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During the study tour, group members will have the opportunity to visit many of the ancient sites of Kemet (Egypt) as per our itinerary set forth below. First though, an introduction to this branch of the Nile Valley culture is instructive. Nile Valley culture is one of the oldest manifestations of high culture and civilization in Africa along the banks of the world's first super cultural highway, the Nile River. Because we know so much about Egypt (Kemet) as compared to its precursors, Ethiopia and Nubia, there is the tendency to view Egypt as an overnight sensation. No where else in the world has pharaonic culture flourished so successfully as in Egypt (Kemet). The main reason for this unmatchable and successful pharaonic practice in ancient Egypt (Ta-Merry) was because the Nubians (Ta-Setians) were responsible for its installation in Egypt (Kemet). Before the Egyptians (Ta-Merrians), the Nubians practiced the pharaonic | ||
worldview including
spirituality, cosmological, royal practices, writing, sciences,
art and architecture. The evidence of some of these
practices was clearly illustrated on the Archaic Horus Incense Burner
uncovered at cemetery L in Qustul, Nubia. The ancient Egyptians
credited their forebears who came from the south――the source
of the Nile――for the way of life bequeathed to them.
Further, the Ethiopians proclaimed that the Egyptians were one of their
colonies which was brought into Egypt by Osiris. It was from them that
the Egyptians learned to honor kings and gods and bury them with such
pomp. Sculpture and writing were invented by the Ethiopians. (Anta Diop,
1974, pp.1-2)
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Hypostyle Hall Karnak
Shaft of Great Pyramid
Second Pylon at Isis
Temple, Philae
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Day 1 |
Departure from JFK en route to Cairo (Meals on flight) |
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Day 2 |
Arrive in Cairo. Assisted through customs. Hotel check-in. Dinner not provided. Let's go out to eat a hot meal before retiring to bed. |
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Day 3 |
Visit Saqqara, the ancient Necropolis, Djoser's Step Pyramid and temple complex, mastaba of Ptah-hotep and Memphis. Evening lecture presentation in hotel. B/D |
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Day 4 |
Visit the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx. Evening lecture presentation in hotel.. B/D |
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Day 5 |
Flight to Aswan. Free day. Visit Nubian Museum in the evening. B/D |
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Day 6 |
From Aswan, early morning flight to Abu Simbel (Lower Nubia) to visit the rock-cut temple of Ramesses II and Queen Nefertari. Return to Aswan. Our Nubian Village visit. Evening lecture presentation in hotel.. B/D |
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Day 7 |
Cruise begins: Tour Isis Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, Kom Ombo, .Evening lecture presentation on Cruise. B/L/D |
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Day 8 |
At Edfu, visit the Temple of Horus and sail via Esna toward Luxor in the evening. Evening lecture presentation on Cruise.. B/L/D |
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Day 9 |
In Luxor, visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens (West Bank), the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahri, Ramesses III Temple (Medinet Habu) and Colossi of Amenhotep III ("Memnon"). Free afternoon. Evening lecture presentation on Cruise.. B/L/D |
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Day 10 |
Visit the Temple of Karnak, Amen Ra and Hypostyle Hall, Avenue of the Ram-headed Sphinxes. Cruise ends. Evening lecture presentation in hotel. B/D |
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Day 11 |
Visit the Grand Lodge of Luxor with the Avenue of the Human-headed Sphinxes (East Bank). Tour and lecture. Evening lecture presentation in hotel. B/D |
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Day 12 |
Visit Abydos and Dendera. Tour B/D |
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Day 13 |
Flight back to Cairo (hotel check-in). Shopping and sightseeing. Evening lecture presentation in hotel. B/D |
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Day 14 |
Visit the Cairo Museum, and Old Coptic area, shop at the Khan Khalili Bazaar. Final DINNER CRUISE, Cairo night life and goodbye (this should be a group activity). B/D |
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Day 15 |
Early morning flight back to JFK arriving in New York the same day. B |
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B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner |
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A Visa is mandatory for travel to
Egypt. Egypt's Visa is $15 for U.S.
citizens. Others are $20. Contact the Egyptian
Consulate in your area. Please secure visas prior to travel and
make sure that passport name and visa name correspond.
Dr. Crawfords 15-Day Tour 2008 Includes:
Round trip
International air fare: New York/Cairo/New
York
Evening presentations
Deluxe
hotel accommodations based on twin bedded rooms with bath
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 fare: Cairo-Aswan /
4-Day Deluxe Cruise from Aswan to Luxor (3 meals daily) Click here for view of cruiser
All services charges, hotel taxes, tips, gratuities and English-speaking guides
There are no hidden fees!
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NOTICE |
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We will do our best to match tour members with roommates, however, we cannot promise a share. |
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Egypt Study Tour |
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Single Supplement |
Price per person |
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$3,495.00 | |
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__ Single (no roommate) |
$475 |
$3, 970.00 |
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__Children 2-11 years (sharing with 2 adults) |
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$2, 695.00 |
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COST PER PERSON DEPOSIT SCHEDULE
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INITIAL DEPOSIT: $300.00 |
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September 30, 2007 |
$355.00 |
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October 30, 2007 |
$355.00 |
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November 30, 2007 |
$355.00 |
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December 30, 2007 |
$355.00 |
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January 30, 2008 |
$355.00 |
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February 30, 2008 |
$355.00 |
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March 30, 2008 |
$355.00 |
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April 30, 2008 |
$355.00 |
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May 28, 2008 final payment |
$355.00 |
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EGYPT STUDY TOUR JULY 19 to AUGUST 2, 2008 |
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For info, contact us at (718) 756-8904 |
INSURANCE
WE STRONGLY SUGGEST TRAVEL INSURANCE to safeguard your trip against severe penalties. You will receive insurance information once you submit your deposit.
BAGGAGE
2
checked pieces of luggage and 1 carry-on to fit underneath the seat
or overhead compartment.
Click here for info on: Conditions and Cancellation Policy
NOT INCLUDED IN
TOUR COST:
AIRPORT EXIT
TAXES
BEVERAGES WITH
MEALS
PERSONAL
SERVICES AND EXPENSES
INSURANCE
VISA FEES
OPTIONAL NON-REFUNDABLE EXCURSIONS
Please make all checks/money orders to: Sankofa World Tours
Further info: (718)756-8904
Please send your payment check or money order to:
Sankofa World Tours
P.O. Box 473592
Brooklyn, New York 11247
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