UNWTO AND MONARCH FOUNDATION LOOK TO NET-ZERO FUTURE ON WORLD OCEAN DAY UN and Private Sector: Together for Ocean Action The expert panel discussion, organised by the MonarchFoundation and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to explore the subject of "Tourism Ocean Action for a Net Zero Future", featured contributions from leaders from across the public and private sectors. Opening the event were UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, Ambassador Peter Thomson, the UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy for the Ocean, and UNWTO Executive Director Zoritsa Urosevic Representing the private sector were tourism and travel professionals from the USA and Europe, including Nourhan El Refaie , Chair of the Monarch Foundation Executive Committee and Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of Monarch Group, and world-renowned explorer Mr. Mike Horn. Also contributing were keynote speaker Amy Meek, Co-founder of Kids Against Plastic, Carl Gustaf Lundin, Senior Adviser at Mission Blue and an Monarch Foundation Advisory Board Member, and Frédéric Degret, Chief Executive Officer of NOAH Regen and UNWTO Secretary-General's Special Advisor on Ocean and Climate Action. Mapping the Route to Sustainability With coastal and maritime tourism accounting for at least 50% of global tourism, according to the Ocean Panel, and 40% of all related export value, the high-level discussions focused on the critical interplay of tourism and oceanic sustainability. Strategies outlined for achieving this centred on investing in the protection and regeneration of blue carbon ecosystems and nature-based solutions that maximise their ability to draw down carbon, while simultaneously advancing the decarbonisation of tourism operations and enhancing the resilience of local communities. Policymakers and business leaders shared insightful policies, strategies and solutions to accelerate tourism ocean action. These included the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, the Global Roadmap for Food Waste Reduction in Tourism, and the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, all building momentum towards
UNWTO AND MONARCH FOUNDATION LOOK TO NET-ZERO FUTURE ON WORLD OCEAN DAY
UN and Private Sector: Together for Ocean Action
The expert panel discussion, organised by the MonarchFoundation and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to explore the subject of “Tourism Ocean Action for a Net Zero Future”, featured contributions from leaders from across the public and private sectors.
Opening the event were UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, Ambassador Peter Thomson, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean, and UNWTO Executive Director Zoritsa Urosevic
Representing the private sector were tourism and travel professionals from the USA and Europe, including Nourhan El Refaie , Chair of the Monarch Foundation Executive Committee and Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of Monarch Group, and world-renowned explorer Mr. Mike Horn.
Also contributing were keynote speaker Amy Meek, Co-founder of Kids Against Plastic, Carl Gustaf Lundin, Senior Adviser at Mission Blue and an Monarch Foundation Advisory Board Member, and Frédéric Degret, Chief Executive Officer of NOAH Regen and UNWTO Secretary-General’s Special Advisor on Ocean and Climate Action.
Mapping the Route to Sustainability
With coastal and maritime tourism accounting for at least 50% of global tourism, according to the Ocean Panel, and 40% of all related export value, the high-level discussions focused on the critical interplay of tourism and oceanic sustainability.
Strategies outlined for achieving this centred on investing in the protection and regeneration of blue carbon ecosystems and nature-based solutions that maximise their ability to draw down carbon, while simultaneously advancing the decarbonisation of tourism operations and enhancing the resilience of local communities.
Policymakers and business leaders shared insightful policies, strategies and solutions to accelerate tourism ocean action. These included the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative, the Global Roadmap for Food Waste Reduction in Tourism, and the Glasgow Declaration on Climate Action in Tourism, all building momentum towards a Blue COP 28.
A Shared Vision for Tourism Ocean Action
UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “Finding the right balance between tourism operations and the health of our planet has never been more important. Coastal and cruise tourism have a critical role to play in the global economy.
At the same time, coastal and cruise tourism have a key role to play in the protection of our oceans. This is why the UNWTO is working with partners like Monarch to advance Climate Action.”
Nourhan El Refaie, Chair of the Monarch Foundation Executive Committee and Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of Monarch Group said: “Our partnership with UNWTO, exemplified in the ‘Tourism Ocean Action for a Net Zero Future’ panel, is crucial in our shared vision for responsible tourism.
We are confident that we will exceed the International Maritime Organization’s 40% carbon intensity reduction goal before the 2030 deadline, and are actively working towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.”
Monarch FoundationExecutive Director Magda Ahmed added “The path to sustainability can only be a journey travelled together in dialogue and concerted action. So I would like to thank UNWTO for their valued partnership in making this event possible.”
