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Sherif Khalil

Working in the travel Industry has been always my dream, I studied at the faculty for tourism & Hotels in Cairo and graduated with a Bachelor degree. During my 4 years at the university, I trained with tour operators and I finished a full course to learn the Italian Language at the Italian Embassy in Cairo, I fluently speak Italian in addition to English. Once I graduated I worked for a luxury tour operator for almost 11 years as an Operation Manager in Morocco. I then began my own company Dunes & Beyond in 2013. We started by organizing luxury safari trips with "Glamping" concept and then we enlarged the company to provide all kinds of tours in Egypt with affordable rates.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Egypt Cultural Tours, Sightseeing, Nile Cruises, Unique Itinerary with totally new ideas, Safari, Camping, Team Building events, Kayaking, Water Bikes, Diving, Themed Events, and lots of more activities in Egypt, Sudan, Jordan and Morocco."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Many members of my family have been working in the travel field, I used to communicate with tourists since I was young. It has been always a dream for me to work in this field and provide something unique. This is why I joined the faculty of Tourism & Hotels and I applied for a job at Abercrombie & Kent where i learned the meaning of providing the best level of service."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"On of the funny experiences was when I traveled for the first time in a safari camping trip in the White Desert in Egypt. Everything was going smoothly and at night I went to my igloo tent to sleep. In the morning, I woke up and kept looking for my sneakers and didn't find them. We discovered that the Desert Fennec Fox decided to borrow them but he never returned them back. And since then, I always keep my sneakers inside the tent. "

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Recent trip reviews for Sherif

Egypt - thank you Sherif
Egypt | Apr 6 - Apr 12, 2023

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Veronika C.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2023

Thank you Sherif for organising our trip to Egypt! Everything was fantastic and we were very well looked after by all guides, drivers, hotels etc. Thank you! And also to Leena for showing us Cairo.

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Apr 26, 2023

Thanks Veronika,
Was pleasure meeting your esteemed family and your good self in Cairo and looking forward to seeing you again in Egypt.

Best,
Sherif

Guides Lina and Aladdin were awesome! Loved ...
Egypt | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2023

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DAN B.
Holland, MI | Reviewed on Apr 20, 2023

Guides Lina and Aladdin were awesome! Loved seeing the Pyramids and Valley of the Kings. We were a little disappointed in the docking location of the Movenpick boat. We saw a number of other boats docked near the city center in Luxor, a much better location. We also had a very limited liquor selection on the boat. Food was awesome, staterooms very nice. Overall, the trip was very nice.

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Apr 21, 2023

Thanks you Dan for your constructive comments. Was a pleasure meeting you.
Looking forward to seeing you in more and more Egypt trips.

Travelling with a trusted guide is a 5-star experience!
Egypt | Mar 31 - Apr 9, 2023

Sophie
Sophie S.
Calabasas, CA | Reviewed on Apr 14, 2023

Having a knowledgeable, attentive and trusted local guide with you when touring Egypt is a MUST. From the perspective of crime or personal safety, we felt completely secure at all times. However, there are nuances specific to airport procedures, visiting different sites, and poor signage, that make exploring on your own challenging at best.
Sherif was an incredible tour coordinator. While I was planning the trip from the US, he addressed my questions and dealt with changes in the... read more

