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GENERAL INFORMATION

Further information regarding your trip you will receive when booking accomodation and bustransfer Sekem.

• Outward and return flights must be booked individually and independently.
• We recommend to book flights early.
• We recommend arriving earlier or staying longer to visit Cairo and other sights - see also the offer ‘Optional private guided tours’.
• If you want to take the opportunity to see Sekem Wahat Farm, we recommend staying until 30 September.
• International health insurance and travel cancellation insurance must be taken out individually.
• On arrival, a 30-day tourist visa must be obtained at Cairo airport (25 EUR).
• Sekem will organise a transfer from the airport and back.
• In Sekem you will receive full board with organic food and (non-alcoholic) drinks. If meals cannot be taken in Sekem, we will provide packed lunches.

ENVIRONMENTAL TRAVEL IMPACT

The environmental travel impact of this event will be minimised as much as possible by investing in SEKEM’s Greening the Desert programme and Demeter Egypt’s carbon credits for biodynamic smallholder farmers. These initiatives represent tangible and active contributions to offset greenhouse gas emissions. However, the inherent dissonance of environmental impact—particularly for an event focused on sustainable development—remains a persistent challenge.

Striking a balance between mitigation, adaptation, and fostering meaningful global encounters and collaboration continues to be an ongoing endeavour.

ACCOMODATION AND TRANSFER SEKEM
(Organisation: Viandantsi)

Accomodation Sekem

Sekem offers accommodation in single rooms, double rooms and shared rooms.

(Price per night):

• Single room in the main guesthouse: 47.- EUR
• Double room in the main guesthouse: 33.- EUR
• Youth hostel bed with shared bathroom: 18.- EUR
• Youth hostel bed with private bathroom in single room: 30.- EUR
• Youth hostel bed with private bathroom price for a double room: 25.- EUR

Airporttransfer 2 ways per person: 50.- EUR

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Accomodation Ramadan City

As accommodation in Sekem is limited, we recommend booking early; further accommodation (for self-booking) can be found in Ramadan City, 20 minutes by car from Sekem. 

A recommendation of a hotel you can find in short via this Website.

Shuttle/taxi service can be provided.

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SEKEM Initiative was founded with the vision of sustainable development and giving back to the community. It aims to develop the individual, society and environment through a holistic approach which integrates ecology, economy, societal and cultural life. Today, the vision that brought Dr. Ibrahim Abouleish to dig the first well in the vast desert land still resounds in all of SEKEMs activities.

Sustainable development since 1977

The SEKEM story: A miracle in the desert became reality

How one big idea turned the desert green in Egypt

SEKEM GUIDED TOURS

As part of the programme leading up to the Forum, we are offering guided tours of Sekem, which are included in the ticket price.

Thursday, 25 September, 7am-20pm
SEKEM TOUR Part I: Sekem companies, Medical Centre, School, Heliopolis University

PROGRAM

7:00 Breakfast
8:00 Morning circle
8:30 Visit Isis, Nature Text, Lotus, Medical Centre, School
12:00 Weekly school ceremony
13:00 Lunch at the guest house
14:30 - 15:30 Transfer to Heliopolis
15:30 - 17:00 Visit to Heliopolis University
17:00 - 18:00 Return journey to Sekem
19:00 - 20:00 Dinner

Friday, 26 September, 9-10.45am
SEKEM TOUR Part II: Agriculture - Visit to the fields, the compost heaps, the cows and the biodynamic preparations

Please confirm your participation in the ticket shop.

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