RUNOKO RASHIDI AND AFRICA DREAMER TOURS ANNOUNCES A HISTORIC GROUP TOUR

THE OLMEC HEADS OF MEXICO WITH RUNOKO RASHIDI–HISTORIC TOUR TO MEXICO!

July 24 – August 3, 2017

Price per person in DBL room: $2,487.00
Price per person in SGL room: $2,757.00

Breakfast and lunch or dinner daily.

Deluxe hotels

Lectures by Dr. Rashidi

The goal of the tour is to see all twenty of the Olmec heads on one visit. To my knowledge this has never been done before. Few people have actually seen all twenty heads. Runoko Rashidi is one of those few.

The Olmec civilization of Mexico is one of the world’s great civilizations and the parent civilization of the Americas. It is the American equivalent to the Nile Valley civilization of Africa and began four-thousand years ago. At the heart of the Olmec civilization are twenty gigantic stone heads–all of them with African features. On this tour, for the first time in history, we intend to visit all twenty of the heads in the course of one tour. This makes the tour historic. In addition to the heads themselves, all of the major Olmec artifacts in Mexico will be viewed. You will visit the site of the first city in the Americas, the first pyramid in the Americas and the largest pyramid in the Americas. And all of this with the noted historian Runoko Rashidi. This is a tour that you don’t want to miss. I invite you to be a part of history and join a tour that has been years in the making and planning. Mexico is a safe and friendly place and we are going to give you an experience like never before. And, of course, there will be time for shopping and time on your own for you to spend as you like! It is a trip of a lifetime! So come to Mexico with me!

 

Here is your itinerary:

DAY 1 – Monday, July 24 – Arrival Mexico City

Depart New York Kennedy airport via DELTA AIRLINES flight 481 at 915 a.m.

Arrive Mexico City at 1:31 p.m. You will be welcomed by one of our drivers and be brought to your hotel for Check- in. Rest of the day at leisure. Evening welcome dinner, meet and drink. Overnight stay. Hotel Plaza Florencia (Dinner)

 

DAY 2 – Tuesday, July 25 – Mexico City Tour

After breakfast, you will explore the city. You will visit the historical center to see the Zócalo (the Place of the Constitution), one of the world’s largest city squares, the National Palace and the Black Christ at Cathedral Metropolitan. Driving tour of the major highlights. Furthermore, you will visit the tomb of Vicente Guerrero at Cemetery San Fernando and the National Museum of Anthropology where you will see the first two Olmec heads.

Lunch included.

Evening Mariachi cultural performance.

Overnight: Hotel Plaza Florencia (Breakfast/Lunch)

 

DAY 3 – Wednesday, July 26 – Pyramids of Teotihuacan

After breakfast you will visit the ancient city of Teotihuacán, located about 60 km north of Mexico City. This complex of pyramids was once Mesoamerica’s greatest city. The original name remains a mystery, but the Aztecs named it the “City of Gods” when they found it as they could not believe that humans have built such grand structures. Climbing the pyramids you will have an incredible view over the whole territory.

Shopping in the afternoon.

Overnight: Hotel Plaza Florence (Breakfast/Lunch)

 

DAY 4, Thursday July 27 – Mexico City – Xalapa

After breakfast, you will be taken to Xalapa (about a 4 hours drive). On the bus Dr. Rashidi will provide an overview of the African presence in the Olmec world. In the afternoon you will have time to visit the Anthropology Museum on a guided tour by Dr. Rashidi. Seven of the Olmec heads are in this one museum alone. Have time if you like for a walk around the beautiful city center.

Overnight: Villa Las Margaritas (Breakfast/Lunch)

 

DAY 5 – Friday, July 28 – Xalapa – Santiago Tuxtla

After breakfast, you will be taken to the pleasant little town of Santiago Tuxtla (about 3.5 hours drive). Visit the museums in the afternoon. On this day you will see the two Tres Zapotes Olmec heads, including the head with the braids and the first of the heads identified. You will also see the Cobata head–the largest of the Olmec heads. You will also see the Olmec artifact called El Negro. It is one of the most impressive and spectacular of the Olmec artifacts. Enjoy a relaxing evening in the small and picturesque Mexican town.

