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Egypt Jordan Israel travel packages

  • The opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and stand in awe of the Pyramids of Giza, delight in the sights and...

    DESTINATIONS
    Cairo Petra Dead Sea
    TOUR LENGTH
    6 days
  • From the Pyramids of Giza to the birthplace of Jesus, this 08-day travel package takes you through 03 countries in...

    DESTINATIONS
    Cairo Petra Jerusalem Bethlehem
    TOUR LENGTH
    8 days
  • Jordan and Israel both have a rich tapestry of cultural and historical heritage. This 11-day travel package takes you on...

    DESTINATIONS
    Amman Jerash Madaba Nebo Petra WadiRum DeadSea Jerusalem Bethlehem Galilee TelAviv
    TOUR LENGTH
    11 days
  • Group coach tour, starting every Sunday in Tel Aviv, taking you through Biblical & Cultural Highlights of Israel. From there...

    DESTINATIONS
    TelAviv Caesarea Haifa Nazareth Galilee Capernaum Golan Qumran Masada Jerusalem Bethlehem Dead Sea Petra Amman Madaba Cairo Alexandria Nile Cruise
    TOUR LENGTH
    20 days

Frequently asked questions about Egypt, Jordan, Israel tours

Non-restricted nationalities can obtain a tourist entry visa for Jordan on arrival, however it is always strongly recommended to double check visa requirements with your nearest Jordanian Embassy or Consulate as per the nationality of passport on which you will travel, rules & regulations can change without prior notice. Currently the cost for the on arrival entry visa is 40JOD per person (approx 55-60US$ per person). For non-restricted nationality passport holders, we arrange "free on arrival" entry visa for Jordan as part of your Jordan travel package.

Nationalities that can obtain visa on arrival (valid/correct at time of publishing):

  • America (USA)
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brazil
  • Britain (UK)
  • Brunei
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Cape Verde
  • Chile
  • China
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic
  • Ecuador
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greenland
  • Guatemala
  • Guyana
  • Haiti
  • Holland
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Kiribati
  • Kosovo
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Lesotho
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxemburg
  • Macau
  • Malawi
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Marshall Islands
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Micronesia
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Morocco
  • Nauru
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • North Korea
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Palestine
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Rwanda
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  • Salvador
  • Samoa
  • San Marino
  • São Tomé and Príncipe
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Seychelles
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Solomon Islands
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Suriname
  • Swaziland
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syria
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan
  • Thailand
  • Tonga
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunis
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Tuvalu
  • UAE
  • Ukraine
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
  • Vanuatu
  • Venezuela
  • Yugoslavia
  • Zimbabwe

Non-restricted nationalities can obtain a tourist entry visa for Egypt on arrival and the current cost for the visa is 25US$ per person, payable in US$ cash direct to the visa desk / visa kiosk. The entry visa for Egypt is similar to a postage stamp, which you then stick onto an empty page in your passport and show when going through immigration. It is always strongly recommended to double check visa requirements with your nearest Egyptian Embassy or Consulate as per the nationality of passport on which you will travel, rules & regulations can change without prior notice.

The following countries can obtain entry visa on arrival (valid/correct at time of publishing):

  • Albania
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Korea Republic of
  • Latvia
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macedonia
  • Malta
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russia
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • UK
  • USA
  • Ukraine

All visitors must hold a passport that is valid for at least 06 months after the date you plan to depart from Israel, this is valid for most countries worldwide. Be prepared to answer a number of questions when going to immigration points in Israel, regarding your reasons for visiting. Most visitors to Israel are now given an entry card which you need to carry with you at all times, do not lose this card (instead of the traditional stamp in your passport). It is always strongly recommended to double check visa requirements with your nearest Israeli Embassy or Consulate as per the nationality of passport on which you will travel, rules & regulations can change without prior notice.