Having a knowledgeable, attentive and trusted local guide with you when touring Egypt is a MUST. From the perspective of crime or personal safety, we felt completely secure at all times. However, there are nuances specific to airport procedures, visiting different sites, and poor signage, that make exploring on your own challenging at best.
Sherif was an incredible tour coordinator. While I was planning the trip from the US, he addressed my questions and dealt with changes in the itinerary promptly and accurately. After we arrived in Egypt, he was immidiately available via text AT ANY HOUR of the day with any issues, and was proactively making sure all our needs were being met. I would give Sherif's work my highest accolades.
From the second we arrived we came to appreciate the relief and joy of having a personal airport coordinator at each site. Mr. Ahmed made all the tranfers, E-visas, and luggage issues seamless and effortless. My husband and I travelled with 8-years old twins. For that resason, we planned our itinerary to include some well deserved beach relaxation at the end , after days of sightseeing . Our tour guides in Cairo was Ms. Lina. She was very knowledgeable, poised, and very gentle with kids. Lina's passion for Egyptology was contagious and made the kids jump with excitement. Our guide on the Nile cruise was Mr. Moataz. His attention to details and assertive style always allowed us to avoid the crowds, and get the best out of every excursion. Of course, it goes without a mention, that Mr. Moataz was an excellent guide, and has a great eye for photograpghy as an added bonus.
Egypt is HOT. Having a comfortable air conditioned van, with water bottles and snacks waiting for you the minute you need it is a luxury not to be discounted. All the drivers throughout the trip were corteous, accomodating and smiling, and the vans were impecably clean inside. Cleanliness was 5-star in all accomodations that Sherif has recommended, and the food also was good, tasty, and always fresh. All the packets of Pepto bismol were brought back home unoppened.
We had a wonderful trip. Thank you, Sherif and ALL the people who helped our family to have an unforgettable experience!

Activity Reviews
Private Tour to Giza Pyramids
Cairo
Quality of Experience
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Tour to Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Cairo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Aswan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples - Overnight in Esna
Egypt
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-West Bank - Overnight in Luxor
Luxor
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor- East Bank- Disembarkation
Luxor
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Apr 17, 2023

Dear Sophie,
We are really happy to know your enjoyed your trip to Egypt with Dunes & Beyond. We are very much looking forward to seeing you again in more and more trips.
Best,
Sherif

From start to finish the experience was first...enriching, interesting, beautiful sites led by excellent guides
Egypt | Feb 18 - Feb 25, 2023

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Paul W.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023

From start to finish the experience was first class. Sherif managed to put a tour that was exactly what we needed. Excellent service from Mohammed and Ahmed at Cairo Airport where they made sure we had got through security and checked in as quickly as possible. Lina was our guide for Cairo pyramids and museum, very engaging tour and so knowledgeable. Ismail looked after us from Luxor to Aswan and was our tour guide. He again was so knowledgeable, friendly and funny and we learnt so much from... read more

From start to finish the experience was first class. Sherif managed to put a tour that was exactly what we needed. Excellent service from Mohammed and Ahmed at Cairo Airport where they made sure we had got through security and checked in as quickly as possible. Lina was our guide for Cairo pyramids and museum, very engaging tour and so knowledgeable. Ismail looked after us from Luxor to Aswan and was our tour guide. He again was so knowledgeable, friendly and funny and we learnt so much from him. The highlights were the Valley of the Kings, Karnack Temples but also mixed with many others at Edfu and Aswan that were all very different. Philae temple by boat was also very special.

Activity Reviews
Tour to Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Cairo

The pyramids or just iconic and clearly a must see. The Egyptian Museum was actually mind blowing, the amount of artifacts collected and brilliantly explained by Lina.

Quality of Experience
The whole experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Friendliness, knowledge
Transport
Comfortable and always close to hand
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan- East Bank- Overnight in Luxor
Luxor

Good food and lovely boat

Quality of Experience
Scenery along the way sitting in a very comfortable environment
Food
Varied and good quality
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledgeable, friendly, highest possible service
Transport
Very comfortable
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan-Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples - Overnight in Kom Ombo
Egypt

We saw the temple at night which made for a variation in the experience which we loved. Seeing the temple lit up and night was incredible

Quality of Experience
Lighting of temples at night
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledge, humour, friendliness
Transport
5 minutes walk to temple
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Aswan

Really interesting to bring Egypt story up to date with an understanding of the dams but the unfinished Obelisk and explanation of the how they were made and transported was a highlight.

