Osiris ToursReviews of osiristours.com

This was a 'bucket list' trip for both of us and it exceeded any expectations that we had. We are both experienced travellers and have visited over 40 countries each, so feel well positioned to comment on your operations: We can't thank you enough for everything you organised for us. From the moment we stepped off the plane until we sadly left Egypt, we felt safe, respected and looked after. Everyone we engaged with were friendly, helpful and professional. Our two guides really brought Egypt and it's past and recent history to life for us - with their warmth, enthusiasm and rich story telling. Mahmoud Sultan and Sam were fantastic in pitching the information exactly to our level and had the ability to sense when we had taken in enough. We felt our attention never waned and didn't feel bored for a moment. We were also grateful to be able to engage in stimulating discussions, trying to learn somewhat about daily life in Egypt at present. Visiting a local cafe and eating and drinking local food with our guides/drivers were absolute highlights for us! We have already made our own version of Kushari and it will no doubt be a regular part of our diet, prompting us to always think of our friends in Egypt. The shopping opportunities were greatly appreciated and we felt the establishments we were taken to delivered a friendly, authentic experience at reasonable prices. We will treasure our Cairo papyrus featuring the last judgement by Osiris (again making us think of your team), our Aswan essences (who has Frankensense, myrrh, lotus and papyrus in their homes in Australia?) and a charming alabaster figurine of Horus from Luxor. We also felt that your guides did very well ensuring these proprietors were not excessively pushy and reputable businesses. The Nile cruise on the Farah was incredible. The facilities and staff on the boat were excellent. The chef and his team provided a fantastic offering at every meal and we loved experiencing Egyptian food and being on a boat with a mixture of passengers, both Egyptian and foreign. We have our photos, treasures and memories and will never forget our time in Egypt and would have no hesitation recommending you and your team to anyone who wants to full fill their dream of visiting Egypt. Thanks you sincerely and we'd be thrilled if you could give this feedback to everyone who helped make our trip so fabulous. We will no doubt be back in touch in the future to seek your help with other holidays in other locations that you offer. If you have any mailing lists we'd love to be included on it. Thank you Mahmoud,

November 2018. We recently completed a 14 day trip to Egypt and Jordan provided by Osiris Tours. The owner of Osiris’s Tours, Mahmoud Gebril, is based just outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Mahmoud was always available to answer our many tour questions. We were concerned about the safety of our group and Mahmoud assured us that this was not a problem. Our tour was completely private with a designated tour guide who stayed with us throughout. We had a private vehicle for all transportation. Our group consisted of ten individuals and we had planned this trip more than one and half years in advance. We researched the many options for a tour of Egypt and Jordan and decided on Osiris Tours. We could not have made a better decision. Throughout our trip, we had no reason to be concerned with our personal safety. Osiris Tours provided us with a complete tour of the major sites in Egypt and Jordan. Our tour guide Essam (Sam) Elisallah was truly outstanding. He was a very experienced guide who explained Egyptian history in great detail and was extremely knowledgeable of the pharaohs and hieroglyphics. Sam’s extra efforts to avoid crowds and his personal interaction with each of us made this tour even more enjoyable. We would highly recommend Osiris Tours for the trip of a lifetime to Egypt. The tour was much more than we expected. Ask for Sam and you will receive a memorable vacation. Be prepared to walk many miles – there is a lot to see in Egypt and Jordan.

REVIEW OF OUR WONDERFUL TRIP TO EGYPT AND JORDAN From October 9 – 21, we had the time of our life on a trip to the Middle East. Our tour was arranged by Mahmoud Gebril of Osiris Tours. From start to finish every detail was taken care of. We were met at the Cairo airport and ushered through Passport Control and Customs. Our private van with driver and guide were waiting for us. The first day we were treated to the pyramids and the Sphinx just outside the city. For our period in Egypt we were perfectly cared for by a driver and guide. As we moved from Aswan to Luxor we were treated to ancient sites and ruins along with the beauty and thrill of a four-day cruise on the Nile, which was perhaps the best part of the trip. The highlight for me was sitting on the top deck of the ship at twilight as the lights of the villages on either side of the river came on. At seven o’clock we heard the Call to Prayer coming from both sides of the river. In Luxor my trip was enhanced by the use of a wheel chair which our guide willingly maneuvered over the rough terrain as we visited the two famous ancient temples. Upon our return from Luxor to Cairo my traveling companion made a side trip to Alexandria. He was thrilled to see the famous old library as well as the Catacombs. Again we saw the pyramids from the top of our camels as they carried us closer. Out guide served us tea as evening approached. From Cairo we travelled to Amman, Jordan, and journeyed to the ancient city of Petra. The site was unbelievable as we reached the Treasury riding in a horse drawn carriage. Enough cannot be said about our guides and the arrangement of all the details of our trip by Mr. Gebril.. We had a very happy trip. Bruce and Jorge

