Founder & Lead Egyptologist

John Gamil

John Gamil

Founder · Lead Egyptologist

BSc Egyptology, 2000

26 Yrs Experience

US-Familiar

Private Tours Only

I Didn't Just Study Egypt — I Grew Up in It

BSc Egyptology · 26 years guiding · Lived in the United States

For over 26 years, I’ve had the privilege of walking the sands of Egypt not just as a tour guide, but as a storyteller and Egyptologist.

My passion began long before I took my first group into the tombs—it was born from an early fascination with how ancient Egyptians bridged the mortal and the divine, leaving behind monuments that still whisper their secrets thousands of years later. After earning my Bachelor of  Egyptology, I dedicated my career to bringing the living legacy of my great grandfathers’ civilization to life for travelers from around the world.

My journey with ancient history spans both field and museum expertise. In addition to leading tours across Egypt’s iconic sites for major international travel agencies and cruise lines, I’ve worked directly at The Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum in California. Having lived in the United States and traveled to over 30 countries, I bring a global perspective to my work. I understand how international travelers—especially Americans—think about travel: the safety concerns, the questions about logistics, and the desire for genuine experiences rather than scripted tours.

That is exactly why I founded Access Egypt Travel. Every trip we run is private—your group only. Instead of managing a bus full of strangers, I work directly with you, adapting to your pace, going deeper into the history that interests you most, and ensuring you leave with stories, not just photos.

I don’t guide travelers just for a living; I enjoy transforming history into an engaging, living narrative-passion reflected in our top TripAdvisor ratings. Beyond giving you the journey of a lifetime, my mission is to help you appreciate the ancient Egyptians not merely for the overwhelming size of their monuments, but for their profound intelligence, scientific brilliance, and artistic mastery.

Seeing a temple is wonderful—understanding the incredible minds that conceived it is what makes your trip truly unforgettable.

26+

Years Guiding

BSc

Egyptology, 2000

100%

Private Tours

US

US-Familiar

“The pyramids don’t need me to make them impressive — Khufu handled that 4,500 years ago. What I bring is the story behind them. The why. The who. The arguments that Egyptologists still have today. That’s what turns a great photo into an experience you actually remember.”

— John Gamil, Founder, Access Egypt Travel

Leadership Team

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Hani Kamel

Chief Financial Officer

Keeps the numbers honest and the pricing transparent. Hani ensures every USD quoted to our clients is accurate, competitive, and free of hidden fees — from supplier contracts to client invoices.
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S Elias

Chief Technology Officer

Builds and maintains the digital experience — from the booking system and website to the tools that keep John’s team responsive and organized. A Full Stack engineer and Cloud Architect with 20+ years leading engineering teams on Wall Street. Based in the US.
 
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George

Senior Developer

Turns ideas into features — from custom tour landing pages to the client portal and payment integrations. Works closely with Shereef to keep the tech stack fast, reliable, and traveler-friendly.
 

Our Tour Guides

Every guide on our roster holds a Ministry of Tourism license and speaks fluent English. They’re not script-readers — they’re specialists with decades of on-site experience at Egypt’s most important sites.

 
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Ahmed Hassan

Senior Guide · Cairo

Pyramids & GEM specialist. 18 years guiding Cairo’s pharaonic sites.

Cairo

Licensed

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Mostafa Saad

Senior Guide · Luxor

Valley of the Kings expert. 15 years specializing in West Bank archaeology.

Luxor

Licensed

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Omar Youssef

Guide · Aswan & Nile

Nile cruise and Aswan specialist. Nubian culture and Abu Simbel authority.

Aswan

Licensed

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Nadia Rashid

Guide · Islamic Cairo

Coptic and Islamic Cairo expert. Brings the medieval city to life for first-time visitors.

Cairo

Licensed

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Karim Farouk

Guide · Multi-Region

Covers full Egypt itineraries. Specializes in sunrise balloon rides and extended Nile voyages.

All Regions

Licensed

Why Travelers Choose Access Egypt Travel

Real Egyptologists, Not Script-Readers

Every guide on our team holds a Ministry of Tourism license and deep field experience. The depth of knowledge is different — and you'll feel it on Day 1.

100% Private — Your Group Only

No shared buses. No strangers. The tour runs at your pace, focused on what interests you most. Private doesn't cost a fortune here — it's just how we operate.

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Built for American Travelers

USD pricing. US-compatible logistics. Support in US time zones. John and Shereef are US-based — we know your questions before you ask them.

Pickup from Cairo, Hurghada & Luxor

Already booked a Red Sea resort? Transiting through Cairo? We pick you up where you are. Most operators can't offer this flexibility.

Direct Contact — No Call Centers

When you message us, you reach us. Responses within 2 hours during business hours. Questions answered by a real person on our team.

Transparent USD Pricing

No hidden fees. No currency confusion. What you see is what you pay, quoted in dollars from the very first conversation.

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