Quality of Experience
Flow of trip through history. We liked the Luxor to Aswan route for this.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Knowledge of guide again was perfect.
Transport
Comfortable and enjoyable
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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Feb 28, 2023

Hi Paul,
We are very happy to know that Deborah and you have enjoyed your Egypt Trip with us and looking forward to seeing you again in Egypt in the near future.
Best,
Sherif

Amman-Dead Sea-Petra-Cairo
Egypt | Feb 3 - Feb 10, 2023

William
William B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023

Thanks you for connecting us to the best guide for our trip to Jordan and Egypt.
Amman-Dead Sea-Petra-Cairo
Feb 2023
My wife and I were paired with Mr Sherif Khalil from Dunes and Beyond in February 2023, for an 8 day trip of Jordan and Cairo, Egypt. Everything went perfectly! This company is very professional. Do not have any doubts whether or not to use them. They delivered exactly as described and were always punctual. Thank you Sherif. Thank you Jad in Jordan, and Lina in Cairo, and... read more

Thanks you for connecting us to the best guide for our trip to Jordan and Egypt.
Amman-Dead Sea-Petra-Cairo
Feb 2023
My wife and I were paired with Mr Sherif Khalil from Dunes and Beyond in February 2023, for an 8 day trip of Jordan and Cairo, Egypt. Everything went perfectly! This company is very professional. Do not have any doubts whether or not to use them. They delivered exactly as described and were always punctual. Thank you Sherif. Thank you Jad in Jordan, and Lina in Cairo, and Mohammed, our driver. The Middle East is my favorite part of the world. This is our 3rd Middle East trip, and I will be using Dunes and Beyond (KimKim) for our next trip.

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Feb 17, 2023

What a wonderful feedback to read, we are all very happy that our efforts resulted in happy guests.
Thank you William and looking forward to seeing you in more and more trips.
Best,
Sherif

Amazing Trip to Jordan and Egypt!
Egypt | Dec 6 - Dec 25, 2022

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Meera i.
Australia | Reviewed on Jan 11, 2023

Sherif and his team at Dunes & Beyond (DB) in Egypt and his associates in Jordan (Karma House Travels ) made our dream holiday come true! They were outstanding! Smooth airport assistance and hotel transfers that made us feel like VIPs. And local private-guided visits including transfers that were such a pleasure!

The itinerary was well planned as per our requests and beautifully executed! Sherif also communicated throughout our entire trip to ensure there were no issues. 

Special... read more

Sherif and his team at Dunes & Beyond (DB) in Egypt and his associates in Jordan (Karma House Travels ) made our dream holiday come true! They were outstanding! Smooth airport assistance and hotel transfers that made us feel like VIPs. And local private-guided visits including transfers that were such a pleasure!

The itinerary was well planned as per our requests and beautifully executed! Sherif also communicated throughout our entire trip to ensure there were no issues. 

Special mention to the guides, Lina in Cairo and Muhammed on our Nile cruise.  The Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan was the highlight of our visit, with Sherif managing an upgrade to an upper deck suite. 

Special mention also to Khalil, who drove us around Jordan. Not only was he a fantastic driver, he was also our walking wiki on all things Jordan! Such a pleasure to have him for our trip!

Thank you Sherif and the team at D&B and Karma House !  

Activity Review
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Aswan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jan 12, 2023

Hi Nagesh & Meera,

Thank you so much for this wonderful review, I had the pleasure to meet you in person and very much looking forward to seeing you again.

Best,
Sherif

Brought my dream trip to Egypt to life with flawless execution!
Egypt | Dec 27 - Jan 8, 2023

Darion
Darion L.
Los Angeles, CA | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2023

D&B made our dream trip to Egypt easy and INCREDIBLE! They found us the best guides, hotels that matched our budget and preferences, and even got us on our dream cruise down the Nile. They stayed in touch through our whole trip, from airport transfers to hotels to where to eat. We had the best time ever and it honestly exceeded our expectations. Thanks Sharif for making Egypt easy and wonderful for us! read more

D&B made our dream trip to Egypt easy and INCREDIBLE! They found us the best guides, hotels that matched our budget and preferences, and even got us on our dream cruise down the Nile. They stayed in touch through our whole trip, from airport transfers to hotels to where to eat. We had the best time ever and it honestly exceeded our expectations. Thanks Sharif for making Egypt easy and wonderful for us!

Activity Review
Tour to Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara
Cairo

Lina our guide was incredible at showing us the sights and telling us the known history of the pyramids.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jan 09, 2023

Thanks Darion for your nice words.

It was a great pleasure meeting you in Cairo

Looking forward to your next trip with us.

