Osiris Tours Reviews 

Osiris made my trip to Egypt truly amazing. The service and attention to detail was incredible! Mahmoud Farah, the archaeologist and Egyptologist guide in Luxor and Abeer Abu Dief, the Egyptologist guide in Cairo, were not just knowledgeable and informative but absolutely a joy to spend time with. We laughed and had so much fun! Plus: Osiris handled all of the tickets for archaeological sites, airport transfers and check ins -- it was just smooth and impeccable, with no stress. Our drivers were attentive and sweet. Each contact and representative went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy. Just an absolutely lovely experience all around. Genuinely impressed. So thrilled I booked with Osiris! FIVE STARS! مية مية

I recently used Osiris Tours for a three day whirlwind trip to the pyramids, Luxor/Valley of the Kings, and Old Cairo. The trip was well planned and coordinated, and having someone meet me at the airport to get a visa and through passport control was a plus. The hotels were all excellent. What stood out most from the trip, though, was the quality of the guides and drivers. Muhammad and Mustafa in Cairo (on both days) were awesome. Muhammad was very knowledgeable and went above and beyond; it felt like I was touring Cairo and the pyramids with a friend who happened to know a lot. Hamdy in Luxor was equally great. I plan to return to Egypt again for a longer trip and will certainly use Osiris again.

My wife and I traveled to Egypt with Osiris Tours, and can't say enough good things about the experience. The entire trip felt exceptionally VIP. I would without hesitation recommend their tours to any of my friends or family traveling in Egypt, and would use Osiris again for their other travel destinations in the future.

Mahmoud was incredibly flexible with our timing of travel due to COVID changes, which was a big deal for us to be relaxed about the travel dates. He was in constant communication with us all the way up to the tour date, where his on site representatives took over the communication. From the point that we arrived at the airport in Cairo, a representative was there to help us with bags and the passport process. Frequently the representatives of Osiris were moving us past lines and into special or diplomatic lines so that we were able to spend the most amount of our time enjoying the trip. All of the transfers from hotels, airports, or tour sites was handled very professionally, and the vehicle was clean and cool (drivers would fire up the air con prior to us getting in the parked van while we were returning from sites, so it was cool right when we got in).

The guides were top notch, they were very knowledgeable, personable, and were able to accommodate schedule changes as needed. It felt like we spent the right amount of time at each site of the tour, never felt like we lingered or were rushed through something. They helped us understand the customs of the country, as well as deal with hagglers in the markets. We spent the most of our time with their guide, Islam, who was very good with helping keep my pregnant wife comfortable and fed. He was also an incredible wealth of knowledge, and seemed to know just about everyone wherever we were. His honesty related to goods and local markets helped us in our decision process and haggling process with local vendors. He also shared a lot of his favorite foods with us throughout the tour (pro-tip, in Luxor, ask him for his peanut vendor).

The hotels were well selected for the options in each city we stayed as well.

Our top recommendations for additional tours would be the: sunset camel ride in Giza/Cairo, and the Nubian Village tour in Aswan.

This is a copy of the email we sent to Mahmoud Gebril on our return from Egypt...I think it says it all...
Dear Mr Mahmoud,

We cannot thank you enough for the amazing experience we have had with Osiris Tours on our trip to Egypt. We could not be more happy with our experience from the first minute to the last!

We have so many happy memories, the whole itinerary was perfect, without exception 😀

Our wonderful guides, Egyptologists, Ahmed Fathy Alsayed in Cairo and Essam Hamed for our tour of Luxor, Aswan and the places in between, had a depth of knowledge and a passion for the fascinating history of Egypt that, I think, could not be surpassed. We learnt so much that the ancient tombs, temples, palaces and artefacts in the museums really came alive.

We both felt that our guides became our friends as well as our teachers.

The standard of all the hotels and the Nile boat we stayed on was absolutely top class, they were experiences in themselves, not just places to stay!

Overall if I was going to rate our whole experience with Osiris tours I wouldn’t hesitate to give it 6 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 😁 if that is possible!

We feel like we have left a little bit of our heart in Egypt, we hope we can go back one day.

We have literally hundreds of amazing photos to look at and remember our wonderful experience.

Thanks again for our holiday of a ifetime.

