Land of the Pharaohs

What's Not  Included

• Egyptian Visa
• Louvre Entrance Fee (Approximately $16.00 per person)
• Travel Immunizations, if required
• Guest Room Government Fee in the amount of approximately $6 per night per room.
• Travel Insurance (Highly Recommended)
• Passport Fees
• Items of a Personal Nature  

Hotels

JW Marriott Marquis or Similar (Dubai)

Mercure Le Sphinx Cairo

Ekadolli Nubian Guest House Aswan

Itinerary

Departure from Home City

Day 1 - June 15 - Saturday

This afternoon you will depart on your Emirates flight headed to Dubai.  Enjoy the meal service and the 3,000+ chances of entertainment.

 

 

 

Inflight Services  of Emirates Airlines

Dubai

Day 2 - June 16 - Sunday

Welcome to Dubai!  Dubai is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf, Known for its stellar skyscrapers, it is one of the seven emirates that make up the UAE.  Dubai is a global city and a business hub of the Middle East.  You will arrive in the early evening and be transferred to your hotel.

O/N JW Marriott Hotel 

Dubai

Day 3 - June 17 - Monday

You will be met in the lobby of your hotel early today to start your Special Tour of Dubai that will include the Old and the New sites of the many landmarks that make up the city’s futuristic skyline and tell the story of the Old City. From The Palm, Jumeirah and Dubai Marina to Downtown Dubai and the Dubai Creed and the Burj Khalifa, you will find this day a very interesting day.   Burj Khalifa has 163 floors and is the tallest building in the world. 

Later this afternoon be ready for your exciting Desert Safari Tour with a Barbeque Dinner.  Many opportunities for photos, how about a camel ride?  Riding through the sand on a 4 x 4 is just the beginning of this memorable tour.  In the evening you will return to your hotel.

O/N  JW Marriott Hotel  Meals:  BD

Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Dubai

Day 4 - June 18 - Tuesday

This morning you will have an early departure from your hotel lobby.     This is your day to explore the sights and landmarks of the capital of the UAE  Your tour to Abu Dhabi will include a tour of the majestic Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Heritage Village, and the Louvre Museum. This is a full day tour, returning at approximately 8:00 pm in the evening.

O/N  JW Marriott Hotel    Meals:  BD

Dubai

Day 5 - June 19-Wednesday

Your entire day is free.

• O/N  JW Marriott Hotel    Meals:  B

Dubai/Cairo

Day 6 - June 20 - Thursday

After breakfast, prepare to check out of your hotel by 11:00 am.   Your next adventure takes you to the Land of the Pharaohs. Cairo is the capital of Egypt and sits on the Nile River. It is one of the largest metropolitan cities on the continent of Africa and the largest city in the Middle East. You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel   Your evening will be free for personal pursuits.

O/N  Mercure Le Sphinx Cairo   Meals:  B

Cairo

Day 7- June 21 - Friday

After breakfast, you will begin a full day tour to the great 3 Pyramids of Egypt.  You will marvel at the view of Pyramids Menkaure, Khafra and Khufu and their guardian the Sphinx.  Later you will visit Ramses II in Memphis and the old tombs of Sakkara, stopping for lunch at a local resort.  You return to your hotel.

 O/N Mercure Le Sphinx Cairo  Meals:  BL

 

Cairo

Day 8 - June 22 - Saturday

This morning you will visit the Egypt Museum that houses the treasures of the Pharaohs.  Before visiting the Citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali Mosque, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant.  One of the many highlights will be a visit to Khan Khalily Bazaar. You will return to your hotel.  

O/N Mercure Le Sphinx Cairo  Meals:  BL

Cairo/Luxor

Day 9 - June 23 - Sunday

After an early breakfast, you will take an one hour flight to Luxor.  Luxor is located on the East Bank of the Nile River in Southern U upon arrival you will board your floating hotel on the Nile River.  After lunch, you meet with your Egyptologist who will escort you to visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor.  Later you will return to your cruise.

O/N  Nile Premium Cruise Ship  BLD  

Luxor

Day 10 - June 24 - Monday

Enjoy breakfast on board before crossing the Nile to the West Bank, to visit the Valley of Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, returning to the ship for lunch.  You will begin your sail  towards Edfu City and arrive in Edfuand for overnight.  

O/N  Nile Premium Cruise Ship  BLD   BLD

Edfu/Aswan

Day 11 -June 25 - Tuesday

Enjoy your breakfast and later visit the temple of Horus in Edfu.  Returning to the ship you will sail towards Kom Ombo city, and visit the Temple of Sobek.  You will complete your day arriving in Aswan (Nubia Land)..  

O/N  Nile Premium Cruise Ship  BLD   Meals:  BLD

Aswan

Day 12 - June 26 - Wednesday

Enjoy your breakfast on the Nile and get ready for your tour to the Temple of Philae, the High Dam, the uncompleted Obelisk.  At the end of your tour, you will return to your ship for lunch. The rest of your day belongs to you.

O/N  Nile Premium Cruise Ship  BLD   BLD 

Aswan - Nubian Village

Day 13 - June 27 - Thursday

This morning after breakfast you will disembark your vessel and transfer to a Nubian Village Guest House.  The rest of the day is for you to explore the Nubian community.