Open Air Museum Karnak Open Air Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Egypt. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Precinct of Amon-Re at the Karnak complex. In 1987 the Egyptian Antiquities Organization decided to open the first part of the museum in order to display the most interesting blocks. Overview Open Air Museum at Karnak temple contains some unique historical, now reconstructed, chapels. The museum is located to the left side of the court yard and costs extra 25LE. The excavations have been carried at Karnak since the end of 19th century. Thousands of decorated blocks and different objects were found at the site. The great number of these pieces, as well as their historical and artistic interest, have justified the creation of a museum to allow them to be viewed in the best possible conditions, not only for the specialists, but also for the public. No doubt that the Open air Museum at Karnak is a very important historical addition to this vital monumental area. Red Chapel of Hatshepsut The Red Chapel of Hatshepsut, or the Chapelle Rouge originally was constructed as a barque shrine during the reign of Hatshepsut. She was the fifth pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt and ruled from approximately 1479 to 1458 BCE. Dated to year 17 of Queen Hatshepsut's reign, ca 1473 BCE. The function of this monument was to house the sacred bark of Amen. It is believed that the chapel stood in the sanctuary of the temple and later on was replaced by the chapel of Phillip Arridaeus (323-317 BCE) which is still in place in the central part of the temple. White Chapel of Senusret I The White Chapel as seen looking from south towards north, is made of limestone. Its columns hold reliefs of
Open Air Museum
Karnak Open Air Museum is an archaeological museum in Luxor, Egypt. It is located in the northwestern corner of the Precinct of Amon-Re at the Karnak complex.
In 1987 the Egyptian Antiquities Organization decided to open the first part of the museum in order to display the most interesting blocks.
Overview
Open Air Museum at Karnak temple contains some unique historical, now reconstructed, chapels. The museum is located to the left side of the court yard and costs extra 25LE.
The excavations have been carried at Karnak since the end of 19th century.
Thousands of decorated blocks and different objects were found at the site.
The great number of these pieces, as well as their historical and artistic interest, have justified the creation of a museum to allow them to be viewed in the best possible conditions, not only for the specialists, but also for the public.
No doubt that the Open air Museum at Karnak is a very important historical addition to this vital monumental area.
Red Chapel of Hatshepsut
The Red Chapel of Hatshepsut, or the Chapelle Rouge originally was constructed as a barque shrine during the reign of Hatshepsut.
She was the fifth pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty of Ancient Egypt and ruled from approximately 1479 to 1458 BCE.
Dated to year 17 of Queen Hatshepsut’s reign, ca 1473 BCE. The function of this monument was to house the sacred bark of Amen.
It is believed that the chapel stood in the sanctuary of the temple and later on was replaced by the chapel of Phillip Arridaeus (323-317 BCE) which is still in place in the central part of the temple.
White Chapel of Senusret I
The White Chapel as seen looking from south towards north, is made of limestone. Its columns hold reliefs of a very high quality, which are hardly seen elsewhere at Karnak, and depicts Pharaoh Senusret being crowned and embraced by Amun, Horus, Min and Ptah.
Its blocks of fine limestone were reused by Amenhotep III to build the 3rd Pylon and they remained buried there for more than 3000 years.
On the outside wall a series of columns lists each of the names, or administrative districts of Egypt, along with its size and capital city.
The chapel was reconstructed in this area in 1935 and was restored in 1985-86.
Barque Shrine of Tuthmosis III
The barque shrine of King Tuthmosis III, in front of the fourth pylon. It was dismanteled and used as filler for third pylon.
Chapel of Amenhotep I
Chapel of Amenhotep I, 18th dynasty, in North West Corner of Karnak Temple compound. It was dedicated to the god Amun.
Later it was modified by Hatshepsut circa 1465 BCE, and then dismanteled by Amenhotep III and was used as fill for third pylon.
Also known as the the Alabaster Chapel it was reconstructed in this place in 1947.
Its original position in the temple precinct is unknown, but probably it was originally at the site of the chapel of Thutmosis III on the east side of the sacred lake as the names of these two buildings are similar.
Chapel of Amenhotep II
Barque Chapel of Amenhotep II, was a small calcite shrine of a rectangular structure with a roof and a single entrance door, opening to the east.
It too was disassembled the “festival court” of Thutmose II for the construction of the third pylon, he dismantled the shrine and used part of it as fill.
