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Mohamed Hassan

Senior Egypt Travel Specialist

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Mohamed Hassan

Senior Egypt Travel Specialist

About the expert

Mohamed Hassan is a Egypt travel specialist and the senior travel specialist behind EGT Luxury Travel. Over more than three decades he has guided thousands of travellers through Egypt's temples, deserts and reefs, and built an in-country team of guides, drivers and concierge staff. Every article in the EGT Travel Magazine is reviewed by him for factual accuracy and on-the-ground practicality.

Years of experience

30+

Languages

7

Arabic · English · German · Russian · Bulgarian · Italian · Spanish

Why travellers trust this guide

  • Egypt Travel Specialist
  • 30+ years of professional tourism experience
  • Fluent in 7 languages

Areas of expertise

Ancient Egyptian historyNile cruisesRed Sea divingLuxury private toursMulti-generational family travel

Articles by Mohamed Hassan

Aswan Tours Compared: Philae, Abu Simbel, Nubian Village & Felucca
🏺 Discover Egypt

Aswan Tours Compared: Philae, Abu Simbel, Nubian Village & Felucca

8 October 2026 · 3 min read

Valley of the Kings: Tombs, Tickets & Best Tour Options
🏛 History & Culture

Valley of the Kings: Tombs, Tickets & Best Tour Options

8 October 2026 · 3 min read

Cairo Multi-Day Tours: 2, 3 or 5 Days?
🏺 Discover Egypt

Cairo Multi-Day Tours: 2, 3 or 5 Days?

8 October 2026 · 3 min read

Red Sea Diving: Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh
🏖 Red Sea Adventures

Red Sea Diving: Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh

8 October 2026 · 3 min read

Hurghada to Aswan & Abu Simbel: 2-Day Trip Guide
🏺 Discover Egypt

Hurghada to Aswan & Abu Simbel: 2-Day Trip Guide

8 October 2026 · 3 min read

Luxor Tours Compared: East Bank, West Bank & Full Day
🏛 History & Culture

Luxor Tours Compared: East Bank, West Bank & Full Day

8 October 2026 · 3 min read

Private Yacht Rental in Sharm El Sheikh: Price and What's Included
🏖 Red Sea Adventures

Private Yacht Rental in Sharm El Sheikh: Price and What's Included

7 October 2026 · 5 min read

Hurghada Snorkelling Trips Compared: Reef Boat, Giftun or Orange Bay?
🏖 Red Sea Adventures

Hurghada Snorkelling Trips Compared: Reef Boat, Giftun or Orange Bay?

7 October 2026 · 6 min read

What Full Board Really Includes on a Nile Cruise
🚢 Nile Cruises

What Full Board Really Includes on a Nile Cruise

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Nile Cruise from Cairo: Flight vs Sleeper Train
🚢 Nile Cruises

Nile Cruise from Cairo: Flight vs Sleeper Train

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Driver vs Licensed Egyptologist in Egypt: Know the Difference
✈ Travel Tips

Driver vs Licensed Egyptologist in Egypt: Know the Difference

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Abu Simbel from Aswan: Road vs Flight
🏺 Discover Egypt

Abu Simbel from Aswan: Road vs Flight

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Nile Cruise Cabin Guide: Decks, Noise, Views and Comfort
🚢 Nile Cruises

Nile Cruise Cabin Guide: Decks, Noise, Views and Comfort

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Egypt Tour Prices Explained: Guides, Drivers, Tickets & Hidden Extras
✈ Travel Tips

Egypt Tour Prices Explained: Guides, Drivers, Tickets & Hidden Extras

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Cairo Layover Guide: What to See in 6, 8 or 12 Hours
🏺 Discover Egypt

Cairo Layover Guide: What to See in 6, 8 or 12 Hours

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Egypt for Senior Travelers: Pace, Heat, Access and Comfort
✈ Travel Tips

Egypt for Senior Travelers: Pace, Heat, Access and Comfort

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Egypt with Children: A Realistic 7 or 10-Day Family Itinerary
👨‍👩‍👧 Family Travel

Egypt with Children: A Realistic 7 or 10-Day Family Itinerary

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

Egypt Tours Without Shopping Stops: How to Book Clearly
✈ Travel Tips

Egypt Tours Without Shopping Stops: How to Book Clearly

28 September 2026 · 4 min read

10-Day Egypt Itinerary: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Red Sea
🏺 Discover Egypt

10-Day Egypt Itinerary: Cairo, Nile Cruise and Red Sea

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

Nile Cruise Prices Explained: What You Really Pay
🚢 Nile Cruises

Nile Cruise Prices Explained: What You Really Pay

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

Dahabiya vs Standard Nile Cruise: Which Should You Choose?
🚢 Nile Cruises

Dahabiya vs Standard Nile Cruise: Which Should You Choose?

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

How Many Days Do You Need in Egypt?
✈ Travel Tips

How Many Days Do You Need in Egypt?

