in concise, simple details. There will be a Culture Show for each nationality ,where all students from each country will get to know each other and prepare a show . We recommend that each nationality (either alone or a group) to Prepare: -A CD with the best national songs -The Flag of their country. -National Food. -A dance show. -A national song. -A small souvenir representing your Country.
Waiting for you all!
IFMSA Egypt 6th National Weekend Sunday 17th Aug Monday 18th Aug
Tuesday 19th Aug
We leave Ismailia in the evening at 6 pm heading to “Saint Catherine Mountain”. Arriving at Saint Catherine at 1 am Climbing the mountain Watching Sunrise Visiting St. Catherine's Church Leaving at 11 am Arriving at Dahab at 2 pm Check in at the hotel Snorkeling In the Blue Hole Lunch Bedouin Dinner at night 8 pm Leaving Dahab Heading to Sharm at 9 am Check in Tropicana Rosetta hotel located in Naama bay at 12pm Free Day for Swimming, Snorkeling and Water Activities (e.g. Banana boat, Parasailing, Water skiing, etc) Naama Bay Night Life activities (e.g. clubs, etc)(Follow the link to watch Naama Bay )
Wednesday Gathering at 2 am for quads “buggies” safari in the desert, everyone will have 20th Aug his/her own quad to drive to watch the sunrise there
Optional Trip: Aqua BluSharm Trip which is considered the biggest aqua park in Sharm EL-Shiekh. (to view the video Follow the link here ) Free Day for Swimming, Snorkeling and Water Activities (e.g. Banana boat, Parasailing, Water skiing, etc) Naama Bay Night Life Thursday 21st Aug
Hotel Check out at 9 am Yacht Trip from 9a.m till 5 pm; enjoy snorkeling, diving and watching the beautiful coral reefs and gorgeous colored fish of the red sea. Departure from Sharm at 9 pm to Ismailia
Friday 22nd Aug
Arrive back home in Ismailia in Friday dawn
Total Fees: 120 EUR Fees Covering (5 days/4nights) all included 1 Night for Saint Catherine Mountain climbing tickets. 1 night at Dahab Hotel. Snorkeling in Dahab 2 Nights/ 3 days in “Tropicana Rosetta” hotel located in Naama bay (All Inclusive). Bedouin Dinner in the desert. Quads “Beach buggies” Safari Yacht trip in Sharm El Sheikh. Transportation: From Cairo to St. Catherine , then to Dahab and then to Sharm and back to Cairo The road is a 5 and half hour drive from Ismailia To St Catherine From St. Catherine to Dahab : around 2 hours From Dahab to Sharm el sheikh is around 90 minutes Driving Transportation in air-conditioned buses. The buses will stay with us through the whole trip For Registration apply here , Contact your Local Exchange officer to transfer the fees Deadline for Registration 4th of August 2014 Deadline for Payment 5th of August 2014 The fees are : 120 EUR to be sent on the following bank account : QNB (Qatar National Bank) Ismailia Branch Name: Mohamed Abdelkarim Mahmoud aboueisha Account no: 1130430705628
Na'ama Bay Area Na'ama Bay lies midway between Sharm Airport and Old City, nearly 10 minutes driving from both. For nightlife Na'ama Bay offers several clubs. “The Pacha”, “Little Bhudda” and “Hard Rock Café” There are countless bars and the pedestrian walkways offer many coffee houses where you may also enjoy a shisha.
In the heart of Sharm El Sheikh’s bustling and vibrant Na’ama Bay, the epitome of sun, sand, and spectacular nightlife; lies the Tropicana Rosetta Hotel. The Hotel is nestled between the stunning mountains of Sinai and the azure blue waters of the Red Sea. Varied dining facilities, fun entertainment options, and comfortable rooms make this hotel truly special and guarantee our esteemed guests an unforgettable vacation.
Hotel Location Na’ama Bay, Sharm EL Sheikh - South Sinai, Egypt. Built in 'desert style' with a dive center on site and ideally located in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh. This all-inclusive' hotel is centrally situated in Sharm El Sheikh's Naama Bay. You can relax by one of the four pools Distance to main town area: 1km Distance to Sharm El Sheikh Airport: 14kms
Star rating: 4
Accommodation Air conditioned rooms that are modernly equipped with all the facilities and amenities you require for a relaxed and comfortable stay. Mini bar, satellite TV, direct dial telephone are all standard. A view of the landscaped gardens and/or pool ensures that you can enjoy the beauty of the unique location of the Rosetta from the comfort of your own room.
El Rashid & Jasmine Restaurants The hotels main restaurants offer a wide buffet selection of international dishes, all prepared by our chefs with our guests, varied and diverse tastes in mind. El Rashid’s and Jasmine restaurant’s delicious food is sure to satisfy. Open daily for breakfast from 07:00-10:00, for lunch from 13:00-15:00, and dinner from 19:0022:00. Smart casual dress code applies. El Dawar Oriental Restaurants Oriental grills, salads, and other local and Middle Eastern dishes are the specialties of El Dawar, which bring you the feel of the famed thousand and one nights! An oriental show once a week adds to this unique experience. Open daily from 20:00-22:00 pm.
All Inclusive Concept: ďƒź Breakfast: Open Buffet Snacks Lunch: Open Buffet Dinner: Open Buffet
Beverage Soft Drinks Juices Hot Beverage
Recreational Facilities: The World Class Spa & Health Club offers a wide variety of health services & Facilities include a fully equipped and air-conditioned gymnasium, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and Turkish bath. Short or long term health club memberships are available offering full use of facilities, personal assessments and programs. Activities, Sports and entertainment Sports: - Free of charge activities: - Swimming pool games. - Aerobics. - Billiard . Entertainment: Animation program evening
Contact Data: Ahmad Awad Head of OC Mobile: +201110985833 president@scmsaonline.net Amr Diaa Ajlan National Exchange Officer-Incoming (NEO-In) Email: Neo-in@ifmsa-eg.org Karim Salah El Deen National Exchange Officer-Outgoing (NEO-Out) Email: Neo-out@ifmsa-eg.org Mohamed El Shenawy National Officer on Research Exchange (NORE) Email: Nore@ifmsa-eg.org