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Testament Tour
July 11-25, 2020
Tour Leader: Professor D. Zizwe Poe, Ph.D.
Dr. D. Zizwe Poe, respected Pan-African and Afrocentric scholar will lead the tour on one of the most memorable encounters, allowing you to see and experience connections between the African nature of the Nile Valley civilizations, its impact on other parts of Africa, spiritual texts, and our lives today. Dr. Zizwe is a History professor specializing in African History at Lincoln University. Dr. Poe has developed and taught courses on the Nile Valley Civilization and Mdw Ntr (the language the Greeks inadequately referred to as hieroglyphics). Come and discover the intriguing stories, the reverent prayers and the drama of our ancestors brought to life as you search for the truth.
OTT 2020 Itinerary
Saturday - July 11
Depart JFK International Airport (New York) on an overnight flight.
Sunday - July 12
Arrive in Cairo, on Tuesday, and check in to the Le Meridian Hotel and enjoy an 'Evening Hotep (gift/peace) Meal'
Monday - July 13
We will visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx. Some folks will choose to take a camel ride near the pyramids. We will have our first on-site 'Rek' (to know / learn) Session #1.
Tuesday - July 14
Visit sites of the Old Kingdom: Sakkara, Imhotep Museum, and life shrines of Old Kingdom Nobels. We will have an evening Rek Session #2.
Wednesday - July 15
Visit the famous Cairo Museum and Rek Session #3.
Thursday - July 16
Depart Cairo and travel to Luxor, the city that housed the Amen priesthood/political party.
Thursday - July 16
An evening visit to Luxor Temple, which was the center of the most important festival, the festival of Opet and was built largely by Amenhotep III and Ramses II.
Friday - July 17
Visit the largest religious plot on the planet: Karnak Temple. The Temple of Karnak comprises three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples - all constructed over 1300 years.
Saturday - July 18
Visit spectacular tombs of the wealthy Africans of Kemet in the Valley of the Nobles. We will have an early evening Rek Session #4.
Sunday - July 19
Visit spectacular tombs of the wealthy Africans of Kemet in the Valley of the Nobles. We will have an early evening Rek Session #4.
Monday - July 20
We begin our cruise on the Nile from Luxor's West Bank.
Tuesday - July 21
We continue our Nile cruise and spend a life changing day reviewing the the temple of the most powerful woman in history: Hatshepsut. That is followed by a visit to the exciting 25th Dynasty excavation and reconstruction work being guided by Anthony Browder. This is the only ancient site exploration in Egypt sponsored by Pan-African resources.
Wednesday - July 22
We continue our Nile cruise and visit the sites of Edfu and Kom Ombo. These visits will be followed by Rek Session #5 to process the visits since the last Rek Session.
Thursday - July 23
Continue the cruise to Aswan and take a felluca ride on the Nile. Visit the Nubian Museum and make deals at the Aswan Market, which will be followed by our last Hotep Meal and Rek Session of OTT 2020.
Friday - July 24
Disembarkation from Nile Cruise ship and take a flight to Cairo.
Saturday - July 25
Leave Cairo International airport for flight back to JFK international airport (New York).
Payments
The total cost of Kemet OTT 2020 is $3,995 (if traveling alone, there is a $700 single supplement). Paying your deposit of $500 and filling out the registration form by December 31, 2019 is imperative to hold your spot. All balances must be satisfied by May 15, 2020.
You may complete the registration form free of charge.
What does the $3,995 include?
- Roundtrip International Airfare via EgyptAir
- All Domestic Flights in Egypt
- Book, Videos and Other Materials
- Rek (Knowledge) Sessions with the Renowned Pan-African Scholar, Dr. Zizwe Poe
- Superb Organization for the Journey
- Two special Hotep (Peace) Meals
- 5* Hotels and Nile Cruise
- 2-3 Meals each day
- All Tours and Entrance Fees
- Visa, Tips, Transfers and Airport Taxes
- And More...