EGYPT HOLIDAYS 2023
And to begin with, two winter warmers.
And for anyone who would like to make the most of their flight, or take a longer holiday, the second week starts only two days after the first week. Make your own arrangements for the extra nights or email me for help.
And for anyone who would like to make the most of their flight, or take a longer holiday, the second week starts only two days after the first week. Make your own arrangements for the extra nights or email me for help.
CREATIVE ESCAPE in Egypt
4 nights by the sea in Hurghada, 3 nights on the West Bank of Luxor
30 January to 6 February 2023
30 January to 6 February 2023
aTime to do what you love in beautiful places.
Quiet time to reflect, create, just be.
But not alone. You will eat together, explore a little together, maybe decide on some trips you'd like to do together.
But this is a slow holiday.
4 nights by the Red Sea in Hurghada, then 3 nights on the West Bank of Luxor in a villa on the edge of the desert in a local village.
The price is based on all single rooms for maximum peace in accommodation which is characterful, clean and picked by me for its location.
The hotel in Hurghada is in an Egyptian area (not one of the huge tourist resorts), with a small private beach, lovely staff and in a great location for exploring on foot. Many people make the mistake of thinking winter is swimming weather. It is if you are hardy - but it's not for me!
But the sun will be warm, the waters blue to turquoise, and this is great walking weather.
The first four people to book will get sea view rooms.
We will arrange evening meals at local restaurants for those who would like to join. Anybody wanting a quiet night in, the hotel does great, very affordable food.
In Luxor you will stay in a beautifully designed villa in a local village with roof terrace looking out over the desert. We will also arrange creative time at some beautiful spots we know.
And included in your price is a sunset felucca trip and visit to a local village home.
Here you can decide to self cater, get a takeaway or eat out.
This whole holiday is about what the group wants to do - what you want to do - and I will do my best to facilitate it.
That and having a schedule that doesn't have one!
A morning or afternoon free every day at your accommodation to write, paint, crochet, craft .... the choice is yours. Then continue maybe with a mango juice at a Family Resort in Hurghada for a taste of Egyptian life, maybe on a boat trip. In Luxor on a terrace overlooking the banana plantations or at a temple-side cafe.
This is not a holiday for you if you want constant action.
It is if you just want time to be.
There is no dancing but I will offer short morning bodywork/stretching sessions in Luxor.
The price is £450 and includes:
*4 nights single room in Hurghada
*3 nights single room Luxor West Bank
*transfers Hurghada airport to hotel
*minibus or taxi transfers between Luxor and Hurghads
*sunset felucca trip
*village visit
It may be possible to offer a discount for 2 friends sharing together.
To make enquiries or to book please email mazazik_uk@hotmail.com.
Quiet time to reflect, create, just be.
But not alone. You will eat together, explore a little together, maybe decide on some trips you'd like to do together.
But this is a slow holiday.
4 nights by the Red Sea in Hurghada, then 3 nights on the West Bank of Luxor in a villa on the edge of the desert in a local village.
The price is based on all single rooms for maximum peace in accommodation which is characterful, clean and picked by me for its location.
The hotel in Hurghada is in an Egyptian area (not one of the huge tourist resorts), with a small private beach, lovely staff and in a great location for exploring on foot. Many people make the mistake of thinking winter is swimming weather. It is if you are hardy - but it's not for me!
But the sun will be warm, the waters blue to turquoise, and this is great walking weather.
The first four people to book will get sea view rooms.
We will arrange evening meals at local restaurants for those who would like to join. Anybody wanting a quiet night in, the hotel does great, very affordable food.
In Luxor you will stay in a beautifully designed villa in a local village with roof terrace looking out over the desert. We will also arrange creative time at some beautiful spots we know.
And included in your price is a sunset felucca trip and visit to a local village home.
Here you can decide to self cater, get a takeaway or eat out.
This whole holiday is about what the group wants to do - what you want to do - and I will do my best to facilitate it.
That and having a schedule that doesn't have one!
A morning or afternoon free every day at your accommodation to write, paint, crochet, craft .... the choice is yours. Then continue maybe with a mango juice at a Family Resort in Hurghada for a taste of Egyptian life, maybe on a boat trip. In Luxor on a terrace overlooking the banana plantations or at a temple-side cafe.
