Egypt tours packages from USA

Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police, and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you the knowledge that you are secure in your surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and will do all it can to maintain this.

Egypt is known to be totally safe for all American travelers in Egypt which has a delightful atmosphere that is very hospitable filled with crime-free destinations.

How much will it cost to travel from USA to Egypt? OR How much does it cost to travel to Egypt from USA?
for a trip to Egypt from USA, with cruise and all transportation and expenses, it would cost about 900-950 USD per person. If you want a budget tour with a limited, we can prepare an itinerary that fits your budget with the same level of service that you will get.
Cruise of 4 nights (in general the cruise is 4 nights when it starts in Luxor and ends in Aswan, in the opposite direction it would be only 3 nights).
Hotel in Cairo for 3 nights.

25 USD for a visa upon arrival at Cairo airport.
Domestic flights (or transfer by sleeper train to Luxor or Aswan) cost about 80-130 USD each way.
Private vehicle with air conditioning during your tours you will not have much inconvenience. Therefore, the approximate price of transportation is about 490 USD.
Food in Egypt is very cheap. You can eat the Egyptian dish, the koshari, from 2 USD Although if you want to go to more touristy restaurants, calculate about 8 USD to 14 USD per person, eating well and drinking (not alcohol). Considering that breakfast in hotels is included.
Full tours, at least these visits: Pyramids of Giza, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple and Philae Temple. Visit Abu Simbel. the approximate price of entrance fees is about 120 USD.
We hope you discover this wonderful country, one of the most fascinating ever known! Customize your Egypt Tour Packages From USA.

How Much Is a Trip to Egypt from USA?
An average price for a budget Egypt trip from USA can start from $400 up to $1200 maximum and the luxury Egypt tour from USA can start from $1599 up to a maximum of $3999 within including the price of the international flight from your destination to Egypt.

Egypt tour packages prices
8 days in Egypt, including, a hotel in Cairo for 3 nights at 4 stars hotel, a sleeper train for 2 nights, and a 5 stars standard Nile River cruise for 3 nights, along with a private guide and transfers, should cost roughly $1050 per person. On the other hand, a luxury trip to Egypt could cost double the rate. As a result, this estimate isn’t excessively pricey.

The best time for every American traveler to spend a vacation in Egypt is from August to April during winter, Spring, and Autumn where the climate is very delightful at the average temperature at 21 C (70 F).

Paying for things in Egypt for US passport holders
Paying in cash is the most convenient and traditional way to pay for a service in Egypt; however, credit cards are very common in most shops and restaurants. Also, you can find ATMs in most of the places you visit if you wanted to obtain a considerable amount of money at any time. For the most secure way and the best exchange rate, you can change your local currency to Egyptian currency at the airport.

Credit Card use in Egypt for USA tourists
If you are cooperating with a domestic bank, it might be an issue due to local limitations to use your debit card abroad, so it is always a good idea to inform your are dealing with that you will be out of the country. However, the good news is that the HSBC debit card is accepted in over 28 million retail outlets in Egypt and most other countries. You will find many ATMs in Egypt that are particularly located everywhere that accept international debit cards.

Every American traveler should pack all that they could ever need which should always include a back-bag, sunscreen, hat, light clothes, light shoes, a universal adapter, your credit card, glasses, sunscreen, all the necessary medical descriptions, and anything else.

Baksheesh in Egypt
In Asia and the Middle East, they call tips “baksheesh.” As a gesture of appreciation, or sending regard, give extra little coins to the local escorts, drivers, restaurant waiters, and any other individual who offered you a service.

Tipping Amounts in Egypt
Tipping and service charge is a common practice in Egypt to express gratitude for customer satisfaction, and to avoid this we highly advise an all-inclusive Egypt tour package.
The standard tipping amount varies based on the type of service offered.

Amount for tipping
Drivers will be paid $10 per participant for a full-day tour.
The bellman at the hotel: the cost of each piece of luggage varies between $1 and $2 USD.
On the Nile Cruise, crew members are compensated $2 each night.
Waiters in restaurants are often paid $1 to $2 USD for each meal for two to ten people, but waiters at coffee shops are paid 50 cents for two to ten people.
A full-day excursion with a tour guide will set you back $15 per person.
A felucca or boat excursions are also viable possibilities.
A one-hour journey will cost you at least $2.

How many days do you need in Egypt?
Generally speaking, it is recommended to spend 7 to 10 days in Egypt to get a good overview of the country and its many attractions. This will give you enough time to explore major cities and attractions such as Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, the Valley of the Kings, and the Red Sea, as well as a few day trips.

