Ibrahim Elaref
I have been working in the tourism field for 18 years. I born in Luxor and now I live and work in Cairo. I established my own travel company in 2009, and we are now one of the leading tour operators in Egypt.
As a destination expert I offer private guided tours and have multilingual Egyptology tour guides speaking more than 9 languages, our representatives cover all of the tourist cities in Egypt. As a destination expert, my goal is to offer high-quality service at competitive prices. I offer classic Egypt tour packages that focus on the iconic sights, as well as off the beaten path itineraries.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"We offer tours all over Egypt & Jordan. We can help with tailor-made tours, classic tours, religious tours, red sea, safari tours. We can help you plan the perfect luxury, adventurous, budget, solo, family or romantic vacation."
How did you get involved in travel?
"My whole family is involved in tourism. My father is my role model, and he was the general manager of the oldest and the largest travel agency in Egypt. so I always aspired to work in the tourism industry as well. "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"In 2017, I designed and led a trip for a group of 350 people from the US. This was a great experience. "
Ibrahim's favorite itineraries and travel advice
Top itineraries and travel advice
Enjoy Egypt by land and sea on this lively 10-day tour. Start in Cairo and visit the pyramids of Giza, then fly to Luxor and board a boat for a cruise down the Nile River,...
On this weeklong tour of Egypt, you'll enjoy a mix of cultural sightseeing and outdoor adventures. Tour ancient Egyptian landmarks in Cairo, behold the grand pyramids and the...
This five-day trip is anchored in Cairo and takes you to Egypt's top cultural highlights. Begin with major attractions in the capital city, touring the Egyptian Museum to see...
Family itineraries
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Recent trip reviews for Ibrahim
Dream holiday in Egypt and Jordan
Egypt
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May 1 - May 23, 2023
From the moment we cleared customs in Cairo, until the moment we said goodbye to our guide in Amman, we were totally spoiled by the best guides and drivers.
Personalized trips with Kimkim cannot be beat. We worked together to plan a dream holiday, and a dream it was. Our guides always knew how to navigate through the long lines and get us to the sights ahead of the crowds + the best times to visit and what to avoid. Culminating in the most enjoyable private tours every time. As a total... read more
Egypt is an amazing country to explore, and learn about ancient civilization that influence the world.
Egypt
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Apr 18 - May 2, 2023
Khaled was far the best guide we had ever had compared to past trips. He was kind, cordial, professional, fluent in English, exceptional knowledgeable in the Egyptian culture and all the places we attended. He was outstanding! Relied on him for other ideas and assistance in obtaining information we needed and he came through with flying colors! I give him 5 stars plus! He deserves a raise! Khaled, I felt went beyond the call of duty.
Muhamond(sp) also did a great job, greeted us with smiles... read more
Amazing experience, but stay alert!
Egypt
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Sep 24 - Oct 1, 2022
Going through kimkim made planning the trip so much simpler. I told them what we wanted and they made the necessary arrangements. It was nice not having to research hotels, activities, or transportation. It took a few days, even a week at times to get a response through the website regarding our trip, but they were able to provide satisfactory answers to my questions before we began our trip. It was my first time traveling to Egypt, so I was unaware of the checkpoints and permits required... read more
Loved it!!!
