August 10- 25, 2020
Our 2020 historical tour to Ethiopia and Egypt will take place from August 10 - August 25, 2020. Flights will depart from Chicago on Ethiopian Airlines. Tour participants will spend ten days in Ethiopia and 4 Days in Cairo, Egypt. The significant sites will include visits to Addis, Bahir Dar, Lalibela, Gondar and Axum in Ethiopia. Throughout your trip, you will learn about the cultural and historical significance of ancient monuments. Axum, for example, is said to be the location of the Biblical Ark of the Covenant. The 4-day tour in Cairo will include visits to the world-renown museum, Memphis and Sakkara, and Giza, where you will learn about the ancient Nubian monuments.
To reach the towns within Ethiopia, we will be traveling by small aircraft that seat a maximum of 32 people. For this reason, the maximum number we can accommodate will be 20. Meals in Ethiopia and two meals per day in Egypt, as listed in the itinerary. Meal inclusions may vary depending on the time of arrival and departure in each respective country. In Egypt, 5 Star hotels will be used in Cairo and on the cruise ship. Participants stay in 4 Star hotels in Addis, in smaller communities, the best available will be used.
This tour offers two categories for lodging only, single and double. Kola Nut Travel encourages you to contact us immediately to secure your space for this trip.
This tour is also available for your group or family with a minimum of ten for family and friends. Contact us.
Tour Costs and Payment Schedule
Double (per person) $4399.00
Single Supplement - Add $600.00
Deposit: $500 per person Due: November 1, 2019 (or until the trip reaches a maximum of 20 participants).
Final Payment Due: June 15, 2020
Payment Options: $500 per month, quarterly payments, or pay in full.
Tour Highlights
Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa City Tour
- Lake Tana & Blue Nile
- Bahir Dar Tour - Six Ancient Churches
- Lalibela Tour - Home of Rock-Hewn Church
- Gondar Tour to Visit the Castle and the Falasha Community
- Simien Mountains National Park
- Axum Tour - Birthplace of Ethiopia, St. Mary Zion, where the original Ark of the Covenant resides.
- Egypt
- Tour of Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin
- Visit Khalilly Bazaar
- Great Pyramids & the Spinx
- Tour of Ramsis II in Memphis
- Nile River Dinner Cruise
- Tour of Old Tombs in Sakkara
Tour Cost Includes
- Round Trip Economy Air from the US to Addis Ababa
- Economy Domestic Air between - Addis/Bahir Dar/Lalibela/Gondar/Axum/Addis Ababa
- Round Trip Economy Air between Addis Ababa/Cairo/Addis Ababa
- Round Trip Airport Transporation in Egypt and Ethiopia
- All Tour Highlights listed above
- 3 Meals per day while on tour in Ethiopia (Exceptions -Dinner on Arrival in Addis Ababa and no meals on return from Cairo)
- 2 Meals per day while on Tour in Egypt (Meals can vary based on arrival and departure times).
- 4 Star Hotel Accommodations in Addis Ababa and Cairo, in towns, the best accommodations available will be arranged.
- All Entrance Fees
- Luggage Handling
- English Speaking guides in Ethiopia and Egypt
- All government taxes
Tour Cost Does Not Include
- Tourist Visas in Ethiopia and Egypt
- Any drinks not included with the meals
- Gratuities to driver, guides, hotel staff, and meal servers
- International Immunizations
- Any items of a personal nature
Visas & Travel Immunizations
- Visas for entry into Ethiopia ($50.00) and Egypt ($15.00)
- Yellow Fever Immunization for travel to Ethiopia
- Please consult with your health provider for any additional medications and prescriptions required for your travel.
