Best Egypt and Jordan Tour Packages 2024/2025 for New Zealanders

There are two airlines that offer flights from Cairo to Aqaba which are EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian.

We offer via our website the best and the most recommended tour packages that combine the best of what you can do in Egypt & Jordan and we have also offered the most affordable prices in comparing to any travel agency to allow tourists to enjoy the most incredible landmarks and sightseeing in both countries. That is not all as you will receive during the whole tour some kind of royal services on each site you visit with a collection of the most experienced tour guides in the Middle East during your entire stay in Egypt and Jordan.

Both countries are known for the most exceptional types of food that you can experience during your tour. For example, in Egypt, you can eat Koshari which is the most famous traditional Egyptian dish that contains rice, macaroni, lenis with tomato sauce. There is also Kabab & Kofta which basically contain roasted slices of meat. You can enjoy the most delicious sweet dishes in Egypt just like Basbosa, Konafa, and many other tasty dishes that you will definitely never forget and would like to take them with you back home.

In Jordan, there are also fabulous traditional meals you can enjoy there just like Mansaf which is a dish of tender meat, and it is layered with amazing piles of aromatic rice and paper-thin flatbread. It is cooked in a fermented dried yogurt sauce called “Jameed” and you can enjoy that meal with bulgur or even rice. You can also enjoy while being in Jordan with maqluba, Roasted nuts, Shawarma, and of course the Bedouin tea & coffee.

Regarding entry visa to Egypt, it depends on your nationality mentioned on your visa. Some nationalities are permitted to obtain it right upon their arrival to Egypt but others are required to obtain it in advance to be able to enter Egypt. You can check our article about Egypt travel visa to know all about how you can get your entry visa to Egypt. It costs 25 USD per Person.
Regarding your entry visa to Jordan, you can simply obtain your single-entry visa upon your arrival at Aqaba Airport or the Queen Alia International Airport which costs 40 JOD “approximately 56 USD”. If you would like to have multiple entry visas, you must obtain them in advance before traveling to Jordan and you can get them from the nearest Embassy or even at the consulate of Jordan.

The truly impressive and interesting thing about Egypt and Jordan is that they are on the top list of the safest countries to be visited and with a professional tour guide; you will avoid any security issues you might face during your tour. In general, you shouldn’t wear your precious jewelry, don’t ignore the safety rules of the country you are visiting, and don’t carry lots of cash with you. Jordan is one of the safest countries all over the Middle East and there, you will find amazing people who will treat you with courtesy and lots of consideration and regarding Egypt, it is very much same like Jordan but you will find people asking you to give them tips for the services they offer and it is totally up to you to choose whether to give or not but the most important thing to put in mind is that people in Egypt are very generous and kind ones and they will be always ready to assist you whenever you ask for any help.

In Petra, there are some breathtaking sights you definitely shouldn’t miss while planning your tour their just like Bab As-Siq and it definitely should be the destination that each travel should start his/her tour with as it is an area full of tombs and monuments. You can also visit spend some unforgettable time in the treasury, head to the Street of Facades, enjoy the best hiking tour through Petra, visit the incredible royal tombs in Petra, and do other fabulous excursions including visiting the Colonnaded Street and enjoying a tour around the Monastery.

In Egypt, you will find a wide collection of the greatest ancient Egyptian monuments in every Egyptian city just like the Great Pyramids in Giza, the spacious Valleys of Kings, Queens, Nobles in Luxor, the mesmerizing Temples in Luxor and Aswan and other uncountable landmarks in the incredible land of civilization and amazing heritage.

The entire country of Egypt deserve to be explored with its every heavenly detail but there are places that must be seen before any other such as the breathtaking Hurghada's red sea, The wonders of Cairo the pyramids of Giza, the great sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the wonders of Luxor like Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Hatshepsut temple and the wonders of Aswan such as Abu Simbel temples, Philea temple, Unfinished obelisk and The Wonders of Alexandria like Qaitbat Citadel, Pompey's Pillar and Alexandria Library. Read more about the best places to visit in Egypt.