Best,
Sherif

Sherif is incredible. His knowledge of the co...
Egypt | Dec 27 - Jan 8, 2023

Samantha
Samantha J.
India | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2023

Sherif is incredible. His knowledge of the country, responsiveness and dedication to quality service is unparalleled. read more

Sherif is incredible. His knowledge of the country, responsiveness and dedication to quality service is unparalleled.

Activity Review
Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan- East Bank- Overnight in Luxor
Luxor
Quality of Experience
Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jan 09, 2023

Thanks Samantha, I had the pleasure meeting you in person and looking forward to more and more trips.

Best,
Sherif

Amazing Trip
Egypt | Nov 12 - Nov 28, 2022

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Jon K.
Idaho Falls, ID | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

Words cannot adequately describe the positive experience we had with Sherif and his team. From the planning stages to the actual trip, no detail was overlooked. He offered excursions that he felt might fit our family; the Fayoum safari and sand boarding adventure was a HUGE hit! This was our first time traveling to Egypt, and it was extremely comforting to know he was behind the scenes making sure everything went according to plan. We truly cannot thank him enough!

If you are thinking of going to Egypt, and feel a little overwhelmed like I did, Dunes and Beyond is your answer.

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Dec 14, 2022

Hi Jon,
What a wonderful feedback to read
We are very happy to know that you and your family have enjoyed your time in Egypt.

We look forward to seeing you again in Egypt very soon.

Best,
Sherif

The ONLY way to experience Egypt!
Egypt | Nov 12 - Nov 28, 2022

Cassie
Cassie K.
Grand Junction, CO | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022

The sincerest thank you to Sherif, who created an amazing trip for our family. We traveled to Egypt for 16 days in November 2022 and were amazed at everything we were able to experience, all because of his flawless planning. He listened to our hopes for the trip and made them a reality, while also showing us some options that we didn't even know were possible...Desert
Safari anyone?? We were so fortunate to always have an amazing driver, tour coordinator and Egyptologist, but were also... read more

The sincerest thank you to Sherif, who created an amazing trip for our family. We traveled to Egypt for 16 days in November 2022 and were amazed at everything we were able to experience, all because of his flawless planning. He listened to our hopes for the trip and made them a reality, while also showing us some options that we didn't even know were possible...Desert
Safari anyone?? We were so fortunate to always have an amazing driver, tour coordinator and Egyptologist, but were also given the freedom to explore independently and enjoy family/relaxation time at our hotels. Sherif's accommodation recommendations were superb; there is literally not one thing we would change. Traveling to Egypt is exciting but intense and there is no way our trip would have been successful without him - his customer service is truly impeccable! Additional appreciation to Lina Salah, Ahmed Shazly and Tamer and Mostafa who shared their vast knowledge with us, we truly feel like we made new friends! Also, to Ahmed Abd Rabu and Shehab Saniusy for getting us where we needed to be, always quickly and safely! There are so many more to thank, we truly appreciate everyone who helped make our trip the best it could be! Last but not least, our Nile Cruise on the Merit Dahabiya was an experience like no other, another great find by Sherif!
Bottom line, if you are looking for safe, fun and unforgettable adventure in Egypt, look no further, you will not be disappointed!

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Dec 02, 2022

Hi Cassie,

What a wonderful review, we really appreciate your nice words and will convert them to team members. Am sure that they will be very happy to know that their efforts resulted in such a wonderful review. Personally, I had the pleasure meeting Jon and you and hope we will see you again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

Bucket list Egypt and Jordan trip - a must do
Egypt | Sep 26 - Oct 10, 2022

Denise
Denise T.
Lafayette, CO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

We just returned from an amazing two week trip to Egypt and Jordan, and highly recommend Sherif and his team! This trip was planned and changed twice due to covid, and Sherif was incredibly patient with our questions and schedule updates. He also had great communication throughout our entire trip.

One huge win right out of the gate was the Dunes & Beyond representative, Ahmed, who met us at the airport. While others were standing in very long lines to get their visa, we were quickly... read more

We just returned from an amazing two week trip to Egypt and Jordan, and highly recommend Sherif and his team! This trip was planned and changed twice due to covid, and Sherif was incredibly patient with our questions and schedule updates. He also had great communication throughout our entire trip.