I’ve always wanted to visit Egypt, so this was my dream trip. I brought along my 24 year old son. Osiris Tours proved to be a perfect tour operator. We were met on arrival at the airport and driven to our hotel, the Mena House in Cairo, which was stunning. Our guide was an Egyptologist and described in detail everything we saw. He accompanied us whenever we left the hotel and was very informative on the sights and Egyptian culture. We also flew to Luxor where we had an equally knowledgeable guide. All airport transfers were handled flawlessly. Egypt is such an exotic country and the amount of historical structures is mind blowing. To be able to gaze at these monuments and not have to worry about logistics really adds another level to the experience. I would not hesitate to do this again and I would use Osiris Tours. It’s fun, adventurous, magical, and safe. A trip of a lifetime!

recently returned from an 8 day private tour to Egypt with 5 other seniors arranged by Osiris Travel. I have nothing but praise for the itinerary, quality of the accommodations, the attention to every detail to ensure our safety and comfort and the knowledge and professionalism of the Osiris team, both in the US and on site. Mahmoud is the co founder of the company who works from their Maryland office. He guided us through the planning process, recommending a thorough but doable private tour for 6 seniors with visits to sites in Cairo, Aswan, along the Nile and in Luxor. He was responsive to all our questions and checked in before, during and after our visit. Our accommodations were excellent and as promised. From the moment we landed we were accompanied by an Osiris representative. The drivers and airport representatives all went out of their way to help us. Most important to the success of our trip was our Guide and Egyptologist Sayed, who was with us from day one throughout our stay. As expected, he was incredibly knowledgable about the history. But his enthusiasm and genuine pride in this history made it come to life for all of us. He had good humor and accommodated any and all of our needs. We were sad to leave our new friend. I would strongly recommend using Osiris for your trip to Egypt. I give them a ten out of ten. You will not be disappointed.

Highly recommend a trip to Egypt and Petra and recommend using Osiris Tours to make your trip spectacular. We have told all our friends and family that we loved our trip to Egypt and Petra but our private tour was a big reason why. Osiris set up a great itinerary that met our needs and preferences. It included the common tourist attractions as well as travel to some of the more remote areas. Our guide Sam was outstanding. His knowledge of the history of Egypt and the sites we were visiting was excellent. He didn't just recite facts. He showed enthusiasm about the information and at times even had us "act out" some of the family trees to help us make sense of all of the information being provided. Sam never rushed us at any venue. His goal was for us to have a great experience and see what we wanted to see. Goal accomplished! All of our travel arrangements were smooth. We felt incredibly safe and well taken care throughout our trip. We added a side trip to Petra wish Osiris Tours was able to arrange with another excellent guide and easy transportation.

Egypt has always been on the top of our places to visit. Thanks to Osiris Tours, we experienced a trip of a lifetime. Osiris put together an amazing itinerary for us based upon our group’s interests. To make our trip as smooth as possible, Osiris provided staff that were helpful, reliable, and timely, ranging from the guide, drivers and airport representatives. Our arrival into Cairo was made seamless by an Osiris rep who navigated us through customs and security checks. Everything was so thoughtfully planned and well organized, down to the smallest detail. Osiris delivered on our hotel accommodations, which were excellent. At no time during our tour did we feel unsafe. Egypt cares about the safety and security of its visitors. We were well taken care of by our outstanding guide, Sam, who provided us with a memorable experience. Each site was made extremely interesting due to Sam’s passion and knowledge of Egypt’s history. He made the tombs, the temples, the reliefs, the hieroglyphics, and everything we visited come alive through his stories and enthusiasm. We learned so much about this fascinating country and its history. Sam went above and beyond to coordinate interesting experiences for us and to accommodate our needs, even taking us to unique and special spots within the site that were outside the norms of the tour. Not only was Sam an exceptional tour guide, but an exceptional human being as well. It touched us to see the many acts of kindness he displayed towards others. He also had a great sense of humor! We had such an amazing experience in Egypt that we intend to return and would happily use Osiris tours again. Egypt is everything we hoped it would be and more!

The was a great trip! The Osiris staff were very helpful, extremely knowledgeable, and very flexible. They were always looking for ways to satisfied our needs. The sites in Egypt were once in a lifetime. Climbing the great pyramid, visiting Abu Simbel, the Karnack temples, the Luxor and Cairo museums, and the valley of the Kings, were all once in a lifetime experiences .