"Going to Egypt/Jordan...go with Osiris Tours!"

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!

"Jordan & Egypt Extraordinaire"

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!

"Osiris Tours - The Way to do Egypt"

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 for organising a very positive family Egyptian tour"

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.

"Nov 2-15 2023 - Egypt / Extraordinary Sites, Luxury Accommodations, Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring Staff"

Osiris Tours exceeded our expectations on all accounts! From initial planning with Mahmoud to the moment we arrived in Cairo, our every need was tended to. Mahmoud (owner of Osiris Tours) promptly answered all our questions creating a custom itinerary to meet our desires. When we wanted to make adjustments before our departure, he quickly accommodated us and offered options for our consideration. When the Israel-Hamas war started, Mahmoud eased our concerns sending us videos of other Osiris travelers currently traveling in Egypt giving us reassurance of conditions in Egypt.

Once we arrived in Cairo, the Osiris team met us before immigrations expediting us though the airport process with out a worry for us. Our Cairo tour lead Mina delivered us to our fantastic hotel accommodations getting us checked-in and getting us ready for our first day’s tour in Giza. Our Egyptologist guide, Marwa, was knowledgeable and attentive. She taught us so much about early Egypt during our amazing tours of the Egyptian Museum and the pyramids. She introduced us to Egyptian culture visiting artisans and enjoying the most delicious local food. Marwa is also an artist herself who helped us to take amazing pictures along the way.

Next we departed Cairo for the journey south to Abu Simbel. Again, the Osiris airport team moved us easily through the airport for our arrival to Aswan where met Sam our Egyptologist guide and began the the drive to Abu Simbel (the light show at Abu Simbel is a must). We absolutely love Sam who guided us through Abu Simbel, Aswan, Luxor and Dendera! Luxor Temple at night is a must, Nefertari’s tomb is must, Seti I tomb is a must, Dendera Temple is a must (catacombs, crawling into secret chamber, panorama view from up top)… we can go on and on. Sam was incredibly enthusiastic, knowledge, funny, kind and caring, and made us feel completely at ease. Sam made sure we had extra time at any site we desired, and was able to get us special access to certain tombs/temples. We can’t wait to see Sam again on a dig in his village, fingers crossed Sam gets the digging permit!! We can’t say enough positive things about Sam, we consider him part of our family now. Along with Sam, our drivers Ayman (Aswan) and Ahmed (Luxor) were fantastic, expertly navigating busy streets, and always making sure we were comfortable, and had plenty of drinks and snacks.

All too soon, it was time to return to Cairo for our last days in Egypt (at least for this visit). Again Osiris made all the arrangements go smoothly. Back in Cairo, Mina worked magic for us getting us the Presidential Suite in the Triumph Luxury Hotel in Cairo! We enjoyed our last day touring in Cairo meeting back up with Marwa and visiting a beautiful palace and grounds and the modern National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. When it was time to depart late that evening the most fantastic airport expeditor moved us quickly through the exit process and got us on our way.

All throughout our trip, the Osiris team arranged awesome plush accommodations (The Old Cataract Hotel is Aswan is the best ever and a must stay), expert drivers driving us to all sites, and Egyptologists provided detailed history with exciting ancient stories to keep us enthused and engaged. We felt completely safe throughout our entire journey to Giza, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Dendera and Cairo. The Egyptian people are courteous, kind and welcoming to tourists. Young children especially like speaking with tourists and taking pictures, they are so very sweet. We absolutely love everything Egypt has to offer and are incredibly grateful for such an amazing experience thanks to the expertise and professionalism of Osiris Tours. We look forward to future adventures with Osiris, they are the best!

"Fabulous Tour!"

