Egypt Brochure-2017 - 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 abovementioned 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, 2016 or later
is non-refundable. From August 30, 2016 to January
31, 2017, $1,000.00 is deducted from monies paid.
Up to March 31, 2017, $1,500.00 is deducted. After
March 31, 2017 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, 2017
to
July 29, 2017 (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
BELOW
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
and several critically-acclaimed documentaries on
Egypt. He is a professor at Medgar Evers CollegeCUNY 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 explores and examines 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.
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
Day 11
Day 12
Day 13
Day 14
Day 15
DAILY ITINERARY
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Departure from New York City. Meals
on flight.
Arrival in Cairo afternoon.
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
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:
$3,995.00
$4,590.00
--
$3,126.00
NOTE: INITIAL DEPOSIT of
$300.00 per person is non-refundable.
Payment Schedule based on Dbl. Occupancy
1 August 30, 2016 (deposit)
$300.00
2 September 30, 2016
$369.50
3 October 30, 2016
$369.50
4 November 30, 2016
$369.50
5 December 31, 2016
$369.50
6 January 31, 2017
$369.50
7 February 28, 2017
$369.50
8 March 31, 2017
$369.50
9 April 30, 2017
$369.50
10 May 31, 2017
$369.50
11 June 15, 2017 (Final pymt)
$369.50
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.
SANKOFA WORLD TOURS
EDUCATIONAL TOUR TO EGYPT
July 15 to July 29, 2017
RESERVATION FORM
PLEASE PRINT
Name (as it appears on your passport; no nicknames, please)
Address:
City:
State:
Phone No. (Home)
(Work)
E-Mail Address:
Passport Number: (For ticketing purposes):
Gender: [
] Male [ ] Female
Date of Birth (for ticketing purposes):
[
] I am a smoker [ ] I am a non-smoker
Meal request on international flights: [
] Vegetarian
REFERRED BY:
Apt. #
Zip:
-
[
(Cell):
-
] Non-vegetarian
A COMPLETED RESERVATION FORM AND A COPY OF THE DATA PAGE OF YOUR PASSPORT (for
ticketing purposes) IS REQUIRED FOR TOUR PARTICIPATION
$3,995.00 PER PERSON (double occupancy)
$ 595.00 (single supplement)
$4,590.00 (single occupancy)
$3,126.00 child (age 2-11 sharing with 2 adults)
Please check one:
[ ] I am reserving double occupancy (roommate).
[ ] I am reserving single occupancy (no roommate). ADD $595.00 as the required SINGLE SUPPLEMENT.
[ ] I am reserving child occupancy (age 2 – 11 sharing with 2 adults)
NOTE: YOU MUST OPT FOR THE SINGLE RATE IF NO ROOMMATE IS AVAILABLE OR IF YOUR
ROOMMATE CANCELS.
[ ] ENCLOSED IS MY (NON-REFUNDABLE) DEPOSIT OF $300.00 PER PERSON.
Travel Insurance (optional) is strongly recommended. (Travel insurance info will be mailed once your
reservation is received).
ALL PAYMENTS (VIA CHECK OR MONEY ORDER) MUST BE MADE TO:
SANKOFA WORLD TOURS. (Please do not mail cash)
MAIL TO: SANKOFA WORLD TOURS, P.O. Box 473592, Brooklyn, NY 11247
DEBIT/CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS CAN BE MADE USING SQUARE CASH (https://cash.me)
PAYMENT SCHEDULE for Double Occupancy at $3,995.00 per person.
INITIAL DEPOSIT of $300.00 per person (by Aug. 30, 2016 or later) is non-refundable.
$369.50
1. August 30, 2016 (deposit)
$300.00
7. February 28, 2017
$369.50
2. September 30, 2016
$369.50
8. March 31, 2017
$369.50
$369.50
3. October 30, 2016
9. April 30, 2017
$369.50
$369.50
4. November 30, 2016
10. May 31, 2017
$369.50
$369.50
5. December 31, 2016
11. June 15, 2017 (Final pymt)
$369.50
6. January 31, 2017
All prices quoted in USD