Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Founder of Zohery Tours
Zohery Tours was founded by Dr. Ali Khalifa Zohery—an educator, historian, author, scholar, tour operator, and lifelong advocate for cultural understanding through travel.
For nearly 40 years, Dr. Zohery has introduced visitors from around the world to the history, monuments, memorials, museums, neighborhoods, and living culture of Washington, D.C. His tours are designed to be more than sightseeing experiences—they are educational journeys that connect travelers with the deeper stories behind America's capital.
Through Zohery Tours, Dr. Zohery combines professional tourism experience with his academic background in archaeology, Egyptology, communication, leadership, ethics, hospitality, and international management.
“Tourism is not only about seeing places. It is about understanding people, preserving history, and building bridges between cultures.”
— Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Academic and Professional Background
His extensive higher education has enabled him to approach tourism from historical, cultural, educational, ethical, and international perspectives.
Archaeology and Egyptology
Cairo University, Egypt
Rigorous foundational studies in Nile civilization, ancient inscriptions, classical architecture, monument preservation, and historical interpretation.
International Management & Tourism
Southeastern University, Washington, D.C.
Graduated with distinction, specializing in international visitor services, destination management, cross-cultural tourism operations, and hospitality leadership.
Media, Communication, Leadership & Ethics
Howard University, Washington, D.C.
Graduated with distinction, investigating ethical communication, institutional leadership, public discourse, and the educational power of shared civic memory.
Adjunct Professor of Hospitality & Service Leadership
Dr. Zohery has also served as an adjunct professor of hospitality, sharing his knowledge, ethics, and professional experience with university students preparing for careers in tourism, hospitality, travel, and service leadership.
Dr. Ali Zohery's Latest Books
Dr. Zohery's most recent works — newest first — exploring Egypt, archaeology, museums, ethics, and the living connections between ancient and modern civilizations.
The Birth of Mercy — ميلادُ الرحمة
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
The Birth of Mercy — ميلادُ الرحمة
Dr. Zohery's most personal work — a bilingual meditation on mercy, compassion, and the human spirit, written in English and Arabic.
View on Amazon KindleTreasures of the Egyptian Museums
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Treasures of the Egyptian Museums
An illustrated journey through the masterpieces of Egypt's great museums, from the golden treasures of Tutankhamun to monumental pharaonic statuary.
View on Amazon KindleEgyptian Treasures in Cities and Museums Around the World
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Egyptian Treasures in Cities and Museums Around the World
A global survey of Egyptian antiquities held in collections across Europe, America, and beyond — tracing how Egypt's heritage reached the world.
View on Amazon KindleEgyptian Antiquities Outside Egypt
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Egyptian Antiquities Outside Egypt
The definitive guide to Egyptian artifacts, obelisks, and monuments located outside Egypt — from the obelisks of Rome and Paris to America's temples.
View on Amazon KindleTreasures of Egypt: Cities, Temples, and Eternal Wonders
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Treasures of Egypt: Cities, Temples, and Eternal Wonders
An epic exploration of Egypt's ancient cities, temples, and eternal wonders, connecting archaeology, history, and the living legacy of the Nile.
View on Amazon KindleExplore Egypt in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Explore Egypt in Washington, D.C.
Discover the Egyptian connections hidden within Washington, D.C.'s monuments and museums — from the Washington Monument obelisk to museum antiquities.
View on Amazon KindleMore from Dr. Zohery's Library
Grand Tour of Washington, D.C.
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Grand Tour of Washington, D.C.
View on Kindle ↗Alexandria & Mount Vernon: The Story of George Washington
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Alexandria & Mount Vernon: The Story of George Washington
View on Kindle ↗African American Heritage in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
African American Heritage in Washington, D.C.
View on Kindle ↗Washington After Dark
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Washington After Dark
View on Kindle ↗Grand Master Bilingual Guide to the Museums of Washington, D.C. and Metropolitan Area
Dr. Ali Zohery, Ph.D.
Grand Master Bilingual Guide to the Museums of Washington, D.C. and Metropolitan Area
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View All 46 Books on Amazon KindleThe Dr. Ali Zohery Podcast
Dr. Zohery is also the host of The Dr. Ali Zohery Podcast, a bilingual educational and cultural platform connecting Egypt, Washington, D.C., and the world.
Through conversations with professors, authors, historians, scholars, community leaders, and professionals, Dr. Zohery creates a space for thoughtful dialogue and the exchange of knowledge.
“Behind every achievement is a story that deserves to be told.”
The podcast and Zohery Tours share the same mission: to educate, inspire, and connect people through history, culture, travel, and meaningful conversation.
Themes Explored on the Podcast
The Story Behind Zohery Tours
Dr. Zohery established Zohery Tours in 1989 with a clear purpose: to provide visitors with informative, personal, and meaningful experiences in Washington, D.C.
Over the decades, the company has welcomed travelers, families, students, international visitors, religious groups, corporations, and private organizations.
What makes Zohery Tours distinctive is the combination of professional transportation, personal service, historical interpretation, and scholar-led storytelling.
Dr. Zohery believes that every monument has a story, every neighborhood has a history, and every traveler should leave Washington, D.C. with a deeper understanding of the people and events that shaped the United States.
Signature Tour Programs
Scholar-led and developed over nearly four decades in the nation's capital
A Bridge Between Egypt, America, and the World
Dr. Zohery's life and work reflect a deep connection between Egypt, the United States, and the international community.
Ancient to Modern
His background in Egyptology and archaeology gives him a special ability to explain the relationship between ancient civilizations, museums, public monuments, national memory, and modern society.
Education & Communication
His work encourages visitors to see tourism as more than transportation from one location to another. For Dr. Zohery, tourism is a vital form of education and communication.
Cultural Exchange
Travel brings people together, encourages mutual respect, and creates opportunities for cross-cultural dialogue that transcends borders and political differences.
Transforming Travel Into Knowledge
Dr. Zohery's mission is to make history accessible, engaging, and relevant to everyone. Whether he is guiding visitors past the U.S. Capitol, explaining the history of the National Mall, discussing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., presenting the story of Mount Vernon, speaking about Egyptian artifacts, or interviewing a scholar on his podcast, his goal is always the same:
“To transform travel into knowledge, knowledge into understanding, and understanding into respect.”
Welcome to Zohery Tours
When you travel with Zohery Tours, you are not simply booking transportation or checking landmarks off a list. You are joining an educational journey led by a founder whose life's work has been dedicated to history, tourism, culture, education, and human connection.
Welcome to Zohery Tours—where we tell the stories behind the places and bring history to life.