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I have to say that touring with Osiris was the best trip we’ve ever had. The guys were ever present and accommodating—helpful from beginning to end and very understanding of our needs. I traveled all the way from Atlanta Georgia while pregnant and these guys made every effort to ensure that I had great time and that my condition was always considered. At times, this even involved speaking to airport management so I didn’t have to go through X-ray machines for the baby’s protection. Our Cairo “airport guide” (Yes, someone greets you each and every time you’re at the airport—even before you go through customs), Tarek was always amazing! He gave us food and drink recommendations and was so much more than the guy that helped us navigate the Cairo airport. We interfaced with him several times and he made is feel like family. Also, pretty sure he was behind the complimentary upgrade at the Four Seasons First Residence, which was absolutely plush! Mahmoud was our Cairo guide and he was amazing! Knowledgeable, friendly and patient with my pregnant bladder 😊. One thing we noticed right away was how willing everyone was to either stick to our designated plan or do something totally different and we appreciated the flexibility for sure. In Luxor, we were greeted at the airport by Mohammed and escorted to the Hilton resort. Islam, our Luxor tour guide, showed us around Luxor and we enjoyed seeing and hearing all the beautiful history there. He went above and beyond with the Hilton staff to make the most of our time there. We also visited the beautiful Rixos in Sharm El Sheik where Rabie picked us up from the airport and checked in on us daily. He also helped us coordinate our COVID tests necessary for returning to the states. We spent most of our time on the resort, which was total luxury. Lastly, I could speak volumes of the man behind the scenes of our entire trip, Mahmoud Gebril. He was simply amazing! His responsiveness, patience and flexibility with our requested changes, upgrades, and last minute decisions pretty much secures him in our book as the best tour agent ever! We appreciate all he did to make our Egypt trip a once in a lifetime experience. If you are having reservations about which company to chose for Egypt travel, look no further. It doesn’t get any better than this! The company’s professionalism is second to none, but they’re also cool and personable. Fun to be around and talk to. Full of laughs and funny stories!

Just got back from an Odyssey into the ancient country of Egypt. It was a true journey of exploration of lost civilization, wonderful tastes, and surprisingly luxurious relaxation. Osiris Tours was recommended by a FB group I am part of and I was not disappointed. The whole trip went flawlessly because of the expert advise and planning by Mr. Mahmoud Gerbil. We were met at the gate as soon as we landed into Cairo and we were off for an adventure of a lifetime. All the hotels we stayed at were pure luxury and comfort. Our most favorite was the Old Cataract in Aswan. The 4 day cruise up the River Nile on Sonesta St. George was relaxing and a great change of pace. Food and accommodations were excellent. Many of the site had very few tourists which made it a unique and enjoyable experience. All the guides and drivers were professional and knowledgeable. The only change I would have made is to add some evening tours/outings. Especially enjoyed the time we spent in Cairo with our guide M Sultan. He was an excellent guide and a budding photographer. Took many great pictures of our family which we loved. We loved all the Egyptian people we met. Not once did we feel unwelcome, unsafe or threatened in anyway. Strongly encourage everyone make a trip out to Egypt ASAP and if you do go YOU HAVE TO USE OSIRIS Tours!!! It is the best!!

With out new Covid vaccines, we decided to take a trip to Egypt - a destination that had been on our bucket list for years. Based on the reviews of Osiris, we reached out to Mahmoud and knew instantly that we had found the right agency. He worked with us to develop an amazing itinerary and the next month we were on our way. Mahmoud's people on the ground were excellent. From meeting us at the Cairo airport with our visa, to getting us around to sites and helping us understand the history and culture, it simply couldn't have been better. We went in May 2021, which was the end of the normal tourist season and there were indeed very few tourists there. We saw all of six other people inside the great pyramid and had many of the tombs in the valley of the Kings completely to ourselves. Things to note: 1. A new museum just opened in Cairo which now houses the mummies that were previously stored at the Egyptian museum. It is not to missed! 2. This summer (2021), another new museum will open in Cairo which will include the artifacts from King Tut's tomb (also previously stored at the Egyptian museum). The artifacts are incredible so I would recommend adding that museum to the list of places to visit as well. 3. It goes without saying: The sights are fantastic. Because it doesn't rain in Egypt, so much of the ancient architecture, carvings and hieroglyphs are intact. 4. People are exceedingly friendly and like Americans. Smiling faces greeted us everywhere! 5. The food is excellent! 6. Egypt is very safe. Tourists have to present a negative covid test to get into the country (the paperwork is checked repeatedly and thoroughly by the airlines), many places had temp checks (incl. our hotels and cruise ship), masks, gloves and hand sanitizers were readily available. 7. The security is impressive and the country is totally safe to travel in. Our guides had to submit our itinerary to the authorities (sights we were visiting and when, which car we were in, etc.) which were verified by security at the sights, hotels, check points, etc. There were metal detectors and bag x-ray machines at all hotels, museums and sights. We went for several walks by ourselves and felt 100% safe at all times. 8. It is a heavy tipping culture and USD are accepted. Bring lots of cash. 9. We dressed conservatively (long sleeves, long loose pants, hats) which helped protect against the sun. We did see plenty of tourists wearing shorts and tank tops. If you are considering going to Egypt, I highly recommend going now. As soon as we got back home from out trip, my husband was talking about going back again. It was simply that amazing!

