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Chance To Win

An exclusive trip to attend the 2018, Ryder Cup held in France from 28–30 September 2018

Golf, Safari, Diving,
Ancient Egypt, Beach & Sun

6 Nights, from € 699 Euros

Hotel+Golf+Prizes & Special Airfare on Egyptair
JW Marriott Mirage City Golf resort or Renaissance City Hotel
Avg. per person in Double room+45% extra if single Room

Includes two days Stableford Tournament

This competition is open to men and ladies amateur golfers.

Handicap Classes (Men & Ladies)
Medal, full handicap allowed. Men with handicaps of 18 and above will play off 18, ladies with handicaps of 24 and above will play off 24

The winner and runner up of the Gezira Grand Prix will receive trophies presented by Mr. Ayman Fathy

First prize presented to the player with the best net score over the 2 days 36 holes

In the event of a tie the winner will be decided in a sudden death play-off.

Additional prizes will be offered as follows: Best net score on the first day.

Best net score on the second day.

Closest to the pin ladies on hole 4 second day

Closest to the pin men on hole 13 second day

Longest drive ladies on hole 14 second day

Longest drive men on hole 8 second day

This competition will be played in accordance with the rules of golf as approved by the Royal and Ancient Club of St. Andrews and the Gezira sporting club local rules Any disputes concerning the rules will be referred to the Gezira golf committee whose decision will be final.

Entries close on Wednesday 25th of April 2018 at 1 pm.

Registration may be with the club starter.
On the first day if you have a tee off time preference or require a prayer tee off time please mention this when you register.
Second day tee off time will be 10:30 shotgun.
Free  Lunch will be following the final round and play-off.

The GEZIRA Grand Prix 2018
Presented by : Mr. Ayman Fathy, Head of Egyptian Golf Federation

To take place on the 27th and 28th of April 2018 at Gezira Sporting Club.

This year’s winner of the Gezira Grand Prix will receive an exclusive trip to attend the 2018 42nd Ryder Cup held in France from 28–30 September 2018 at the Albatros Course of Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, a suburb southwest of Paris.

Package Includes:

Accommodation on BB basis, Inclusive of service charges and all taxes.
Will receive free excess for golf equipment if booking with Egypt Air
VIP Meet and Assist with a free transfers from airport /hotel/airport
Unlimited golf rounds at JM Mirage golf club.
Free access to the gym, sauna and steam room
Gala Dinner at the Prize Ceremony
Non golfer special activities
Upon request, day and overnight trips to Luxor, Aswan, and Sinai are easily arranged.
Optional round of golf at championship golf courses of ‘Katameya Heights Golf & Tennis Resort’ ( www.katameyaheights.com )
Early check in and late checkout.
Terms & conditions apply
Excludes
International flight ticket.
Entry visa to Egypt 25.00$ per person
Personal expenses and tips.

MEAL BOARD SUPPLEMENTS
• Half Board: 25.00 EUR per person per night
• All-inclusive: 42.00 EUR per person per nightROOM UPGRADES:
• Upgrade Room : 14,00 EUR per room per night
• Upgrade from Twin/Double room to Suite Room: 45,00 EUR per room per night

Video / Golf In Egypt

Gezira Sporting Club is the largest multi-sport facility in Egypt.

It was founded in 1882 and was originally called Khedivial Sporting Club.

The course is an 18-hole course played on 9 fairways.

Well situated in the center of Cairo.

18 HOLES

PAR 70 5860 YARDS

It was founded in 1882

Who can play? Members, residents and non-residents, tourist groups.

Tuition & practice facilities: Golf academy, PGA instructors, individual and group lessons, putting and practice greens.

The clubhouse: Restaurant, outside terrace, waterfalls, , pro shop, locker rooms, golf bag storage.

In Services: Caddies, trolleys, food and beverage halfway houses,

Other facilities: swimming pool, practice facilities, tennis courts, horse riding, squash courts

ITINERARY

25 April 2018 Day 1

Arrival, meet and assist at airport at Cairo Airport, Check-In at Hotel.
Optional Dinner: Cruise dinner Or show or Sound & Light show.

25 April, 2018 Day 2

First Official Practice Round (Carts or trollies, unlimited use included)
Welcome Cocktail Party
Option:
Visit Citadel of Salah El Din & Mohamed Ali Mosques
Overnight at hotel.

26 April, 2018 Day 3

2nd Official Practice Round (Carts or trollies, unlimited use included)

27 April, 2018 Day 4

Tournament Round 1

28 April, 2018 Day 5

Tournament Round 2

29 April, 2018 Day 6

Discover Ancient Egypt

Option: 1
After breakfast.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza on top of Giza plateau rise the three pyramids erected by Cheops, Chepren and Mycerinus, guarded by the mysterious Sphinx which is a mythical statue with the body of a lion and a human head.
Giza’a three pyramids and the Sphinx were constructed in the 4th dynasty of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. About 2,500 BC, King Khufu, the second pharaoh of the fourth dynasty, commissioned the building of his tomb at Giza. On an average, over 2 million blocks of stone was used to build Khufu’s pyramid, and the heaviest blocks were used as the ceiling of Khufu’s burial chamber. Khufu’s son was the next in the royal line who commissioned the building of his own pyramid complex which includes the Sphinx. Each pyramid has a mortuary temple and a valley temple linked by long causeways that were rooted and walled, proceed to visit the Egyptian Museum; situated in the Tahrer Square in Cairo. There are 107 halls in the museum. At the ground floor there are huge statues. The upper floor houses small statues, jewels and Tutankhamen treasures. It is the largest Egyptian antiques museum in the world and houses about 250,000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt, which extends over the past five thousand years. The Egyptian Museum comprises many sections arranged in chronological order, and then the famous Egyptian Bazaar of Khan El Khalili.
Return to Hotel for overnight.

30 April, 2018 Day 7

Discover Egypt: Option 2: Breakfast at hotel

Over-day tour to Alexandria, about 3 hours drive from Cairo. Alexandria has the largest port and is the second city of Egypt. It is internationally known as the ‘Bride of the Mediterranean’.
Your first stop in Alexandria will the Pompey’s Pillar. It is a 28 meters high pillar and dates from the third century. The pillar was raised in honor of Emperor Diocletian, who saved the city of Alexandria from famine.
Continue to the Catacomb of Kom Al Shukafa which is the largest Roman cemetery and consists of three levels cut in the rock to a depth of 100 feet, dating back to the turn of the second century. It is a blend of Pharaonic and Roman art.
Visit the Quait bay citadel from outside then, Continue to visit the Montazah garden, Transfer back to Cairo. Arrival Cairo and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.