Best Regards,

Caroline & Nick Hall

Egypt and Jordan were on our top places to visit in a lifetime list and, after bring stuck in the US during COVID, there were very high expectations on this trip - it met and exceeded every one of them!

I traveled as a single mother with a 12-year old, for 14 days on a trip that included Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Petra and the Dead Sea, 13 nights, 5 hotels, 3 internal fights, 3 amazing guides and more sights, sounds and experiences that we could have dreamed of! The organization was flawless, every single thing went exactly as Mahmoud at Osiris had planned it.

I could not recommend Osiris more highly. If, like us, you have people telling you it is unsafe to travel in Egypt, this will prove them wrong - we were accompanied every step of the way when we needed to be, and given ample time to ourselves when we wanted it. On a human level, Mahmoud is an incredible communicator, the gentlemen who met us off every flight and guided us through the visa process were both friendly and experienced, and our 3 guides (Ahmed, Khalaf and Sameer) were knowledgable, fun and firm friends by the end of our visit. 5 stars, 10 out of 10, and every superlative imaginable - we could not recommend Osiris highly enough!

You'll not find a better company to tour Egypt with than Osiris Tours. We've traveled much of the world independently as a family of three, but with so much to explore in Egypt, we decided to work with Osiris Tours and couldn't be happier with our decision.

From the beginning, we worked with Mahmoud to create a customized itinerary that fit our travel goals, including everything from visiting Alexandria to Abu Simbel to climbing Mt. Siani. Once in Egypt, an airport representative greeted us, streamlined the visa process, assisted with our luggage, and quickly introduced us to our tour guide and driver.

Having a private driver to navigate the streets of Cairo and Alexandria was invaluable and very comfortable when going long distances from locations such as Aswan to Luxor.

Egypt is a country layered in history, and having a dedicated guide allowed us to connect with and gain a deeper understanding of the country than we ever could on our own or as part of a larger group.

Along the way, our guides were certified Egyptologists with decades of experience. They helped translate and interpret hieroglyphics and provided in-depth detail about every site we visited. Having a dedicated local guide who speaks Arabic also helped navigate unwanted attention and opened doors to experiences and opportunities we would not have had otherwise.

We couldn't have had a better experience and are already planning a return trip.

We truly had the most magnificent Jordan and Egypt 12-day vacation thanks to Osiris tours. Mr. Mahmoud Gebril’s attention to detail in the organization of our custom itinerary made for a very enjoyable holiday for my parents, myself, and my daughter. Throughout our travels, everything ran seamlessly and everybody involved, from the airport representatives to drivers, security, and historical guides were all wonderful, expert, and friendly individuals.
In Jordan, our driver Ali was amazing – his suggestion to stop at Lebanese House Restaurant between Jerash and Petra was great, probably one of our best meals throughout the trip. Sameer, our guide at Petra, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, flexible, and went out of his way to make the tour interesting to all our in or group.
In Egypt, our travel coordinator Mr. Moheb and his services (including drivers, and security personnel) were outstanding! We felt safe and well-cared for at all times. On the few occasions when I had to contact Mr. Moheb, he was always available, very pleasant and helpful, and ready to resolve any issues. We were highly impressed by his professionalism.
Mr. Ahmed Fathy, our guide who accompanied us during all of our Egypt tours, was also exceptional. I feel having the same guide throughout the whole trip was superb, as it helped us know what to expect. He is kind, friendly, punctual, extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Egyptian history, flexible, and paid attention to the most minute details at all times. Moreover, Ahmed went above and beyond his duties as a tour guide to make us experience the many things Egypt has to offer. Giza and Saqqara, and the Nile cruise including Abu Simbel, Edfu, Aswan High Dam, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Karnak, Hathesput Temple, Valley of the Kings, and Valley of the Queens, are all a must. Other activities such as the sunset camel ride, the Felucca on the Nile, and in particular the hot air balloon ride over Luxor are unforgettable. Throughout it all, Ahmed was invaluable in assisting my parents who are older so that they too could enjoy the sights. Most importantly he went out of his way to genuinely treat both my parents as if they were his own parents, which was invaluable. And throughout, he even found ways in which to keep my 17 yo daughter engaged too! Incomparable!
Thank you for an unforgettable vacation! Highly recommend!

