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Legends Ofthe F EBRUARY S PONSORED 27-M ARCH B Y 10, 2018 TRAVEL in 2018 for 2018 in TRAVEL 2017 PRICES! Below Right: Burial Mask of Tutankhamen, Egyptian Museum Reserve your Legends of the Nile trip today! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; LAND | CRUISE PROGRAM INCLUDED FEATURES excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not men- Trip #:7-23560W tioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. February 28-March 10, 2018 Legends of the Send to: The Association of Former Students MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline ACCOMMODATIONS YOUR ONE-OF-A-KIND JOURNEY Attn: Traveling Aggies to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in Paid the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or (With baggage handling.) 505 George Bush Drive • Discovery excursions highlight the local GROUP mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to oth- AHI Travel College Station, TX 77840-2918 ers on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of • Four nights at the deluxe Four Seasons Hotel culture, heritage and history: Postage U.S. Category-Deck Full Price Special Savings Special Price* Std. Presorted Phone: 979-845-7514 the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services Cairo at Nile Plaza in Cairo, Egypt. Fax: 979-845-9263 and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special – Stroll through the renowned Egyptian Museum. Toll Free: 800-633-7514 assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or • One night at the deluxe Sonesta St. George SMALL SMALL periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone OF MAXIMUM C-Lower Deck $5,045 $250 $4,795* – Witness the pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. TRAVELERS 28 Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on your passport) who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsi- Hotel Luxor in Luxor. ble for providing all required assistance. – Visit Sakkara, home to the tomb of King Teti. Howdy, Ags! AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by B-Middle Deck $5,345 $250 $5,095* • Four nights aboard the deluxe Sonesta Guest 1:__________________________________________________________ AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After – Discover Cairo’s Islamic and Coptic roots. The ancient treasures of Egypt await your discovery and amazement on this spectacular Legends Title First Middle Last Date of Birth tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be St. George I. levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional – View the antiquities of the Luxor Museum. of the Nile program. From Cairo, the capital of Egypt, rich with antiquity, to the towns along the fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may A-Upper Deck $5,545 $250 $5,295* • Day room at the deluxe InterContinental Email:____________________________________________________________ be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or can- – Marvel at Luxor Temple. banks of the great Nile filled with awe-inspiring monuments, visit the wealth of sites that have celed after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are Citystars Cairo in Cairo. NILE changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class *Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel. – Journey into the Valleys of the Kings and Queens. inspired humanity’s collective imagination for thousands of years. fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE TRANSFERS CAIRO | LUXOR | NILE RIVER CRUISE Guest 2:__________________________________________________________ REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. VAT and Port Tax supplement is an additional $395 per person. – Enjoy an exclusive look at the Chicago House. Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations • Flight from Cairo to Luxor; a roundtrip flight During this 10-night experience, focused on the antiquities along the vibrant Nile River, we will independently will be wholly responsible for arrival and departure – Cruise to Karnak and its impressive temple. transfers, and any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and do not include air transportation from Aswan to Abu Simbel; and a flight from present you the wonders of ancient Egypt and show you the optimistic spirit of its citizens today. Email:____________________________________________________________ program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline – Wander through the Temple of Horus. schedule(s). costs (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $1,595 (limited availability). Aswan to Cairo. This thoughtfully designed program will connect you to the people, places and culture of captivating BAGGAGE-Baggage restrictions vary according to the airline policy – Explore the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris. and the class of service flown. Details will be provided with your • Deluxe motor coach transfers during the land Street Address: ____________________________________________________ pre-departure information. Baggage allowances are subject to Egypt. change by the carrier without notice. Excess baggage charges for program, including baggage handling. – Fly to Abu Simbel to explore the Great Temple additional or oversized/overweight pieces are expensive and not of Ramses II. An experienced Travel Director takes care of every detail during your journey, and a dedicated City: _____________________________________________________________ included in your trip price; plan your wardrobe accordingly. Let us arrange your flights! 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In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the > flexibility to change or cancel your reservations I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, dam- without penalty up to 60 days before departure ❒ Cabin Category Desired: 1st choice____________ 2nd choice_________ age or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, Valley of the Kings failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connec- on most flights Land/Cruise Program and AHI FlexAir tion with any accommodations, transportation or other services or ❒ I/we reserve the Land/Cruise Program and request the AHI FlexAir to and from for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned > assistance in the event of schedule changes AHI TRAVEL EXPERTISE Jennifer Bohac '87, Ph.D. Cairo, Egypt, to depart from: thereby. 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