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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St. Simon Monastery at Cairo
St.Simon Monastery | The Cave Church | Cairo | Egypt
By Egypt for Americans | Jul 5, 2019
Heading to church in a cave is most likely a unique experience.  However, over 20,000 Christians gather weekly to worship at Cairo’s Cave Church.  The cave is also known as the Monastery of Saint Simon, and it is located in the Mokattam Mountain.  Who is Saint Simon? Before we add any details, let’s first talk…
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The Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt
THE GREAT PYRAMIDS OF GIZA were NOT the first to be constructed!!!
By Egypt for Americans | Jun 21, 2019
When people think of Egypt, they usually think about the Egyptian Pyramids.  And, when they think about pyramids, they usually think about the Great Pyramids of Giza.  However, these pyramids were not the first to be constructed. To find that pyramid, we have to go back even further to the time of the vizier Imhotep…
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Deir El Medinna- Workers Village-Luxor- West Bank- Valley of the Kings and Queens
Who designed and implemented the plans to build the Ancient Egyptian structures | WORKERS IN ANCIENT EGYPT
By Egypt for Americans | Jun 7, 2019
The structures built in Egypt are true wonders of human ingenuity.  The Egyptian thoughtful construction not only provide awe-inspired views, but they also increase the questions we generate when admiring them.  How were all these things built? How long did it take? And, more importantly, who were the ones who designed and implemented the plans…
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SERAPEUM OF SAQQARA | Unsolved Mystery of Ancient Egypt
By Egypt for Americans | May 24, 2019
Are you looking for an unsolved mystery?  Do you want to put your detective skills to the test?  If so, you might be needed at the Serapeum of Saqqara, Egypt. Imagine for a moment that there are writings that tell of the Serapeum, but somehow they have mysteriously disappeared.  Also, imagine there was a mummy…
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ABU SIMBEL TEMPLES | The Sun amazingly Illuminates ONLY 3 of the 4 sanctuary statues twice a year, Why? | How they moved the entire temples to the current location and Why?
By Egypt for Americans | May 10, 2019
Have you ever stood somewhere and wondered how in the world did they do this?. If not, you will when you are in Egypt.  And in Egypt, even the experts are still wondering exactly; how Ancient Egyptians did these structures. For me, the beginning of those questions began at Abu Simbel Temples. Most tourists visit…
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Walk like an Egyptian-Karnak Temple
The Ancient EGYPTIAN SCARAB BEETLE | Scary? Sacred? Lucky? |Walk like an Egyptian around the Scarab statue in Karnak Temples | Luxor | Egypt
By Egypt for Americans | Apr 26, 2019
When I was a little girl, my mom had this bracelet that always caught my attention.  She called it a scarab bracelet, and it had many different colored rocks that were etched and encircled by gold.  Each of the encircled stones were connected to one another, forming the bracelet.  I loved that bracelet because it…
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Best Egypt Tours Company in USA
DO I REALLY NEED TRAVEL and Tours COMPANY FOR MY EGYPT TOUR? | What is the best Egypt Travel & Tours Company for Americans?
By Egypt for Americans | Apr 12, 2019
YOU DO NEED TRAVEL COMPANY FOR YOUR EGYPT TOUR AND HERE IS WHY. Unless you speak Arabic, are willing to take your own life into your hands by driving in Cairo, or you want to try to figure out the unpredictable transportation schedules, then you NEED a travel company to help you plan your vacation…
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Opening Sarcophagus on Live TV
Open or Shut? How do you feel about opening a Sarcophagus on live TV?
By Egypt for Americans | Apr 7, 2019
On Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 8:00PM (EST), Egypt will be on American Live TV. A sarcophagus in Egypt will be opened on live TV. It is such a big deal that the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel, and Science Channel will simulcast the show on each of their stations. The episode comes with the oversight…
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5 Reasons Why Egypt should be your next overseas trip | Why visit Egypt from USA?
By Egypt for Americans | Mar 29, 2019
When we flew to visit Egypt from USA, I really didn’t know what to expect from this traveling experience to Egypt.  I was a little more nervous than I had been before because the news often had negative things to say about the Middle East, and I knew it was going to be HOT( see…
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