Egypt
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Apr 1 - Apr 10, 2023
We started the discussion with Ibrahim, but then were in conversation with Amr. The local egyptologist guides were both amazing. Love Shaheen. She was very knowlegable and we really enjoyed with her. Our guide Kamal on the Nile cruise was also awesome. read more
Egypt and Jordan Discovery tour
Egypt
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Mar 2 - Mar 20, 2023
This trip was arranged by Ibrahim & Amr perfectly! We were a group of 15, all the sites, transport, guides were absolutely amazing. We selected the 'luxury' trip and it was exactly that, the hotels were out of this world, nothing less than 6 star. The dahabiya was beautiful and so relaxing. Mostafa, our Egypt guide was the best guide ever - he was so engaging, smart, knowledgeable about everything we saw - he made everything so relatable and so interesting. he has a wonderful sense of humour... read more
Egypt and Jordan History Tour
Egypt
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Jan 29 - Feb 12, 2023
We are very happy with the trip and looking forward to returning when I have more vacation time available. The Egypt based team handled everything for our small group. From hotel check-in & check-out, baggage handling, visa processing, and airport transfers, the Egypt Promotions team provided constant assistance through all of the processes from our arrival in Egypt, transfer to and from Jordan, and return to the U.S. We felt very safe, and confrontable the entire time in Egypt & Jordan.... read more
Fantastic 15 days in Egypt
Egypt
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Jan 14 - Jan 28, 2023
Kim Kim did a great job at organizing our 15 day trip to Egypt. 1st of all the people , culture, food and sights are wonderful. While I know using a travel agent usually cost a little bit more, it was well, well worth it. My husband and I usually like to go to any location for at least 2 weeks or more and try to pack in as much as possible. Kim-Kim and their Egyptian team was able to lay out a great final literary after several versions to get to what we wanted. We had a heavily pack... read more
Egypt & Jordan Adventure
Egypt
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Jan 16 - Jan 28, 2023
My husband and I booked a 12-day trip to Egypt through KimKim/contracted with Egypt Promotions and it was the best trip we could’ve ever imagined. Ibrahim helped plan the itinerary and I took most of his recommendations since I was unfamiliar with the best places to visit. From the moment we landed in Cairo & throughout the trip there was always a representative waiting to take us to our hotel/destination. We never had to wait for anyone and we never felt lost or confused. Our tour guide in... read more
Unforgettable Adventure of Egypt &Jordan
Egypt
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Jan 18 - Jan 31, 2023
The trip to Egypt and Jordan was organized for us very nicely. Mr. Ibrahim planned an itinerary based on my requests and gave me options for hotel and cruise boat options and then booked the ones as I chose. The team on the ground, tour leaders and drivers were all great and well organized. I highly recommend using them as Egypt and Jordan require guides to be explored and enjoyed. This team made it unforgettable. read more
Egypt is amazing but it's worth understanding what you get
Egypt
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Jan 8 - Jan 19, 2023
I think KimKim as a platform is quite good - we had good responsiveness from the local agency.
Egypt is a truly amazing place and I think, overall, the trip was a good success. I would not really hesitate to recommend KimKim or Egypt Promotions (EP) to work with.
There were, however, a few glitches and recommendations I can offer. EP does a nice job of having a lot of people interact with us in terms of transportation - we had a glitch on the initial meeting at the airport and needed... read more
A great holiday in Egypt organised by Kimkim travels
Egypt
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Jan 4 - Jan 19, 2023
We spent over 2 weeks in Egypt, covering the length and breadth of the country. We planned it with Kimkim travels. The entire experience with them was great. They took all my inputs on board while planning and the on ground execution with Egypt Promption Travel was outstanding. From the time we landed till the time we left, they ensured that we had all we needed even if they were physically not with us. Our guides in Cairo as well as Aswan to Luxor - both Mohammed, were knowledgeable,... read more
Egypt Trip
Egypt
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Jan 9 - Jan 19, 2023
Our trip to Egypt was a great experience, thanks to Kimkim/Egypt Promotion. The tour was well organized: Mahmood met us at Cairo airport and helped with the visa process, etc; the guides on tour (Khalid, Abunob, Mariam) were knowledgeable; and the local tour operators (Ahmed, Zain) kept everything moving on schedule. Other than the pyramids, temples, the Nile cruise, etc, one place that was a highlight of the tour was the White desert; the natural formations there are just spectacular!... read more
Egypt is a fantastic place
Egypt
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Dec 15 - Dec 28, 2022
We had a wonderful experience in Egypt. The planning went smoothly, and my specialist certainly accommodated all our requests. Once we arrived in Egypt we had a very pleasant trip, we were warmly received by Mohamed, we had great guides (Shaima, Mohamed, Zacharias) that went out of their way for us to have a wonderful experience. We absolutely loved the Hyatt Regency at Giza Heights and the resort in Hurghada. The Nile cruise was beautiful and we ate deliciously every day. The camping along... read more
Egypt 2022
Egypt
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Dec 2 - Dec 11, 2022
Ibrahim and Amr were great when planning the trip. Responsive (considering the time change) and very active while we were in Egypt if we had any questions. We had a 10 day experience between Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, and Hurghada. All of our transportation was timely, the transition between each city was flawless, and the package was well planned. We were greeted at each destination with a contact, and hand delivered to a new guide in each city. Egypt itself was beautiful and I would suggest... read more
Unforgettable journey
Egypt
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Nov 26 - Dec 4, 2022
Our trip from Aswan to Luxor was a great one, including Abu Simbel. The Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor is one of the best trips, beyond the expectations. Amway Nile cruise was a very good choice. Visiting all arkeologic sites on the way was exciting. Our guide Moode (his nickname) explaind the history full of passion.
