About Elias Tours Egypt

Your trusted private Egypt tour operator — authentic journeys, honest advice, and experiences crafted around you

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"Come as a guest, leave as a friend. Egypt is not a destination — it is a feeling. And it is one we want to help you carry home, honestly and authentically." — Mostapha Kamal · Founder, Elias Tours Egypt

Our Story

Born in Alexandria.
Rooted in All of Egypt.

Elias Tours Egypt is a premium private tour operator founded by Mostapha Kamal — an Alexandrian Egyptologist who graduated from the Faculty of Tourism & Hotel Management in 2008 and has been guiding international travellers since 2009. The company is named after his son, Elias — a reminder that what we do is personal, not transactional.

From his home city of Alexandria to the temples of Upper Egypt, Mostapha built Elias Tours on a belief that travel should never feel like a package. Every enquiry is answered personally. Every itinerary is designed from scratch. Every day is guided by a team Mostapha has personally selected and trained to meet the same standard he holds himself to.

We are not just a tour guide operation. We are a private Egypt travel planning company — handling logistics, accommodation recommendations, honest destination advice, and flexible experiences that adapt to your pace, your interests, and your comfort level.

Our travellers range from cruise passengers arriving in Alexandria port for a shore excursion to Cairo, to multi-week private travellers exploring Egypt from north to south. Whatever your journey, the approach is the same: thoughtful, honest, and completely yours.

Shore Excursions & Cruise Passengers

Arriving by Cruise Ship?
We Know the Journey.

Elias Tours Egypt has years of experience welcoming cruise travellers arriving at Alexandria port and Port Said port. Whether you have one day or two, we plan your Egypt shore excursion around your ship's schedule — with guaranteed return, no stress, and genuine experiences.

Popular routes include full-day Alexandria shore excursions to the city's landmarks, and day-trip Cairo shore excursions from Alexandria — covering the Giza Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, and more.

We provide fully licensed, air-conditioned private transport with trusted drivers. All timings are planned with your vessel's departure as the non-negotiable anchor.

Alexandria Shore Excursions

Catacombs, Citadel of Qaitbay, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Corniche — tailored to your time in port.

Cairo Shore Excursions

Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum — full-day private tour from Alexandria port and back.

Port Said Excursions

Day tours to Cairo or Alexandria from Port Said — private, air-conditioned, schedule-guaranteed.

Custom Cruise Itineraries

Have a layover or overnight in Alexandria? We plan 1–2 day Cairo stays with hotel and logistics included.

2009 Year Founded

15+ Years in Business

100% Private Tours Only

6+ Egyptian Regions

Why Choose Us

The Elias Tours Egypt Difference

A Tour Operator, Not a One-Guide Agency

Mostapha carefully selects the best professional local guides and drivers across Egypt to deliver consistently high-quality private experiences — no matter which region you visit.

You Plan Directly with the Founder

No sales teams, no scripts. You communicate directly with Mostapha from your first message. He designs your itinerary personally, and is reachable throughout your journey.

Shore Excursion Expertise

We specialise in private Egypt shore excursions for cruise passengers at Alexandria and Port Said. Every excursion is planned around your ship's schedule — returns guaranteed.

Fully Tailored to Your Interests

Ancient history, Islamic architecture, local food, photography, family travel, senior-friendly pacing — we build every itinerary around what genuinely matters to you.

Trusted by International Travellers

Our guests come from across the world and return — and bring their friends and families. Their honest feedback on TripAdvisor, ToursByLocals, and Google speaks for us.

Clear Pricing. No Surprises.

Every quote is complete and transparent before you commit. Spread payments, deposit options, and 24-hour cancellation policies are standard. We don't do hidden extras.

Our Values

Transparency Is Not a Bonus.
It's How We Work.

One of the most consistent things travellers tell us after their tour is that we told them the truth — including things they didn't expect to hear. We believe that honest advice before you book leads to better journeys and fewer disappointments.

That means we'll tell you which sites are genuinely unmissable and which ones you can skip if time is short. We'll warn you about tourist traps, suggest realistic timings, and design your itinerary around how you actually travel — not how a sales brochure says you should.

We want you to arrive in Egypt with accurate expectations and leave with memories worth keeping.

Honest destination advice
We explain both the highlights and the realities of each site — so you know exactly what you're choosing.
Tourist trap avoidance
We steer you away from inflated papyrus shops, unnecessary "perfume factories," and overcrowded timings — and explain why.
Realistic pre-booking advice
Before you confirm anything, we answer your real questions — including "is this worth the cost?" and "what's actually better for my trip?"
Itineraries built around you
Your mobility, health, budget, interests, and pace all shape what we propose — not a fixed template.

The Person Behind Elias Tours

Meet Mostapha Kamal

Background & Credentials

Alexandrian Egyptologist —
Licensed Since 2009

Mostapha Kamal was born and raised in Alexandria, Egypt — the Mediterranean city that shaped his deep connection to both ancient civilisation and modern Egyptian life. He graduated from the Faculty of Tourism & Hotel Management in 2008 and has been a licensed professional guide since 2009.

He named the company after his son, Elias — a reflection of the personal values that underpin everything we do. This is not just a business to Mostapha; it is a vocation.

Operates across: Alexandria · Cairo & Giza · Luxor · Aswan · Abu Simbel · Sinai · Siwa

Languages: English · Arabic · French (conversational) · German (conversational)

How We Operate

Founder-Led. Professionally Staffed.

Mostapha personally handles all enquiries, itinerary design, and client communication. For tours across Egypt's regions, he works with a carefully selected network of professional local guides and licensed drivers who meet the same standards of knowledge, hospitality, and transparency.

Every guide in the Elias Tours network is licensed by the Egyptian Tourism Authority. Every vehicle is air-conditioned and privately arranged — no shared coaches, no group collections.

For private Egypt shore excursions, Mostapha personally manages the logistics and timing to ensure cruise passengers return to their vessel with time to spare.

"Come as a guest, leave as a friend — that is the Elias Tours promise, and it is one we have kept since the very first tour."

— Mostapha Kamal, Founder & Alexandrian Egyptologist

Reviewed by Travellers from Around the World

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Egyptian Tourism Authority Licensed

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Ready to Plan Your Private Egypt Journey?

Whether you're arriving by cruise ship, planning a multi-week itinerary, or simply want honest advice before you decide — Mostapha is available to help. No obligation. No sales pressure.

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