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About Egypt Elite

Egypt Elite is a one-of-a-kind travel and tour company. Founded and run by the top American luxury travel and tourism expert on Egypt, what sets Egypt Elite apart is its departure from standard tour operator practices that have long been a source of frustration for Western visitors to developing countries like Egypt.

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Most travel companies offering trips to Egypt simply sell packages and tours that are always subcontracted out to a local Egyptian company to actually carry out. While you may get American-style customer service prior to your trip, once you depart you are turned over to and at the mercy of a foreign company or a string of local suppliers who have no accountability for quality or service. After all, most people visit Egypt only once in their life, so local subcontractors need not worry about ensuring an individual visitor’s repeat business.

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We have learned over our years of facilitating travel to and within Egypt that the best guarantor of a truly quality travel experience is to offer a seamless experience from your initial inquiry and booking and onward throughout your entire journey on the ground in Egypt. That’s why travel with Egypt Elite always includes expert American staffing on the ground with you in-country at all times throughout your trip.

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You’ll get to know us before and during your trip, and we’ll even stay in touch and follow up afterwards. We’ll effortlessly handle any bumps or logistical hiccups that may arise during your trip, which you’ll likely never even notice. And you can rest assured that you will still be able to see the real Egypt while enjoying truly Western standards of comfort and security the entire time.

Egypt Elite In-Person Events in the USA and Canada

In order to stay connected to those we’ve had the pleasure of showing around Egypt already, as well as to enable those who will be traveling with us to Egypt in the future to get to know us better prior to their trips, Egypt Elite periodically hosts past and future client meetup events in cities across North America.

Click here for our Past and Future Client Meetups page to learn more.


Our guests, in their own words …

More On What Sets Egypt Elite Apart

  • Egypt Elite is the only tour operator in Egypt that offers American staff on the ground in-country.
  • Over 10 years of experience building strong, trusted relationships in Egypt’s tourism sector.
  • The only travel company that guarantees Western business and hospitality standards throughout your trip.
  • Egypt Elite pays the highest wages and salaries to our local staff of any travel company in the entire region.
  • No tipping is expected or necessary for any of Egypt Elite’s staff. Generous gratuities for local staff were already included in your tour package pricing.
  • Egypt Elite travels with plain-clothed armed security officers from the Egyptian National Police Force.

Why Travel to Egypt Now?

  • Tourism in Egypt has yet to rebound from the revolution of 2010, so major historical sites are still not crowded at all.
  • The Egyptian government concentrates its Armed Forces, National Police, and other security resources in areas frequented by tourists, so the cities and other areas that tourists visit are completely safe, secure, and peaceful.
  • The Egyptian economy is still rebounding too, so the foreign exchange rate is at an all time high for North American and European visitors to Egypt.
  • Egypt relies on the tourism industry as a cornerstone of its economy, so ordinary Egyptians very much want visitors to return and warmly welcome them everywhere they go.
  • Airfares to Egypt are incredibly cheap because of low demand, so luxurious travel to and around Egypt has never been more affordable.

Thank you, thank you, thank you... these words just aren’t enough to express how amazing our trip was from beginning to end. The beginning started a year ago with your helping us plan the ideal trip, your fabulous and enjoyable communications, and then extended to our days with you and your team in Egypt. WOW!!! You really outdid yourself. As I said before, you are the best of any trip planner I have ever used. Your trips are simply perfection.

Peggy P.
California, USA

I cannot say often enough how much our trip to Egypt meant to us. Your staff made our daily adventures to temples, tombs and museums fantastic journeys to ancient Egypt awesome to say the least. I still get goose bumps when I think of the wonders that Peggy and I saw. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime made even more perfect thanks to you and Egypt Elite. Again, thank you so much for making our trip to Egypt one for the history books. I will always remember with fondness how you, the guides, drivers and staff worked so hard to insure that our visit was perfect.

Janet M.
Missouri, USA

We could absolutely not have had such a great experience without you and Egypt Elite. Anyone who THINKS of going to Egypt without at least considering your assistance either has been to Egypt many times before or is woefully ignorant of what to expect. Even Ruth and I, who consider ourselves to be fairly adventurous and "figure it out as we go" folks, would have been MISERABLE without your help. I mean, we rented a car and drove all around Jordan. Can you imagine our surprise trying to do that in Cairo for the first time?!? From the transportation to the entry tickets to visas to TIPS (This is SO huge because I REALLY want to take care of everyone and I know you do) to the recommendations, EVERYTHING was so well organized and stress-free that it  was made for SUCH a reduced-stress adventure. Thank you.

Tim & Ruth
Ohio, USA

"In all our years of family international travel, our trip to Egypt marked the first time I've turned over planning to someone else. From just a few e-mails, John immediately understood what we wanted. He and his team provided a perfectly-curated experience. We had the best, most engaging guides and expert drivers. Our hotels were also experiences and we felt safe with our teen boys exploring around them on their own. No detail was overlooked and when Egypt Air canceled the first flight of our journey home, John went above and beyond to re-route us so we would still have our rest day. Family travel fills my heart and John made sure this trip exceeded all expectations. Exploring the world is a priority for our family and having Egypt Elite manage this dream trip made it exactly that."

Paige J.
Atlanta, GA

“We were a little nervous to go to Egypt but this turned out to be one of the best trips we have ever been on. We never once felt unsafe or unwanted in Egypt. The tour leaders were wonderful and all the hotels and places we visited were 1st class. What a great trip and I will use Egypt Elite again.”