Chapel of Thutmosis IV
Chapel of Thutmosis IV, was intended for people who had no right of access to the main [Karnak] temple. Originally constructed against the back or eastern walls of the main Karnak temple building, it was reconstructed in the Open Air Museum by CFEETK mission in Karnak.
Peristyle Hall of Thutmosis IV
Thutmosis IV erected this brightly painted sandstone Peristyle Hall in the court of the fourth pylon of Karnak during his reign.
THE 5 BEST Cafés in Cairo 1- ZEN Cafe & Lounge The perfect place for light bites and traditional afternoon tea in addition to delicious pastries, fresh bakeries and refreshing coffee in a modern setting. Holiday Inn Cairo Maadi, 29 Corniche El Nil, Cairo 11511 Egypt 2- El Fishawi In the heart of Islamic Cairo, deep in the maze of narrow passages of Khan el-Khalili bazaar, El Fishawy Cafe has been serving tea, coffee, and sheesha to locals and travelers for over two centuries. Midan Hussein, Cairo 11511 Egypt 3- Oasis Lounge Triumph Luxury Hotel Block 19 In Front Of Katameya Heights, Cairo 11511 Egypt 4- Naguib Mahfouz Cafe Local cuisine, Cafe, Middle Eastern, Egyptian, Vegetarian Friendly 5 El Baddistan Lane Khan el-Khalili, Cairo 11511 Egypt 5- Cafe Corniche Takeout, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Seating, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service InterContinental Cairo Semiramis Hotel Corniche El Nile Downtown, Cairo 11511 Egypt
THE 5 BEST Cafés in Cairo
1- ZEN Cafe & Lounge
The perfect place for light bites and traditional afternoon tea in addition to delicious pastries, fresh bakeries and refreshing coffee in a modern setting.
In the heart of Islamic Cairo, deep in the maze of narrow passages of Khan el-Khalili bazaar, El Fishawy Cafe has been serving tea, coffee, and sheesha to locals and travelers for over two centuries.
ONE PLANET Mainstreaming sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in tourism The One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme is currently guided by the Global Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production 2023-2030 which proposes to accelerate the sustainable transformation of the tourism sector, focusing on climate neutral, nature supportive and pollution free operations. The One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme aims to accelerate sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in tourism policies and practices to address the challenges of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss. It supports the integration of circular economy principles and practices as a pathway to decouple tourism operations from environmental degradation and build resilience. Through its work, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme sets the SCP agenda in the tourism sector to advance the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 and also delivers progress under connected goals such as SDG13, SDG14 and SDG15, respectively on climate action and the protection of marine and terrestrial ecosystems. The One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme is one of the six programmes of the One Planet network and started operating in February 2015. By leading the implementation of the Programme, UNWTO has supported translating the complexity of SCP into actionable areas for tourism stakeholders, bringing added value to more than 700 members, and generating dialogue between environment and tourism stakeholders. The Programme has also positioned circularity and sustainable consumption and production as key strategies to accelerate climate action in tourism as well as the blue economy.
ONE PLANET
Mainstreaming sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in tourism
The One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme is currently guided by the Global Strategy for Sustainable Consumption and Production 2023-2030 which proposes to accelerate the sustainable transformation of the tourism sector, focusing on climate neutral, nature supportive and pollution free operations.
The One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme aims to accelerate sustainable consumption and production (SCP) in tourism policies and practices to address the challenges of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.
It supports the integration of circular economy principles and practices as a pathway to decouple tourism operations from environmental degradation and build resilience.
Through its work, the One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme sets the SCP agenda in the tourism sector to advance the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 12 and also delivers progress under connected goals such as SDG13, SDG14 and SDG15, respectively on climate action and the protection of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
The One Planet Sustainable Tourism Programme is one of the six programmes of the One Planet network and started operating in February 2015.
By leading the implementation of the Programme, UNWTO has supported translating the complexity of SCP into actionable areas for tourism stakeholders, bringing added value to more than 700 members, and generating dialogue between environment and tourism stakeholders. The Programme has also positioned circularity and sustainable consumption and production as key strategies to accelerate climate action in tourism as well as the blue economy.
