Alexandria
The second largest city in Egypt , Alexandria , known as "The Pearl of the Mediterranean ", has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern ; its ambience and cultural heritage distance it from the rest of the country although it is actually only 225 km. from Cairo .
Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, Alexandria became the capital of Graeco - Roman Egypt, its status as a beacon of culture symbolized by Pharos, the legendary lighthouse that was one of the Seven Wonders of the World . The setting for the stormy relationship between Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Alexandria was also the center of learning in the ancient world. But ancient Alexandria declined, and when Napoleon landed, he found a sparsely populated fishing village.
From the 19th century Alexandria took a new role, as a focus for Egypt 's commercial and maritime expansion. This Alexandria has been immortalized by writers such as E-M- Forster and Cavafy. Generations of immigrants from Greece , Italy and the Levant settled here and made the city synonymous with commerce, cosmopolitanism and bohemian culture. (Source: Alexandria Tours)
Bibliotheca Alexandrina
The conference will be held in the The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Alexandria, Egypt.
Host
The conference will hosted by The International School of Information Science (ISIS).
travel info. /
Getting to Alexandria: Most international airlines will fly to Alexandria airports (HBE) and (ALY), and also to Cairo airport (CAI). Many visitors prefer to fly to Cairo airport, and then travel by bus or train to Alexandria. For information about train schedules and fares click here.
Visa Requirements: Not everyone requires a pre-issued visa to enter Egypt. Please click the following link and read carefully to determine what applies to your case. You can also inquire through the nearest Egyptian embassy to your location. The location of Egyptian embassies can be found here. You can download the Visa application form here
Useful Travel Links:
hotel reservations /
ASCAAD 2007 organising committee arranged for a special rate to be offered to participants, in the following hotels in Alexandria, within a walking distance from Bibliotheca Alexandrina. In order to obtain the special rate, participants need to state when booking that they are participating in ASCAAD 2007 international conference.
Windsor Palace Hotel
And
Le Metropole Hotel
| Foreigners |
Egyptians |
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| Room Type |
Corporate Rates $ USD |
Corporate Rates L.E |
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|
SGL |
DBL |
SGL |
DBL |
Standard Room (City View) |
56 |
71 |
280 |
335 |
Deluxe Room (Sea Side View) |
69 |
85 |
330 |
395 |
Superior Room (Sea View) |
79 |
95 |
390 |
475 |
| Junior Suite |
110 |
122 |
490 |
530 |
Paradise Suite (Jacuzzi) |
149 |
690 |
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Royal Suite 1 Bed Room + Living Room |
169 |
890 |
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Set Menu Lunch: 15.00 USD (Foreigners) 70.00 L.E (Egyptians)
Set Menu Dinner: 15.00 USD (Foreigners) 70.00 L.E (Egyptians)
General Condition:
The organising committee offers the option of booking at least one night in any of the above mentioned hotels. In order to do so, Authors need send an email to the organising committee including :
More info about Alexandria could be found here.
Social trip /
To be devised later.
