Egypt

Egypt is one of the world’s oldest civilizations tracing its beginnings on the Nile Delta back to 6000 BC. Ancient Egypt was considered a cradle of civilization producing ancient temples, hieroglyphics, pyramids, sphinx and mummies. Its medieval religious heritage includes Islam and Coptic Christianity that can still be seen today in its ancient churches, monasteries and mosques. It contains large swaths of desert and the rich Nile River Valley at its heart. And in the middle of Cairo is a baseball field you could soon be playing on!

Sound interesting? Then here's your chance! Plans will soon be finalized for our baseball road trip to Egypt, so now is the time to gear up if you plan to join us. Offering extensive sightseeing and baseball camaraderie, we will soon be signing up players for this exciting trip, so don't miss out.

   Interested in joining us? Well the requirements are simple.  First, the ability and desire to play baseball in a unique international setting.  Second, an interest in international goodwill and sportsmanship (e.g. if you swing the bat at the ump after a called strike three, please try fantasy baseball).  Third, an adventurous spirit willing to venture forth into the historic Egypt.

What’s involved in this once in a lifetime opportunity? First, you will depart America on May 6th and arrive in Cairo the next day where you'll transfer by cab to the Holiday Inn Maadi. After a night of rest, we will begin our baseball exploits playing four games in the Cairo area against local adult Egyptian baseball teams.  

By now you are probably asking yourself how you could be so lucky to have the opportunity of a lifetime and play baseball in Egypt? Well, it’s time to come back to earth as every dream has its price, but this one’s reasonable. The cost for each player in a double room is $2895 and the cost for a tourist in a double room is $2795.  Single rooms are $3545 for a player and $3445 for a tourist.   Final payment is due February 1st after which no refunds will be given.

What's included in this price? A whole lot on this trip including:

• Hotels with breakfast,

• All baseball games, umpires and fields including transportation to and from the field,

• Baseball games in the Cairo area,

• Touring the Giza pyramid and sphinx by camel,

• Visit to the world famous Egyptian Museum,

• Strolling through Cairo’s famous bazaar,

• A tour of the underground Saqqara tombs,

• A visit to the pyramids of Memphis including entering the main pyramid,

• Exploring of Old Cairo,

• Visiting Cairo’s Citadel and Khan El Khalili,

• An excursion to the papyrus and cotton galleries,

• A day trip to Alexandria to see the catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque, the citadel and library, and Montaza Palace,

• A Nile Cruise for our final banquet, and

• Our official Egypt road trip polo shirt.

What isn’t included in this wonderful invitation? First, you are free to choose your own airline to travel roundtrip to Cairo as no international airfare is included in the above prices. Please do not purchase your plane until you are notified that enough players have registered. Second, you must get your own passport if you do not already have one or if yours has expired. Note that your passport must be valid for 6 months after our trip and have at least two blank pages. Third, each player must bring 6 new leather game baseballs and 1 used practice ball. Fourth, each player will be responsible for bringing their own Foreign Devils uniform, gray uniform pants, metal or wooden bat, batting helmet, and glove. If you don't own a Foreign Devils uniform (a jersey and cap), they are available for purchase thru the website. Finally, American citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt and can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. Now is the time to sign up if you don't wish to be left out.
Please note that travel insurance is not included in our trip, but it is recommended that you consider purchasing travel insurance in case you have a last minute medical or personal problem arise as there are no refunds. Most will cover international travel insurance, emergency medical care, medical evacuation and repatriation, trip cancellation/interruption, baggage/personal item loss and delay, and 24/7 worldwide assistance. Travel insurance companies used by our players in the past include Insure My Trip, Medex Protects, Quote Wright, and Square Mouth. If you decide to purchase travel insurance rather than self-insure, please make sure it covers international travel as not all will.

Our Tentative Schedule

April 13th Saturday: Leave the USA for Egypt on the airline of our choosing.

April 14th Sunday: Arrive in Cairo and transfer to our hotel, the Holiday Inn Maadi, where your room overlook the Nile and the Pyramids of Giza will be visible from your room.

April 15th Monday: Giza Tour of the Pyramids & Sphinx including a thrilling camel ride. Free time at the Papyrus and Cotton Galleries.  

April 16th Tuesday: Sightseeing tour of Saqqara and Memphis, the first capitol of Ancient Egypt. The Memphis Historical site is an open-air museum and provides a glimpse of ancient Memphis and some of the earliest pyramids in Egypt. Saqqara is even more impressive as its Egypt’s largest underground archaeological site. Evening Game#1 at 4pm.

April 17th Wednesday: A visit to the world famous Egyptian Museum and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization covering Egypt’s Archaic, Pharaonic, Greco-Roman, Coptic, Medieval, Islamic, modern and contemporary periods.  Evening game #2 at 4pm.

April 18th Thursday: A day long tour of Alexandria including the Catacombs,   Pompey's Pillar, Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque, the Citadel and Library, lunch at the Mediterranean, and Montaza Palace.

April 19th Friday: Sightseeing tour of the Citadel followed by a tour of Old Cairo with free time at local Galleries & Bazaars. Old Cairo is an UNESCO World Heritage Site that includes a Roman-era fortress and Islamic-era settlements pre-dating the founding of Cairo proper in AD 969. Afternoon game #3 at 4pm.

April 20th Saturday: Morning game #4 at 11am followed by Cairo at night on a Nile Cruise complete with dinner.

April 21 Sunday: Leave for the USA as international baseball stars.