Osiris Tours Reviews 

Our trip to Egypt was incredible, and it was all thanks to Osiris Tours. We were fully taken care of from the minute we landed in Egypt, to the minute we left. We do not know what we would have done if we did not have them to help us. We had private transportation the entire time, our whole itinerary was planned out, all we had to do was enjoy and experience. The tour guides were incredibly knowledgeable and kind, they knew alot, and answered all of our questions about ancient Egypt. Egypt is very chaotic and I highly recommend Osiris tours to help mitigate the chaos and make your trip easy and fun.

My experience with this tour company was nothing short of excellence. From travel arrangements, to safety, to in-depth experiences, everything was top tier. Our guide, Essam, truly was the keystone of an extraordinary adventure. He was caring, patient, and extremely knowledgeable. If I have a chance to return to Egypt, Essam and Osiris Tours is who I am calling.

Don’t go to Egypt with anyone else! Osiris gave us the trip of a lifetime—special attention to every detail from the moment you step off the plane to when you sadly have to leave. Seamless service. All those providing those services were efficient and friendly, always with warm smiles and ready to help with whatever is needed. The hotels were wonderful, every dinner out a wonderful and delicious experience. We saw everything I had dreamed of seeing and more. Our guide, Essam Hamed, has to be the best in the business. Extremely knowledgeable and sharing that knowledge with us so clearly and with a wonderful sense of storytelling. He was so much fun and totally keyed in to the personalities and moods of the group. We never felt rushed and yet every day was packed with vivid experiences. I want to return right now, just thinking about it. Trip of a lifetime.

Our group of 18 had an incredible time in Egypt! Our guide, Sam, was informative and super fun. He took us to some delicious family-run restaurants, showed us the most interesting sites, and created an overall unforgettable experience. Once in a lifetime trip!

A truly phenomenal experience! I think that any visitor to Egypt would have a great experience, but Osiris Tours made it the trip of a lifetime. Our guide, Essam, was so incredibly knowledgeable and congenial and warm. I learned so much from him, but what set him, and Osiris Tours, apart is the care with which they treated us. I had small glimpses of the work they did behind the scenes for us, arranging travel, tours, airport travel, etc. (Hossam went out of his way to pick us up even though we arrived early and were staying with another hotel before our tour began!) And, I am certain there was so much more I did not see. They are masterful facilitators. I cannot name another trip or time in my life where I felt so entirely cared for and tended to. From beginning to end, they ensured our comfort, safety, and whims! It was a luxury experience in every way.

We had an incredible experience with Osiris Tours on our recent trip to Egypt. The itinerary was spectacular—thoughtfully planned and packed with unforgettable sights. Transportation and accommodations were top-notch, and everyone we encountered from the company was helpful, friendly, and professional. But the real standout was our guide, Sam—an absolute gem who filled each day with laughter, insight, and unforgettable stories. Highly recommend!

As a female solo traveler, I had my apprehensions about visiting Egypt and Jordan. I wanted a personalized tour since most package tours don’t include all the places I wanted to see—and I definitely didn’t want to be part of a group tour where I’d have to wait on others.

I'm very happy and satisfied with Osiris Tours. I simply told Mahmoud the places I wanted to visit and the activities I was interested in, and he took care of everything—from hotel bookings to domestic flights. Upon arrival at the airport, I was greeted and assisted by their representative and got through immigration quickly and smoothly.

I was also very pleased with the drivers and tour guides Mahmoud provided. I felt safe and secure the entire time. The guides were knowledgeable and shared valuable insights about every site we visited. One of the best things about this tour was the flexibility—I could adjust my schedule and explore at my own pace.

Everyone I encountered was helpful and accommodating, which made my trip to Egypt and Jordan not only smooth but also unforgettable. The quality of the hotel accommodations was great as well—I had a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Overall, I highly recommend Osiris Tours for anyone looking for a personalized and one-of-a-kind experience in Egypt and Jordan.

We just returned from the most incredible luxury trip to Egypt and Jordan, all thanks to Osiris. From the moment we landed, we were treated like VIPs—personal airport reps, private transfers, and a beautifully tailored itinerary that matched our interests perfectly.

