When my boyfriend and I decided to go to Egypt earlier this year, we weighed up going by ourselves (like we usually do) or doing a tour... we opted for a tour because we were a lil worried about the kidnapping and scamming risks... your story confirms we made the right decision! We felt very safe on our tour and got to see all the sights relatively hassle free. Thanks for sharing and very good advice to travellers intersted in visiting Egypt. Glad you and your wife got out of the situation and are able to pass this on!