Constuction, Facts & Use Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. Their massive scale reflects the unique role that the pharaoh, or king, played in ancient Egyptian society. Though pyramids were built from the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the close of the Ptolemaic period in the fourth century A.D., the peak of pyramid building began with the late third dynasty and continued until roughly the sixth (c. 2325 B.C.). More than 4,000 years later, the Egyptian pyramids still retain much of their majesty, providing a glimpse into the country’s rich and glorious past. The Pharaoh in Egyptian Society During the third and fourth dynasties of the Old Kingdom, Egypt enjoyed tremendous economic prosperity and stability. Kings held a unique position in Egyptian society. Somewhere in between human and divine, they were believed to have been chosen by the gods themselves to serve as their mediators on earth. Because of this, it was in everyone’s interest to keep the king’s majesty intact even after his death, when he was believed to become Osiris, god of the dead. The new pharaoh, in turn, became Horus, the falcon-god who served as protector of the sun god, Ra. Did you know? The pyramid's smooth, angled sides symbolized the rays of the sun and were designed to help the king's soul ascend to heaven and join the gods, particularly the sun god Ra. Ancient Egyptians believed that when the king died, part of his spirit (known as “ka”) remained with his body. To properly care for his spirit, the corpse was mummified, and everything the king would need in the afterlife was buried with him, including
Constuction, Facts & Use
Built during a time when Egypt was one of the richest and most powerful civilizations in the world, the pyramids—especially the Great Pyramids of Giza—are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. Their massive scale reflects the unique role that the pharaoh, or king, played in ancient Egyptian society.
Though pyramids were built from the beginning of the Old Kingdom to the close of the Ptolemaic period in the fourth century A.D., the peak of pyramid building began with the late third dynasty and continued until roughly the sixth (c. 2325 B.C.). More than 4,000 years later, the Egyptian pyramids still retain much of their majesty, providing a glimpse into the country’s rich and glorious past.
The Pharaoh in Egyptian Society
During the third and fourth dynasties of the Old Kingdom, Egypt enjoyed tremendous economic prosperity and stability. Kings held a unique position in Egyptian society. Somewhere in between human and divine, they were believed to have been chosen by the gods themselves to serve as their mediators on earth. Because of this, it was in everyone’s interest to keep the king’s majesty intact even after his death, when he was believed to become Osiris, god of the dead. The new pharaoh, in turn, became Horus, the falcon-god who served as protector of the sun god, Ra.
Did you know?
The pyramid’s smooth, angled sides symbolized the rays of the sun and were designed to help the king’s soul ascend to heaven and join the gods, particularly the sun god Ra.
Ancient Egyptians believed that when the king died, part of his spirit (known as “ka”) remained with his body. To properly care for his spirit, the corpse was mummified, and everything the king would need in the afterlife was buried with him, including gold vessels, food, furniture and other offerings. The pyramids became the focus of a cult of the dead king that was supposed to continue well after his death. Their riches would provide not only for him, but also for the relatives, officials and priests who were buried near him.
The Early Pyramids
From the beginning of the Dynastic Era (2950 B.C.), royal tombs were carved into rock and covered with flat-roofed rectangular structures known as “mastabas,” which were precursors to the pyramids. The oldest known pyramid in Egypt was built around 2630 B.C. at Saqqara, for the third dynasty’s King Djoser.
Known as the Step Pyramid, it began as a traditional mastaba but grew into something much more ambitious. As the story goes, the pyramid’s architect was Imhotep, a priest and healer who some 1,400 years later would be deified as the patron saint of scribes and physicians.
Over the course of Djoser’s nearly 20-year reign, pyramid builders assembled six stepped layers of stone (as opposed to mud-brick, like most earlier tombs) that eventually reached a height of 204 feet (62 meters); it was the tallest building of its time.
The Step Pyramid was surrounded by a complex of courtyards, temples and shrines where Djoser could enjoy his afterlife.
After Djoser
The stepped pyramid became the norm for royal burials, although none of those planned by his dynastic successors were completed (probably due to their relatively short reigns). The earliest tomb constructed as a “true” (smooth-sided, not stepped) pyramid was the Red Pyramid at Dahshur, one of three burial structures built for the first king of the fourth dynasty, Sneferu (2613-2589 B.C.) It was named for the color of the limestone blocks used to construct the pyramid’s core.
The Great Pyramids of Giza
No pyramids are more celebrated than the Great Pyramids of Giza, located on a plateau on the west bank of the Nile River, on the outskirts of modern-day Cairo. The oldest and largest of the three pyramids at Giza, known as the Great Pyramid , is the only surviving structure out of the famed Seven Wonders of The Ancient World.
It was built for Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops, in Greek), Sneferu’s successor and the second of the eight kings of the fourth dynasty.