One huge win right out of the gate was the Dunes & Beyond representative, Ahmed, who met us at the airport. While others were standing in very long lines to get their visa, we were quickly taken care of by him, and to the car in minutes.

For the Cairo portion of our trip we had a driver and an Egyptologist with us for our daily excursions. Mohamed, our driver, has the skills you want in a Cairo driver. He was safe and able to navigate the chaos well!! The vehicle was clean and stocked with water. My husband pointed out that every time we got back to the car our dirty feet marks were even cleaned up. Above and beyond.
Lina was very knowledgeable about all things Egypt, and provided the right level of commentary as we toured the sites. She was well organized and we enjoyed her conversation! She gave us the detail you would never have through a group tour. I would not recommend doing this trip without a driver and Egyptologist. We talked to other travelers who did and found that we had a superior experience.

Petra in Jordan was for sure the highlight of that portion. We didn't realize how huge the Petra area is, and spent hours hiking through all the ruins.

Amman is one place we wish we had more time to explore. There is a lot to see close to and in town - Jerash, the Citadel and Madaba etc. - and we could have used at least another day to roam the markets and city center.

Overall we would highly recommend Kimkim and Sherif to others, and already have!

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Oct 14, 2022

Hi Denise,

What a great feedback to read, we are very glad that Brian and you have enjoyed our services, we will make sure to convey your nice words to the team.

We do hope to see you again in Egypt and Jordan in the near future, still many more sites to be visited 😀

Best,
Sherif

Egypt 2022
Egypt | May 25 - Jun 4, 2022

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Lisa W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2022

I recently used Kimkim to plan a very last minute trip to Egypt. I did have a list of sights to see but not much else. Sharif did the rest! He planned a very detailed itinerary that included everything on our list (and then some!) and did it in less than two weeks, accommodating some even more last minute date changes. What resulted was private door to door service to and from all airports, hotels, and tours, with private escorts and guides throughout the entire trip. The level of... read more

I recently used Kimkim to plan a very last minute trip to Egypt. I did have a list of sights to see but not much else. Sharif did the rest! He planned a very detailed itinerary that included everything on our list (and then some!) and did it in less than two weeks, accommodating some even more last minute date changes. What resulted was private door to door service to and from all airports, hotels, and tours, with private escorts and guides throughout the entire trip. The level of professionalism was extremely impressive. No detail was left undone; 5 stars in every respect. If you are considering travel I highly recommend using Kimkim. Sharif and everyone else involved, and my sincere apologies if I have unintentionally left out anyone, - Ahmed, Mustafa our wonderful Egyptologist in Abu Simbel, Mohammed who was one of our drivers, Mohammad our escort in Aswan, Mohammed our wonderful Egyptologist who accompanied us on our Nile River Cruise, Waleed, Adile, and Nesrine our wonderful Egyptologist in Cairo, along with all of the other incredibly warm and welcoming Egyptian people we met along the way created an amazing experience with memories that my family and I will never forget. We have taken many trips as a couple and a family all over North and South America, the Caribbean, and Europe but this just might rank as number 1. Many, many thanks to you all!!

Activity Reviews
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-West Bank - Overnight in Luxor
Luxor

I believe this was the day we did the Valley of the Kings, another highlight.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mohammed again was excellent with his very detailed explanations.
Transport
Fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel via Aswan, visit Abu Simbel Temple then fly back to Aswan
Egypt

This was an amazing thing to see, a must do if you can.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mustafa was excellent!
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Aswan

The was a favorite of the trip. The Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan was absolutely lovely and steeped in history. The cruise was beautiful and the staff and service were amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mohammed was excellent, a definite highlight! Our driver Mohammed was excellent as well. He was with us in Aswan, Luxor, and all the way to Hurghada.
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples - Overnight in Esna
Egypt
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour to Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Cairo

It was amazing to be driven through Cairo, which was very helpful given the traffic. The Egyptian museum was extremely interesting and the mosques were both beautiful. The bazaar was a lot of fun and we had a delicious lunch there, at a restaurant that Nesrine recommended.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We were in very good hands with Nesrine! And Abile is a wonderful driver and very able to handle the chaotic Cairo traffic.
Transport
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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jun 13, 2022

Hi Lisa,

What a wonderful feedback to read. We are all very glad that you are leaving Egypt with good memories and we assure you that there are still much more sites that you shout return for once again.

