Amazing Trip Packages to Egypt and Jordan From USA
Undoubtedly, Egypt and Jordan are two of the most ancient countries in the history of mankind. These great countries are worth visiting if you want to mix between the history and beautiful scenery, learn about the ancient civilizations, and see how Egyptians and Jordanians live today. These two Middle Eastern countries are so very ancient, and in order to have a deep experience of the Middle East, you should have a minimum 10-day itinerary to cover Egypt and Jordan tours from USA. This gives you a wonderful opportunity to add more sites and things to do along the Nile River. Egypt and Jordan tours with a Nile cruise is the perfect way to travel.
Things to Do During Your Trip to Egypt and Jordan From USA
So, what are the best places to see and visit in Egypt and Jordan? It's a journey through many beautiful natural areas and thousands of years. On these lovely trips, people can see some of the oldest and most historically and geographically important places on Earth. You will see the famous Pyramids of Giza, the Dead Sea, the Nile River, and the rose-colored city of Petra. Three routes can help you get from Egypt to Jordan or vice versa.
1- Most people fly, and there are regular flights between Cairo Airport and Queen Alia Airport, it is operated by both Egypt Air and Jordanian Airlines.
2- Sail across the Red Sea, and to do that, you should book the fast ferry between Taba and Aqaba ports.
3- By land, and the best way to do that is through the Taba border.
Things to Do In Egypt and Jordan
We highly recommend that our travelers arrive in Cairo first. Cairo is a big city where old and young people live together. Most travelers from the United States start their trips to Egypt as it's one hour shorter to fly from USA.
Without a doubt, visiting the Giza Plateau is the major highlight of your Egypt and Jordan trip from USA. The Giza Pyramids are really amazing, and for sure, going to see the Sphinx is a must. It makes you feel small to be in front of the three great Pyramids. Its huge structures show how our ancestors were so powerful.
Also, visiting the Grand Egyptian Museum is one of the most important things to do. There you can see the Tutankhamun's golden treasure, as well as many other artifacts from ancient Egyptian times. It has all been taken over from the Old Museum to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which is 5-minute drive from the Pyramids.
Similarly, Jordan has so many things to do and places to see. At the top of all sites in Jordan are Petra, the Dead Sea, and Wadi Rum. Also, spending a night in Amman is a great idea to experience the modern style of life of the Jordanians.
Moreover, in Jordan you can enjoy the ancient ruins of Jerash, Madaba churches and Mount Moses and Mount Nebu.
Egypt and Jordan Tours With Nile Cruise
On the other hand, if you are visiting Egypt and Jordan from the USA, it's very advisable to book a cruise trip along the Nile River. These Nile cruise boats sail from Luxor to Aswan for 5 days. Also, you can book a long Nile cruise from Cairo to Aswan, and this trip is at least 14 nights. These Nile tours can make you learn about how people live by the Nile River. Also, you can see the very old ruins of ancient Egypt.
Luxor has been called the "best open-air museum in the world. On both sides of the river in Luxor, you are able to see almost one-third of Egypt's monuments. The Valley of the Kings is in the West Bank. It is where the pharaohs were buried. On the East bank of Luxor, there are also two of the most beautiful temples in Egypt, the temples of Karnak and Luxor. A visit to the Queen's Valley is also recommended, and on the way, you can stop by the amazing funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
In Aswan, there are four amazing sites you can miss, the Aswan High Dam and the beautiful temple of goddess Isis or Philae Temple on the Island of Agilkia. Also, a short visit to the granite quarry is a good thing to do. Finally, if you have time to add an extra day in Aswan to go to Abu Simbel temples, this is a once in a life time trip to do. In fact, people from all over the world want to see the beautiful buildings at Abu Simbel. It would be a great idea to add Abu Simbel to your Egypt and Jordan trip from USA. There you see how these temples were moved so they wouldn't get submerged under Nasser's Lake.
Shopping In Egypt and Jordan
There are so many shops and markets in Egypt, and the most famous one is Khan el-Khalili open-air market in Cairo. However, you can find all types of souvenirs at many shops in Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel.
In Jordan, there are many places for shopping. In Amman, you can go to the Friday Market, Souq Jara and Al Bokhariyah Bazar.
Egypt and Jordan Tours Packages From USA
We have multiple tour packages to Egypt and Jordan from USA. All our tour packages include the major highlights Giza Pyramids, Cairo Old City, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Also, in Jordan, we include a tour in Amman and Petra, the rose city. Based on the package duration, we add a Nile cruise trip to our Egypt and Jordan package from USA.
On the other hand, we are able to tailor your trip to Egypt and Jordan from USA based on your needs. If you have more days, we highly recommend a day trip to Abu Simbel Temples in Egypt. Also, a few days on the Red Sea, either in Aqaba, Jordan, or Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheik in Egypt.
