August 10- 25, 2020
Tour participants will spend ten days in Ethiopia and 4 Days in Cairo, Egypt. Flights will depart from LAX. Kola Nut Travel will make arrangements for other departure cities upon request. 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. Most 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. You may also participate in the Ethiopia program only. Contact us.
Tour Costs and Payment Schedule
Double (per person) $4399.00 (Ethiopia/Egypt) $3899.00 (Ethiopia Only)
Single Supplement $4999.00 (Ethiopia/Egypt) $4499.00 (Ethopioa Only)
Deposit: $500 per person Due: Immediately.
Final Payment Due: June 15, 2020
Payment Options: You may pay monthly, quarterly payments, or pay in full.
Tour Cost Includes- Tours
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
- 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- Transportation/Meals
- Round Trip Economy Air from LAX 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 Includes
- 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/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.
Hotels
Best Western Addis
Goha Hotel in Gondar
Grand Resort & Spa in Bahir Dar
Roha Hotel in Lalibela
Yara Zema in Axum
Helnan Dreamland Hotel in Giza, Egypt
Note: Every effort is made to reserve hotels, as listed above. There are times when the hotel sells out, and we will have to use a similar hotel.
Tour Conditions
Please read carefully these tour conditions as well as those on the second page of the Travel Reservation Form.
- The $500 deposit is nonrefundable
- For Cancellations, 120 or more days before departure payments made (except for the nonrefundable deposit and any costs for airfare).
- Cancellations 119-90 days before departure payments will incur a 25% penalty.
- For Cancellations, 89-60 days before departure payments will incur a 50% penalty.
- For Cancellations, 59-45 days before departure payments will incur a 75% penalty
- For Cancellations, 44 days or less the penalty will be 100%
Note: When airline tickets are issued, the entire amount of the airline ticket becomes nonrefundable. You may contact the air carrier to arrange air travel on the ticket at a later time per the rules and regulations of the air carrier. Travel Insurance is critical. Most policies require an illness reason for the traveler or an immediate family member. Some policies will also cover work reasons. There is a policy for cancel for any reason, and it returns 50% of the total amount paid for your travel. Any reason for cancellation will require documentation. If any traveler decides to cancel, please notify Kola Nut Travel in writing via email or letter.
Reserve Your Space Today
RESERVING YOUR SPACE - Click here for your reservation form. You can complete this form online, print, and scan via email at kntcontact@kolanut.com or by fax to 310.684.3091. The Travel Reservation form and payment confirms your reservation.
MAKE YOUR DEPOSIT - There are three ways to make your initial nonrefundable deposit or if you choose to pay in full.
(1) Personal Check/Cashier's Check/Money Order
Make check payable to:
Kola Nut Travel - 6080 Center Drive Ste 600, Los Angeles, California 90056
(2) Zelle - Contact us at 310.674.0291 ext 2 for account details. Zelle is a free service provided through most major banks and credit unions in the US. Contact your bank for Zelle's details.
(3) PayPal - This service is not free. For any amount paid by this service, there is a 3.2% fee.
It is imperative to purchase your travel insurance immediately, and your initial deposit is NONREFUNDABLE. Refer to Tour Conditions above regarding cancellation fees and other penalties.
PURCHASE YOUR TRAVEL INSURANCE (Highly recommended to protect your funds) - Kola Nut Travel can also assist you. Call us at 310.674.0291 Ext. 2
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