Egypt Brochure - sankofa world publishers

CONDITIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Dr. Crawford/Sankofa World Tours, and/or its agents act
only as agents for the passenger with respect to the
hotels, transportation (whether by air, rail, steamship,
limousine, or motorcoach), sightseeing, sporting activity
(for example: scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, golfing,
tennis) and other services, and as such holds itself free of
liability for any death, delays, accidents, injuries, or
damages from any cause whatsoever. Nor shall Dr.
Crawford/Sankofa World Tours and/ or it agents, have or
incur any other liability. Further, Dr. Crawford/Sankofa
World Tours, and its agents accept no responsibility for
losses, damages or delays occasioned by sickness, strike,
act of war, quarantine, weather or other acts beyond our
control Dr. Crawford/Sankofa World Tours and its
agents accept no responsibility for the loss of personal
items. THE RIGHT IS RESERVED TO CHANGE
ITINERARIES
WITHOUT PENALTY
WHEN
CONSISTENT WITH THE INTERESTS OF THE
TOUR. The right is reserved to decline to accept or
retain any tour member at any time without penalty to
Dr. Crawford/Sankofa World Tours and/ or its agents.
Any abusive and/or disruptive behavior by travelers
could result in them being sent back to the USA or their
respective countries before the tour is over without
penalty to Dr. Crawford/Sankofa World Tours and/or its
agents. Further, Dr. Crawford/Sankofa World Tours, and
airlines used in connection with this tour are not to be
held responsible for any act, omission or event during the
time the passengers are not on board the aircraft. The
passenger tickets in use by the airline(s) when issued
shall constitute the sole contract between airline(s) and
the purchaser of these tickets and/or passenger. Further,
our tours are videotaped onsite therefore; anyone who
does not want to be taped should make every effort to
stay out of the camera view. Dr. Crawford/Sankofa
World Tours do not assume responsibility for any errors
or omissions in the contents of this brochure. Payment of
deposit for this tour signifies full understanding and
acceptance of the above-mentioned conditions.
INSURANCE
WE STRONGLY SUGGEST TRAVEL
INSURANCE to safeguard your trip against severe
penalties and cancellations.
BAGGAGE
2 checked pieces of luggage and 1 carry-on to fit
underneath the seat or overhead compartment.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Deposit of $300.00 paid by August 30, 2015 or later
is non-refundable. From August 30, 2015 to January
31, 2016, $1,000.00 is deducted from monies paid.
Up to March 31, 2016 $1,500.00 is deducted. After
March 31, 2016 all monies paid on trip are nonrefundable. All cancellations are subject to a $100 per
person administrative fee. No refunds for any unused
services while on tour. No refunds can be made for
intangible items such as hardship, unpleasantness or
the like. All cancellations must be received in writing.
No exceptions to cancellation policy.
Sankofa World Tours
Annual
Egypt Study Tour
with
Dr. Clinton Crawford
NOT INCLUDED IN TOUR COST:
AIRPORT EXIT TAXES ∙ BEVERAGES WITH
MEALS ∙ ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
PERSONAL EXPENSES
TRAVEL INSURANCE ∙ VISA FEES
OPTIONAL TOURS/EXCURSIONS
July 15, 2016
to
July 29, 2016 (15 days)
On the Giza Plateau
NOTICE
We will do our best to match tour members
with roommates, however, we cannot promise
a share. You will be required to pay the single
supplement if no roommate is available or if
your roommate cancels.
Sankofa World Tours
P.O. Box 473592
Brooklyn, New York 11247
(347) 243-6907 (c)
(718) 756-8904
www.sankofaworldpublishers.com
E-mail: [email protected]
SEE SEPARATE RESERVATION FORM
Dr. Crawford’s Welcome
Statement
This educational tour to Egypt,
Ta-Merry, the holy land of our
ancestors will be an experience
that is truly unforgettable. Dr.
Clinton Crawford, the tour leader,
is also the author of Recasting
Ancient Egypt in the African
Context, 1996. He is a professor at
Medgar Evers College-CUNY where he teaches the
History of African Art among other courses about
African civilizations. See Egypt in a way that
television will not show you.