The following countries can obtain entry visa on arrival (valid/correct at time of publishing):

  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Belize
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech republic
  • Denmark
  • Ecuador
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Fiji
  • Finland
  • France
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guatemala
  • Honduras
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxemburg
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Panama
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon islands
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Ukraine
  • UK
  • USA
  • Uruguay

For those wishing to head straight to (or from) Jerusalem, the most convenient option is the Allenby Bridge (Jordan River) / Sheikh Hussein (King Hussein) crossing, located approx 90km from Amman / approx 40km from Jerusalem. This border crossing operates 07 days a week EXCEPT Yom Kippur & the first day of Eid Al-Adha religious holiday. Sunday to Thursday open 08:00 to 22:00, Fridays & Saturdays open 08:00 to 13:30. On National/Religious holidays open until 13:30. At this border you can opt to do the crossing on your own using the standard border shuttle between the two terminals or alternatively VIP Service where escort takes care of all passport & immigration formalities including VIP allocated shuttle between the two terminals.

Jordan is ranked in the World Safety Index as being one of the safest countries in the region and the locals are on the whole very friendly & welcoming to those that wish to explore their rich culture & heritage. It is in our opinion an excellent first country to visit as an introduction to the Middle East. Appropriate & modest dress is the way to go, as it shows respect to the locals of the country you are visiting and will also to help avoid unwanted attention. T-shirt with sleeves paired with long pants or long skirt would be appropriate (comfortable and sturdy walking shoes a must). Avoid any clothing that is over revealing, such as tight-fitting or shirts with a low neckline. A more relaxed dress code is acceptable at popular touristic sites and areas such as Petra, the Dead Sea, Aqaba & Wadi Rum, where locals are used to seeing tourists in shorts. Our Jordan Tours are arranged using a private driver who escorts you during the booked sightseeing route, he will provide assistance and valuable information on what is appropriate / not appropriate for you to make the most of your time in Jordan.

Traditional gender roles are still a prominent part of Jordanian society, so do not be offended if a more traditinoal local male should not wish to shake a woman's hand, as this for is a sign of respect towards to the woman (which is usually wrongly interpreted as disregard or disdain). A few general guidelines to follow, valid for anywhere in the world really, not just Jordan: Don't wander down dark unfamiliar streets very late at night or off the beaten track at open air archaeological sites or parks. Learn to ignore unwanted male attention. Never be afraid to call out for help. Don't share personal information or room numbers with strangers (applies to unknown tourists too, not just to locals). Make note of useful contact numbers. Don't go out with wet hair, as this can be mistaken as sexual availability or that you have just had sex. Be aware of your surroundings and practice good sense.

Travelling alone as a woman is a very strange concept to most Egyptians, something that most Egyptian women would not even consider. However this should not deter you, as many solo ladies have done so and had a wonderful experience. Unfortunately you do need to be prepared for some unwanted male attention, in the form of stares and some catcalling, so learn to ignore this and just keep walking on plus avoid direct eye contact. On the flip side, travelling alone can mean that you are more likely to be genuinely befriended by Egypts hospitable locals. Your private tour guides in Cairo, as well as your cruise guide when on a Nile Cruise, will escort you during the included sightseeing and provide valuable information & insights on how to deal with locals etc.

Some useful guidelines for travelling Egypt are:

Dress appropriately - avoid over revealing clothing such as shirts with low necklines, short shorts/skirts, tight-fitting clothing. A more modest dress code, such a sleeved T-shirt and long pants or long skirt, is more preferable and also conveys your respect for the local Egyptian culture. Keep a scarf handy for visiting mosques, to cover your hair.

Always sit in the back seat of a taxi and stay alert. Arrange taxis through your hotel where possible or use Uber, which many local women say is safer. Even friendly conversation can sometimes be interpreted as flirting, so even if you feel that it might be impolite avoid engaging if you don’t feel comfortable.

Don't accept invitations from friendly strangers to show you around or take you for a meal unless you feel 100% safe (most have good intentions, but some don’t).

Resist the ‘assistance’ of staff or unregistered guides at tourist sights.

Do not eat, drink (even water) or smoke in public during Ramadan, which is considered impolite and sometimes an offence.

