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AVEX International Airshow 2010 - Egypt

AVEX International Airshow

Sharm El Sheikh Airport - 7th to 10th November 2010 

AVEX International Airshow 2010 - Egypt is the ultimate platform for the aviation business in the Africa and Middle East region. Strategically located in Sharm El Sheikh - a captivating city that acts as a bridge between Africa and the Middle East. AVEX is the only business that offers international aviation businesses a highly focused, lucrative platform. Featuring buyers and senior decision makers from the combined regions of Africa and the Middle East, AVEX is one of the world's fastest growing events.

AVEX is held under the patronage of His Excellency, Ahmed Shaikh, Minister of Civil Aviation, Arab Republic of Egypt.

AVEX specialises in commercial and private aircraft, jet charters, cargo airplanes, helicopters, training planes, MRO companies, engine manufacturers, staffing and aircrew, aircraft interiors, airports and other key businesses related to the small and mid-sized aviation industry.

AVEX 2010 Highlights

  • Indoor and outdoor aviation expo
  • Aircraft showcasing and static displays
  • International airports pavilion
  • African Aviation Unity Summit
  • AVEX Awards 2010
  • Aerobatic displays and flybys
  • AVEX entertainment pavilion
  • VIP networking functions

"AVEX is becoming one of the premier events in the Middle East aviation calendar. It is an excellent location to present our leading portfolio of services." - Chief Executive Officer, Royal Jet

"The continuous sustainability in the region is due to infrastructure investments by the local governments, growth in business aviation in the Middle East and expansion of low-cost airlines across Africa. We are seeing exhibitor figures nearly double at AVEX this year as compared to 2008." - Nicholas Watson, Airshow Director

Full Information

For full information about the AVEX Airshow, visit www.avexairshow.com or download this info pack: AVEX 2010 - Info Pack. (Please note that the file is quite large - 2,346kb. Please give it a few minutes to download.)

Travel to the AVEX International Airshow with Egypt & Beyond

Egypt & Beyond will arrange your travel to the airshow, and your accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh. We have also put together some delightful extension packages that will allow you to explore the wonders of ancient Egypt after the show.

AVEX International Airshow 2010 Egypt - Trade & Public Days Package

  • Day 1 - Saturday 6 November 2010 - Cairo/ Sharm El Sheikh
    At Cairo International airport you will be assisted with your connecting flight to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Upon your arrival you will be met and transferred by our representative to your Hotel. 
    Overnight in the Hotel for five nights. 
    Tropicana Royal Azur 5* Hotel 
    Address: 1 Nabq Bay - Sharm El Sheikh - 11341 - Egypt 
    Phone: +20 2 2268 0903 
    Location: Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
    Distance to main town area: 18kms to Naama Bay 
    Distance to Sharm El Sheikh Airport: 6kms
    Check in time: 14:00
    Check out time: 12:00 noon
    Electricity: 220V
     
  • Day 2 - Sunday 7 November 2010 - Trade Day - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Our representative will transfer you to the AVEX International Airshow. Full day program. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 3 - Monday 8 November 2010 - Trade Day - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Our representative will transfer you to the AVEX International Airshow. Full day program. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 4 - Tuesday 9 November 2010 - Public Day - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Our representative will transfer you to the AVEX International Airshow. Full Airshow day program. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 5 - Wednesday 10 November 2010 - Public Day - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Our representative will transfer you to the AVEX International Airshow. Full Airshow day program. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 6 - Thursday 11 November 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh/ Cairo
    Breakfast. 
    Check out of your Hotel. Our representative will transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport for your flight to Cairo International for a day in Cairo. 
    Upon your arrival you will be met by our representative for a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, Lunch, the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Cheops Boat Museum with an English Speaking Licensed Guide. 
    Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to OR Tambo, Johannesburg.
     
  • Day 7 - Friday 12 November 2010 - Cairo/ Johannesburg
    Arrive at OR Tambo International, Johannesburg. 
    The end of a Great Tour!

