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EXPLORE NIGERIA: A 10 DAYS / 9 NIGHTS FAMILIARIZATION TOUR

With NIGERIA AIRWAYS & JEMI-ALADE TOURS
November 16 - 25, 2002

Jemi-Alade Tours in collaboration with Nigeria Airways is please to offer a 10 days / 9 nights 'Explore Nigeria' Fam Tour to IATA / ARC travel agents, tour operators, travel consultants and group coordinators. The itinerary is designed to introduction North America travel-trade professionals to Nigeria. You will enhance your professional knowledge on travel in Nigeria and experience first hand the values and bargains your clients will receive by visiting this fascinating country. You will see and experience tourist destinations you have been hearing so much about. You will return understanding how best to serve your clients and advise them about the many tourist attractions available in Nigeria. Tours are conducted in air-conditioned vehicles with selected accommodation the best available at each destination. mailto:jemi-alade@alpha.linkserve.com

ITINERARY

Saturday, November 16: New York 

Depart New York for overnight flight to Lagos on Nigeria Airways

Sunday, November 17: LAGOS (L/D)

Early morning arrival in Lagos. Meeting on arrival and transfer to Le Meridien Eko Hotel (5*).

Early check-in at hotel. Welcome reception and tour briefing. Lunch at the hotel. After lunch, embark on a tour of Lagos including lagoon boat ride and on-site inspection of some city hotels. Evening at leisure.

Monday, November 18: LAGOS / BADAGRY (B/L)

Depart Lagos after breakfast for Badagry along the coastal road west of Lagos at the Benin Republic border. On arrival, check-in at Whispering Palms, Iworo (3*). Tour of Badagry - Old slave market, slave trade museum and relics, Seriki Abbas compound, Gberefu beach (Slave embarkation point) etc. Evening dinner with cultural entertainment featuring a Slavery dance-drama.

Tuesday, November 19: BADAGRY / ABEOKUTA / IBADAN (B/L)

Depart after breakfast for Ibadan. Tour of Abeokuta enroute - historic Olumo rocks, Oba's palace, Itoku market selling 'Adire' (batik) fabric. Lunch and inspection of Gateway Hotel, Abeokuta. Check-in at the Premier Hotel (3/4*) on arrival at Ibadan. Rest of evening at leisure.

Wednesday, November 20: IBADAN / OSHOGBO / ILE-IFE (B/L)

After breakfast, depart on an hour's drive to Oshogbo. Tour of Oshogbo - Osun shrine & groove and Nike Cultural Center. Lunch is at a local restaurant. Depart after lunch to visit museum & historical sites at Ile-Ife. Overnight Premier Hotel (3/4*)

Thursday, November 21: IBADAN / KANO (B/L)

After breakfast, depart Ibadan for Lagos airport to catch a flight to Kano. Arrival in Kano and transfer to  Prince Hotel (3*). Lunch is at a city restaurant. Shopping and Sightseeing. Evening dinner and cultural entertainment.

Friday, November 22: KANO (B/L)

A full day tour of Kano and environ - Emir's Palace, Old City Wall and Gates, Gidan Makama Museum, Kofar Mata Dye Pits, Central Mosque, Kurmi market including on-site inspection of some city hotels etc. Lunch is at a city restaurant. Overnight Prince Hotel (3*)

Saturday, November 23: KANO / ZARIA / KADUNA / ABUJA (B/L)

Depart Kano for Abuja after breakfast. Visit to the old city of Zaria and Kaduna enroute - Emir of Zaria's Palace, Arewa House with historical records of Northern Nigeria, National Museum, and Hassan Kastina Park etc. Lunch is at the Jacaranda Restaurant and Pottery with excellent display of Gwari pottery. Depart Kaduna for Abuja. Check in on arrival at the Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Towers (5*). Evening at leisure.

Sunday, November 24: ABUJA (B/L)

After breakfast, embark on a tour of Abuja with visits to the National Assembly, Central Business District, including on-site inspection of some city hotels. Lunch and cultural entertainment at the Zuma Rock Cultural Village. Early evening transfer to airport for your flight to Lagos. Arrival in Lagos and transfer to Hotel Support Continental, Ikeja (3*). Dinner and evening at leisure.

Monday, November 25: ABUJA / LAGOS (B/L)

After breakfast, embark on last day shopping and sightseeing tour of Lagos. Farewell reception with lunch is at a city restaurant. Evening transfer to airport for departure flight. Depart Lagos for New York on Nigeria Airways.

TOUR COST:

US$ 850.00 per person

based on double room occupancy

- Single supplement of US$ 250.00,

- Companion supplement of US$ 350.00

TOUR INCLUDES:

* Airfare New York / Lagos / New York via Nigeria Airways

* Domestic flights within Nigeria

* Meet & Greet on arrival

* Hotel / Airport transfers and baggage handling

* Hotel Accommodation:

1 night, Le Meridien Eko Hotel, Lagos (5*)

1 night, Whispering Palms, Iworo (3*).

2 nights, Premier Hotel, Ibadan (3*)

2 nights, Prince Hotel (3*).

1 night, Abuja Sheraton Hotel & Towers, Abuja (5*)

1 night, Hotel Support Continental, Ikeja (3*)

* Tour of Lagos including lagoon boat ride

* Visit to Abuja - Nigeria's new capital city

* Tour of Badagry, Abeokuta, Ibadan, Oshogbo, Ile-Ife, Kano, Kaduna, Zaria

* Welcome Reception with lunch

* Inspection of hotel facilities

* Most meals with taste of Nigerian cuisine

* Cultural entertainments

* Shopping & Sightseeing

* Farewell Reception with lunch

* Hotel Taxes and Gratuities

NOT INCLUDED:

* A Nigeria entry visa required and is not included in the price.(Assistance with visa procurement)

* Payments of a personal nature

PAYMENT PROCEDURES

A deposit of US$ 200.00 is required to secure space. Full payment must be received by Jemi-Alade Tours not later than October 17, 2002 or paricipaion cannot be guaranteed.

CANCELLATIONS / REFUNDS

Payments are refundable in full 30 days before arrival, less US$ 100.00 service charge. In addition to cancellation fees levied by hotels and other contractors, the following cancellation fees apply:

29 days prior to arrival, 10% of tour price.

15 days prior to arrival, 25% of tour price

7 days prior to arrival, 50% of tour price

1-day prior to arrival, 100% of tour price

PAYMENTS ARE ACCEPTED BY CASH, BANK DRAFTS, MONEY ORDERS OR

CERTIFIED CHECKS DRAWN ON A REPUTABLE BANK / CABLE TRANSFER TO:

JEMI-ALADE & ASSOCIATE LIMITED

ACCOUNT # 0012628528

FSB INTERNATIONAL BANK, PLC.,

23 AWOLOWO ROAD, IKOYI,

LAGOS, NIGERIA.

Routing No: 36012863 Citibank, NY.

NO OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT ARE ACCEPTABLE.  

For booking details, contact us by Fax or e-mail

JEMI-ALADE TOURS

5, OLAIDE TOMORI STREET,

P. O. BOX 3794, IKEJA,

LAGOS, NIGERIA.

TEL / FAX: 234 - 1- 496 0297, 4934630.

e-mail: mailto:jemi-alade@alpha.linkserve.com