Wonderful time exploring Egypt! Osiris Tours took care of all the details and worry so we could just enjoy the experience. Being able to customize the trip and have a private tour without the large groups was exactly what we were looking for.

I would definitely recommend to use Osiris Tours if you are planning a trip to Egypt! Overall it was a trip of a lifetime. The whole Osiris Tours team is very professional, punctual, and will always provide the best experience . They were able to help my family and I with airport help, transportation, and just made the trip worry free. Would definitely use Osiris Tours again. Thank you!!

I've always wanted to go to Egypt, but this trip exceeded my expectations. Mahmoud answered my emails and calls the fastest I've ever seen and took care of everything. We got to see everything and didn't have to worry about the small details. They helped us through covid restrictions which was a huge help! I already want to go back because Egypt is so vast and beautiful.

My husband and I decided on Egypt for our 25th Anniversary trip. I chose Osiris Tours because the owner of the company, Mahmoud, took the time to listen to what our interests were and created a custom itinerary. We had a magical trip where Osiris Tours took care of everything! They even had each hotel give us a treat in celebration of our Anniversary. Of course all of the historical sites are incredible but the personal attention from our guide, Ahmed Fathy, and all the other Osiris staff is what really made the trip special. I know I would not hesitate to use Osiris Tours again.

We took a weeklong trip in early February 2021 to Egypt with Osiris Tours. Mahmoud the owner was outstanding throughout the entire process. We had planned this trip before COVID hit as a group trip for a milestone birthday for my wife. Mahmoud worked with us to craft a trip and timeline that worked for the group, and believe me that was a lot of communication….but not once was he ever anything other than cordial, informative, and understanding. As the pandemic raged on it came down to just my wife and I making the trip and he was just as informative and helpful as ever, even as we freaked out with the continued speculation of additional country closures. As we got closer to the departure date it was required that we take a COVID test before we boarded to arrive in Egypt and before we boarded to leave Egypt, Mahmoud provided a business so that we could schedule and pay for a local test so that it wouldn’t be a concern. We ended up taking the trip and was it an experience of a lifetime. We were met in the airports by our local representative and then taken to our private vehicle with our driver and security. From there we went to our hotel and later met our private tour guide, security, and driver to start our adventures. Each tour guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. They were attentive to what peaked our interest and were always ready to ensure we captured great pictures for memories. From all of the tourist attractions, to the local customs, to the current state of things due to COVID, to local cuisine, they were top notch and gave us a great understanding of what we were seeing and experiencing. With them we never felt out of place, or lost, or concerned about anything…..well except when we go to experience Cairo traffic for the first time. Cairo driving behaviors aren’t like those in the US and it took a little getting used to, however the drivers were top notch and we never had any issues or concerns. As far as COVID goes, everyone in the team wore masks and hand sanitizer was always available. They also made sure we had water if needed. We could go into detail about the pyramids, tombs, etc. however, it is just something that you must see for yourself to really appreciate the experience. I’ve always been intrigued with them ever since being a young kid in school and learning about them or watching the history channel or watching movies that included them, but it’s nothing like seeing them for yourself and understanding the engineering feat that you are able to witness 1000s of year later. In addition, to the tours we were given great recommendations for local restaurants where we ate and had a wonderful experience. We were also able to shop with wonderful local shops and bring back authentic items. As our trip was winding down, they also assisted us with our COVID test, by ensuring the test was completed at the hotel (which we hadn’t originally scheduled) and making sure we had our results on time before our flight. Osiris Tours and their employees are top notch, the experience was exceptional, and the only thing we were disappointed with was that we had elected not to see Aswan to accommodate the potential group. We forgot to mention that our flights were changed numerous times due to COVID, our originating flight had changed the week before and because our connecting flight to Cairo was the same we didn’t think to mention it…..well when we arrived in Amsterdam I had a voice mail from Osiris Tours making sure that our arrival hadn’t changed because they checked and saw that our flight time wasn’t listed anymore. They wanted to ensure that someone was there to meet us at whatever time we were arriving. I could go on and on, however they truly enjoy what they do and are class acts. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to go to Egypt, you will not be disappointed! Thanks Mahmoud and team, you truly made this a memorable experience!