AVEX International Airshow 2010 Egypt - The Airshow Package

  • Day 1 - Monday 8 November 2010 - Cairo/ Sharm El Sheikh
    At Cairo International airport you will be assisted with your connecting flight to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport. Upon your arrival you will be met and transferred by our representative to your Hotel. 
    Overnight in the Hotel for three nights. 
    Tropicana Royal Azur 5* Hotel 
    Address: 1 Nabq Bay - Sharm El Sheikh - 11341 - Egypt 
    Phone: +20 2 2268 0903 
    Location: Nabq Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
    Distance to main town area: 18kms to Naama Bay 
    Distance to Sharm El Sheikh Airport: 6kms
    Check in time: 14:00
    Check out time: 12:00 noon
    Electricity: 220V
     
  • Day 2 - Tuesday 9 November 2010 - Public Day - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Our representative will transfer you to the AVEX International Airshow. Full day program. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 3 - Wednesday 10 November 2010 - Public Day - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Our representative will transfer you to the AVEX International Airshow. Full day program. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 4 - Thursday 11 November 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh/ Cairo
    Breakfast. 
    Check out of your Hotel. Our representative will transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport for your flight to Cairo International for a day in Cairo. 
    Upon your arrival you will be met by our representative for a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, Lunch, the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Cheops Boat Museum with an English Speaking Licensed Guide. 
    Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to OR Tambo, Johannesburg.
     
  • Day 5 - Friday 12 November 2010 - Cairo/ Johannesburg
    Arrive at OR Tambo International, Johannesburg. 
    The end of a Great Tour!

Optional Extension Package 1: Egyptian Airforce and Military Museums

  • Thursday 11 November 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh/ Cairo 
    The end of the AVEX International Airshow Package
    Transfer and check in to your hotel, the Hilton Ramses or similar for 2 nights on a Bed & Breakfast basis.
    Overnight in the hotel.
     
  • Day 1 Friday 12  November 2010 - Cairo 
    Breakfast
    An early morning drive and full day visit to a tiny town about 120kms west of Alexandria to visit the El Alamein War Museum on the northern coast of Egypt. It is here that in 1942, the Germans were led by Rommel and the Allies by Montgomery in the engagement known as the Battle of Alamein, World War II. The Museum is full of war artefacts, and some of the land mines (that are still to be found in the surrounding desert). The museum was erected to mark the battle.
    Transfer to your hotel, the Hilton Ramses or similar in Cairo for the night.
    Optional Extra: Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx 
     
  • Day 2 - Saturday 13 November 2010 - Cairo 
    Breakfast
    After breakfast you will be met by our representative for a full day tour, starting with the Egyptian National Military Museum. The Egyptian National Military Museum is located within the Cairo Citadel, a walled complex of fortifications and buildings situated on a promontory overlooking Cairo. During your walkabout tour of the Museum's static display, you will be able to have a close view of a MiG-17, MiG-21, Sukhoi -7, Wilga, Yak-18A and a Zlin Z-226.
    Lunch
    Your next stop will be the Cairo Arab-Israel war museum. "The October 1973 War Panorama," which relates the battles of Egypt's greatest victory of modern times can be viewed there. The idea of the panorama was first introduced during President Hosni Mubarak's visit to North Korea in 1983. Weaponry used by the Egyptian troops and Israeli weapons seized in the war is showcased in the open display area. The cylinder-shaped main building is 44m x 27m intersected by a 10.5m-iron and copper tower. Enjoy a walkabout tour of the museums open air static displays. 
    Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to OR Tambo 
     
  • Day 3 - Sunday 14 November 2010 - Cairo/ JHB 
    Arrive at OR Tambo International, Johannesburg.
    The end of a Great Tour!

