Egypt is a fascinating country and there is no like it. One would always want to see Arabian deserts and the enchanting pyramids with my own eyes. Egypt is popularly known as the Arab Republic of Egypt, wherein it links two continents, namely Asia and Africa, thereby it is named a transcontinental country. It is also known as the oldest tourist destination in the world. When you visit Egypt, you tend to explore the world’s famous pyramids, ancient temples, incredible landscapes, white beaches, and beautiful reefs of the Red Sea.
When we talk about the people of the USA, they would not be able to see those splendours. Therefore, to have a sight of them, they can visit Egypt. For planning their Egypt, customization of itinerary needs to be done and one should deal with the agents directly. This will help them keep updated about the progress of the trip.
How to travel to Egypt from USA?
To get a personalized Egypt tour from the USA, you can plan your days like-
- Day 1- Arrival at Cairo; Giza Light and Sound Show
- Day 2- Cairo Day Tours
- Day 3- Flight transfer from Aswan
- Day 4,5,6- Nile River Cruising
- Day 7- Temple Tours
- Day 8- Full day tour of Alexandria
- Day 9- Departure
What do you need to know when travelling from the USA to Egypt?
While travelling to Egypt, there are many points that you should keep in mind and show know to make your trip worth remembering and also affordable on the other hand.
Flights to travel to Egypt from USA-
The very first thing that should be checked and known to the people of the USA when they plan to visit Egypt is about the flights. Numerous flights are either direct to Egypt or they have a layover at some intermediate place. Some of the top airlines that offer flights to Egypt are-
- EgyptAir
- Emirates
- Etihad Airways
- Turkish Airlines
The only airline that flies non-stop from the USA to Cairo is EgyptAir. Usually, it takes approximately 10 hours and 20 minutes to travel from the USA to Egypt. As you arrive in Cairo in the first instance, you can take full enjoyment by choosing Cairo Day Tours package from a renowned travel agency.
VISA requirements to travel to Egypt from USA-
The citizens of the USA require Visa to enter Egypt. What the citizens of the USA can do is get a single entry 30-day visa which is renewable, on arrival at the Egyptian airport. However, the most simple and convenient option for the citizens of the USA is to apply for an online Egyptian Visa. Within 10 minutes, the applicants can fill up the form and receive an approved e-Visa for Egypt through email. They can then take a printout of the same for presenting it with the passport.
Visa fees are paid in cash only when Visa on arrival is required by the US citizens, as debit and credit cards are not accepted. Sometimes, depending on your Egypt trip package, fees are included in them. Visa on arrival can also be obtained at any border entry points to Egypt.
US Embassy in Egypt-
It is allowed for American citizens to register with the nearest US Embassy in Egypt. Once they get enrolled in Embassy, they would enjoy peace of mind and also be prepared in cases of any emergency. This is so as they would get all safety information from the embassy which would be beneficial for planning the trip. All the embassy related information will be provided when you hire a travel agent from Egypt tours package from the USA.
When applying for an e-Visa, they can select the US Embassy registration option mentioned on the payment page.
Covid 19 Regulations-
A 14-day quarantine period and several other preventive measures are taken for all people who get tested positive COVID -19 when they travel to Egypt from the USA. The individuals who do not stick to the precautionary measures such as wearing a mask may be subject to prosecution or immediate fines.
All the passengers who travel to Egypt will require a negative COVID-19 test report. It should be taken at a maximum of 72 hours before their flight departure time. Also, if you have proof of WHO-approved COVID vaccination, you will be required to enter Egypt. Also, the vaccination certificate should abide by all the rules and contain a QR code. Both the does are considered essential by the Egyptian government.
People who arrive with a negative RT PCR report do not have the requirement to quarantine.
Get Ready to Bear the Extreme Temperatures-
In Egypt, usually there are extreme temperatures and everyone has to bear with the same. It is considered that July is the hottest month of the year and is considered low period. However, there are some beaches out there, so if you are one of those to bear extreme heat, you can plan your booking to the same from your Egypt Trip Package.
Bargaining is a must-
When in Egypt, you should know that bargaining is a must. You should not accept the price as quoted by the seller. You should be smart enough to quote your price lesser than told by them.
Beware of Food Poisoning-
When you are travelling to Egypt, you need to be extra careful while eating as there is a potentially deadly food poisoning bug. This would lead to diarrhoea and vomiting. In extreme cases, it can lead to a rare complication called a haemolytic uraemic syndrome. Therefore, when you travel to Egypt from the USA, keep in mind to be extra cautious while doing so.
Why should you travel to Egypt from the USA?
There are some of the reasons which tempt the people to visit Egypt-
People of Egypt are friendly-
It has been observed that the locals of Egypt are the friendliest and even the most helpful folk in the world. Their nature has been marked as nice and hospitable. Every person, be it a shopkeeper of a store or a person walking down the street, would not hesitate or ignore, rather stop by to help as needed. The people of Egypt are very trustworthy; therefore, visitors are least likely to be conned during their trip to Egypt.
Shop in local markets-
Local bazaars and souks are the centre heart of Egypt and its true essence and joy of shopping lie in there. To experience this place in the true sense, you should visit bustling shopping streets that are usually brimmed with the most authentic Middle Eastern goods and handicrafts, which are usually not seen in the USA.
It is seen that the people sell authentic merchandise in the markets and souks of Egypt, which are open to bargaining. The sellers have this as the sole means of livelihood, and mostly, the craft items, clothes, handbags, food, home decor items, are handmade. Therefore, the prices of the products are higher as compared to elsewhere.
Egypt is not just about barren islands, lofty pyramids, and camel rides-
When in Egypt, you have lots to explore, starting from the light and sound show at the Sphinx and the Giza Pyramids to the informative and guided tour of the Egyptian museum. People usually get ecstatic about visiting Aswan Dam. They also get surprised by the geometrical dexterity from every angle and make them wonder as to how the people must have built them with that kind of technology years ago.
When we talk about the most popular places in Egypt to visit, they include not only the monuments of the Nile Valley, and souks, mosques of Islamic Cairo, but also include coral reefs, tropical fish, dunes, prehistoric rock art, etc. In this way, you can take the fun of Cairo day tours by choosing a complete Egypt tours package from the USA itself to have a hassle-free trip.
Nile River Cruise-
The Nile River Cruise is one of the most photogenic places to visit in Egypt. The Nile River cruise defines the real beauty of Egypt. On getting over the luxurious Nile River cruise, the view of the deep blue waters and the sunrise and sunset would leave any nature lover awestruck. Multi-day cruise tours are also offered on Dahabiya Nile Cruise. You can also have the Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Conclusion-
Now that you know how exciting it can be from travelling the USA to Egypt, then wait for what? Get in touch with the experts at Egypt Key Tours and book your Egypt Tour Package from the USA immediately. For more information, or to know more about our Egypt trip, check out our Egypt package today.
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