The PASSHE Alumni & Friends Travel Program presents...Splendors of the NileTour
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Day 1: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 Day 2: Thursday, March 03, 2011 |
Day 6: Monday, March 07, 2011 |
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| Learn about ancient Egyptian history during lectures in Cairo and on board the cruise by your Smithsonian Egyptologist/National Guide, who will accompany you throughout your journey. With their guidance, you will: • Discover the roles of the pharaoh, religion, and art and architecture in ancient Egypt, from the pre-dynastic “Old Kingdom” through the achievements of the “New Kingdom” to the end of the dynastic period and the rule of the Greek Ptolemaic period, ending with the rule of Cleopatra. • Explore the mystique behind the empire of the great builder and pharaoh, Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. • Learn about the exciting recent archaeological finds in Egypt. • Gain insight into the many differing tombs of the Valley of the Kings and hear about their site selection, tomb construction, rituals and symbolism. |
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 Please Note:Air rate and schedule are applicable for groups of 10 or more traveling on the same flights and dates. To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing airfare with your Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures tour. If you choose to arrange for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers at the cost of $100. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times. Single accommodations are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. Each client is responsible for proper medical documentation and inoculations that may be required and/or recommended to participate on this tour. Please contact |
your local travel clinic or personal physician for specific details on the destinations you are traveling to and from. Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures prides itself on bringing travelers the very best experiences a destination offers. Our itineraries include many activities and may consist of walking on uneven terrain or significant walking at times. Some of the most unique sightseeing can mean accessing locations that restrict motorcoaches, especially in historic areas. For your comfort, we recommend bringing sturdy walking shoes. In addition, temperatures on this tour can be very high, so bring adequate sun protection. Many days will have early departures for excursions to avoid the mid-day high temperatures. **You must reserve the optional excursion to Abu Simbel when you book your tour. Museum visits and shopping may be affected with observance of religious or local holidays. An entry Visa is required for this tour at your expense. The approximate cost for this Egypt visa is $20 USD and can be obtained at the airport upon arrival. Your Tour Manager will help you with the visa purchase. This tour includes moderate physical activity. The itinerary blends some longer days with shorter days and more leisure time. Walking tours, as well as walking slightly longer distances, A deposit of $550.00 per person is required when making your reservations. Final payment is due by December 2, 2010. Book by September 1, 2010. Reservations after that date based on availability. |
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For more information call Christie (ext. (107) or Craig (ext. 103) at Cruisin’ & Main Line Vacations (610) 341-1979 or (800) 506-7447 Cruisin is not responsible for any rate and/or availability changes and we reserve the right to correct any errors. |
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Disclaimer of Liabilty: In the absence of its own negligence, Cruisin' Inc., and the State System of Higher Education and its 14 institutions, its agents, offices and/or suppliers of services shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution of equipment or any act or omission whatsoever by sea or air or land carriers, hotels, cruise lines, transportation companies, restaurants, tour operators, excursion operators, automobile rental agencies, or any other persons providing any services or accommodations to passengers, including without limitations, any resutls thereof, such as changes in services or accommodations. Crusin' Inc., its agents, offices and/or suppliers of services pursuant to or in connection with any itineraries act only as agents for the passenger solely and exclusively for the purpose of making arrangements for hotels, transportation, tours, excursions, restaurants, automobile rentals, or any other service, and does not assume any liability whatsoever for any personal injury, property damage, death, loss accident of delay to person or property due to an act or omission of any sea, air or land carrier, hotel, cruise line, restaurant, automobile rental agency, company or person rendering any of the services included in the tour, or by act of God. Further, no responsibilities are accepted to damage or delay due to sickness, polferage, labor disputes, machinery breakdown, quarantine, government restraints, political unrest, war, riots, rebellion, insurrection, weather or other causes beyond their pesronal control. No responsibility is accepted for any additional expense, omissions, delays, re-routing, or acts of government or authority. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the State of Pennsylvania. In the event any matter of disagreement shall arise in connection with the agreement, the sole and exclusive venue for such litigation instituted by either party shall be laid in the Court of Common Pleas, Country of Delaware, State of Pennsylvania.