Marcia S.
Alexandria, VA

“Egypt Elite, John and my new Egypt family are the best! If you want to take a tour to Egypt, Egypt Elite is the absolute best company and guided tour to choose! I am a control freak when it comes to traveling and I can say it felt good to just relax and see that all the details were taken care of by the Egypt Elite team exactly as I would want them to be handled. Your money will go far in Egypt and you will only have to come out of pocket for your extra interests/activities! Eman and Dalia’s knowledge of the tours are extensive and animated which will definitely capture your attention! Their passion for their people and history will make you fall in love with the Egyptian culture! Finally, I celebrated my birthday on the May trip with John, Dalia, Eman and my tour group family who helped it be one to remember!”

Chekesha C
Alexandria, VA

“Deciding to go to Egypt with Egypt Elite may have been the single best decision I’ve made in my life. This is the most AMAZING company – I honestly felt like they made my experience in a new country way more rich and enlightening than if I had gone by myself. Even before the trip began, our lead guide himself periodically reached out to us so that we could be acquainted with him. A cool thing about Egypt Elite is that trips are led by Americans who are either ex-pats living in the Middle East or are very familiar with the region so that we as tourists feel a little bit more comfortable. We also had two local guides as well as a local support staff who were with us on our journey across 4 cities. Egypt Elite really made the trip for me with their care for all the little details. I cannot thank Egypt Elite enough for taking me on the trip of a lifetime and absolutely recommend anyone going to the region to go with them! You won’t regret it!”

Nameeta K
New York, NY

“Took a trip to Egypt with Egypt Elite and it was the best decision I could possibly make! You’re well taken care of from beginning to end from your hotels, to transportation in the country, to entry fees, even including most of your meals. We had the perfect combo of tour guides who made the trip even more amazing with their knowledge and passion for their job. Wanna ride a camel? Climb a pyramid? Go four wheeling in the desert? Learn more about Egypt than you ever thought possible and in a fun way? Egypt Elite has you covered. They take care of the hassle so you don’t have to! You won’t be disappointed!”

Shannon W.
Los Angeles, CA

“This trip includes everything, from admissions to all of the amazing sites you will visit, to a five star hotel on the Nile, to irresistible snickers and water on car rides. Beyond all (and it is A LOT) that is included in this package, Egypt Elite helps you find other AMAZING opportunities to truly make this trip a once in a lifetime experience. When is the last time you lead a caravan of four wheelers through the Red Sea desert, climbed inside a pyramid to gaze in awe at the tiny tomb surrounded by such a massive structure, or snorkeled in the Red Sea? Thanks to Egypt Elite my answer is 2 months ago.”

Rose B.
Philadelphia, PA

“This was the first time we’ve joined a tour. The tour exceeded our expectations. We thought that like any other tourists, we would just pose and take pictures. Our knowledgeable and experienced tour guides were excellent on delivering our once in a lifetime adventure. It almost was as if ancient Egypt came to life during our tour with passionate narrations. Of course, we had our concerns and apprehensions on this tour considering the political scenes in Egypt. On deciding to purchase, our Tour Leader was attentive, prompt and up-to-date on responding on some issues we had. What more can we ask for? Most of all, we felt very comfortable throughout the entire trip in terms accommodations and transportation. Thank you Egypt Elite for a great adventure.”

Mark And Myra A.
Canyon Country, CA

“This was an amazing vacation! Egypt Elite thinks of everything. The hotels were phenomenal, the staff on the trip were super knowledgeable and friendly, and the sites... What can you say! We saw everything and then some. The travel between places was so luxurious. Best buses I’ve ever seen anywhere, let alone Egypt! All the time the most amazing tour guide ever is telling us everything there is to know about each place. Rather than just seeing the sites, we were learning to understand the places and the history. I can’t say enough about how professional, generous, talented and loving the staff were and I absolutely recommend them for your next adventure!

Anna P.
Kew Gardens, NY

“I travel a lot and the truth is...John and Egypt Elite is the best that I have ever encountered. From the value for your dollar, to the services that he offers, the experiences of a lifetime, personal attention to detail and your happiness, the warm, fuzzy feelings you get because you realize you have made friends for a lifetime, and the list goes on. I got to see a large part of Egypt all under the safety umbrella of their care and couldn’t imagine doing it any other way. All my friends thought I was crazy to visit a country that seems to be in the news all the time but I was completely at ease and safe at all times. My advice - go see Egypt, go with Egypt Elite and go now. I promise you will love it.”

Jennie T.
Alpharetta, GA

“Took a May trip to Egypt with Egypt Elite and the tour guides are a truly dynamic, professional and genuinely engaging team. The trip didn’t have one dull moment, the hotel accommodations were excellent, and the itinerary of activities was excellently planned and executed. Definitely looking forward to taking a another trip with Egypt Elite and highly recommend this company to anyone seeking a trip to Egypt.”

Crystal D.
Alexandria, VA

“My sisters and I traveled with Egypt Elite in May. From the very first contact with them a few months before the trip, to our return home, we had a fantastic experience! I can’t begin to explain how helpful John was on the trip. From taking one sister to the market late the first night to buy some forgotten items, to helping us arrange a final tour on our last day, to escorting us to the airport and even checking on us at our gate before we departed. John was available at all times, and was truly eager to help. This was service above and beyond our expectations. I have never posted a review before, and I never had much interest in doing so, but I recently contacted another tour company about a trip to Peru and it made us appreciate just how stellar Egypt Elite was. I said there is no way we are taking this other tour after John and Egypt Elite set the benchmark so high. When you travel to a foreign country with a very different culture you need to be with experienced people who have your interests at heart. Egypt Elite proved that to us early on and never, ever, disappointed.”

Lisa C.
Scottsville, VA
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