Founder · Lead Egyptologist
BSc Egyptology, 2000
26 Yrs Experience
US-Familiar
Private Tours Only
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.
Years Guiding
Egyptology, 2000
Private Tours
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.”
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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.
Senior Guide · Cairo
Cairo
Licensed
Senior Guide · Luxor
Luxor
Licensed
Guide · Aswan & Nile
Aswan
Licensed
Guide · Islamic Cairo
Cairo
Licensed
Guide · Multi-Region
All Regions
Licensed
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.
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.
USD pricing. US-compatible logistics. Support in US time zones. John and Shereef are US-based — we know your questions before you ask them.
Already booked a Red Sea resort? Transiting through Cairo? We pick you up where you are. Most operators can't offer this flexibility.
When you message us, you reach us. Responses within 2 hours during business hours. Questions answered by a real person on our team.
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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Hurghada – Red Sea Egypt