Quite a different, but still great experience was the trip to White & Black desert! The scenic views that accompanied us, with the assistance of Mustafa throughout our stay... read more
Hello Rozi,
So happy to hear you had a great time in Egypt, it is always great to hear positive comments from our travelers.
Thank you again for trusting us to plan everything for you and wish to see you again !
Ibrahim
Disappointing Experience
Egypt
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Nov 25 - Nov 28, 2022
Our time in Egypt was spectacular (because of the incredible sights) however we had a poor experience with our tour guide. There was a constant feeling of being asked for tips on every stop and we were scammed into paying more money for two add-ons to our trip. We raised this with our guide and then with the Egypt Promotion team and the reception was mediocre at best. We then spoke to Sabrina from KimKim, who helped provide a refund in the areas where we were taken advantage of and where... read more
Thank you so much for making time to provide us with your feedback, It's really important as it helps us to enhance our clients experience.
Of course you got all what we agreed about in your itinerary but for sure any extra sightseeing will be with extra cost and not for free, specially the tombs you asked to add is very expensive and cannot compare with any other tomb in Egypt.
Your local guide in Luxor and Aswan is professional, have masters in the Egyptian Antiquities and has considerable... read more
Now that we've completed our whirlwind trip a...
Egypt
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Nov 20 - Nov 26, 2022
Now that we've completed our whirlwind trip around Egypt, I am glad to provide a review for an excellent company - Egypt Promotions, that helped us design the tour, provided local services and were our week-long companions in this interesting country.
Once submitting an interest via KimKim, the system put me together with Ibrahim. And from the first minute of speaking to him, I knew he'd be a perfect person to help me with a tour.
I presented Ibrahim with arduous task - fit 6-7 major... read more
Hi Yuliya, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review!
It has been a pleasure working with you to plan your trip to Egypt. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Egypt and all the schedule visits, It will be my pleasure to help with your future adventure.
Best regards, Ibrahim
12 Days in Egypt
Egypt
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Oct 25 - Nov 5, 2022
Ibrahim and Amr have been amazing, helpful, and patient putting together a busy itinerary for our 12 days in Egypt, from Cairo to Red Sea to Bahariya Desert. We had multiple tour guides during this trip and each and every one of them were amazing and knowledgeable. We almost cancelled camping in the White Desert when we got to Hurghada, but so glad we didn't. It's probably one of the best experiences of the entire trip. Can't wait to visit again in the future! read more
Hi Ann,
Thank you so much for your kind review! It was lovely having you here in the country.
We hope to have inspired you to come back to this beautiful part of the world and explore even more of the country.
All the best and thank you for traveling with kimkim !
Ibrahim
This was an amazing once in a lifetime experi...
Egypt
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Oct 1 - Oct 10, 2022
This was an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Perfect mix of relaxation, thrills and learning new things. There were some issues along the way but this is Africa (I lived there 10 years so I know) and the team handled it great. The tour guides (Hesham and Muhammed) were simply amazing. Funny, knowledgeable, and friendly. Couldn’t have asked for more. The night in the desert was absolutely amazing. I would recommend this outfit to anyone. We returned home and talk about things that happened on this trip often. Very reasonable pricing for what you get.
Dear Michael,
I sincerely thank you for your feedback that is priceless gift to me in particular and Kim Kim's team in general.
I am truly glad to know that you were satisfied with our travel arrangements and had great time in Egypt.
And I hope to welcome you back in the near future on a new adventure, there are still many things to visit, see and do in Egypt.
Thank you so much once again for traveling with Kim Kim.
Ibrahim
The trip to Egypt was absolutely incredible. ...
Egypt
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Oct 10 - Oct 17, 2022
The trip to Egypt was absolutely incredible. We did everything we wanted to do, and the fact that it was a private tour made everything that much more wonderful. There was no waiting on anyone else. We were also able to customise things easily according to our wishes and travel plans.
Tour guides Khaled and Ahmad were so knowledgeable and kind. They made us feel comfortable throughout our time there. We learned so much!
The accommodations were decent but could have been improved a... read more
Dear Alex,
I sincerely thank you for your feedback that is priceless gift to me in particular and Kim Kim's team in general.
I am truly glad to know that you were satisfied with our travel arrangements and had great time in Egypt.
And I hope to welcome you back in the near future on a new adventure, there are still many things to visit, see and do in Egypt.
Thank you so much once again for traveling with Kim Kim.
Ibrahim