Overnight: Tuxtla: Gran Santiago Plaza (Breakfast/Dinner)

 

DAY 6 – Saturday, July 29 Santiago Tuxtla – Villahermosa

Drive to Villahermosa, stopping at village La Venta, Tabasco, to see the archeological area. In La Venta you will see three additional Olmec heads and have the opportunity to climb the first known pyramid in the Americas. These are the least known Olmec heads.

Overnight in Villahermosa: La Venta Inn (Breakfast/Lunch)

 

DAY 7 – Sunday, July 30 – Villahermosa

City tour of Villahermosa, including La Venta Park and Museum, statue of Vicente Guerrero and anthropology Museum. In La Venta Park you will see three of the La Venta Olmec heads, a rare statue of an Olmec goddess and the statue of the ancient Olmec astronomer called The Watcher. Lunch. Do some shopping. Dinner on your own.

Overnight stay: La Venta Inn (Breakfast/Lunch)

 

DAY 8 – Monday, July 31 – San Lorenzo

Drive to the town of San Lorenzo–the site of the first city in the Americas–to see the twentieth and final Olmec head!

Return to Villahermosa.

Overnight. : La Venta Inn (Breakfast/ Dinner

 

DAY 9 – Tuesday, Aug 01 – Villahermosa – Mexico City

Transfer to the airport for Aero Mexico airlines flight 512 at 3:25 p.m

Arrive Mexico City at 5:25p.m. You are met and transferred to hotel.

Rest of evening at leisure.

Overnight: Hotel Plaza Florence. (Breakfast)

 

DAY 10, -Wednesday, Aug. 02, Tula

Day at leisure. OR

OPTIONAL TOUR at additional cost $60.00 – Tour to the mysterious archaeological site of Tula.

Evening: Farewell dinner and round table discussion with Dr. Rashidi.

Overnight: Hotel Plaza Florence (Breakfast/dinner)

 

DAY 11 – Thursday, Aug. 03

Today transfer to the airport for departure on DELTA AIRLINES flight 948 at 2:25p.m. Arrive New York Kennedy 8:50 p.m. Breakfast

End of Services.

 

TOUR INCLUDES:

Roundtrip air transportation via Delta Airlines from New York

Travel over land via air conditioned motor coach

Hotel accommodation

5 nights Hotel Plaza Florencia,Mexico City

– 1 night Vila Las Margaritas, Xalapa

– 1 night Gran Santiago Plaza Hotel, Santiago, Tuxtla

– 3 nights La Venta Inn, Villahermosa

*Hotel taxes and service fees

* Meals as outlined B =Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

* All transfers to and from the airport

*Certified English speaking local tour guides throughout

*All departure taxes

 

NOT INCLUDED:

Tips: to guide(s), drivers and hotel personnel

Baggage: excess baggage – (allowance 2 pieces at 50 pounds per piece)

Travel Insurance: Strongly recommended

Personal expenses: meals and drinks not included in the itinerary, items of personal nature – telephone, laundry, etc

 

DEPOSIT: A nonrefundable deposit of $300.00 per person is required at time of signing of contract before the bookings can be considered confirmed. Africa Dreamer Tours must receive final payment 60 days prior to departure. For bookings made within 60 days of departure, full payment is due.

CONFIDENTIAL NET TOUR RATE: Prices are quoted net per person based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated, and are based upon the prices of service providers, exchange rate, cost of fuel, taxes and

Other fees in force at time of preparation of contract. All prices are subject to change without notice.

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RESERVATION FORM

RUNOKO RASHIDI TOUR TO MEXICO

JULY 24 – AUGUST 3, 2017

Please book my reservation for the tour to MEXICO, July 24 – August 3, 2017. Final payment is due June 20, 2017 Rate includes – airfare, hotel accommodation, round trip transfers and tours

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