Licensed guides
In Egypt, guiding at sites is a licensed profession. We assign Egyptologist guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism, in your language where available.
Licensed guides
- Licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
- Assigned by language
- Egyptologists for sites and museums
- Interpreters for meetings when needed
Licensed guide or interpreter?
At archaeological sites, explanations are given by a guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Where a licensed guide in your language is not available, we tell you in advance and suggest the best option.
Shopping stops
Shopping stops are optional. Tell us whether you want them, and your written itinerary will include or exclude them accordingly.
A day with a licensed guide
- 1
Morning
Meeting in the hotel lobby at the agreed time and a short briefing on the day’s route.
- 2
At the sites
Tickets handled, explanations at each monument, and time of your own to explore and take photographs.
- 3
Midday
A lunch break in a clean, comfortable place, with shade and rest in the hot months.
- 4
Afternoon
The second visit of the day, adjusted to your energy and to opening hours.
- 5
Evening
Back at the hotel, with a short message confirming tomorrow’s meeting time.
Questions travellers ask
Will my guide speak my language?
We assign licensed guides by language whenever available. If a licensed guide in your language is not available on your dates, we tell you before you confirm.
Why does the guide need a licence?
In Egypt, guiding tourists at archaeological sites is a profession licensed by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. A licensed guide is part of a legally operated trip.
Contact us for a quote
Tell us the basics; you receive a WF reference.