Osiris ToursReviews of osiristours.com

Choising this tour company was the best choice I've made for my vacation. They helped my every step of way including making an itinerary specific to what I wanted to see. I even had to moved the trip from 2 monthes away to two weeks and they were happy to work around my changed plans. Will 200% book with them again.

I want to start by thanking Mahmoud and his extraordinary staff for what was thee trip of a lifetime. There was not a single piece of our journey that failed to deliver an exceptional and personal experience. We felt not only cared for but also safe and given an opportunity to be lead to some of the most remarkable places in Egypt. I know there are many other companies all seeking to get business so let me tell you why Osiris Tours and Mahmoud's staff in particular, make all the difference. From the moment I reached out to Mahmoud, we immediately began a dialog which centered on him getting to know us a little and asking what we wanted out of visiting the county. After spending time listening to us, he created a custom itinerary and submitted it for our review the next day. We made alterations and changes over the next few months, some at the last moment and at each turn, Mahmoud was not only accommodating but serious in making certain everything would be handled efficiently. He supplied us with all the necessary information to arrive in Egypt and kept us updated on changes that impacted us due to COVID like testing and entry requirements. When we arrived, we were met with Osiris representatives who handled the extremely difficult task of passing through the airport and customs. When we left, they navigated obtaining all our needed travel documents as well. I cannot say how important this will be in your travel as the airport is very hectic and can be confusing. After we settled into our hotel, we met what was without a doubt the most important aspect of our entire journey- our guides. Mahmoud takes great care in selecting guides that will fit with your desires. Our guides were a perfect match to what we wanted in our vacation. I mean it when I say, there were some tears at our departure when we had to say goodbye. We had come to feel that we had known them already and had been friends for ages. Their skill, knowledge and passion were evident throughout the trip. There was not a single question I asked that they did not have some piece of information, often times of a more detailed nature than something you could just google. This is what sets Osiris Tours apart... these guides know things from their own life experience. They can share with you cultural and historic aspects anecdotally which you will not find anywhere else or online. We visited an outdoor cafe for lunch and our guide explained her relationship to the neighborhood as she grew up and the changes taking place. In another case, we were hiking up the Valley of the Queens and our guide talked about how much he loved the landscape, explaining features and details that had made this place so unique to the Ancient Egyptians. There was so much information inside the tombs and temples they shared that we felt like we got a crash course in Egyptology at the end of our stay. I mean it when I say, trust your guides. These people are committed and passionate. Our drivers must have nerves of steel, navigating Cairo rush hour is not for the feint of heart. They were ready every day and patient throughout our travels in a way that gives you confidence you are in good hands. I hope this review will convince you that Mahmoud and his team is really the best choice. They were ready at a moments notice to alter and update even while we were in Egypt. There was no request we couldn't make that they didn't assist with. We even had a doctor come to our hotel to do our COVID testing for entry back into the US. Please consider this company as your best choice when going to Egypt. The leadership, the people, the care and knowledge make ALL the difference in having an experience you will cherish for a lifetime.

Worry Free Tour and Awesome lifetime Experience: July 4- 19, 2021 These are best words I can describe our recent tour in Egypt and Jordan thru Osiris Tours. My husband and I want to thank all your team at Osiris tours for unforgettable trip. Your planning and scheduling was conveniently followed. Mahmoud Gebril has taken the time to learn your interest, reasons and priorities for the trip. We appreciate this expertise how he designed the trip perfectly for us. All the tour guides were all professional, knowledgeable and punctual. All of them were down to earth and accommodating, going out of their way to make your experience pleasant, comfortable and unforgettable. Special mention to Ahmed Fathy (Egypt) who really is passionate in sharing his knowledge and expertise in Egyptology, providing a welcoming atmosphere and friendliness. His conscientiousness about your comfortability during the tour makes him a great tour guide. The souvenir stores he took us were validated in selling their products. We did not feel being pushed to buy or make us uncomfortable. The other tour guide to mention as well that made an impact is Ehab (Jordan) who also has the same passion in sharing his country’s history and landmarks. He also has the same professionalism as Ahmed and conscientiousness in make sure you are comfortable and your tour needs are met. They also both helped us get the PCR test requirements in a timely manner. Even the Osiris team at the airport were all professionals and appropriately attired to represent you thru airport security, immigration and customs which made the trip stress free from all the requirements, visa and inspections. Your Osiris team went far and beyond to take care all the hassles we had on this trip. The accommodations were all good to excellent. Our favorites were the Sofitel Old Cataract, Hilton Resort and Spa and Marriott in Petra. Wish we had more time to stay. All the private vans and vehicles were comfortable and clean. All drivers were courteous, friendly and importantly able to endure the long hot drive thru the desert to reach your destination safely. This is truly a stress free vacation/trip. We feel blessed to be able to make this trip to gain knowledge in validating our curiosity about civilization and biblical events. At the same time being a blessing to others who are struggling in the travel industry over there and still giving us an unforgettable lifetime experience. Any apprehension and hesitation regarding the cost of the trip disappeared because these people at Osiris tour handled all our travel needs professionally and stress free. Which made the cost of the trip for us to be reasonable. The only issue I had in this trip was the Wi-fi connections especially during the Nile Cruise. Ahmed took care of it by purchasing a local sim card in our behalf.

