The Weblog of Spring Tours Egypt

Dusit Thani LakeView is strategically located in the New Cairo district.  The area is resplendent with waterfalls, broad tree-lined streets and sparkling lakes and streams. A mere 20 minutes from Cairo International Airport, the Resort is linked by the expressway to Giza and the Pyramids.

The hotel offers 203 luxury rooms and suites,  Dusit Club Lounge, Dusit Gourmet, Lounge and Bar, Thai, Japanese, Indian and Mediterranean culinary experiences. The hotel’s Grand Ballroom is a magnificent 1,536 m2 fully-equipped hall setting for up to 1,000 guests. The 10 meeting rooms are supported by a common business centre and pre-function terrace.

Meet us at the following roadshows, fairs and events:

• JATA World, Tokyo: September 18th to 20th
• TT International, Warsaw: September 24th to 26th
• Motivation Show, Chicago: September 29th to October 1^st
• ITB Asia will take place from October 21 to 23, 2009 in Singapore in Cooperation with Uniglobal
• Road Show, Chicago: October 1st
• Road Show, Boston: October 5th
• Road Show, New York City: October 6^thWTM, London: November 9th to 12^th

Please be so kind and contact us prior to the event to fix an appointment

Spring Tours has now launched a new web site www.springtours.com. The most important new features of this web site include:

• More detailed information about Spring Tours and its sister companies.
• The latest photos of Spring Tours Nile Cruises with detailed information about the boats.
• The Dahabiyyas Judi & Amoura.
• In-depth information about the most important cities and sites in Egypt with interactive Google Earth maps.
• Google-powered search engine.

An Egyptian mission has discovered that the area to the north of Lake Qarun -within the Faiyum region – is rich in archaeological remains dating back as far as 40 million years. Dr. Hawass (SCA) said that the 10- kilometer-wide area is currently being explored to prevent valuable information from being lost. SCA archaeologists have found many artifacts dating back to the prehistoric period, including arrowheads and other finely crafted stone artifacts of Mousterian, Levallois and Aterian type. They have also uncovered pottery and stone beads dating to the same era, along with the remains of shelters used by prehistoric hunters. Archaeological remains from later periods are also present in the area. A cemetery that most probably dates back to the Greco-Roman period has yielded coins and other small artifacts.

The team has explored a tomb in a cemetery consisting of a deep shaft ending in two chambers, but further excavation is hampered by constantly shifting sands. In addition to the prehistoric andGreco-Roman remains found in the area, thearchaeologists have discovered pottery, pipes, coins and glassware dating to the Fatimid and Mamluk periods. Other finds include medical and cosmetic tools, as well as stone shot used in hunting animals during the Islamic era.

Dr. Hawass added that the excavation was initiated in response to a plan by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism to build hotels and resorts on the northern shore of Lake Qarun. The ongoing SCA excavations will ensure that valuable archaeological evidence is not lost to development, while reinforcing the need to protect all of Egypt’s ancient monuments.

Cairo Tower has just reopened with stunning panoramic view restaurants. The tower has always been a point of reference in the city, now with four diverse restaurants and unmatched panoramic views of Cairo’s famous sites. The highest spot in Cairo is enhanced with strategically placed telescopes to grant spectacular views over Egypt’s capital. The revolving restaurant on the 59th floor offers an array of International cuisine. The Garden Coffee shop on the 60th floor of the Cairo Tower has a more informal dining atmosphere. Visiting hours are from 9 am to midnight.