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We have just completed the most incredible holiday to Egypt and Jordan with Osiris Tours. From my first email asking questions about possible tours, to final touchdown at home, it’s been a pleasure and privilege to deal with such a professional company. Mahmoud Sultan, our guide in Cairo and Mahmoud Farah our guide in Aswan and Luxor were outstanding. We couldn’t have asked for better people. They were both incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, funny and pleasant gentlemen. They were both very gracious, incredibly good hosts, and very welcoming. The airport representatives and tour drivers were all excellent and the program that was put together for us was spectacular. Egypt tour coordinator Shaddy was great to deal with and incredibly helpful. All of the accommodations were top notch and in perfect locations. The Jordan section of our trip was just as good. Our guide Sameer in Petra and our Bedouin guide Mahmoud in Wadi Rum were fantastic. Our driver Zeyad was also very good. I highly recommend adding a Jordan section on to any Egypt trip. Security was not an issue, and we never felt in danger at any time. We have only felt welcome in these wonderful countries. The idea I had for our anniversary trip to be the trip of a lifetime for my wife has been fulfilled, and we have got everything that I hoped for.

We recently returned from a 12 day trip to Egypt organized by Osiris Tours. From the first contact with Mahmoud I knew this was the company I wanted to plan my trip. Mahmoud was very responsive and planned an itinerary to Cairo, Aswan and Luxor that hit all the highlights but also kept things at a pace that we could enjoy the magnificent sites we were experiencing. Upon arrival in Cairo we were met by representatives that whisked us through the visa process and delivered us to our hotel. Each airport transfer went equally as smoothly. Our guides Marwa (Cairo) and Ismial (Aswan and Luxor) were knowledgeable (an understatement!), professional and attentive. They were simply wonderful. Our drivers were prompt and courteous. We were pleased with all our accommodations and thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and friendly staffs. This was a great trip that ran smoothly from beginning to end thanks to all the professionals that Osiris arranged. Egypt was a fantastic place to visit. We never felt unsafe and would love to return in the future! I would not hesitate to use Osiris Tours again.

They did an amazing job! We felt safe and learned so much about Egypt. It was a trip of a life lifetime!

Osiris Tours are great! Years ago, I watched the lectures on Egypt through the Great Courses from the Teaching Company with prof Bob Brier. Since then, I had always wanted to go. I strongly recommend you watch the lectures before you go as Egyptian history is very complex. We had two groups of friends go to Egypt with Osiris and both loved it. Mahmoud Gebril of Osiris is very responsive and set up a wonderful itinerary. We had fantastic accommodations in Petra, Aswan and Luxor. We were less than 4 months after the start of the war in Gaza. We felt entirely safe. The airport representatives were very helpful, particularly in Cairo airport. The food was basic but wholesome and safe. Our drivers had to navigate in a country without traffic lights. Our guide, Ahmed Fathy was perfect. Very knowledgeable, patient, flexible and kind. He actually leads tours with Bob Brier and has been a student of Zawi Hawass. The very best travel is when you have an emotional connection to the sights you visit. Thank you Osiris for making that happen for me.

If you are considering a trip to Egypt, Jordan or any country that Osiris Tours accommodates, please do it and do it with them. We returned from our trip to Egypt and Jordan last week and I still dream about it. Not kidding! Safe, educational, beautiful, worry free from beginning to end. Traveling with Osiris was the one of best experiences we've had. Generally, we like to do our own thing when we travel, but for these countries, it is best to use a tour company and it absolutely should be Osiris!

Possibly the best trip we've ever had... Mahmoud/Osiris provide an amazing experience - the destinations speak for themselves, but the orchestration of the trip was perfect - extremely knowledgeable & friendly (& funny!) guides, impeccable logistics with drivers, transfers, etc., beautiful and convenient hotels. We went to places "off the beaten path" and saw things not on most tours, and were pampered with good humored attention to our spontaneous requests. If you're looking for a unique, safe and mind-blowing deep dive into Jordan and Egypt - this is it... worth every penny and then some - highly, highly recommend!

Mahmoud, Karen and I wanted to reach out and thank you for arranging one of the truly most enjoyable tours of our lifetime - experiencing the richness and sights of Egypt with Osiris Tours. Osiris did not disappoint! The difference that having a personal tour tailored to our particular needs and wishes, made to our appreciation for our time in Egypt, cannot be understated. The warmness and friendliness of the Egyptian people was so genuine and ever present. Guides Sayed, Khalafa, and Ahmed were knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and wishes. Having Osiris attendants at our flight arrivals and departures was a huge assist to Karen and me. All our hotel accommodations, including our cruise ship cabins down the Nile, were exceptional. We loved our time at the pyramids. Ahmed’s knowledge of the construction heightened our appreciation for the history and legacy of the pyramids. Other highlights were the leisurely cabin cruise down the Nile, the sights around Aswan, Luxor, the alabaster shop in Kurna, the handmade carpets at the family carpet school, and the visits to pharaohs’ tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens. Nefartari's tomb was exceptionally impressive. We enjoyed our time with Khalafa. His passion and enthusiasm for everything Egyptian was contagious, and we very much enjoyed our time with him. His commentary at Luxor Temple was particularly informative, given his extensive knowledge of the inscriptions seen there. Any fears due to the Gazan conflict were completely overblown. There was not one time when we felt uncomfortable for our safety. I rate Osiris Tours 'a five out of five.' Karen and I would heartily recommend your tour company to anyone wishing to experience the rich history of Egypt and the warmth and friendliness of its people. If we can assist you in any other way in 'spreading the word', feel free to reach out to Karen and me. Postscripts: "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." - Mark Twain "Travel has a way of stretching the mind. The stretch comes not from travel's immediate rewards, the inevitable myriad of new sights, smells and sounds, but with experiencing firsthand how others do differently what we believed to be the right and only way." - Ralph Crawshaw

Thank you so much for Osiris Tours and in particular Mahmoud for organising our private family tour to Egypt. We had an excellent time and would rate the overall experience 5 stars out of 5. We felt so well looked after especially with kids in particular with with the guides who ensured that all activities were suitable for all of us and made sure that we felt comfortable at all times in particular when it started getting hot (for us). The girls particular loved the Nile cruise and rated this at the best thing in the trip along with seeing the mummy of King Tut. All of our hotels were very comfortable and catered to all of our needs. The flights were easy as well and enabled us to make the most of our time there.