Getting there: You will be picked up from wherever you land. British Airways flies into the airport at. Borg El Arab which is only 10 minutes away from the villa. The other Airport into. Alexandria is Nozha, about 20 minutes away and nearer to the centre of Alexandria. Lufthansa, Olympic Airways and several other airlines fly into here. Cairo Airport is a three hour transfer, but often the cheapest flights can be found arriving there. Facilities of the Villa: Upstairs - 2 air conditioned double bedrooms both with ensuite shower rooms. - Air conditioned twin room. - bathroom with both bath and shower. - Table tennis table on balcony. Downstairs - Air conditioned twin room. This room could also be used as a second lounge instead (see picture below). - Shower room. - Open plan kitchen, dining and living room. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas cooker, dish washer, microwave, toaster, pots and pans, cutlery, crockery etc. The living room has satellite television, DVD and a portable CD player. - Washing machine, iron and ironing board. -Towels and bed linen are provided. -Toys for young children can also be provided on request (e.g. Duplo, brio, cars, dolls etc.) -Dial up Internet Connection. Outside Barbeque. Sun Loungers. Outside table and chairs.

We found quietness and relaxation in the villa. We enjoyed the pool all day long with the children. We appreciate the climate which is drier than in Alexandria where we live. We did not go out a lot for the house is so cosy and we felt at home. The toys and DVD's and the CD's were very useful. The villa is decorated with both local carpets and bed covers and modern designed lamps which I found beautiful. Anne-Marie and Patrick Isoux (France - but living in Egypt) pool, garden, and BBQ...all the necessary tools to enjoy life! For sure all coming guests will appreciate the villa which is decorated avec bon gout Chantel and Vincent. We really enjoyed the couple of days we've spent in your beautiful place. We thank you a lot for having so well prepared and equipped for your guests, whether adults or children. The pool and privacy are amazing. We will definitely be coming back soon. and frequently. Tarek Lotfy (Cairo). A luxurious haven of tranquility! All in all a wonderful holiday and we will definitely be back. Chris, Kate, Albert and Angela (Salisbury, England). The big boxes of Duplo and train set were a huge hit with the children Having. Asrar to come and clean made it relaxing for Mom. We would definately like to come back - there is so much to see and do! Bob, Rachel, Mathias (6), Joanna (5), Jakeh (3) (U.S.A.). 30th March - 12th April 2007 We have had a really lovely relaxing holiday in Villa Sahara We have enjoyed seeing Egypt and visiting various places of interest. I wish we had more time to explore Alexandria You have a wonderful villa and have been very thoughtful in providing everything that is needed for a perfect holiday. We have been on a number of 'villa' holidays all over the world but have never had such a warm welcome from the owners like you did when we got here on our first day after a very long journey from. WalesA very special thank you as well to Asrar, Saeed and Ahmed. We will always remember their smiling faces and no task was too great for them. Sarah, Osama, Gamal, Hosham, Reem, Rozanne, Christine and Humaida. Wow, what a lovely place you have! Asrar's cooking was delicious. She was very helpful throughout the week. Ahmed the driver was wonderful. Saeed ensured that we were safe and that we had maximum amount of privacy! We did manage to go inside the pyramids. It was absolutely amazing!... Thank you so much for your hospitality and kindness! We have enjoyed our stay The Spigner Family - California USA. We have had a wonderful fortnight here You have a lovely villa, very well equipped; thank you! Family Hayes (London, England). It was fantastic to come from Canada and spend some time here with our family from Cairo. to see my Egyptian sister-in-law's joy at being able to swim was priceless. The villa is lovely and the grounds beautiful.. Kandil Family (Canada and Cairo). We were promised an exciting and challenging holiday and that is exactly what we have experienced! Our first visit to Egypt has been magical and provided many happy and enjoyable moments to take home. Thanks to all for making our holiday so rewarding and memorable. In particular Ahmed whose driving skills, road knowledge and patience have contributed in no small measure to our enjoyment. We will recommend Villa Sahara highly to our friends. The family Nunn from Canterbury, Kent, UK. I don't know where else I could take them (the children) to for them to enjoy the same benefits, private pool, car and driver, and the games and toys I hope we can come back again next year. Ali Salem, Manchester, UK. 22nd to 30th Dec 07 Many thanks for putting up x'mas tree and getting turkey etc., Lovely villa and poolyou've thought of everything possible to make our stay an excellent time. A big thanks to Ahmed he was brilliant especially in Cairo. Susie, Paul, David, Paula and Al. A super villa, significantly bigger than the photos on the website. Everything that was arranged to happen, happened, allowing the whole family to enjoy their first visit to Egypt. Highlights of the holiday; heated swimming pool; playing cricket for the ACC at the invite of Guy; seeing the war graves at El Alamein; Site seeing around alex with Ahmed; experiencing the aura of the Pyramids, followed by playing cricket in front of the Great Pyramid and finally but certainly not least spending two days in the desert with genuine bedouin people, sleeping under the stars and sand boarding down the dunes. (Andy Jones and Family). Thank you Maria, our family have had a fantastic timeThe villa is lovely so peaceful and has everything a family could need. We would recommend the experience to anyone who wants peace of mind in planning their holiday. Rahman Family, London.

