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Arrival:

Cairo International Airport (CAI)

We highly recommend that you arrive by 3pm to check into your accomodation and to make it in time for the welcome meet and greet dinner. However, don’t worry if your flight is delayed, we will pick you top any time today. The transfer will take you from the airport to our group Hotel in Cairo. If fellow travelers arrive around the same time, we’ll bring you to the property together.

Departure:

Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Final day in our journey is entirely open for you. Hotel check out is at 10am. You are welcome to leave any time today. We will assist with your hotel to airport transfer unless you decide to extend your trip.

• International airfares

• Visa fee if applicable

• Travel insurance (mandatory for all travelers)

• Tipping for drivers & local guides/hosts

• Meals not listed under our inclusion list

• Optional activities as indicated in the itinerary

For U.S Citizens traveling to Egypt

Passport and Visas:

• U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Egypt.

• U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee. A multiple entry visa is also obtainable for 60 USD.

• The Government of Egypt has created a website for the issuance of “e-visas.” There are other websites purporting to offer electronic visas, some of which reportedly charge double the official price, but this is the only official Government of Egypt portal for this service. U.S. citizens and the citizens of 44 other countries are eligible to apply through this means in advance of their travel.

• Egyptian immigration officials occasionally have denied entry to travelers without explanation. 

• U.S. citizens who have experienced difficulty with their visa status in Egypt or are concerned about their eligibility for a visa upon arrival should apply for a visa at an Egyptian embassy or consulate prior to travel, but a visa obtained prior to entry does not guarantee admission to Egypt.

• Visas for gainful employment or study in Egypt must be obtained prior to travel.

Medical Requirements:

• U.S. citizens arriving from an area that has been infected with yellow fever will need to provide proof of immunizations.

• Please verify this information with the Egyptian Embassy before you travel. 

Exit Requirements:

• U.S. citizen women married to Egyptians do not need their spouse's permission to depart Egypt as long as they have a valid Egyptian visa or valid Egyptian passport.

• A U.S. citizen departing Egypt with a dual-national child (U.S.-Egyptian) may be required by Egyptian immigration officers at the airport to demonstrate that they have proof of consent of the non-traveling Egyptian parent.

• If travelers attempt to depart Egypt after the expiration of their visa, they may be required to pay a fine at the airport. Travelers should ensure that they arrive to the airport early with sufficient Egyptian currency to pay any fines.

• The U.S. Embassy does not issue travel letters to exit Egypt.

Dual Nationals:

• If a dual national has the annotation “Egyptian origin” on their entry visa, they will require proof of Egyptian citizenship in order to exit Egypt. 

• This is also true for dual nationals who remain in Egypt for more than six months.

• In some cases, if a dual national loses their U.S. passport, they will be required to present their parents’ Egyptian birth certificates and be documented as Egyptian citizens in order to obtain a temporary/replacement entry stamp to facilitate their travel out of Egypt.

• Male U.S. citizens who also hold Egyptian nationality, between 18-40 years old, who have stayed in Egypt more than 180 days, are required to finalize their Egyptian military status before departure, or risk being refused departure from Egypt by Egyptian Immigration officials. The U.S. Embassy is unable to intervene in these situations. For more information see: https://tagned.mod.gov.eg/.

Trip itinerary is subject to change for any reason such as – weather, unexpected cancellations, impromptu local opportunities, or surprise additions. All bookings are subject to Terms & Conditions.

We suggest no more than 1-piece luggage and 1-carry piece, we will journey throughout the country by ground and air transport.

If you chose to pay for your trip in installments, you agree to adhere to the following payment schedule:

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90 Days Prior to Trip ……….. 50% of Trip Cost Due

60 Days Prior to Trip ……….. 100% of Trip Cost Due

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YALLA EMSHE is not responsible for any charges levied or charged by third parties and/or financial institutions as a result of credit card or other payment transactions related to the purchase of YALLA EMSHE trips or products. Those fees are your responsibility; we will not refund or return those fees.

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​If we have not received payment by the due date, we reserve the right to charge the credit card we have on file for the owed amount. If payment fails, we shall be entitled in our discretion to treat the missed payment as a breach of contract, cancel your reservation, and impose the cancellation fees specified in this agreement. We also retain the right to assign your spot to the next eligible traveler on the Waitlist without any refund to you.