O/N Aswan Ekadolli Nubian Guest House  or Similar Meals:  BD

Aswan - Nubian Village

Day 14 - June 28 - Friday

After a leisurely breakfast at your Nubian village guest house, Enjoy the warm sands or explore Aswan independently.  There are also optional tours at an additional costs, if you are interested.  

O/N Aswan Ekadolli Nubian Guest House  or Similar  Meals:  BD

Aswan/Cairo

Day 15 - June 29/June 30- Saturday

After Breakfast,  take some time to visit sites of interest in Aswan or just kick back.  Check out time is at 11:00 am, your flight back to Cairo will depart at approximately 9:00 pm.  Upon arrival at the Cairo Airport, you will check in for your flight back to the USA.  End of Tour.

 

Meals:  B

Homeward Bound

Day 16 - June 30 - Sunday

At approximately 1:15am you will board your Emirates Airline flight back to the US with a change of aircraft in Dubai.  

Flights

DXB = Dubai   CAI = Cairo, Egypt

Cancellation and Tour Policies

Please read this prior to reserving your space.  Kola Nut Travel does offer AIG/Travel Guard Insurance to all tour participants and it is important to purchase this insurance.  Click Here for Insurance Information

PAYMENT & CANCELLATION POLICY 

Payment

All credit card transactions through will be the electronic portal owned and operated by PayPal in the name of Kola Nut Travel, Inc.

All payments are due upon receipt. If payment is not received or payment method is declined or charged back, the buyer forfeits the ownership of any items purchased.

Any Optional tours such as mummies room at Egyptian museum, entry inside any of the pyramids, Tutankhamen tomb is an additional cost to be paid onsite in Egypt.  Unless otherwise stated and added on during the booking process and if the customer decided to do any of those optional visits then the required tickets will be paid by the Customer 

Cancellation Policy 

Any Cancellation must be in writing by fax or email.  If a tour participant cancels the following fees will be applied:

• Between 75 and 60 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price is nonrefundable.  Keep in mind your initial deposit is nonrefundable.  If your airline ticket has been purchased and issued, the amount of the airline ticket will become nonrefundable.  Any funds that are eligible for return is by funds not transferred internationally.  
• Between 59 and 40 days before the arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price becomes nonrefundable.
• Between 39 and 30 days before your arrival date, 85% of the entire tour price becomes nonrefundable.
• Between 30 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price is nonrefundable.

Note:  Airline tickets issued become nonrefundable, based on the policy of the air carrier.  If you are interested in a fully refundable airfare, advise Kola Nut Travel as soon as you sign up for the trip.  Any funds wired out of the country to Africa or Cuba, they will be nonrefundable.  Purchase travel insurance to protect all your funds in the event of illness.  There is also coverage available for cancel for any reason as well.

REFUNDS:

A refund received electronically by PayPal will be refunded back to the same credit card used at the time of purchase.

No refunds are possible for No-Show

TIPPING KITTY:

Tips: Is a customary attitude for expressing one's satisfaction with good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great – if not, you are not obliged to do it.

COMPLAINTS:

If you have a concern while you are in Egypt. Please notify your tour guide immediately.  If your problem continues, contact us directly by email at kntcontact@kolanut.com

ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGREEMENT:

The Contract constituted by Kola Nut Travel (The Company), Inc. is subject to these Booking Conditions and constitute the entire agreement between the Client and the Company.  The payment of a deposit or final payment by bank transfer, check or credit card indicates that tour participants have read and accepted all terms and conditions and agree to abide by them.

Accommodation:

Unless otherwise stated, generally it is based on two persons sharing a room (twin sharing). Rooms for the single travelers are available for an additional rate.  Hotel and lodge identification is an indication/guide of category and rooms that will be reserved at similar establishments. Published prices are based on tariff and other costs prevailing at the time of printing, and are subject to change without notice.

Payment Plan

June Departure Payment Plan: 

Deposit $800.00 per person

Monthly Payments due on the 1st of each month of $500.00 per person

Balance Due:  May 1, 2019

You may at any time pay your program in full.  

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:  Kola Nut Travel, Inc. - 6080 Center Drive - Suite 600 - Los Angeles, Ca 90045

You may also use PayPal or Zelle.  Zelle does not charge a transaction fee.  Contact your bank for Zelle information. Contact us for our Zelle Account information.

Cancellations and Penalties:

Deposit is Non -Refundable

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance purchased within 14 days after the initial deposit or payment will include for a pre-existing health challenge or treatment.  This does not mean that you can no longer purchase insurance, it means that the policy will not cover any preexisting illness if the reason for cancellation is based on this prior illness.  You may also consider an additional coverage of Cancel for Any Reason as an add-on.  Please be aware that this coverage only covers 50% of the total amount. paid. The policies and rates are listed here.

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Reserve Your Space

Please complete the  (Click Here) TRAVEL REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE. 

You have three options in completing your registration form after you have printed the completed form.

1.  Fax it to 310.684.3091

2.  Scan and return via email to kntcontact@kolanut.com.

3.  You may mail it to  Kola Nut Travel, Inc. - 6080 Center Drive, Suite 600 - Los Angeles, Ca 90045