Highlights included a sunrise hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings, sailing the Nile on a private dahabiya, exploring Petra and Wadi Rum, and relaxing at the Dead Sea. The local guides were exceptional—knowledgeable, passionate, and always going the extra mile to make sure we had the best experience possible.

Every detail was flawless, and the personalisation truly made this trip unforgettable. If you're considering a luxury journey to Egypt and Jordan, we can’t recommend Osiris highly enough. This was the trip of a lifetime!

Osiris Tours is owned and operated by New Jersey-based Mahmoud Gebril, a former Egyptian tour guide himself who helped us plan and execute a marvelous, once-in-a-lifetime tour of more than 30 major Egyptian archaeological sites and museums. As anthropologists-ethnographers accustomed to challenging travel and living conditions, we had never considered embarking on a customized tour before (or even traveling with a group tour, for that matter). We were looking to take an intensive, deep dive into Egyptian history, mythology, and architectural wonders spanning five millennia, as well as get a sense of the region’s prehistory and contemporary urban cultures. It would have been difficult to orchestrate it all ourselves, so we’re glad that we learned about Osiris Tours from friends who traveled with the company to Egypt in 2023. We came home fully satisfied with every aspect of the journey.

The company’s excellent reputation in delivering customized private-tour experiences is built on the invaluable expertise of dedicated Egyptologists and support personnel who know first-hand the language, cultural practices, and logistical ins and outs. With the able guidance of two knowledgeable Egyptologists, Cairo-based Ahmed Fathy Alsayed and Luxor-based Esam (Sam) Fallah Itsa, we always managed to beat the crowds and sometimes found ourselves the only visitors in some places. Transportation was handled superbly by a coordinated team of airport representatives and skilled drivers used to negotiating the astonishing traffic jams.

We traveled from Cairo to Aswan by air, by private van to Abu Simbel, cruised down the Nile to Luxor (including a day trip to Abydos and Dendera temple complexes in Qena, rarely visited by casual tourists), and flew back to Cairo. The 13-day/12-night itinerary featured an all-inclusive three-day Nile cruise on the Sonesta Moon Goddess and four different five-star hotels with truly sumptuous breakfast buffets. We could not have been better fed or well cared for, and we are grateful for everyone’s efforts.

What an adventure! We were looking to book a last-minute trip to Egypt and after reviewing multiple companies we contacted Osiris tours. We normally just backpack and plan as we go in other countries, but without speaking Arabic or knowing much about the region we decided to do an official tour. We're glad we did! Mahmoud the owner was very responsive and helpful and was able to accommodate a custom itinerary within a very short amount of time.

We were nervous about booking since we didn't know anyone who traveled with Osiris Tours let alone to Egypt. Once we were there and saw how professional and accommodating everyone was, our concerns soon disappeared. Navigating Egypt ourselves would have been possible but there is no way we would have been able to see nearly as much as we saw in 12 days! Our itinerary was packed full. There is so much more to see in Egypt than we expected, and every day was truly amazing and unique. Having a professional Egyptologist to show us around each site also provided valuable insight into what we were experiencing. We had a really great time with Hotep and were so glad to have him as a guide around Luxor, and Bazooka around Cairo. We were surprised by how many people were involved in our trip (several airport representatives, regional organizers, drivers, tour guides, etc.) and it was clear that everyone was working very hard to keep things organized and on-schedule. Everyone was so welcoming and the tour guides were really informative. We were able to just enjoy the adventure, rather than being stressed and preoccupied with logistics had we been planning things ourselves. We would definitely recommend Osiris Tours! Thanks again everyone for a trip of a lifetime!

My son and I took a 15 day tour to Egypt and Petra. Osiris Tour organized a fabulous tour. More importantly every thing that was promised was done to perfection. We were met by or guides and drivers on time. Every one of our tour guides was very well educated and had an abundance of knowledge. We developed also a personal relation ship with them
The Hotels were all wonderful and very comfortable. The food where provided was abundant with international offerings as well a regional and local foods, which we really enjoyed.
Yes I would recommend Osiris to anyone who wants a personal touch and a choice of out of the way venues. Osisis tour will really guide you and cater what you want to experience .
I do highly recommend to take the time to see Petra. It is such a special place unique in the history of the world.