Reasonly we went to Egypt. Cairo, Aswan, Luxor. Before we left our country our expectation was high, Osiris is not the cheapest private tours, and we were hoping that we would be satisfied. The outcomes were AMAZING, beyond our expectation, they looked after us from, we landed until we departed, very professional, all the people involved are amazing, friendly, helpfull, kind and bent backwards to make you happy.
Tour guides, Mahmoud Farah, are excellent, very knowledgeable, very details, very kind, very clever, very patients, excellent.
Mahmoud Sultan, very nice, kind, generous, knows what his talking about, he knows the best food in town, he took us to local restsurants, amazing food.
Moheb, the manager, are very kind, nice, polite, loves his food. All the drivers are polite, kind, helpfull. For sure, we will be using OSIRIS TOURS again..very very very happy....thank you Osiris Tours, thank you Moheb, Mahmoud Farah, Mahmoud Sultan, and all the staff...

We just returned in May from a 6-day tour of Egypt with Osiris tours. I am delighted to say our rating for the whole experience was excellent. Better than 5 stars. We could not have been happier with any aspect of the trip. The service was undoubtedly the very best we have ever experienced, and we have made many trips abroad with various travel agencies. One aspect that makes Osiris Tours particularly stand out is the personal service within the airports. In general, the service always went above and beyond our previous expectations and allowed us to just relax and enjoy the beautiful country and people of Egypt. Osiris Tours has now set the bar very high for our future travels! We will travel with this agency again.

The accommodations were most enjoyable and high quality. The Mena House and the Winter Palace both earned their 5 Star ratings in my opinion. The rooms were excellent; their restaurants were quite good and their service staff was always friendly, prompt and professional.

The activities were all superior. I was not sure what to expect with the Valley of the Kings extra tickets, but was completely delighted with the experience. I'm so glad we purchased all the extra admission tickets -- those sights were just NOT to be missed. Also of note, we were always treated like VIPs during each of these activities which was a complete but welcomed surprise. We also enjoyed the sunset camel ride, ballooning over the Valley of the Kings, and the Felucca on the Nile. I would highly recommend each of these activities. My least favorite was the Luxor Sound and Light show. I cannot recommend that activity.

Lastly, the guides were exceptionally wonderful. Moheb was a brilliant travel coordinator. He ensured our safety and happiness, and was always professional. Moheb also ensured we were able to obtain the required Covid testing and reports for our departure which we would not have been able to do on our own. He was always on top of every detail no matter how large or small, and made us always feel welcome and important. Sam toured us through Luxor for 3 days. He was highly knowledgeable and personable. We developed an instant rapport with Sam. He was an exemplary host in a rich and beautiful land. Marwa toured us through Cairo for 2 days. She is keenly intelligent, enthusiastic and passionate about ancient (and modern) Egyptian history. I cannot imagine a better guide. Marwa informed us of volumes of history, but also we connected with her in a deeply personal manner. I cried when we left her for the last time; I am certain she and I would be good friends if I lived in Cairo or she lived in Louisville. I also have to mention our Cairo driver Ashraf. He was professional, but also humorous and engaging. He realized we had an interest in President Sadat so he made sure to drive us by his memorial on the way to the airport. He took a small detour to make sure we got to see the "Egyptian White House". He bought us freshly baked bread as a surprise. He was more than a driver as he went over and above to ensure our experience was meaningful.

Finally a word about Mahmoud, the agency owner. From my initial interaction with him I was impressed by his professionalism. He worked with me briefly and planned a wonderful and comprehensive trip in our allotted timeframe. I know he checked in on us frequently while we were in Egypt. That says a great deal about Osiris Tours and their level of service. I will certainly travel with this agency again to Morocco or Dubai or wherever they have tours, as I am assured the level of service and professionalism will be equal to our trip to Egypt.

Five stars are not enough. 

All the Osiris representatives were incredibly helpful and efficient. We glided through airports and hotels so easily. Also they were friendly, informative, and supportive. 

Our guides, Ahmed Fathy in Cairo and Mahmoud Farah in Luxor, were knowledgeable, informative, flexible, and kind. We left a hat we valued in Luxor accidentally and they’ve sent it to us in time! I had heard that Egyptians were friendly people but that is a vast understatement of what we have experienced. 