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

How Much Does an Egypt Trip Cost in 2026?
✈ Travel Tips

How Much Does an Egypt Trip Cost in 2026?

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh: Which Is Better?
🏖 Red Sea Adventures

Hurghada vs Sharm El Sheikh: Which Is Better?

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

7-Day Egypt Itinerary: Cairo, Luxor and a Nile Cruise
🏺 Discover Egypt

7-Day Egypt Itinerary: Cairo, Luxor and a Nile Cruise

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

2 Perfect Days in Cairo: The Smart First-Time Itinerary
🏺 Discover Egypt

2 Perfect Days in Cairo: The Smart First-Time Itinerary

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

Egypt Private Tours vs Group Tours: Which Is Right for You?
✈ Travel Tips

Egypt Private Tours vs Group Tours: Which Is Right for You?

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

Pyramids of Giza: Complete Visitor Guide for 2026
🏺 Discover Egypt

Pyramids of Giza: Complete Visitor Guide for 2026

6 September 2026 · 3 min read

Egypt Visa Guide for 2026: Requirements, Fees and How to Apply
✈ Travel Tips

Egypt Visa Guide for 2026: Requirements, Fees and How to Apply

6 September 2026 · 5 min read

Sharm El Sheikh Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Reefs & Best Things to Do
🏖 Red Sea Adventures

Sharm El Sheikh Travel Guide 2026: Beaches, Reefs & Best Things to Do

24 August 2026 · 12 min read

The Dahabiya Nile Cruise: A Guide to Sailing Egypt in Style
🚢 Nile Cruises

The Dahabiya Nile Cruise: A Guide to Sailing Egypt in Style

5 July 2026 · 12 min read

Sailing the Nile: The Ultimate 7-Night Cruise Itinerary
🚢 Nile Cruises

Sailing the Nile: The Ultimate 7-Night Cruise Itinerary

5 July 2026 · 11 min read

3-Night vs. 4-Night Nile Cruise: A Guide's Honest Advice
🚢 Nile Cruises

3-Night vs. 4-Night Nile Cruise: A Guide's Honest Advice

5 July 2026 · 11 min read

Luxor Travel Guide: Inside the World's Greatest Open-Air Museum
🏛 History & Culture

Luxor Travel Guide: Inside the World's Greatest Open-Air Museum

5 July 2026 · 14 min read

Egypt's Finest: A Guide to the Best 5-Star Hotels
💎 Luxury Egypt

Egypt's Finest: A Guide to the Best 5-Star Hotels

30 June 2026 · 14 min read

The Art of Luxury Travel in Egypt: A Complete Guide
💎 Luxury Egypt

The Art of Luxury Travel in Egypt: A Complete Guide

30 June 2026 · 14 min read

How to Book a Nile Cruise: An Insider's Guide
🚢 Nile Cruises

How to Book a Nile Cruise: An Insider's Guide

30 June 2026 · 12 min read

Lake Nasser vs. Classic Nile Cruise: Which Is Right for You?
🚢 Nile Cruises

Lake Nasser vs. Classic Nile Cruise: Which Is Right for You?

30 June 2026 · 11 min read

What to Pack for a Nile Cruise: An Expert's Guide
🚢 Nile Cruises

What to Pack for a Nile Cruise: An Expert's Guide

30 June 2026 · 12 min read

A Family Guide to the Nile Cruise
🚢 Nile Cruises

A Family Guide to the Nile Cruise

30 June 2026 · 14 min read

Decoding the Nile: A Guide to Egypt’s Premier Luxury Cruises
🚢 Nile Cruises

Decoding the Nile: A Guide to Egypt’s Premier Luxury Cruises

30 June 2026 · 12 min read

The Best Nile Cruise Ships for 2026: A Guide’s Guide
🚢 Nile Cruises

The Best Nile Cruise Ships for 2026: A Guide’s Guide

30 June 2026 · 14 min read

The Ultimate Guide to a Nile Cruise
🚢 Nile Cruises

The Ultimate Guide to a Nile Cruise

30 June 2026 · 11 min read

Hurghada Travel Guide: Red Sea Reefs, Desert & Beyond
🏖 Red Sea Adventures

Hurghada Travel Guide: Red Sea Reefs, Desert & Beyond

30 June 2026 · 13 min read

Aswan Travel Guide: The Jewel of the Upper Nile
🏺 Discover Egypt

Aswan Travel Guide: The Jewel of the Upper Nile

30 June 2026 · 11 min read

Cairo Travel Guide: Beyond the Pyramids
🏺 Discover Egypt

Cairo Travel Guide: Beyond the Pyramids

30 June 2026 · 12 min read

The Best Time to Visit Egypt: A Season-by-Season Guide
✈ Travel Tips

The Best Time to Visit Egypt: A Season-by-Season Guide

30 June 2026 · 12 min read