Egypt

If visiting the land of Pharaohs has long topped your bucket list, you may be wondering which time of the year is best for traveling to Egypt. While Egypt tours and vacation packages are available year-round, certain months are better than others for outdoor activities and taking in the sights, and other times of the…

Did you know that when Christians say “Amen” at the end of a prayer, this comes from the Egyptian god Amun – who was the main deity worshipped at Karnak Temple? The site of Karnak in ancient Egypt is the largest site of ancient religion in the world; some might call it the “Vatican” of…

A visit to the southern city of Aswan affords some of the very best tours in Egypt. Meandering sedately through the region, the importance of the life-giving Nile is obvious, and around an area that abounds with natural beauty, it is as if time has stood still. Aswan is the second biggest city in upper…

All along the West Bank of Luxor like pearls along a string are pharaonic mortuary temples and ornate tombs, each one more beautiful than the last. Let’s explore Egypt from the Valley of the Kings to the Tombs of the Nobles and many other spots, the West Bank is one of the most spectacular areas…

Just on the outskirts of Cairo is the evocatively named Giza Plateau, and on our Pyramids Day tours, you’ll visit some of the world’s most famous and iconic all ancient monuments. There are few countries in the world that stir the fires of imagination in travelers as much as Egypt, and a visit to the…

Beginning in March, the National Geographic Museum in downtown Washington, D.C. will unveil its newest exhibit: The Queens of Egypt. Closed since the start of the new year in preparation for the event, the museum will showcase more than three hundred relics of the ancient queens for curious Egyptophiles. It is through the discovery and…

Embark on an epic journey through Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC. Uncover history’s treasures with an essential guide.

Mena House Hotel: A Gem From A Bygone Era As one of the best Egypt tour companies in 2019, Osiris Tours will introduces you to the best of the best hotels in Egypt in Cairo, Luxor, Alexandria, and Aswan. Like people, hotels can have a history just as rich and colorful, and the almost 150…

Two millennia since ancient Egypt, animals shaped lives—pets, gods, threats—revealed through remnants, influencing modern society.

The Stuff of Legend If you plan on traveling to Egypt, a cruise on the Nile is simply unmmisable; because of all the world’s great river cruising opportunities none are more evocative than a cruise on the magnificent Nile River. Dissecting the Sahara Desert from south to north until it spills its placid waters into…

On one of Osiris’ best Egypt tours, a visit to Luxor is a must, the very name itself enough to light the fire of your adventurous spirit. There are two sides to every city, and with its east and west banks split by the meandering Nile River, Luxor is the same. The East Bank is…

When many people think of Egypt guided tours they quite rightly think of its pyramids and temples, pharaohs and kings. There are amazing monuments to see in Egypt in Aswan, Abu Simbel, and Luxor. Travelers in Egypt can visit Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the Egyptian Museum plus so many amazing…