This is not a holiday for you if you want constant action.
It is if you just want time to be.
There is no dancing but I will offer short morning bodywork/stretching sessions in Luxor.
The price is £450 and includes:
*4 nights single room in Hurghada
*3 nights single room Luxor West Bank
*transfers Hurghada airport to hotel
*minibus or taxi transfers between Luxor and Hurghads
*sunset felucca trip
*village visit
It may be possible to offer a discount for 2 friends sharing together.
To make enquiries or to book please email mazazik_uk@hotmail.com.
BALADI LIFE, BALADI DANCE
A week's dance residential based on the West Bank of Luxor
8 to 15 February 2023 at the Gezira Garden Hotel
8 to 15 February 2023 at the Gezira Garden Hotel
A week to explore possibly the most popular, and often misunderstood, Egyptian dance.
Baladi in Egypt signifies local and here in Upper Egypt that means the dance and music of this region, with its roots and traditions in farming and working closely with the surrounding antiquities.
Drums, rebaba, mizmar, kawala, oud, tahtib, ghawazee, fellahin. Learn more, and explore how they are relevant to your own movement.
As well as one and a half hours of dance each day with me, you will also;
* visit a local village
* watch, and sample, the traditional way of cooking some staple vegetarian dishes in a local kitchen
* visit local weavers and potteries outside Luxor
* dance with local drummers
* have the opportunity to buy a drum and learn some rhythms
* enjoy a musical concert by local musicians
* explore the West Bank landscape on foot
* take an evening stroll on the East Bank, through the souk and visit a local juice bar.
Accommodation will be at the Gezira Garden hotel, so popular with those of you who have stayed there, and is full board.
This is a good trip for those of you new to Egypt.
Partners, friends and family are also welcome to join. When we are dancing there is plenty of space for them to enjoy the sunshine with a book, or brave the swimming pool (it will be cold in February).
The price is £490 sharing, or £570 single, with a £50 discount for non-dancers.
This includes the activities above, plus return transfers from Hurghada airport to Luxor.
The dance workshops this week will run as a course. There may be some space for Luxor-based dancers to join, but only for the complete course and not on a drop in basis. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Please note, I don't arrange workshops with local dancers. As most of you know, I don't consider the teaching of dance through choreography beneficial. But should there be a chance to watch some, of course we'll take it.
Baladi in Egypt signifies local and here in Upper Egypt that means the dance and music of this region, with its roots and traditions in farming and working closely with the surrounding antiquities.
Drums, rebaba, mizmar, kawala, oud, tahtib, ghawazee, fellahin. Learn more, and explore how they are relevant to your own movement.
As well as one and a half hours of dance each day with me, you will also;
* visit a local village
* watch, and sample, the traditional way of cooking some staple vegetarian dishes in a local kitchen
* visit local weavers and potteries outside Luxor
* dance with local drummers
* have the opportunity to buy a drum and learn some rhythms
* enjoy a musical concert by local musicians
* explore the West Bank landscape on foot
* take an evening stroll on the East Bank, through the souk and visit a local juice bar.
Accommodation will be at the Gezira Garden hotel, so popular with those of you who have stayed there, and is full board.
This is a good trip for those of you new to Egypt.
Partners, friends and family are also welcome to join. When we are dancing there is plenty of space for them to enjoy the sunshine with a book, or brave the swimming pool (it will be cold in February).
The price is £490 sharing, or £570 single, with a £50 discount for non-dancers.
This includes the activities above, plus return transfers from Hurghada airport to Luxor.
The dance workshops this week will run as a course. There may be some space for Luxor-based dancers to join, but only for the complete course and not on a drop in basis. Please get in touch if you are interested.
Please note, I don't arrange workshops with local dancers. As most of you know, I don't consider the teaching of dance through choreography beneficial. But should there be a chance to watch some, of course we'll take it.
To book and make enquiries, please email mazazik_uk@hotmail.com.