The best experience of my life!
Jun 2024 • Friends
My visit to Egypt was truly a dream come true. I truly had the time of my life, and in fact I am planning to return next summer! From the moment we walked off of the plane in Cairo, we were taken care of. Yassar one of our guides and all of the drivers are very friendly and kind. Marwa, our first guide in Cairo is truly a fabulous woman. She was so much fun and very knowledgeable about the history of Egypt. I really appreciate the fact that Marwa pointed out food that I could not eat due to allergies.I She also got us some Egyptian rice to take home. Definitely would recommend! I loved the Egyptian dinner and camel ride, as well as going to the Pyramids. Climbing up to the inside the Great Pyramid was incredible!

Again after flying into Aswan, we were taken care of. Then we met Sam. I have to tell you that he is fabulous! We had so much fun with him. He really did cater to our every need. He is extremely knowledgeable and I loved how he would read us the hieroglyphics wherever we went. If we wanted to go back to ship a little early to rest (because of the extreme heat that week!) Sam adjusted the schedule. We discussed not going to Dendera but instead to see Deir El Medina, and Habu temple. I am so pleased Sam mentioned this because it was breathtaking!! Sam is the very best guide in Luxor and I would recommend him to everyone!
We also did the three day Nile cruise with The Sonesta Moon Goddess. Beautiful Ship, food was good and staff was super friendly. (Definitely get the massage) Be warned though, the cruise really only sailed one day from Aswan to Luxor, the other two being docked in Aswan one day, and Luxor one day.
Everywhere we went in Luxor was truly amazing. I am happy we paid extra in the Valley of the Kings for the three extra tombs, Tut, Ramses V,VI, and Seti I. I think the tombs were my favorite of the trip if I had to choose.
The hotels we stayed at were great, Our stay in Giza was fabulous and the people super friendly. We stayed ( separate from tour ) at the Great Pyramid Inn.Staff was great and the rooms clean, the rooftop restaurant was awesome. etc. The Hilton in Luxor was the best! When we were in the restaurant for dinner, the chef came out of the kitchen and showed me the dishes that I could eat (again due to allergies). The hotel itself is beautiful, including the pool area (no time to enjoy), the staff very accommodating, and the jewelry store was great. I plan to stay there next year when I return, as Luxor is incredible. We also enjoyed the Karnak Temple Light show, it was fun.
When we flew back into Cairo, we stayed at the Triumph Plaza. Very nice hotel, clean and friendly people. The one thing I didn’t like was the fact that we really didn’t have time to eat breakfast and I wanted to take a few croissants and coffee back up to the room so we could eat while getting ready for our next adventure. The staff there wouldn't even allow me to get a coffee to take up to our room, and told us that we had to use room service, of which we were charged extra for. Not a huge deal as the coffee was cheap, it was just irritating.
The drivers including Hossam in Cairo and Ahmed in Luxor were great and the very best guides Marwa and Sam! My visit was incredible and life changing. I will return next year!
This visit was amazing! The Egyptian people are gracious and friendly and at no time did I feel unsafe, and I was traveling with my sister in law. It is sad that due to the Gaza turmoil that this country's tourism is almost at a stand still. That said, we never had to wait in line anywhere!
I would recommend this company to everyone!

Heidi Kunkle

I can not say enough about Osiris Tours!!! They handled everything down to the smallest details!! Everyone was so friendly and professional. Tour guides seemed to know everything there is about Egypt and we now consider them friends!! I don't think we could possibly have put any more in the day. We were going non stop!! Hotels they arranged were top notch with views of Cairo and the Nile River!! We even took a ride in a sailboat on the Nile!!! We never had to worry about getting through the airport security and the Visa process, running out of supplies like water, being taken anywhere it was unsafe, or being cheated by unscrupulous merchants. Osiris was on top of EVERYTHING!! My friend is a world traveler and she said it was the best trip she'd ever been on!!! Go with Osiris...you'll be glad you did!!!

