Egypt Tours from Portland

The Giza Pyramids are typically the first site people want to visit when traveling to Egypt for the first time. If you are going to be in Cairo for a few days, we would recommend also visiting the Egyptian Museum and the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser as well. This was the first pyramid ever built by the Egyptians and it has just recently been reopened to visitors after a very lengthy restoration project. It is located in an ancient royal cemetery at Saqqara, just a short drive from Cairo.

There are several other attractions not too far from Cairo, but many of the most famous Egypt tourist attractions are located on the banks of the Nile River between Aswan and Luxor. These would include sites like the Valley of Kings, Karnak Temple, Edfu Temple, Hatshepsut Temple and many others. Booking a Nile cruise package is the best way to ensure that you get to see several of the top attractions in the area.

When people decide to book Egypt tours from Portland, one of the first things they think about is what to pack for Egypt. What you choose to pack is really up to you, but there are a few essentials which everyone should pack for a trip to Egypt. Essential items to pack would include a comfortable pair of shoes; a wide-brimmed hat; sunglasses; sunscreen lotion, and a few white lightweight cotton shirts.

We also recommend taking a few item of warm clothing because certain parts of the country can get quite cool in the evenings. This is particularly important for people who are considering booking any Egypt and Jordan tours from USA because Jordan often gets very chilly once the sun goes down.

The distance from Portland International Airport to Cairo International Airport in Egypt is approximately 6,975 miles, with flight duration of roughly 13 hours and 40 minutes. These figures are based on direct non-stop flights between the two cities.

People who are in possession of a valid American passport have 3 options available to them. They can apply for a tourist visa in person at their nearest Egyptian embassy or consulate. They can also apply online for an Egypt e-Visa, or simply get a Visa-on-Arrival when they land at any international airport in Egypt.

Egypt is a very safe destination to visit, but as with other holiday destinations, a bit of common sense can go a long way in helping you to avoid unnecessary problems. For instance, it you are a female traveling alone, you should try to avoid being out on foot in very quiet and/or poorly lit areas at night. It is also a good idea for all visitors to remain alert and aware of their surroundings when visiting very busy touristy areas/sites.

If you have any concerns about the current situation in Egypt, you can check the latest Egypt Travel Advisory issued by the American government prior to booking Egypt tours from Portland.