Optional Extension Package 2: Sharm El Sheikh

  • Day 1 - Thursday 11 November 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Enjoy your day at the beach snorkelling/relaxing on the beach. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 2 - Friday 12 November 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh
    Breakfast. 
    Enjoy your day at the beach snorkelling/relaxing on the beach. 
    Overnight in the Hotel.
     
  • Day 3 - Saturday 13 November 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh/ Cairo
    Breakfast. 
    Check out of your Hotel. 
    Our representative will transfer you to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport for your flight to Cairo International Airport. Upon your arrival you will be met by our representative for a full day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, Lunch, the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Cheops Boat Museum with an English Speaking Licensed Guide. 
    Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your flight to OR Tambo, Johannesburg.
     
  • Day 4 - Sunday 14 November 2010 - Cairo/ Johannesburg
    Arrive at OR Tambo International, Johannesburg. 
    The end of a Great Tour!

Optional Extension Package 3: Ancient Egypt and Nile Cruise Tour

  • Day 1 - Thursday 11 November 2010 - Sharm El Sheikh/ Cairo
    At the end of a full day tour (visiting the Egyptian Museum, Lunch, the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and Cheops Boat Museum with an English Speaking Licensed Guide) you will be transferred to your Hotel. 2 nights accommodation on bed and buffet breakfast basis at Hotel Ramses Hilton or similar. 
    Overnight in the Hotel. 
    Optional Extra: Sound & Light Show at the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
     
  • Day 2 - Friday 12 November 2010 - Cairo
    Breakfast. 
    Full Day Tour to Cairo Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Old Cairo Churches, Memphis and Sakkara, escorted by the same guide. Visit the Khan Khalili Bazaar, followed by dnner at the Khan Khalili Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant. 
    Overnight at the hotel.
     
  • Day 3 - Saturday 13 November 2010 - Cairo/ Aswan (1st Cruise day)
    Breakfast. 
    Transfer to Cairo Domestic Airport for flight to Aswan. 
    Arrive Aswan and visit the Temple of Philae. 
    Transfer to your Nile Cruise Boat for embarkation on a 3 Nights/4 Days Cruise. Lunch on board. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk (Granite Quarries). Afternoon tea. In the late afternoon, sail on a Felucca and view Kitchener Island, the Elephantine Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. 
    Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
     
  • Day 4 - Sunday 14 November 2010 - Aswan/ Kom Ombo/ Edfu (2nd Cruise day)
    Breakfast on board. 
    This morning you will sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, shared by two gods. Lunch on board. Afternoon Tea while sailing to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete architectures in Egypt dedicated to the god Horus, son of Osiris. 
    Dinner and overnight on board in Edfu
     
  • Day 5 - Monday 15 November 2010 - Edfu/ Esna/ Luxor (3rd Cruise day)
    Breakfast on board. 
    Sail to Luxor via the Esna lock. Visit the East Bank of the Nile to visit the Karnak and Luxor temples. Lunch on board. Afternoon Tea. 
    Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
     
  • Day 6 - Tuesday 16 November 2010 - Luxor (4th Cruise day)
    Breakfast on board. 
    Disembarkation after breakfast. 
    Cross by ferry to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari, and view the Colossi of Memnon. 
    Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo International and your flight to OR Tambo International, Johannesburg. 
    Optional Extra: Early morning Hot Air Balloon Ride.
     
  • Day 7 - Wednesday 17 November 2010 - Cairo/ Johannesburg
    Arrive at OR Tambo International, Johannesburg. 
    The end of a Great Tour!

 

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To Book...

To book, or for more information, call Cecelia or Lindy at the Egypt & Beyond office on tel: 011 678 6165/4777 or fax: 011 678 5789 or e-mail: cecelia@egyptandbeyond.co.za  / info@egyptandbeyond.co.za  / lindy@egyptandbeyond.co.za 

 

 
Cairo at sunset.



The Nile.

The Citadel, Cairo.

The Temple of Horus in Edfu.

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

From the Egyptian Museum, Cairo.