Ahmed Shawki

Senior Travel Author & Middle East Operations Expert

Ahmed Shawki began his career as a tour guide in 2002 and has more than 20 years of experience in Egypt travel with major international tour operators. His passion for travel and discovering new cultures gives him a clear sense of what international travelers expect and appreciate, and he shows them the Egypt only a local can. At Egypt Day Trips, he shares his expertise on planning, timing, and the practical details that help travelers make the most of their time in Egypt.

• Graduated in 2002 with a degree in Egyptology & Tourism Guidance from The American University in Cairo.
• Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities guide licence
• 15 years as a tour guide for multinational tour operators as a Regional Operations Manager for the Middle East.
• Has led small-group tours for major multinational tour operators
• Guided travelers through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and along the Nile routes