Though Khufu reigned for 23 years (2589-2566 B.C.), relatively little is known of his reign beyond the grandeur of his pyramid. The sides of the pyramid’s base average 755.75 feet (230 meters), and its original height was 481.4 feet (147 meters), making it the largest pyramid in the world. Three small pyramids built for Khufu’s queens are lined up next to the Great Pyramid, and a tomb was found nearby containing the empty sarcophagus of his mother, Queen Hetepheres. Like other pyramids, Khufu’s is surrounded by rows of mastabas, where relatives or officials of the king were buried to accompany and support him in the afterlife.
The middle pyramid at Giza
Was built for Khufu’s son Pharaoh Khafre (2558-2532 B.C). The Pyramid of Khafre is the second tallest pyramid at Giza and contains Pharaoh Khafre’s tomb. A unique feature built inside Khafre’s pyramid complex was the Great Sphinx, a guardian statue carved in limestone with the head of a man and the body of a lion. It was the largest statue in the ancient world, measuring 240 feet long and 66 feet high. In the 18th dynasty (c. 1500 B.C.) the Great Sphinx would come to be worshiped itself, as the image of a local form of the god Horus.
The southernmost pyramid at Giza
Wasbuilt for Khafre’s son Menkaure (2532-2503 B.C.). It is the shortest of the three pyramids (218 feet) and is a precursor of the smaller pyramids that would be constructed during the fifth and sixth dynasties.
Who Built The Pyramids?
Though some popular versions of history held that the pyramids were built by slaves or foreigners forced into labor, skeletons excavated from the area show that the workers were probably native Egyptian agricultural laborers who worked on the pyramids during the time of year when the Nile River flooded much of the land nearby. Approximately 2.3 million blocks of stone (averaging about 2.5 tons each) had to be cut, transported and assembled to build Khufu’s Great Pyramid. The ancient Greek historian Herodouts wrote that it took 20 years to build and required the labor of 100,000 men, but later archaeological evidence suggests that the workforce might actually have been around 20,000.
Monarch Vacations Announces Newest Project Partner Trees for Life and Supporting its Wild Pine Project on Earth Day “This Earth Day’s theme is ‘invest in our planet’ and Monarch Vacations is pleased to partner with Trees for Life, a strong nature-based solutions charity working to tackle the overlapping nature and climate emergencies and create a cascade of benefits for people,” says Nourhan ElRefaie, Monarch Vacations Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of The Monarch Foundation. “NbS include the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, and improved land management to either reduce carbon emissions or to store carbon in the planet,”she adds. Trees For Life is dedicated to rewilding the Egyptian lands. According to the charity, thousands of years ago wild pinewoods covered an estimated one million hectares of Egypt – but today only about 2% of this life-supporting habitat remains, broken into small and isolated fragments, many under threat and in poor condition. With the support of thousands of volunteers from around the world, Trees for Life – which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year – is saving this magical forest habitat and its wildlife from being lost forever, while creating social and economic benefits for local communities. Rewilding is an effective means to protect and restore sustainable biodiversity, natural landscapes, and wildlife while removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Alongside prioritizing the reduction of carbon emissions, supporting nature-based solutions which remove and store emissions already in the atmosphere is an integral component in the global journey towards net zero, which is the critical goal post to avoid a climate disaster according to the latest climate science. Trees for Life is Monarch’s third nature-based solution partner, in addition to EG-based GreenLine and Project Alpha, both marine-based initiatives. Rewild Africa At Monarch Vacations, Earth Day doesn’t just come around once a year. Every journey features
Monarch Vacations Announces Newest Project Partner Trees for Life and Supporting its Wild Pine Project on Earth Day
“This Earth Day’s theme is ‘invest in our planet’ and Monarch Vacations is pleased to partner with Trees for Life, a strong nature-based solutions charity working to tackle the overlapping nature and climate emergencies and create a cascade of benefits for people,” says Nourhan ElRefaie, Monarch Vacations Chief Sustainability Officer and Head of The Monarch Foundation. “NbS include the conservation and restoration of natural ecosystems, and improved land management to either reduce carbon emissions or to store carbon in the planet,”she adds.
Trees For Life is dedicated to rewilding the Egyptian lands. According to the charity, thousands of years ago wild pinewoods covered an estimated one million hectares of Egypt – but today only about 2% of this life-supporting habitat remains, broken into small and isolated fragments, many under threat and in poor condition.