I have recently returned from an 9 day tour of Egypt (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan) organised by Osiris Tours and would highly recommend them for anyone considering visiting Egypt.

Firstly, from an organisational point of view, Osiris is very flexible and responsive in tailoring an itinerary that matches your interests. Then once you are ‘on the ground’ in Egypt all aspects of the tour were executed seamlessly (despite our tour involving multiple airport transfers, Nile cruise, etc). This is credit to the highly professional staff - drivers, airport reps, guides - involved in making your trip as comfortable and special as you could have hoped.

I also have to give a special mention to our guides in both Cairo, Ahmed Fathy Alsayed, and Luxor/Aswan, Mahmoud Farah; they were both very knowledgable and passionate about Egyptian history and culture, making our trips to each of the historical sites all the more special. On top of this, Ahmed and Mahmoud were warm and attentive and make the perfect guides for this trip.

Overall, I would highly recommend Osiris for your Egypt tour.

Osiris Tours delivers a 5 star experience. We spent a good part of the year customizing our trip with Mahmoud Gebril who accommodated all of our wishes and desires, answering our emails and phone calls with great speed and good will. His entire Egyptian staff is terrific, from the each guide who personally took us around, to every driver and facilitator. All of them were top notch - responsible, responsive, highly informed, lovely, and had great senses of humor. Plus, at this particularly tense moment in the Middle East, we felt completely safe, well shepherded and taken care of at all times.

In March 2024, Marcy and I and two friends took the bucket list trip of a lifetime arranged by Mahmoud Gebril of Osiris Tours. We worked with Mahoud for over two years planning our itinerary (hoping that the Grand Egyptian Museum would open – it didn’t) that included virtually everything we wanted to see. Our base of operations in Cairo was the Four Seasons at First Residence Hotel. Our sights included the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Pyramids at Giza, Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Sakkara, and the Cairo Museum (which is still fantastic). Our guide Ahmed was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful in so many ways. The camel ride was a complete hoot, and our camel jockey was hysterical!

We flew from Cairo to Aswan, visited the Philae Temple by boat and stayed at the amazing historic Old Cataract Hotel where Agatha Christie wrote Death on the Nile. The long round-trip drive to Abu Simbel – I was not prepared for its immensity and desolate beauty - was very interesting, and not only that, it rained for the first time in 9 years.

We then drove to Luxor, stopping at the Kom Ombo and Edfu temples along the way. Because of our early departure, there were virtually no crowds at either temple, and we were able to take our time while our terrific guide, Essam (aka Sam) Hamed, who explained everything to us (as he did since we met him in Aswan). During our stay in Luxor, based out of the equally historic Winter Palace Hotel, we went on a hot air balloon ride, toured the Valley of the Kings (tombs of King Tut, Seti I and Rameses IV, V and VI). The next day, Sam and our driver agreed that us old-timers needed a little rest, so we had the morning off. Later we visited the Karnak and Luxor Temples, which are simply mind-boggling. If that weren’t enough, we also visited the beautiful Dendera temple complex with its amazing colorful ceilings and wall paintings.

On our last day in Luxor, we visited the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is simply astounding, as well as the impressive Habu Temple. I cannot say enough good things about Sam, our guide in Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor. He is an extremely accomplished Egyptologist, as well as a very friendly and very funny guy. We bonded with him immediately. He reordered our itinerary on-the-fly to give us the maximum of experiences while taking into account our stamina and energy levels.

It was a long, but interesting drive from Amman to Wadi Musa where we stayed at the delightful 5-star Movenpick Hotel Petra. Mohamed, our driver and erstwhile guide took us the back way into Petra, past an ancient Crusader castle, and the mountainous scenery on the way was truly breathtaking. Petra was even more mind-boggling than Abu Simbel and covers a huge area where the ancient Nabateans carved amazing tombs and dwellings into solid rock. Our guide, Sameer, was just great. The next day we drove to Wadi Rum where we stayed at the Memories Aicha Desert Camp. Nobody can be prepared for the desert beauty of Wadi Rum – it was just spectacular.