Things to do and see. Cultural sites within Alexandria. Alexandria is fascinating to visit and has many interesting sites to offer, especially of the Greco-Roman period. several beaches along the North Coast that are. Shopping - There is approximately 10 Egyptian pounds to the pound sterling. Shopping for food is incredibly cheap, especially meat. You can buy basic food items in King Mariout, and there is an excellent butcher. Also there is a pharmacy. 15 minutes drive away there is a large Carrefour Shopping Centre, where you can buy everything. Clothes are very good value. Many of the designer labels are manufactured in Egypt making those items often a third of the price. Cairo and the pyramids - 2 hours away. The War Memorials and museum of El Alamein - 1 hour away. 1 or 3 day Desert Trip and go sand boarding on the dunes! Rashid where the Rosetta stone was found - 2 hours away. This lovely area is situated to the east of Alexandria, and takes about an hour from King Mariout. Restaurants. Eating out is incredibly cheap, and Alexandria has a wide variety of restaurants available. A trip to the souks (Egyptian markets) in Mansheya cannot be missed. There you have the material souk, the toy souk, the paper souk, and the colourful food market to name but a few.If you are interested in antiques and also in the furniture workshops, Attarine is the place to go. Wandering up and down the streets is

An Egyptian Villa Holiday. This is a newly built, four bed-roomed luxury villa. It has a private heated swimming pool for all year round swimming and is situated 30 minutes from the centre of. Alexandria in a place called. King Mariout in turn is 25 minutes from the of the north coast, and therefore has the advantage of both worlds. For your independence you will have a car and driver at your disposal so that you can enjoy all the wonderful sights and culture that this part of Egypt has to offer. There is a daily maid service and there will always be someone at the end of the telephone to provide you with help and advice. The swimming pool is 11m by 6m. It is surrounded by a veranda so that you can relax in the Egyptian sun and enjoy the tropical garden. The villa is a haven to which you can retreat after an exciting day's sight seeing. The Pyramids are only 2 hours away. The weather in Alexandria is superb. April May and June are warm, as too is October and November. July, August and September are hot. December is often very pleasant and January and Feburary are a little less predictable - it can be lovely but. Read unbiased opinions about. 'Welcome to Villa Sahara'. VacationRentalDirect.com. Greco Roman sites of. Unique Holiday Experience; Weather information; Activities for children suitable for small group; Click4Holidayhomes.com

Cairo - The Pyramids, the famous Egyptian museum and Khan El Khalili (tourist market), Medieval Cairo, Ibn Toulon mosque and its minaret (with a splendid craft shop opposite), the house of Geyer-Anderson, Coptic Cairo, the River. Nile are just a few of the many attractions. Rosetta (or Rashid in Arabic) famous for the discovery of the Rosetta Stone. (now in the British Museum). You can take a boat trip on the Nile, acquaint yourself with the unique 'Delta Style' architecture, or visit the Fort of Quaitbey. El-Alamein. Visit the War Museum on the site of the famous battle, and the impressive but contrasting Allied, Italian and German cemeteries. either for 1 day or 3 days. These trips are better organised. 2 to 3 weeks before you come as a visa into the desert is required. (Don;t worry, this will be sorted out for you!) The trip includes travelling in a four wheel drive across the desert, stopping off to see a petrified forest, oasis, and playing on the dunes, sand boarding, body boarding, and going on a sand buggy. Lunch is provided. The 3 day trip goes. Wadi Natrun. Situated half way between Alexandria and Cairo, the three Coptic monasteries here, make for a very interesting day out.

The Egyptian Villa Holiday. Villa Sahara is owned by a British couple who along with their two children have lived in Alexandria since 2001. They have long since recognised the potential of this area for being a superb holiday destination, where you not only experience the sights of Egypt but also the local life. Guy is a school teacher at The British School of. Alexandria, and his wife Maria is the school nurse. Guy, Maria, and their two children Jake and Ella. Asrar will come everyday and clean for 2 to 3 hours depending on your needs. She speaks quite good English. Asrar is also a good cook and for 50le (aprox 5) plus the cost of the food, she can prepare you your evening meal ready for you to reheat when required. (This arrangement is made directly with. Sayeed (the bo'ab or doorman) looks after the garden, the pool and terrace. (We do have an engineer coming in twice a week to check on the pool as well). As the villa is left empty for short periods of time. Sayeed lives permanently in a guard house situated by the gate. His house is designed so that you have complete privacy. He has a door leading out onto the street in order for the door by the drive can be kept closed. He is on hand to help with odd jobs such as changing gas. Ahmed is the full time driver for Villa Sahara. He speaks enough. English to understand what you are asking, and it is improving all the time. We have found his driving to be very careful.