Egypt Highlights Tour
8 days / 7 nights · Nile cruise · Small group
Experience the most celebrated wonders of Egypt, from ancient monuments to a memorable journey along the Nile.
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Egypt is calling.Experience it differently.
Explore the wonders of ancient Egypt with an expert Egyptologist by your side and a dedicated American travel escort throughout your journey. Intimate groups, extraordinary discoveries, and thoughtful planning that lets you enjoy every moment.
- Expert Egyptologist
- American escort
- Small groups
The Osiris Experience
Go beyond the postcard.
Discover the stories behind the wonders.
Egypt is more than the pyramids, temples, and timeless landscapes. It's a place of extraordinary stories, vibrant culture, and discoveries waiting around every corner. With Osiris Dream Vacations, you experience it through the knowledge of a local expert and the reassurance of traveling with a dedicated American escort.
Explore Egypt
Small group Egypt tours.
Bigger experiences.
Find the Egyptian journey that speaks to you — from iconic landmarks and Nile cruises to immersive adventures and privately tailored experiences.
Egypt's Finest
Extended journey · Ask about dates
Journey deeper into Egypt, exploring the richness of the Nile Valley and the captivating landscapes beyond.
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Custom Egypt Tours
Your dates · Your interests
Create a journey around your interests, preferred dates, and the Egyptian experiences you've always dreamed of.
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Two experts.
One extraordinary Egypt journey.
Dr. Ehab Yousif
Your Egypt-based Egyptologist
An Egyptologist, archaeologist, and university educator with a master's degree and PhD from Alexandria University. Ehab often leads archaeology digs and has guided guests through the wonders of Ancient Egypt since 1995 — turning historical sites into engaging, meaningful stories.
Deanne Panighetti
Your American travel escort · Sarasota, FL
A certified travel advisor, retired educator, history buff, and lifelong traveler who has planned and escorted domestic and international group tours. Deanne travels with you, helping with planning, communication, logistics, and unexpected challenges.
- —Personal attention from a small team
- —Expert historical and archaeological insight
- —Guidance before and during the trip
- —Thoughtfully planned itineraries
- —Transparent inclusions and exclusions
"We take care of the details, so you can experience the wonder."
Some places stay with you forever.
Travel with confidence
More discovery.
Fewer surprises.
Planning a journey to Egypt shouldn't be filled with unanswered questions and unexpected expenses. We explain what's included, what's not, and what to expect so you can choose your trip with confidence.
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Clearly explained inclusions
You'll know exactly what your tour covers before you commit.
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Coordinated logistics
Transfers, timing, and details thoughtfully arranged.
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Guidance before departure
Personal help preparing for your trip to Egypt.
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U.S.-based travel escort
Deanne travels with your group from start to finish.
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Expert Egypt-based guide
Egyptologist insight at every temple and tomb.
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Smaller groups
More time, more space, more personal attention.
International flights, visas, personal expenses, and excluded meals may be additional, depending on the itinerary.
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Good to know
Small group Egypt tour questions,
answered.
Every small group Egypt tour is led by two experts: Dr. Ehab Yousif, an Egyptologist and archaeologist with a PhD from Alexandria University who has guided guests since 1995, and Deanne Panighetti, a Sarasota-based American travel escort and certified travel advisor who travels with the group from start to finish.
We keep groups intentionally small so everyone gets personal attention. Group limits vary by departure — ask us about the specific tour you're considering.
Yes. Your Egyptologist guides you through the sites, and Deanne, your American escort, travels with the group to help with logistics, communication, and anything unexpected.
Inclusions differ by itinerary, and we explain them clearly before you book. International flights, visas, personal expenses, and some meals may be additional depending on the tour.
Our Egypt Highlights tour includes a Nile cruise, and other itineraries, such as our spiritual pilgrimage, include a multi-day cruise between Luxor and Aswan. Ask us about the tour you're interested in.
Absolutely. Call Deanne at 941-525-0921 or send an inquiry, and we'll talk through your interests, dates, and travel style.
Most travelers prefer the cooler months, roughly October through April. Summer months can be extremely hot, especially in Luxor and Aswan.
Many first-time visitors find 8 to 12 days lets them see Cairo and Giza, Luxor, Aswan, and the Nile without rushing. Our Egypt Highlights tour is 8 days / 7 nights.
U.S. citizens currently need a visa to enter Egypt. Requirements change, so always confirm with official government sources before you travel — we're happy to point you in the right direction.
Your journey starts here
Your Egypt story is waiting.
Whether Egypt has been on your bucket list for years or you're just beginning to imagine the possibilities, we'd love to hear from you. Tell us what you're dreaming of, and we'll help you explore the journey that's right for you.
Call Deanne — 941-525-0921