It was a very long (4 hours) drive back to the Movenpick Dead Sea Hotel and Resort – a huge complex right on the water. The girls took advantage of the Dead Sea mud and had a great time getting all muddied up by the lifeguard.

All in all, we were all just delighted with all our arrangements. Processing through the Cairo and Amman airports was easy and seamless with our facilitators and drivers timely and on the spot. We were whisked door-to-door and never had to handle our luggage. There is no doubt that we will be going back to Egypt and Jordan – there was not one instant where we did not feel completely safe, and people are friendly, outgoing and helpful. BTW, there is WiFi everywhere. I, for one, must see the GEM when it’s finally open, and I’d love to take a Nile River cruise, and now that I’ve already seen virtually everything, I can pick and choose when to get off the boat!

Osiris Tours gets a solid five stars. I would give them 10 stars, if I could. You cannot go wrong.

We recently returned from a trip to Egypt and Jordan and nothing but great things to say about Osiris Tours. Having a expert guide and a driver dedicated to the two of us made the trip far different than getting on a bus with a herd of other tourists. Our Osiris private guide for the first stage of our tour in Cairo was Egyptologist who obtained his degree just down the street from the Egyptian Museum. His knowledge of the pyramids, the Egyptian museum and the thousands of years of Egyptian history was extensive and he presented it in an understandable and interesting manner. We also greatly enjoyed our time with “Hotep” in Aswan and Luxor. The way he led us through the Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Karnak Temple and many other sites showed his passion and pride in Egyptian history. He made our trip to Egypt very special. All of our accommodations were top rate, we absolutely loved the Old Cataract Hotel and the suite overlooking the Nile River. The itinerary kept us active but also provided some time to relax which was much appreciated. We especially enjoyed the balloon ride in Luxor, a once in a lifetime experience with extremely professional pilot and ground crew. Adding on Jordan and the World Heritage Site of Petra was also a fantastic experience. Despite everything going on in the world, we felt extremely safe with our drivers and guides who took great care of us. I would rate Osiris Tours five stars and highly recommend Mahmoud and his team if you are planning a trip to Egypt and Jordan.

Overall it was wonderful! We loved our tour guides: Marwa Khater in Cairo and Mahmoud Farah in Aswan and Luxor. Marwa is an excellent photographer and felt like a welcoming aunt. She was super passionate about everything. Mahmoud has a great sense of humor and is very kind. He had some Egyptian money for us to borrow for the restrooms. Both guides were extremely knowledgeable. We immensely enjoyed talking to them about modern Egyptian culture and daily life. They were also interested in our personal lives too. 

Every hotel had its perks. They all had security measures to keep us safe. The hotels in Cairo were very accessible. We loved the food and surrounding environment of Movenpick. Jolie Ville had beautiful landscaping and the zoo was very fun. The tour guides were fantastic and friendly.

The biggest takeaway was that we felt safe the entire time we were with our talented guides. We were told that Egypt is the safest Middle Eastern country and we could feel that too. They made the trip smooth with great suggestions to make the most of our time, the best shops, and when to avoid major crowds from other cruises and big tour groups. Our trip included great adventure at the beginning and we also had time to relax towards the end of the trip. Osiris Tours compiled a great personalized itinerary for us. You won’t regret booking them! 

Tips: Ask if water and snacks will be provided & the amount of downtime you'll have between traveling and the excursions. Wear comfy shoes & hat!

We would rate our whole experience with Osiris Tours as a 5/5! Everything was so smooth-- from the planning stages of creating our personalized itinerary almost a year out to our first airport pick-up to the last, all the guides (Mohamed, Khalaf, and Sam), drivers, airport reps, etc. were kind, timely, informative, and helpful. They made us feel safe and well taken care of the entire time and were always willing to integrate our personal wants into the trip. When it surprisingly rained one day in Aswan, they worked to fit our planned activities into other days while also making that day itself enjoyable through last-minute museum and market trips. All our accommodations were lovely and helpful when it came to arranging early box breakfasts and shuttle transportation. Mahmoud was also extremely responsive to emails throughout the process and quickly answered our questions, which we so appreciated. We certainly recommend their business!

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.