Is it expensive to visit Egypt?
The cost of a tour of Egypt can vary greatly, depending on the duration and type of tour. Generally, a typical 7-day tour of Egypt costs between $200 and $ 1000 or more

The cost of a private tour of Egypt will depend on the length of the tour, the number of people in the group, and the type of activities included.

Usually you need to apply to your local Egyptian Embassy or Consulate General for a pre-entry tourist visa but if you are from North America, Western Europe, Australia/New Zealand, Brazil/Argentina or Hong Kong/Japan/Macau/Malaysia or Singapore you can get your tourist visa upon arrival in Egypt.

If you hold a residence permit in the country you live in you can apply to the Egyptian Embassy/Consulate General in that country, otherwise you have to apply to the country that issued your passport.

Though many nationalities are exempt from requiring a visa for the many Sinai resorts, a full tourist visa is required if you come to any place in Egypt that lies to the west of the Red Sea/Suez Canal.

Though many nationalities are exempt from requiring a visa for staying in Hurghada, once you leave the confines of the town a full tourist visa is required.

Yes, as soon as you leave Egypt your visa will be stamped and so you will require another one. If you are from a country that can get their visa upon arrival in Egypt, you can get the new one when you re-enter the country, but if you require a pre-entry visa you should apply for 2 of these, using the second one when you re-enter Egypt.

A tourist visa can be extended if required. To do this you have to apply to Mogamma, in Tahrir Square, or to the equivalent offices in Alexandria, Luxor or Sharm El-Sheikh

The star ratings get higher as the facilities and overall standard of the accommodation gets better and so it is easier to imagine 5 star deluxe (or any suffix added to 5 star) as being 6 star

If you are only in Cairo for a few days it is a lot easier for you to see the sites starting from a base in Giza. The traffic from downtown to the pyramids can cause the journey to take over an hour, which means an early start if you want a full day’s experience, especially if you require to enter the Great Pyramid, when you have to be at the plateau before 0800. If you are in Cairo for a while, the Hotels at the Pyramids are all on a resort basis, built in acres of land with outdoor swimming pools and relaxing areas, something which Downtown hotels cannot really provide. This is why you tend to find that the Downtown hotels are built like towers; very tall and narrow, while Giza Pyramid hotels are limited in height, but cover more ground.

Cost also comes into the equation as a simple 4 star Hotel in the Downtown area is more than often more expensive than a 5 star resort in the Pyramids area. Cairo is like most major cities in the world in this regard as city centre property is a lot more expensive. Though it may appear that Downtown hotels do afford the luxury of being able to wander around the area for shopping and restaurants, etc. most of the Pyramid hotels offer free shuttle buses to allow you to do the same, plus taxis are not expensive and will still work out cheaper in the end.

Bed and breakfast means that only breakfast is supplied.
Half board means that breakfast and dinner are supplied
Full board has all meals supplied (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
All inclusive means that all meals and drinks are supplied; some hotels also supply alcohol. This latter point should be checked when making the booking.

No, definitely not, and we would encourage you to go out and enjoy the culture of Egypt. Many packages are full board, which tends to make people think they have to stay imprisoned in their hotel, but the sights and sounds of Cairo, especially, are too great to be missed. Why stay in the same hotel, with the same faces, when you could go out and have your dinner on a cruise boat sailing around Zamalek Island, accompanied by either a belly dancer or a Whirling Dervish; or sometimes both. This is your holiday, so enjoy every minute and get out and explore.

All Hotels and Cruises have safety deposit boxes, sometimes even in your room/cabin. All you need do is ask at reception and they will give you instructions on how to use them, or will safely put away your valuables until you need them.

The main bus depot is called Cairo Gateway (El Torgoman) bus station and is situated just off the city centre. Any taxi will be able to take you there.

The bus station in Luxor is situated behind the Luxor Temple.

The bus station is situated in Hurghada town centre.

The bus station is on the outskirts of the town on Freedom Road. You will require a taxi to get there, though many hotels do have shuttle buses which can do this.

There is no online facility for this but you can order them by telephone. Call El Watania on +20225749474 or +20225749274, or fax them on +20225749074. You will be given a booking reference and you can pay and pick the tickets up at Cairo station at least 24 hours before departure.

Many travel books mention the road and bus service between these two towns, but these are not advised for tourists and the buses will often refuse admittance. The advised route is to get the bus to Luxor and then the train to Aswan.