If you want to apply for a Visa On Arrival that lasts for 30 days then you should be one of the eligible countries, have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining and pay 25$ USD in cash, as for the E-Visa for 30 day you should have a valid passport for at least 8 months, complete the online application, pay the e-visa fee then print the e-visa to later be presented to the airport border guard. You could also be one of the lucky ones who can obtain a free visa for 90 days. Read more about Egypt travel visa.

Egypt has a variety of delicious cuisines but we recommend “Ful & Ta’meya (Fava Beans and Falafel)”, Mulukhiya, “Koshary”, a traditional Egyptian pasta dish, and Kebab & Kofta, the Egyptian traditional meat dish.

The best time to travel to Egypt is during the winter from September to April as the climate becomes a little tropical accompanied by a magical atmosphere of warm weather with a winter breeze. You will be notified in the week of your trip if the Climate is unsafe and if any changes have been made.

You should pack everything you could ever need in a small bag so you could move easily between your destinations.

We have been creating the finest vacations for more than 20 years around the most majestic destinations in Egypt. Our staff consists of the best operators, guides and drivers who dedicate all of their time & effort to make you have the perfect vacation. All of our tours are customized by Travel, Financial & Time consultants to fit your every possible need during your vacation. It doesn't go without saying that your safety and comfort are our main priority and all of our resources will be directed to provide the finest atmosphere until you return home.

You will feel safe in Egypt as the current atmosphere of the country is quite peaceful after the government took powerful measures like restructuring the entire tourist police to include all the important and tourist attractions in Egypt. Read more about is it safe to travel to Egypt.

Wear whatever feels right and comfortable. It is advised to wear something light and comfortable footwear like a closed-toe shoe to sustain the terrain of Egypt. Put on sun block during your time in Egypt in the summer to protect yourself from the sun.

The best activity is by far boarding a Nile Cruise between Luxor and Aswan or Vise Versa. Witness the beauty of Egypt from a hot balloon or a plane and try all the delicious Egyptian cuisines and drinks plus shopping in old Cairo. Explore the allure and wonders of the red sea in the magical city resorts of Egypt like Hurghada and many more by diving and snorkeling in the marine life or Hurghada. Behold the mesmerizing western desert by a safari trip under the heavenly Egyptian skies.

There are a lot of public holidays in Egypt too many to count either religious or nation, the most important festivals are the holy month of Ramadan which ends with Eid Al Fitr, Christmas and new years eve. Read more about festivals & publich holidays in Egypt.

Egypt is considered to be one of the most liberal Islamic countries but it has become a little bit conservative in the last couple of decades so it is advised to avoid showing your chest, shoulders or legs below the knees.

Arabic is the official language and Most Egyptians, who live in the cities, speak or understand English or at least some English words or phrases. Fewer Egyptians can speak French, Italian, Spanish, and German. Professional tour guides, who work in the tourism sector, are equipped to handle visitors who cannot speak Arabic and they will speak enough English and other languages to fulfill the needs of all our clients.

The fastest way is a car, of course, a taxi. If you are in Cairo ride a white taxi to move faster or you could board the fastest way of transportation in Egypt metro if the roads are in rush hour.

The temperature in Egypt ranges from 37c to 14 c. Summer in Egypt is somehow hot but sometimes it becomes cold at night and winter is cool and mild. The average of low temperatures vary from 9.5 °C in the wintertime to 23 °C in the summertime and the average high temperatures vary from 17 °C in the wintertime to 32 °C in the summertime. The temperature is moderate all along the coasts.

It is the home of everything a traveler might be looking for from amazing historical sites dating to more than 4000 years to enchanting city resorts & beaches. You will live the vacation you deserve as Egypt has everything you could possibly imagine.