My wife, daughter and I visited Egypt for 10 days with Osiris Tours in June 2021. We had originally planned to go in May 2020, but Mahmoud Gebril the owner of Osiris Tours helped us to reschedule due to Covid travel restrictions. Everything about our trip was absolutely wonderful; Egypt was great, Osiris Tours was flawless, and being vaccinated and visiting during a pandemic was the opportunity of a lifetime. We literally had the place to ourselves! Obviously this is a very challenging time for those that depend on tourism, but for the traveller, it was amazing. I have a collection of iconic photos from our trip where we are the only people in the shot. Osiris Tours provided an amazing private tour at an affordable price. Every person we interacted with was a consummate professional who enjoyed their job and loved showing travelers the beauty and history of Egypt. By taking a private tour, our general itinerary was preplanned, but the details and pace were up to us. We never had to wait, always felt safe and well taken care of, and we completely enjoyed our time with our guides, drivers, airport transfer personnel, everyone. For our tour, we elected to skip the popular Nile cruise aspect of an Egyptian vacation, we are not really cruising folks. Instead we were driven from place to place in modern and comfortable air conditioned vans and in complete control of our daily schedule. We did spend an evening on the river at sunset and it too was wonderful. Before we went, I was worried about the Covid travel requirements, but it actually went quite smoothly. We got tested no problem to meet Egyptian entry requirement (which I think have been relaxed to allow rapid test or PCR), masks were being worn in Egypt when appropriate, and we got our return test as a "house call" right in our hotel. I seriously recommend that you go to Egypt with Osiris Tours while tourism is light. Tip well, be kind and considerate to those you meet, and just relax and enjoy an Egyptian experience.

Our Egypt tour set up by Osiris Tours was absolutely amazing. Mahmoud was extremely kind to work with and catered the entire trip to our needs. Egypt was a dream vacation for us, and after doing our due diligence on a number of tour companies, the quality and personalization of the tour with Osiris was one we could not pass up. Whether it be a specific site we wanted to see, or additional relaxing time, the entire team was so quick to accomodate. Communication with Mahmoud was great, and we never had to worry about no answer or a last minute change in our schedule being accommodated. We did not have to worry about a single thing once we landed in Egypt, and were simply able to just enjoy the trip and not worry about logistics. Everything in the detailed itinerary was given as promised, which is not always the case when traveling internationally and using tour companies. Both of our tour guides, Sultan and Sam, were incredibly knowledgable, fun, and great to work with. Great english speakers. I highly recommend Osiris Tours for anyone’s Egypt experience, and hope to use Osiris in another country soon in the future!

We just got back from our tour to Egypt with Osiris Tours. We had an incredible time. Everyone who was associated with our time in Cairo and Luxor was worked with accuracy and precision. Starting with the airport pick up and transfer, Mahmoud was fantastic. He was always on time, and knew exactly how to get things moving and done fast. It was great knowing he would be able to get whatever needed to be done as soon as possible. Then on to our tour guide in Cairo, Sultan, who was very kind, knowledgeable, and patient with us throughout the entire trip. Sultan was willing to answer any questions we had and was very detailed when it came to describing concepts, ideas, and history. He also showed us around town to share some of the locals spend time and that made for a very interesting experience. Our tour guide in Luxor, “Sam” had a great personality and found ways for us to get more out of our brief one day stay in Luxor. Sam’s touch made all the difference. He arranged for us take a boat over the Nile instead of driving back and forth saving us more than 2 hours of our day. We absolutely would travel with Osiris again, this made everything for our trip enjoyable and relaxing as we felt comfortable with the company that they would handle things with ease with all the professionals working together. If anyone asks about the best way to see Egypt, we will recommend Osiris Tours. Christa and Kennth Rothman New York, NY