We are looking forward to accommodating your family and your good self again in Egypt in the very near future.

Best,
Sherif

We can’t stop thinking about our amazing 12 d...
Egypt | Apr 14 - Apr 25, 2022

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Sharlet R.
River Falls, WI | Reviewed on May 01, 2022

We can’t stop thinking about our amazing 12 day adventure in Egypt. The five star treatment started before we left with clear timely communication and trip description and continued to our last day with the airport transport, a super professional team that planned and thought out every detail of our trip to make it effortless on our part and feel very well taken care of .
We loved Cairo of course the pyramids were amazing, but just as wonderful were the museums, Coptic Cairo and the sights... read more

We can’t stop thinking about our amazing 12 day adventure in Egypt. The five star treatment started before we left with clear timely communication and trip description and continued to our last day with the airport transport, a super professional team that planned and thought out every detail of our trip to make it effortless on our part and feel very well taken care of .
We loved Cairo of course the pyramids were amazing, but just as wonderful were the museums, Coptic Cairo and the sights and sounds of the bazaar were a highlight. Mira Wagdy our Egyptologist guide lead us through the city like a pro, she passed on so much knowledge and was an absolute pleasure.
Then we moved on to our Nile cruise again 5 star accommodation, the boat and crew were splendid. We spent our time with the kind, soft spoken, brilliant Aladdin Ghazaly, he was a joy to be with and again shared his over 20 years of Egyptian study with us.
We finished our trip with a few days relaxing in heavenly Sharm, again stunning accommodations and a day of diving the Red Sea that was arranged in minutes to perfection by our guide.
We were impressed and 100% satisfied with our epic adventure, we had never heard of kimkim travel and just went off the reviews we had read, they came through with flying colors. Next off to the Galapagos and we will be using kimkim
Thank you for making our travels hassle free and a trip of a lifetime
Mike and sharlet randall

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on May 07, 2022

Hi Sharlet,

What a great feedback to read. I am really happy that Mike and you enjoyed your trip with Dunes & Beyond.

We are looking forward to seeing you again with more and more trips to Egypt.

Best,
Sherif

Great week in Egypt --- top notch experience
Egypt | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2022

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Praveen S.
Redmond, WA | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2022

We had a spectacular 7-day trip in Egypt in April 2022. If I could give Dunes 6 stars, I would. This trip was postponed two years because of Covid. Sherif was understanding and patient in extending the trip and regularly checking with us to see if we were ready to schedule. Excellent and prompt communication before the trip, so we had all the information we needed.
Now to the trip itself. We were met at Cairo airport by Dunes rep Mr Ahmed. He met us really close to where we got off the plane... read more

