Egypt and Beyond Blog

TOURS FOR AMERICANS is all about "Connecting Cultures". Our mission is to connect the American culture with primarily the Egyptian culture. We created our blog where you have the opportunity to read articles, updates, information, and news about Egypt & Beyond. If you are interested in learning, reading about Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and getting inspired to tour Egypt & Beyond, you may check this page regularly.

Sample Itineraries

Egypt Enchants Private Tour

Duration

9 Days

From

$3,069

Travel to many of Egypt's most influential sites on this nine-day Egypt 2021/2022 land and river tour adventure from America.  Start your vacation in the bustling city of Cairo where you'll visit the Great Pyramids, Serapeum, and Coptic Cairo.  Then, take a short flight to the magnificent town of Luxor to explore Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.  Board a ship and sail on the Nile, stopping at Edfu and Kom Ombo before arriving at the beautiful city of Aswan.  Venture to Abu Simbel and be amazed by this lasting monument to human ingenuity before returning to Cairo for a final adventure.

Eternal Egypt Private Tour

Duration

12 Days

From

$3,799

Give yourself the chance to visit most of Egypt's star-studded sites on this 12-day Egyptian land and river adventure with EGYPT FOR AMERICANS.  Visit the Pyramids of Giza, explore the tunnels of the Serapeum, and see the early attempts at pyramid building.  Take a day trip to the beautiful Qaroon Lake in Fayoum where you will see farms, lakes, and ancient whale bones.  Fly to Luxor where you'll visit Karnak, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hathshepsut's Temple before you set sail for Aswan.  Enjoy stops at Edfu and Kom Ombo then get prepared to see the incredible Abu Simbel, and the picturesque Philae Temple.  Once the cruise concludes, return to Cairo to experience many more wonders:  museums, Islamic and Christian monuments, and the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.  This trip would not be complete without heading too the Mediterranean to visit Egypt's second largest city--Alexandria.

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The Treasury of Little Petra in Jordan
Petra | Jordan | Wonder of the World!
By Tours for Americans | Mar 13, 2020
Tour and Visit Petra, Jordan; One of the new Seven Wonders of the World.  Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, It is a must see and visit in Jordan.  The History of Petra and the Nabataeans It was most likely settled as early as 9,000 BCE and was potentially designated as the…
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Egypt Group Tours vs Private Egypt Tours | The Better way to visit Egypt.
By Egypt for Americans | Feb 28, 2020
Private Egypt Tours versus Egypt Group Tours; Today I went to a training session.  One of the perks for the day came in the form of two words—LUNCH PROVIDED.  I was a little excited to see what I was going to eat, and when it arrived, I was indeed mostly pleased.  We had boxed lunches. …
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Burj Khalifa Dubai | The World Tallest Building | Must visit in Dubai
By Tours for Americans | Feb 14, 2020
What makes a building tall?  According to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, three criteria define tall buildings.  First, its height is measured from the lowest open-air pedestrian entrance to the architectural top of the building—not including technical equipment.  Second, its height is measured from the lowest open-air pedestrian entrance to the highest…
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Wadi Rum | Jordan | The vast, most beautiful and cinematographic desert in the Middle East
By Tours for Americans | Jan 31, 2020
Have you ever wanted to visit the site where a movie was filmed?  Wadi Rum, located in southern Jordan, is just the spot.  Increasingly, filmmakers have been utilizing this vast and beautiful Jordan’s desert to create cinematographic masterpieces.  If you’ve seen any of the following movies, you’ve experienced a moment or two in Wadi Rum,…
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque | Abu Dhabi | UAE | The third place winner for Best Landmarks in the World
By Tours for Americans | Jan 17, 2020
Visit TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice third place winner for Best Landmarks in the World—Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.  What is The Youngest World Landmark? Its completion in 2007 places Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque as the youngest world landmark on the list; however, it definitely deserves its place.  Its marble mosaic…
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The Catacombs | Alexandria | Egypt | 99 steps deep cemetery dates back to the Greco-Roman Time.
By Egypt for Americans | Jan 3, 2020
One day in 1900, a man was maneuvering his donkey-drawn cart down the road.  As he did, he received quite a shock when his cart fell into a pit. This unforeseen accident led others to an astounding archaeological find—the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa.  The history of Kom El Shoqafa Catacombs The Catacombs were likely…
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The Mount of Temptation | Where Jesus was tempted by the devil during his 40 day and 40 night fast.
By Tours for Americans | Dec 20, 2019
The Mount of Temptation, as it is commonly called, is a mountain in the Judean Desert where Jesus was tempted by the devil during his 40 day and 40 night fast.  Though the exact location of this Biblical event is not known. Mount Quarantania, also known as Jabal al-Qarantal, is the site ascribed to the…
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Bethlehem | Jesus’ Birth Town
By Tours for Americans | Dec 6, 2019
“Oh little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie…”  Today, Bethlehem- Jesus’ Birth Town is a bustling little town that holds the beautiful memories of Jesus’ birth.  25,000 people live within the city limits of Bethlehem, and the city looks forward to those people who are on a pilgrimage to visit Christ’s birthplace. Inside…
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Sharm El Sheikh | Egypt | The Best Resort Town in the Red Sea
By Egypt for Americans | Nov 22, 2019
Looking for travel to a resort area?  Head to Sharm El Sheikh.  Sharm El Sheikh is the best resort town in Egypt and the Middle East. Located on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula. Sharm is replete with adventure, rural and Egypt ecotourism opportunities.  Not only do foreign tourists enjoy Sharm, but it is…
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