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Grandfather (age 75) and granddaughter (age 14) had a special trip to Egypt - the young Miss says it was her best trip ever, and she has been on every continent except Antarctica. We started with two days in Cairo - where the pyramids are. Thoroughly enjoyable, even to someone like me who has seen a lot at my age. Nice hotel and nice food also, Then a 4 night trip starting in Luxor (flying from Cairo) and traveling south to Aswan on the Nile River in a ship. Very comfortable, with morning spent touring with Mahmoud and a driver, then back to the ship for lunch and in the afternoon cruising to the next destination. The sights, such as the Valley of the Kings, are impressive and even King Tut's mummy in the underground chamber is fascinating to see (also the exhibits found in this tomb shown in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo), The scenery on this cruise is interesting as you see a mix of the desert and extensive agriculture along the Nile plus visiting numerous temples and monuments adds much to the experience. The food on the ship was consistently good, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The teen-ager ate heartily. We left the ship at Aswan, toured in that area, and then flew back to Cairo for a last day of seeing parts of Cairo, especially several religious temples plus the Egyptian Museum. Also to note are the multiple market displays of fresh fruits and vegetables in the April period when we were there: strawberries, artichokes, oranges and other citric fruits, green vegetables, etc. No complaints about the variety and freshness of the food served at meals. Even wine is available. My granddaughter also got to ride a horse and a camel, got to hold lion cub and a 3 foot long crocodile! I did ride a camel myself. I cannot think of a thing to complain about - except we should have stayed more days but this was a Spring Break vacation for my granddaughter so the time was limited. Reflecting on the trip you do "pack in" a lot impressive sights and experiences into one week of days and nights. The trip to Cairo, from Philadelphia, was easy with a layover in Paris for us. We were met in Cairo and checked through customs quickly. Also assisted again on leaving Cairo. No complications! I am an economist and I was interested in how their economy "works", so my personal focus was also on how the Egyptian economy differs from the U.S. economy. My granddaughter seemed to find everything interesting and even found some nice presents for herself! The traveling was not difficult for me, though I have a mild balance problem when walking. A great trip. I would recommend this type of trip and Mahmoud's services to anyone.

My wife and I agree our trip to Egypt has been the best travel experience ever. Chief among the reasons for this trip being so special was the guide service provided by Mahmoud. His knowledge and insight at every stop we made was incredible. He is nothing short of a walking talking encyclopedia (remember what they are?) of Egyptian history and antiquities. Mahmoud has a delightful personality and is a great deal of fun to be with even when not seeing and discussing the sights. Mahmoud was also very instrumental in assisting us with a number of purchases we made. Were it not for Mahmoud's intervention with vendors we would have paid many times more than we did. In short, Mahmoud really made our trip to Egypt what it was. Our best trip ever!!

Mahmoud was our private guide from Luxor to Aswan. My friend and I travelled by boat up the Nile and Mahmoud met us at each port with a private car and driver, and guided us through our day trips to some of Egypt's most important ruins. Mahmoud is extremely knowledgeable about ancient Egyptian history. He speaks English very well and he made sure that we saw all of the sites without feeling rushed or unsafe. In Aswan, after we had left our cruise, Mahmoud took us to have dinner one night in a bustling local restaurant. It was a great experience - he introduced us to the owner and we tasted delicious local food that we would not have had otherwise. Before we left Canada, we admittedly had some uneasiness about the political situation in Egypt. But once there, and particularly during the time we spent with Mahmoud, we never felt threatened or in danger and, indeed, we came away with the impression that Egyptians are just like most people in the world - caring and kind.

Mahmoud, our guide for much of our Egyptian tour was great. He was schooled in the history of each site we visited but also brought a personal note to each story. We were traveling with three teenagers and his connection to them kept them attentive and has resulted in lifetime memories and many stories to tell. He was prompt, courteous and "felt" like one of the family. I would highly recommend Osiris Tours for your next wow vacation!! Thank you Mahmoud!

My girlfriend and I took a Nile cruise and tour with Mahmoud as a guide in 2012. His knowledge of and passion for Egyptian history was unparalleled, but it's really his personality that makes him stand out. He's so incredibly friendly and warm; you can't help but enjoying spending time with him. We've kept in touch since the trip and would love to travel with him again. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mahmoud to anyone. If you have an opportunity to travel with him, do it. You will not regret it.

I had the pleasure to take a tour of Egypt with friends led by Mahmoud Gebril. We were a small group with some physical limitations and specific requests. We had done our homework before the trip and wanted to explore some specific sites. Mahmoud made it all happen with logistics that worked for us and outstanding accommodations. Everything went smoothly thanks to his organization. His knowledge of Egyptian history, culture, and architecture was outstanding. He constantly kept our interest and could answer all of our questions. And to top it all off his friendliness and warmth made this trip wonderful. I would not hesitate to recommend his tours.

Travelling with Mahmoud All issues of travel are expertly and efficiently overseen by Mahmoud, who seems to know everyone everywhere we go. You instantly feel that you are in the hands of the premier guide with inside connections and knowledge of each site visited. Somehow he navigates the sites so you seem to have the place to yourself and the optimal vantage points for the narrative he delivers to make history come alive. A deep knowledge of the history of his people overlaid with his sense of timing and drama make travelling with Mahmoud a memorable experience. Mahmoud is much more than a “travel guide” . The history and politics as well as art and culture of Egypt are the substances from which he weaves a memorable and insightful look at the country he loves.

I had the pleasure of doing a multi-day tour down the Nile River with Mahmoud. We could not have asked for a better guide - always punctual, thoughtful, and going the extra mile to share unique Egyptian experiences with us. He is very knowledgeable and made the history come alive. It was a wonderful experience!