My husband and I returned from an Osiris tour to Egypt and Jordan in early November. It was a trip of a lifetime and a wonderful experience. We felt very safe in both countries, despite hostilities in the region. In our view, a tour with private guides and drivers is the best way to explore the antiquities while learning about the culture of the countries, and the cost is not much more than small group tour. It also provides a lot of flexibility. Mahmoud Gerbril, founder and President of Osiris personally helped us plan our trip, guiding us through options to assure that we would realize our goals. When we needed to change our itinerary because of a cancelled pre-tour in Israel, he quickly modified our schedule, changing hotel reservations and offering options. The guides Osiris provided in Egypt and Jordan were excellent and we had no trouble understanding them. Sayed Bazuka was our guide throughout Egypt, and he was outstanding! The airport representatives were invaluable, getting us Visas, guiding us through customs and taking care of issues that arose, and we appreciated the helpfulness and safety focus of our drivers. Overall, we had a fabulous experience. We purchased extra tickets that allowed us to climb up inside the Great Pyramid in Giza and to enter some of the more spectacular tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Queens in Luxor and it was well worth it!!

"One of the best private tours ever!"

We have taken many private tours over the years, and this tour of Egypt and Jordan arranged by Osiris Tours was definitely one of the absolute best!
First, on arrival we immediately felt absolutely safe with our private drivers and private guides. They were very thoughtful and protective of us and made sure that we always felt comfortable. Also, every hotel that we stayed in had excellent security and that made us feel even more relaxed during our trip. We never felt insecure or unsafe at all. I would definitely recommend the private tour arrangements if you are at all hesitant about traveling to this region. It is worth it because you will be completely safe and protected throughout your entire journey.

When I contacted Mahmoud with an interest in a trip to Egypt and Jordan he was immediately responsive and designed the perfect itinerary for us based on our preferences and what we wanted to see on our 11 day journey. He was very thoughtful in getting everything perfect for us, and was very patient when we had questions or wanted to make changes.

Immediately when we arrived we could see the level of organization. Our Osiris representative met us at the airport and whisked us through immigration and got us directly to our driver. Every transfer went like clockwork. They even made sure that we were checked in properly for our transfer flights, and never left us until we were ready to go through security.
Our drivers and private guides were all excellent. They were very professional and thoughtful, as well as knowledgable. The guides all had degrees in Egyptology or Egyptian history, or both. They were interactive and highly informative. We learned SO much! Also, they arranged our schedule to fit the times that we wanted to see or do things and made sure to get us to the busier tourist sites before (or after) the often stifling crowds of tourists arrived, making our experience at each place even more memorable and fantastic.

Our hotels were all really great and several of the 5 star hotels were absolutely amazing. Again, every hotel had excellent security so we always felt perfectly safe and comfortable.

We also appreciated the private portions of our tour, like the private access to King Tut's tomb, the private Nile River felucca boat ride (romantic and stunningly beautiful), and the private desert safari in Wadi Rum.

I can't say enough about how appreciative we are to Osiris Tours for this amazing and once in a lifetime experience. We would most definitely schedule a trip through Osiris Tours again, and we will recommend it to our friends!!

"Incredible holiday experience with Osiris Tours"

Osiris Tours gave us the most special and memorable experience of Egypt. From the initial contact, to the planning, during the trip and afterwards. Everything was meticulously planned. I can't speak highly enough of Mahmoud and his team. Read all the other reviews on TripAdvisor, Google etc (I've posted longer ones elsewhere because Mahmoud and his team deserve the recognition!) to see how much everyone absolutely loved their experience with Osiris Tours.

"A trip if a lifetime!"

If I could rate a trip more than a 5, I would. We had a wonderful trip to Egypt and Jordan planned by Osiris. From the moment we got off the plane and were greeted to the exceptional guides, hotels and experiences, everything was perfect. Particularly given the extensive media coverage about the war, it was wonderful to feel safe and supported as we traveled around. The people we met and the things we did here were truly amazing. We are so very glad we came!

"Beware no credit or refund for canceled trips"

We booked our trip over a year ago and pre-paid in advance. Mahmoud was very professional through the process but when we canceled out of concern for our safety given the violence in the region, he refused to grant any kind of refund or even credit forward future trip, despite incurring no cost for our canceled trip.