Disclaimer - please be aware that I am not a travel operator. You will in effect be travelling with me as an independent travel companion. I am not responsible for changes that may need to be made, either personally or financially. Should local customs, such as bereavements, necessitate changes, I will ask you to be understanding. If there are hitches or problems with arrangements, I and my contacts will do our best to sort them for you and us. In case of illness, the local pharmacies are usually very helpful but I am not a medical expert and cannot recommend locally available medication.
I say this unfortunately because of past expectations of me and occasional enforced changes due to local bereavements.
Please make sure you take out adequate insurance to cover medical emergencies or cancellations. If you would like me to have contact numbers for peace of mind, I am happy to take them.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS/ILLNESS
It is your responsibility to advise me please of any medical conditions you have, and to have adequate insurance cover for yourself. It is your responsibility to make sure you are fit and well enough to participate in the holiday and to consult your medical practitioner if necessary before you book.
PAYMENT DETAILS
Email your booking at mazazik_uk@hotmail and I will send you a booking form. Your booking will be confirmed on receipt of the booking form and deposit. The balance will be required no later than 6 weeks before departure.
CANCELLATION
Should you cancel after booking, my terms are as follows:
1) Up to 4 weeks after your confirmation email has been received - I will refund your deposit in full.
2) Up to 8 weeks before the date of your trip - no refund of your deposit.
3) Up to 4 weeks before the date of your trip - 50% of your full trip fee will be refunded.
4) Up to 7 days before the date of your trip - you will not receive a refund.
CANCELLATION OF LATE BOOKINGS
If you book within 6 weeks of the departure date of your trip and you need to cancel your booking, points 3) and 4) apply.
PASSPORT, VISAS, INSURANCE, INNOCULATIONS
It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid passport and relevant visas and insurance. Please be aware that if you don't take out insurance before you book your flights, you may not be covered in case of problems. There are also recommended vaccinations for Egypt, including typhoid, tetanus and hep A. Please consult your surgery in good time to make sure you are covered.
FLIGHTS
These holiday prices are based on Easyjet flights from Manchester to Hurghada. If you would like to fly from a local airport, or maybe travel earlier or stay on longer, just talk to me and I'll advise you.
I say this unfortunately because of past expectations of me and occasional enforced changes due to local bereavements.
Please make sure you take out adequate insurance to cover medical emergencies or cancellations. If you would like me to have contact numbers for peace of mind, I am happy to take them.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS/ILLNESS
It is your responsibility to advise me please of any medical conditions you have, and to have adequate insurance cover for yourself. It is your responsibility to make sure you are fit and well enough to participate in the holiday and to consult your medical practitioner if necessary before you book.
PAYMENT DETAILS
Email your booking at mazazik_uk@hotmail and I will send you a booking form. Your booking will be confirmed on receipt of the booking form and deposit. The balance will be required no later than 6 weeks before departure.
CANCELLATION
Should you cancel after booking, my terms are as follows:
1) Up to 4 weeks after your confirmation email has been received - I will refund your deposit in full.
2) Up to 8 weeks before the date of your trip - no refund of your deposit.
3) Up to 4 weeks before the date of your trip - 50% of your full trip fee will be refunded.
4) Up to 7 days before the date of your trip - you will not receive a refund.
CANCELLATION OF LATE BOOKINGS
If you book within 6 weeks of the departure date of your trip and you need to cancel your booking, points 3) and 4) apply.
PASSPORT, VISAS, INSURANCE, INNOCULATIONS
It is your responsibility to ensure you have a valid passport and relevant visas and insurance. Please be aware that if you don't take out insurance before you book your flights, you may not be covered in case of problems. There are also recommended vaccinations for Egypt, including typhoid, tetanus and hep A. Please consult your surgery in good time to make sure you are covered.
FLIGHTS
These holiday prices are based on Easyjet flights from Manchester to Hurghada. If you would like to fly from a local airport, or maybe travel earlier or stay on longer, just talk to me and I'll advise you.
'It was a magical week and we feel fortunate to have been part of it, and to have shared it with such a lovely bunch of people'
'You have brought Egypt into our lives and made the dance even more real and special'
'Thank you for creating and sharing this experience in the way only you can'
'You have brought Egypt into our lives and made the dance even more real and special'
'Thank you for creating and sharing this experience in the way only you can'