In short, everything has been more than wonderful. Many thanks for arranging the trip of my dreams.

I wasn't truthful on my rating. It should have been an 11. Our recent tour in April was a bucket list item for myself, my wife and daughter. There is no other way to visit all the top sights and be totally stress free.

Mahmood Gibril handled all the arrangements, guided us and we were 100% satisfied with the on ground results. Each day was enhanced by our guides, Ahmed and Kalaf to spirit us through the airport (Hashem), customs, COVID testing and normal stresses travel brings. We felt like royalty.

Not to bore you with details, but let me tell you about my ravings to folks since arriving back home. Everyone who I meet I ask them if they have ANY plans that would include Egypt. If so, Osiris is the one and only tour group we would use. The day after arriving home, we were already discussing a return trip with Osiris to visit the GEM and Alexandria.

Enough said, the very best for your peace of mind, money and safety.

Our experience with Osiris Tours was definitely 5 stars, without a doubt! Our guides, Marwa and Khalaf, were incredible and we cannot say enough kind things about them. They were so thoughtful and helpful, and they presented all their knowledge & information exceptionally well. We could have listened to them all day! They also went out of their way to engage our 8-year-old son - who has said more than once since we left that he misses them! It was an emotional moment for us when we parted ways with Marwa and Khalaf, as we felt they had become part of our family in such a short amount of time! We would also like to recognize our driver in Cairo, Khaled, because he was also exceptional in his service. He took a liking to our son and made sure we were well-stocked with water & snacks, in addition to his superb driving skills!

The hotel accommodations were outstanding and exceeded any and all expectations we could have hoped for. These were definitely among the nicest accommodations we have experienced in any of our travels! The staff at all hotels were professional, helpful, and kind; quick to answer any questions or point us in the right direction.

The activities were phenomenal. Every day was a new adventure! We cannot say enough good things about every part of this trip and all of the people we encountered along the way. It truly was a life-changing experience for us and we are forever grateful to Mahmoud and his team for making it happen. We've already told most of our coworkers and family members about Osiris Tours and are recommending you to everyone we know. Osiris Tours brought our dreams of an Egyptian vacation to life!

Thanks so much to Mahmoud for organizing an incredible first-rate excursion to Morocco for my family in March 2022. From the moment I first contacted him, Mahmoud was prompt and professional in all communication. We had never visited Morocco before, so he was quite helpful in crafting a unique itinerary that allowed us to experience many of the country's highlights. The riads we stayed in were top-notch, and our tour guide and driver were simply outstanding. When a few questions arose during the trip itself, I reached out to Mahmoud who immediately addressed them. I would not hesitate to book again with Osiris Tours, and look forward to booking further travels with them!

Mahmoud with Osiris Tours organized an amazing trip for my wife and I. The accommodations were top notch and the guides were friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and focused on giving you the best experience possible!! Cannot recommend enough!

Mahmood. Our trip was amazing! and exceeded expectations. Our guide, Sam was wonderful - informative, entertaining, helpful, kind, and just all around so nice to be with. He was great with the entire group - and I think he figured us out very quickly! The hotels were all really good . The Four Seasons in Giza was lovely, and had the best breakfasts!, The Old Cataract is a grand old lady of a hotel, and The Hilton in Luxor was a beautiful property - my only complaint - and it is truly minor, is that the bathrooms were kind of small (probably after the Four Seasons and the Old Cataract we were completely spoiled!). And all of the activities were great. We were sad that the Ben Ezra Synagogue is under renovation so we were unable to see it - that was disappointing, but not within your control at all! The only activity that we thought was not so good was the Karnak light and sound show - that was kind of a big nothing! It was cool to be in the Temple at night, but that was about the extent of it! The temples, tombs, pyramids and everything else were all spectacular - so much history! Our heads are still swimming with all of the Pharaohs, kings, gods, hieroglyphs etc.! We mayl never get at all straight - and thank goodness I don't need to...

I think our entire group had a great experience. I would rate my experience as 5 stars, unequivocally.

Mahmood made the trip so easy by assisting with all of the planning of the trip. We just had to show up and enjoy. The true definition of a vacation.