Our Study Tour will continue to explore and
examine the culture, art and architecture of ancient
Egypt. It also includes a 4-day, 5-star luxury cruise on
the Nile, luxury hotels & shopping. Dr. Crawford,
our onsite tour guide, will provide an informative
African-centered perspective as we visit the Pyramids
at Giza, Dahshur and Saqqara, the Giza Sphinx, the
temples at Philae, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel, Edfu,
Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Dendera and
Abydos, the sites of the Immaculate Conception, the
Cairo and Nubian museums, a Nubian village, and
much more.
This study tour is one that all people of African
ancestry around the world must experience in their
lifetime. Join Dr. Crawford and others on this journey
back to the ancient future.
DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Departure from New York City. Meals
on flight.
Arrival in Cairo afternoon/evening.
Assisted through customs. Hotel checkin. Dinner not provided. Let’s go out
to eat a hot meal before retiring to bed.
Visit Saqqara, the ancient Necropolis,
Djoser’s Step Pyramid and complex,
mastaba of Ptah-Hotep, and Dahshur. .
B/D
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Afternoon leisure. B/D
Early morning flight to Aswan. Visit the
Nubian Museum. Visit the Nubian
Village. B/D
Early morning drive to Abu Simbel
(Lower Nubia) to visit the rock-cut temple
of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari.
Return to Aswan. B/D
Cruise begins. Visit Isis Temple, the
Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo. B/L/D
At Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus and
sail via Esna toward Luxor during the
evening. B/L/D
In Luxor, visit the Valley of the Kings
(West Bank), Deir el Bahri Funerary
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of
Ramesses III, the Colossi of Amenhotep
III (“Memnon”) and the Ramesseum.
B/L/D
Temple of Karnak with Hypostyle Hall
and the Avenue of the Ram-headed
Sphinxes. Visit the Grand Lodge of Luxor
with the Avenue of the Human-headed
Sphinxes (East Bank). Cruise ends. B/D
Visit the temples of Abydos and Dendera.
B/D
Free Day in Luxor for leisure. B/D
Flight back to Cairo. Hotel check-in. Visit
the Cairo Museum, Khan Khalili Bazaar,
Old Coptic area. B/D
Optional Day Trip to Alexandria. Final
dinner and goodbye (this should be a
group activity). B/D
Early morning departure for NYC,
arriving in New York City the same day.
B. Meals on flight
B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner
Sign up for:
__ Double (2 adults per rm)
__ Single (1 adult per rm)
__ Child (Age 2-11
sharing with 2 adults)
Single
Supplement
-$595.00
Price per
person:
$4,175.00
$4,770.00
--
$3,126.00
NOTE: INITIAL DEPOSIT of
$300.00 per person is non-refundable.
1 August 30, 2015 (deposit)
2 September 30, 2015
3 October 30, 2015
4 November 30, 2015
5 December 31, 2015
6 January 31, 2016
7 February 28, 2016
8 March 31, 2016
9 April 30, 2016
10 May 31, 2016
11 June 15, 2016 (Final pymt)
$300.00
$387.50
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A Visa is mandatory for travel to Egypt. Visa cost for
US citizens is $15 if obtained in the US, $35 on arrival in
Egypt. Non-US citizens please contact the nearest
Egyptian Embassy / Consulate for visa info. Make sure
your passport name and visa name correspond.
Dr. Crawford’s 15-Day Tour Includes
 Round trip International air fare New
York/Cairo/New York
 Deluxe 5-Star hotel accommodations based on twinbedded rooms with bath. Single supplement extra
 2 meals daily throughout (starting day 3 of the tour)
 All transfers with assistance and portage
 Sightseeing as per itinerary including entrance fees
 Domestic air: Cairo/Aswan /Luxor/Cairo
 4-Day 5-Star Luxury Cruise from Aswan to Luxor
(3 meals daily)
 All service charges, hotel taxes, and tips
 English-speaking guides
 Prof. Crawford’s explanations on the sites.