If I were to be honest, when my daughter chose Egypt for her graduation trip I was more than a little hesitant. But as a mother does, I proceeded to investigate options and by the grace of God, I found Mahmoud with Osiris Tours. To say that trip planning was a breeze would be putting it mildly, I was even excited. But more than that our trip to Egypt was beyond words amazing and we are already discussing our next trip. Mahmoud's preparations, planning, advice, ideas made for a trip that was beyond our wildest expectations. He customized our experiences to our family perfectly. We were able to immerse ourselves in the customs, culture and feel truly welcome. The hospitality of everyone we met in Egypt was beautiful and our guides, were truly extraordinary.

I went to Egypt for 2 weeks in May with Osiris Tours, visiting Cairo/Giza, Luxor, and Aswan. I see lots of rave reviews on here, and I'd like to second all of the great comments. Mahmoud Gebril used to be a guide in Egypt, now based in the US. He has thorough knowledge of all the sites in Egypt, not just the famous ones you've heard of, but some spectacular less-known sites that you probably haven't heard of, but wouldn't want to miss. Specifically I'm thinking of the tombs of Seti I and Nefertari (Ramses II's wife) in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, respectively. These tombs require a special ticket and aren't included in the package tours because they are more expensive (in the case of Nefertari's tomb, much more expensive), but they are truly spectacular and absolutely worth it. The famous Tutankhamen tomb is actually quite small and simple compared to some of the others that Mahmoud recommended. Tutankhamen died young and unexpectedly, so his tomb was kind of a rushed job. The temples of Hathor and Horus are amazing as well, which I would also not have known to visit without Mahmoud's recommendation. They're a bit far from Luxor (which means they were largely empty when I visited), but absolutely worth the drive. The entire trip was one astonishing site after another. I didn't go to Sharm or Hurghada, but if you'd like some beach time in place of temples, you've got that option too. Mahmoud's organizing skills are impeccable and the whole complicated itinerary went off without any issues, including the COVID test in Luxor so I could return home. Mahmoud also has done a great job with his picking of local guides, who were uniformly highly knowledgable and very helpful. Special kudos to Hotep in Upper Egypt, who showed me around the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. Anything you need while you're there, they will help you with. As far as safety, I never felt unsafe from a crime/terrorism perspective. Egypt has a high degree of military/police presence at all the tourist sites and I think the travel warnings put out by Western governments mainly apply to wild border areas like north Sinai and the western desert near Libya. You would not have any reason to go to those places anyway. Along the Nile seemed perfectly secure. COVID protocols are a bit lax except at the tourist hotels, and I'm frankly shocked that Egypt hasn't been hit hard like Turkey was. Maybe the desert climate is somehow protective, I'm not sure. I would strongly advice any visitors to get the vaccine before going though. Partly because of the pandemic, and partly because of the careful timing of Mahmoud and his guides, I frequently had the temples and tombs entirely to myself, which was an amazing experience. Being inside the Abu Simbel temples alone really makes them feel like spiritual places instead of tourist attractions. Mahmoud and his team try to time their visits to avoid the big package tours, but I doubt the sites are ever as empty as they were when I was there. You can really feel like Howard Carter walking through the tombs with no other people and no sounds except your footsteps. In normal times, I think they'll still get you there at less crowded times of the day, but it was probably a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity seeing them during the pandemic. Hotel recommendations were on-point. Old Cataract in Aswan is dripping with Agatha Christie vibes (if you're a fan of Poirot), and the Winter Palace in Luxor is incredibly historic as well. Highly recommend both. Cairo doesn't have anything with comparable historical weight, but the Four Seasons was quite good as well. In summary, if you're thinking of visiting Egypt, do it, and let Mahmoud organize your trip. You won't have to worry about any of the logistics, it will all be handled flawlessly. Even when the airlines schedules changed at the last minute, Mahmoud had it all figured out. Seeing Egypt is a trip of a lifetime, it is brimming with history, and right now it is three-quarters empty. I imagine they'll see the tourists return in a major way this autumn and winter though. Bring small bills to tip, bargain hard in the markets, and marvel and the ancient treasures.