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Ferry from Europe to Egypt
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My husband and I have been traveling by small car in Russia and Central Asia, now.
We are looking for a car ferry from somewhere in Europe to Egypt. From Turkey or Greece is better, but anywhere is OK.
Anybody has experienced that route lately?
Or should we get a ferry to Israel?
Any advice or information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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23 Oct 2015
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Hello,
i think at the moment there is no ferry to Egyt,but you can go to Israel
A. Rosenfeld Shipping Ltd.
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Mike
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26 Oct 2015
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Thank you for the advice, Mike.
It’s too bad that there is no ferry to Egypt. It seems hard to drive from Israel to Cairo via Sinai.
I’ll try to research and think about it.
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Yuko
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3 Nov 2015
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Hi Yuko !
unfortunately I have to make this painful experience now.
I stuck in Erzurum firmly (near the border with Iran).
I really wanted to Sudan by Turkey by ferry to Egypt, and then ahead.
But unfortunately there is nothing to do.
And then I wanted an alternative through Iran.
But I do not have a carnet, which is also extremely difficult.
There is only one RoRo connection from Greece. But costs only for my bike already € 400
if you know what you have experienced new, it last me know.
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3 Nov 2015
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Hello Johannes,
which company goes from Greece to Egypt?
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Mike
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4 Nov 2015
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Hi Johannes!
Your situation sounds like very hard.
I’ll post when I get something new.
It’s good news for us if a ferry going to Egypt exists in Greece. Please let me know the company’s name, if you know.
We are currently in Kazakhstan, and want to find a route until we arrive in Turkey.
Have a good trip
Yuko
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4 Nov 2015
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Merhaba Yuko,
1-Bad news...Things change so fast in mideast and go to worse conditions. nomore connections between turkey and egypt yet...
2-Current situation...From time to time, there are cargo ships from pireus to alexandria..you must fly to egypt separately..you can face with big surprises for clearing customs in egypt...Fixer is a must for paperwork..
3-Good news...All credit and thanks go to Mike who has done this 3-4 weeks ago and explained here a while ago...
Here is the link to his thread with many details..
http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/hub...ce-egypt-83712
All the best...
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perfect, I just wanted to respond to you, but now Mehmet has come me before.
Exactly on the same link, I wanted to refer to.
That's the only way, from Europe direct to Egypt.
As I already have written to Mehmet and you, i'm (and my bike) here in Turkey stuck, and do not get ahead.(actually not so bad, is indeed also very beautiful here)
So I'm also looking for a compound according to Egypt.
I give to you here, also the address from Grimaldi for this connection:
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Office Izmir:
Yigit Can GULLE (Mr.)
Ro-Ro Marketing - Industrial Systems Engineer
Tel : (+90 232) 4118013
Fax : (+90 232) 4633360
e-mail : yigit.gulle@egekont.com.tr
Office Piraeus:
Xanthi Nannou
Grimaldi Car Carriers & RoRo Piraeus Agency
MINOAN LINES SA, As Agents only
Τel. 0030 – 210 – 4145720
e-mail :grimaldi.ccrr.pir@minoan.gr
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And the Address from the shipping agency Kapa International Ltd.
And what they have written to me, about the departure times
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Yes by roro way and you have to flight from Athens to Alexandria
Kindly note that sailing schedule from Piraeus to Alexandria is approximately every 8-10 days and in order to arrange booking we need copy of the motorcycle registration by email one week before vessel’s arrival at Piraeus port.
Best regards,
Despina Sidiropoulou
Kapa International Ltd
Tel:211 0120755 Fax:211 0133232
E-mail: sales@kapa-forwarders.gr
Kapa-Forwarders.gr Ro RO Machinery Transportation
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But i thing that will probably be the same ferry.
Of which I have already bid for the transport of my bike:
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Kindly note that in order to arrange the transportation of your motorcycle from Piraeus port to Alexandria port in Egypt the cost is Euro 400,00 including ocean freight, Piraeus local expenses and customs clearance.
Also note that is very important when you will pass for the Greek customs in border "KIPOI" to issue T1 document where must mentioned that the Greek export customs is the GR004006 in Piraeus port.
Best regards,
Despina Sidiropoulou
Kapa International Ltd
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If you have something new, please let me know that.
I am still waiting for an offer, from the office in Izmir
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Johannes
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5 Nov 2015
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Good morning Yuko.
Now after many requests at different agencies, I have good news for you.
Even if it is very confusing, but ultimately there is still the possibility of a Roro from Turkey.
I hope that I have understood really correct.
It's the same ship which invests (stopover) in Izmir, after the departure of Piraeus/Greece (after 12 hours) again.
And from there goes on to Alexandria.
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So I'll give you a part of the email with to:
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We kindly inform you that Grimaldi vessels call only Alexandria old port.
No matter from where your motorbike will be loaded.
Same vessel that calls Piraeus port after 12 hours calls Izmir and after few days
Call Alexandria port.
Remain at your disposal for any further info and/or clarification
That you might need.
Best regards / Με φιλικούς χαιρετισμούς
Xanthi Nannou
Grimaldi Car Carriers & RoRo Piraeus Agency
MINOAN LINES SA, As Agents only
Τel. 0030 – 210 – 4145720
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Offer of the Izmir-office
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Good day,
Izmir - Alexandria direct call
*You should pay Euro 500+usd200+usd10/day in Izmir
*customs not included you should arrange by yourself.