Osiris Tours Review: Many Marvelous Mahmouds! Best way to visit Egypt!

I cannot say enough positive things about Osiris Tours, and our entire experience with them in Egypt! This was my first time working with a tour operator, as I have previously planned all my own vacations internationally. However, being in a different part of the world than I am used to, I thought it best to rely on someone with more knowledge of the area. It was the best decision!

Mahmoud Gabril is amazingly organized and helpful with planning the trip beforehand. In only a few e-mails and a short phone call, he created the perfect itinerary for us. He really customizes it for every group and will work with you to make it perfect for you! Prior to leaving, I had several questions, and he always answered my e-mails very quickly, no matter what time or day. We also decided to add on another day, and he was able to amend the itinerary and get us a good price in the process! We later found out he had to confirm with the team in Egypt when making amendments, which made his speedy help all the more impressive.

Before leaving, he provided us a guide with cultural tips, including tipping etiquette, what each city was known for, and what to expect when we landed.

Our time in Egypt itself was amazing! Everyone we met with: airport representative, drivers, and historical guides were all wonderful, expert, and friendly individuals. They ensured that everything ran very smoothly! We had 2 amazing historical guides during our time! (Shoutout to Mahmoud (Sultan) in Cairo and Mahmoud (Hotep) in Luxor, who were wonderful human beings). The guides really made the trip special by teaching us many amazing things (including a few words of Arabic each day), as well as helping to navigate the area during our free time. They sometimes would suggest changes to the itinerary to make things better for us (e.g. let’s plan to do the indoor activity tomorrow instead of the day after, since it will be a scorcher). As another example, we had unseasonably warm weather during our trip, so they helped us make sure to see the outdoor things earlier in the morning, while enjoying the air conditioned indoors in the afternoon. I could not have imagined a better time in Egypt!

I could go on and on about Osiris and all of the partners they work with, but if you are looking to have an amazing time in Egypt, look no further than Osiris Tours! You will not regret it!

This was a special trip. Egypt was on the top of our "bucket list" and we wanted to make sure it was a good experience. Osiris Tours made it just that. With excellent guidance, we worked out a tour that included all the places we wanted to see. The co-ordination between hotels, tour guides, drivers, and internal flights went perfectly - like clockwork. Everyone who has the chance should visit Egypt at some point in their life, and Osiris is the way to do it.

Our trip was definitely 5 stars. Our guides were so knowledgeable and friendly and took excellent care of us. We learned so much about Egyptian history and enjoyed every activity. The hotels were all excellent. The food was excellent. The whole experience was amazing.
We are telling all our friends about our wonderful trip. We hope to come back sometime.

Outstanding organization of the trip and guides!
Ahmed Fathy in Cairo and Hamdi in Luxor were very knowledgeable ,insightful and gracious .
All the arrangements also for the hotels ,driving and airport transfers went very smooth.

We definitely picked the right company for our custom tour of Egypt! Mahmoud at Osiris tours worked with us to create an amazing tour featuring the best hotels (4 Seasons Giza, Old Cataract - Aswan, and Hilton Luxor) and a spectacular list of sights to see - all with a private driver and guide!

Our guides, Ahmed Fathy Alsayed in Cairo and Khalaf in Aswan and Luxor were both superb! They were extremely knowledgeable in Egyptology AND also knew the best shops to purchase alabaster, papyrus, carpets, etc. I have trouble bargaining and Khalaf would bargain for me so that I got the best price. I appreciated that greatly!!

On some afternoons we had free time. One day we asked if we could add a tour and they allowed us to do so with only a small charge for the extra time and entrance fees. They were extremely flexible and Khalaf even switched some days around to improve the tour for us.

Both Ahmed and Khalaf took us to restaurants that the locals would eat at so that we could try the true Egyptian Cuisine. We particularly enjoyed the desserts! (Umm Ali was our favorite!)

From the time our tour representative greeted us at the airport and helped us pass through customs/immigration to the time that he put us on the plane to go home we were well taken care of every step of the way! This was our most stress free tour EVER!! We will be back - and we will definitely use Osiris Tours again!!

P.S. I would be remiss if I did not mention the private van drivers. They were all very professional and did a great job! With all of the awful traffic, I really appreciated them greatly!!