Trust your instincts. Wearing a wedding ring and/or inventing a husband (and children) may help you to avoid unwanted attention.

  • Drink plenty of water, cannot stress the importance of this enough, especially when out and about in the heat exploring the temples and pyramids.
  • Do not drink the tap water, bottled water is plentiful and cheap.
  • Respect the local culture - this goes a long way in rewarding you with a great experience during your time in Egypt.
  • Dress on the conservative (modest) side, such as sleeved T-shirts and longer pants/skirts.
  • Traffic in Egypt is truly diabolical, so always be at full attention when trying to cross a street.
  • Carry a toilet roll and hand sanitizer with you at all times, as public bathrooms generally do not have toilet paper or soap.
  • There are a number of ways to be scammed in Egypt - this is not meant to put you off, just to make you aware that it can happen, so be on your guard.
  • Tipping is VERY much expected throughout Egypt, everyone will expect a tip, so keep this in mind when preparing your Egypt travel budget.
  • You do not need to avoid travelling in Egypt during the holy month of Ramadan, everything operates as usual, just NO eating or drinking in public.
  • Summer months in Egypt (late June through early September) can be swelteringly hot.
  • Drones are prohibited in Egypt, unless you have special permission & license from the Ministry of Defense
  • Security is tight in Egypt, armed military police are very visible.
  • Jordan is one of the safest countries to visit in the region and Jordanians are genuinely excited to meet tourists.
  • There is so much more to visit in Jordan besides Petra. For nature & adventure lovers there are jeep rides or camel rides in Wadi Rum as well as many hiking trails in various nature reserves, in Amman hip neighbourhoods, for history buffs there are many biblical and archaeological sites to explore such as Jerash, Madaba, Mt Nebo & Kerak.
  • Jordan is not a "budget destination", throughout the country and in the capital of Amman especially, prices can be very high (on a par with Europe).
  • Respect cultural norms, women should wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid anything revealing. For men, it is never acceptable to walk around topless.
  • Vegetarianism is widely accepted and catered to, however with very limited choices when it comes to traditional cuisine.
  • Tap water is not drinkable in Jordan, it is only used to wash things. Bottled water is available from corner shops and stores.
  • Before attempting to take any pictures of local persons, always ask for permission first, especially when women are present.
  • During the Ramadan holy month, avoid drinking or eating in public. Alcohol is not sold during this month except in largeer hotels & restaurants.
  • Israeli immigration no longer stamps your passport, visitors are now given a loose paper visa instead. Keep this card inside your passport & on you at all times.
  • Israel's security checks are no laughing matter, so be prepared to answer a number of questions of why are you visiting Israel when going through immigration.
  • Israel is not cheap and probably far more expensive than you think it is (on a par with and in some cases more expensive than Europe).
  • It’s totally normal and common to come across uniformed soldiers with weaponry on the streets.
  • Saturday is the Jewish day of rest, called Shabbat, which lasts from a few minutes before sundown on Friday until the first three stars appear in the sky on Saturday evening. In most cities mass transportation shuts down for the Shabbat, most shops, restaurants, museums and tourist attractions are closed.
  • Be mindful of what you wear, as whilst Israel is a mostly liberal country, there are varying dress codes and requirements throughout the different cities and regions. In Tel Aviv pretty much anything you wish, however in Jerusalem modestly is expected, especially when visiting the holy city/mount of olives/markets etc.
  • Israel is very very small, so doing day trips from main hubs of Jerusalem and/or Tel Aviv makes it easy to see quite a lot.
  • Jerusaelm and Tel Aviv are completely different; while Jerusalem oozes religious significance, Tel Aviv is more free-spirited with nightlife, drinking and dancing.
  • Tap water is safe and drinkable in Israel (except at the Dead Sea), however it’s mineral composition is likely to make you feel queasy. So better to stick with bottled water.
  • Tipping in Israel is discretionary but expected, generally between 10-15% with 10% being the lowest, 12% average and 15% for great service.