One day before vessel arrives you must complete all documantation and leave the motorcycle into the port.
Yigit Can GULLE (Mr.)
Ro-Ro Marketing - Industrial Systems Engineer
Tel : (+90 232) 4118013
Fax : (+90 232) 4633360
e-mail : yigit.gulle@egekont.com.tr
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And an offer from another agent, with office in Alexandria:
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Dear Mr. johannes
Good Morning ,
According to below mentioned Weight & Dimensions :
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POL : Izmir
POD : Alex
Estimated Transit Time: Approx. 2 Days ( Direct Service )
Commodity: 1 x used Motorcycle
Measurements: 180 x 60 x80 cm
weight: 200kg.
O/F : Euro 300 / Unit .
D.THC Approx. : L.E 550 / Unit .
Term : free in / free out .
Local charge at Izmir Not included
1st vessel available ETA Izmir Expected :. 12/11/2015
2nd vessel available ETA Izmir Expected :. 17/11/2015
Checking with our agent's , reverting with Piraeus rate .
***Settlement above charges is in advance before confirming booking ***
Validity: 30 -11-15
MARINA Shipping Agencies
CIB BANK MANSHEIA BRANCH
LE 100005773328
USD 100009240898
EURO 100011233761
GBP 100008527967
CREDI AGRECOL EGYPT SALAH SALEM BRANCH
LE 01011300000631
USD 01011310000121
EURO 01011330000011
GBP 01011130000142
Remarks :
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- make sure that operating manuals are duly inside the vehicle (in English language )
-Vehicles must be in good self
- propelled condition only with engine , batteries ,brakes , gears , fully operative and on sound conditions
We hope to find our offers accepted and to receive your approval soonest.
Best regards
Mahmoud Hassan
Export Dept.
Marina Shipping Agencies
Tel: 002-03-4863647 / 03-4856972
Fax: 03-4856941 Mobile: 01229136600
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Here the departure times from Izmir:
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Vessel details:
Vessel name
Voyage No
ETA
Port
GRAN BRETAGNA
09-2015
12.11.2015
IZMIR
GRANDE ELLADE
09-2015
17.11.2015
IZMIR
GRANDE MEDITERRANEO
09-2015
24.11.2015
IZMIR
Waiting yours
Best regards
Yigit Can GULLE (Mr.)
Ro-Ro Marketing - Industrial Systems Engineer
Tel : (+90 232) 4118013
Fax : (+90 232) 4633360
e-mail : yigit.gulle@egekont.com.tr
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Hopefully that can help for the first time
All prices refer to my bike.
I find it quite expensive, which have paid Shipping Cars from Greece to Egypt – Part One | 4-wheel-nomads compared:
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The total costs were 116,85€ for the service at Minoan Lines and another 309,00€ for the shipping (sea freight: 307,00 € per van; stamp b/l : 2,00€ per shipment; free in: 95,00€ + VAT per van under 3to (over 3to the cost of driving the car up the ship is 235 + VAT))
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If your knows more, please tell me.
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Johannes
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5 Nov 2015
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@Joe,
It must be boring to stay in erzurum..schools opened and prices down in south anatolian coastal small towns and weather much better..Just a personal idea..
Hope you overcome all..
Best wishes..
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strange 
This offer've received now from Egypt.
No idea what goes now, only from Greece or from Izmir?
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According to below mentioned Weight & Dimensions :
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POL : Piraeus
POD : Alex
Estimated Transit Time: Approx. 3 Days ( Direct Service )
Commodity: 1 x used Motorcycle
Measurements: 180 x 60 x80 cm
weight: 200kg.
O/F : Euro 300 / Unit .
D.THC Approx. : L.E 550 / Unit .
Custom formalities and port storages are excluded
1st vessel available ETA Piraeus :. 11/11/2015
Checking with our agent's , reverting with Piraeus rate .
***Settlement above charges is in advance before confirming booking ***
Validity: 30 -11-15
MARINA Shipping Agencies
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@Mehmet
Yes, you are so right.
At Adana and the coast, there are still so 24 degrees.
Here it is already minus 3 degrees at night. So ne cold affair.
Otherwise I believed Yesterday night, I would have a great idea.
I just need someone who bring my bike back to Germany.(ridding or otherwise)
I could unsubscribe for admission, and leave the bike normal shippers as cargo from Germany - Sudan.
So a box of about 1 cubic meter, will cost from northern Germany just 150-200€ to Port Sudan.
Did you mean what I shoud open a new thread in hub?
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I meant better you open a thread to get recommended names and addresses if you are planning to keep your bike parking in bulgaria or georgia..
I know only motosapiens in idilevo-bulgaria run by Doug,Polly and İvo if that helps..
All the best.
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Hi Johannes and Mehmet
I really appreciate you two of information and advice!!
Shipping from Piraeus or Izmir is possible, isn’t it? And we have to fly to Egypt separately…OK, I’ll research more and detail.
On the other hand, I’ll research if there is a ferry going to East Africa from Arabian Peninsula or Iran.
Now, I am so busy thinking about the route to Turkey through Central Asia. It’s really complicated how to get visa each country.
Thanks a lot
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Hi guys
Thanks for your info. also I try to go Egypt from Europe.
Now I am in Italy, came from S. Korea with BMW F800GS.
When I reserch my trip there was a ferry from Turkey to Egypt but.....
Any way if you guys have new infom Please let me know
all the best.
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