Dr. Ehab Yousif
Your private Tour Guide, Professor, Egyptologist, Field Archaeologist, and licensed guide. Every excursion and lecture is personally led by Dr. Yousif.
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Egypt Highlights Tour
7-Night / 8-Day Tour with Nile Cruise
From $3,907per person, double occupancy
$782 single supplement
Maximum tour size: 12 guests
This historic Egypt tour is for the traveler who wants an in-depth look at the country's most significant sites. Every day is privately guided, from the Giza Plateau and the Grand Egyptian Museum to sunrise at Abu Simbel and a Nile cruise, with Dr. Ehab Yousif and American escort Deanne Panighetti handling the details.
Tour dates & prices
Winter/Spring 2027 Season
Private expert guide and American escort throughout the trip
$3,907 per person (double occupancy) · $782 single supplement
December 14 – 21, 2026
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Your hosts
Exclusive expert leadership.
Deanne Panighetti
Your private American Escort and Certified Travel Advisor. She provides full-time accompaniment for seamless travel logistics.
At a glance
Tour highlights
- Small-group touring, limited to 12 guests, so you spend more time exploring and less time waiting
- 13 private tours led by Dr. Ehab Yousif, Egyptologist and archaeologist
- Sunrise at Abu Simbel, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Giza Plateau with the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak and Luxor Temples
- Serene sailing on a 3-night / 4-day Nile River cruise
- Deanne Panighetti, your American escort, manages the day-to-day logistics so you can stay immersed in Egypt
- Activities, meals, transportation, accommodations, tips, and service charges are included as listed. No hidden charges.
Included
Private guided tours
Cairo
- Great Pyramids & Sphinx
- Grand Egyptian Museum
- Coptic Cairo
- Salah El Din Citadel
- Khan El-Khalili Bazaar
Aswan
- Philae Temple Complex
- Abu Simbel Temples
- Kom Ombo Temple Complex
- Crocodile Museum
- Felucca Ride
Luxor
- Luxor and Karnak Temples
- Valley of the Kings
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Temple of Medinet Habu
- Esna Locks
Additional learning experiences
Ancient Egyptian craftsmanship continues to thrive today. On this tour you learn about papyrus making, alabaster carving, spice production, hand-woven tapestries, and medicinal oils.
Lectures on ancient Egyptian life and culture add context through the Nile Valley. Everyone is invited to join discussions with Dr. Yousif along the way.
Day by day
Itinerary
Meet and greet at Cairo airport before passport control, with visa assistance and a transfer to the hotel. Leisure time to explore on your own or relax. Evening Welcome Dinner.
Cairo hotel / Dinner
Guided Tours: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum. Learning Experiences: the art of papyrus making. Lunch and dinner on your own.
Cairo hotel / Breakfast
Early morning transfer to Cairo airport and flight to Aswan. Guided Tours: Philae Temple Complex. Learning Experiences: medicinal and aromatic oils, traditional felucca ride in Aswan.
Nile cruise cabin / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guided Tours: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo. Learning Experiences: Crocodile Museum.
Nile cruise cabin / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guided Tours: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Learning Experiences: Egyptian history lecture, passage through the Esna Lock, the spice trade through the ages.
Nile cruise cabin / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Guided Tours: Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple, Temple of Medinet Habu. Learning Experiences: alabaster from quarry to décor.
Luxor hotel / Breakfast
Early morning transfer to the airport and flight to Cairo. Guided Tours: Salah El Din Citadel, Coptic Cairo. Learning Experiences: Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. Farewell Dinner.
Cairo hotel / Breakfast, Dinner
Transfers are arranged to the airport for flights home.
Breakfast
Itinerary may be altered to accommodate a smoother journey or to meet the needs of the group.
What's included
- Private guide throughout journey
- American escort support before and during journey
- Meet & Greet at Cairo airport prior to passport control
- 13 private guided tours led by Dr. Ehab Yousif
- Lectures and discussions led by Ehab
- Admission to all locations on itinerary
- All transfers in air-conditioned coach
- Economy domestic airfare in Egypt
- 4 nights in 4-star hotels
- 3-night / 4-day 5-star Nile River cruise
- All tips and service charges
- Meals per itinerary
What's not included
- Round-trip international flights
- Egypt visa ($30, payable in cash)
- Meals not included in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Entrance inside the Great Pyramid and premium Valley of the Kings tombs (see optional add-ons)
Optional
Add-ons and excursions
Approximate cost.
Giza Pyramids, entrance inside the Great Pyramid
$30
Valley of the Kings extra tombs
Three tombs are included with the ticket. These tombs are extra: Tutankhamen $15, Tomb of Ay $5, Ramses V & VI $5, Seti I $42.
$5–$42
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride
As the sun rises over the ancient city of Luxor, float gently above the Nile River, green fields, and iconic archaeological sites.
$180 + tip per person
Camel Ride & Photo Op at the Great Pyramids
$35 + tip per person
Before you book
Reservation and payment
- $600 nonrefundable deposit per person is required to confirm your reservation
- 50% of the balance is due 120 days, and the entire trip cost is due 90 days, prior to the trip departure date
- We recommend trip insurance to protect your investment in this trip
Our commitment
We host these tours out of a passion to share the historically significant wonders of Egypt with you in a manner that is respectful of you, your interests, and your abilities. This is an active tour, and we make accommodations as best we can, but know that Egypt is old, with uneven and unpaved surfaces that we must traverse. Unlike some tours, we do not receive a percentage of sales at the shops and galleries you visit with us. We select these locations based on the quality of experience they offer you.
We want this to be a journey you will not forget, so the tour price bundles many of the most popular excursions, tips, and meals without sacrificing quality. With those choices and the day-to-day logistics already handled, you can look forward to the trip and then immerse yourself in the sights and sounds of Egypt.