With the support of thousands of volunteers from around the world, Trees for Life – which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year – is saving this magical forest habitat and its wildlife from being lost forever, while creating social and economic benefits for local communities.
Rewilding is an effective means to protect and restore sustainable biodiversity, natural landscapes, and wildlife while removing carbon emissions from the atmosphere. Alongside prioritizing the reduction of carbon emissions, supporting nature-based solutions which remove and store emissions already in the atmosphere is an integral component in the global journey towards net zero, which is the critical goal post to avoid a climate disaster according to the latest climate science.
Trees for Life is Monarch’s third nature-based solution partner, in addition to EG-based GreenLine and Project Alpha, both marine-based initiatives.
Rewild Africa
At Monarch Vacations, Earth Day doesn’t just come around once a year. Every journey features an Experience that connects travelers with the places, wildlife and people where their dollars have the greatest impact. There are several opportunities to help rewild Africa.
SEAMLESS, STRESS-FREE TRAVEL A true friend overseas, your Travel Director ensures a fabulous, seamless journey from start to finish. Fluent in the local language and expertly trained, they manage all logistics down to the last detail. Your experienced Travel Director can even personalise your journey with recommendations for your free time. YOUR TRAVEL DIRECTOR IS... KEYS TO THE CITY They know the streets, the customs and the language. It’s like having a friend in a city to show you the best restaurants and share the heartbeat of your destination. SURPRISES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR TOUR UNFORGETTABLE Delivered at the right moment, your Travel Director will find opportunities to incorporate Monarch Flourishes that enhance your journey like a local treat from their favorite bakery, or a cool glass of limoncello after touring local historic sites. Your Friend Overseas Always on hand with a recommendation and a smile, enhancing your holiday from morning until night. Passionate and Knowledgeable They smooth the way with introductions and in-depth information about the destination. Expertly Trained By Monarch Vacations, through an annual professional development programme to keep up to date with our high standards. Fluent in the Local Language Ensuring that nothing is lost in translation and even teaching you some of the local lingo. A Master of Logistics Taking care of every little detail behind the scenes, from seamless hotel check-ins to priority access at landmark sites.
SEAMLESS, STRESS-FREE TRAVEL
A true friend overseas, your Travel Director ensures a fabulous, seamless journey from start to finish. Fluent in the local language and expertly trained, they manage all logistics down to the last detail. Your experienced Travel Director can even personalise your journey with recommendations for your free time.
YOUR TRAVEL DIRECTOR IS…
KEYS TO THE CITY
They know the streets, the customs and the language. It’s like having a friend in a city to show you the best restaurants and share the heartbeat of your destination.
SURPRISES THAT WILL MAKE YOUR TOUR UNFORGETTABLE
Delivered at the right moment, your Travel Director will find opportunities to incorporate Monarch Flourishes that enhance your journey like a local treat from their favorite bakery, or a cool glass of limoncello after touring local historic sites.
Your Friend Overseas
Always on hand with a recommendation and a smile, enhancing your holiday from morning until night.
Passionate and Knowledgeable
They smooth the way with introductions and in-depth information about the destination.
Expertly Trained
By Monarch Vacations, through an annual professional development programme to keep up to date with our high standards.
Fluent in the Local Language
Ensuring that nothing is lost in translation and even teaching you some of the local lingo.
A Master of Logistics
Taking care of every little detail behind the scenes, from seamless hotel check-ins to priority access at landmark sites.
1- Best Hotels in Egypt Monarch Vacations Coroporate with ( Sofitel - Mercure - Jaz - Steigenberger - Hilton - Marriott ) 2- Luxurious Transportation Monarch Vacations transport fleet are all Air-Conditioned & brand new , equipped with refrigerators for drinks. 3- Travel Advisors Monarch Vacations travel advisors have over 200 years of experience handed down within the company's subsidiaries. 4- Coverage inside Egypt We have 4 branches inside Egypt and more than 30 travel consultants and 40 multilingual tour guides. The transport fleet covers Egypt from east to west and from north to south.
Monarch Vacations transport fleet are all Air-Conditioned & brand new , equipped with refrigerators for drinks.
3- Travel Advisors
Monarch Vacations travel advisors have over 200 years of experience handed down within the company’s subsidiaries.
4- Coverage inside Egypt
We have 4 branches inside Egypt and more than 30 travel consultants and 40 multilingual tour guides. The transport fleet covers Egypt from east to west and from north to south.