We had a spectacular 7-day trip in Egypt in April 2022. If I could give Dunes 6 stars, I would. This trip was postponed two years because of Covid. Sherif was understanding and patient in extending the trip and regularly checking with us to see if we were ready to schedule. Excellent and prompt communication before the trip, so we had all the information we needed.
Now to the trip itself. We were met at Cairo airport by Dunes rep Mr Ahmed. He met us really close to where we got off the plane and whisked us through getting a visa and getting out of the airport (basically, VIP service!). Then by a/c van to the Nile Kempinski hotel in the Cairo garden district. Mr Ahmed stayed with us until our rooms were assigned and we knew what to expect the next morning. This was a pattern everywhere. Dunes staff (and Sherif via WhatsApp) constantly checked on us and made sure we were completely taken care of. Everywhere we went, we had a comfortable a/c van. Pretty much everything was pre-paid and taken care of --- especially important for tickets at the various sites.
We had two expert guides --- Ms Nesrine in Cairo and Mr Alaa on our nile cruise. Both were excellent -- friendly, very well informed, with decades of experience, and who explained the history and significance of the things we saw. We were traveling as a family with our two adult children, and both of them were great at relating to everyone across generations.
I left the trip planning entirely to Sherif and he picked a great itinerary for us. First two days in Cairo for us to see the pyramids and sphinx and the Egyptian museum. Then flight to Aswan to get on a Nile cruise to Luxor. By choosing to start in Aswan and end in Luxor, we staged it perfectly so that we ended with the amazing Karnak and Luxor temples.
Sherif had advised us to upgrade to the Sonesta St George ship and I'm glad we did --- the ship was comfortable, the staff were incredibly friendly and the food was terrific. We are vegetarians, so the chefs went out of their way to get us some special options during the sit down dinners. The buffet had a ton of vegetarian options anyway, but I think Sherif had told them in advance, and so we got special treatment.
Finally, Dunes sent a travel coordinator to take us from the cruise ship to Luxor airport and onto our plane, then at the Cairo airport, we were met again by Mr Ahmed and escorted to the airport hotel as we had to stay overnight to catch our flight out of Egypt. Sherif also organized someone to come to our hotel to give us a covid test for our travel, and updated me regularly until we had the results.
Overall, this was top-notch service. Dunes took care of our every need. More importantly, they anticipated every potential need and took care of it for us. I rarely write reviews but this time I am because I am super-impressed by this excellent team of travel professionals who made our Egypt trip special.

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Apr 24, 2022

Hi Praveen.
What a wonderful review to read, I am really pleased to know that all our efforts resulted in such a great feedback and that you left Egypt with great memories. I really wish that you return to visit Egypt again in the near future and we promise you with new visits and destinations.

Best,
Sherif

I planned my Jordan and Egypt itinerary with ...
Egypt | Dec 29 - Jan 10, 2022

Prerak
Prerak P.
Brookline, MA | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2022

I planned my Jordan and Egypt itinerary with Dunes and Beyond. I worked with Mr. Sherif Khalil who not only planned my trip but was very vigilant with all flight and rules changes that were going on given the Pandemic situation. Everything arranged and managed by him and his company was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend this company for your egypt (and if going to Jordan) travel!

All the guides provided by the company were fantastic, very accommodating and knowledgeable! Especially my... read more

I planned my Jordan and Egypt itinerary with Dunes and Beyond. I worked with Mr. Sherif Khalil who not only planned my trip but was very vigilant with all flight and rules changes that were going on given the Pandemic situation. Everything arranged and managed by him and his company was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend this company for your egypt (and if going to Jordan) travel!

All the guides provided by the company were fantastic, very accommodating and knowledgeable! Especially my guide for Cairo, Lina was simply magnificent in terms of knowledge and time management. Their company is also very flexible and can change your plans as needed. As an example: there was heavy fog when we had planned to see the pyramids but they changed the sequence of itinerary that day and even paid out of their own pocket for me to go to giza that evening when fog had settled.

when I go back to egypt, i am definitely going to use this company again for planning my itinerary! Thank you for everything

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Feb 10, 2022

Hi Prerak,

It is very pleasant to know you have enjoyed your Jordan & Egypt trip with Dunes & Beyond and we will convey your nice words to the staff, they will be very happy to know you returned home with good memories.

Looking forward to hosting you again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

Our trip exceeded our expectations. The atte...
Egypt | Dec 26 - Jan 6, 2022

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lisa m.
Palm City, FL | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2022

Our trip exceeded our expectations. The attention to each transfer, quality of guides and the places we visited were fantastic.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jan 13, 2022

Thanks Lisa.
It was a great pleasure meeting Mary and you and looking forward to welcoming you in Egypt again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

Trip of a Lifetime
Egypt | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2022

Pavitra
Pavitra R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2022

Planning our trip with Mr. Sherif and Dunes and Beyond was very easy. We had planned this trip per-Covid and finally were able to go to Egypt this winter. Mr.Sherif and Kimkim let us postpone our trip for close to two years due to Covid lockdowns. When we landed in Egypt D&B and it’s entire team took extremely good care of us. Ahmed was our airport aide and was always there to help us with luggage and visas. Our drivers: Adil in Cairo and Yasser in Luxor drive us around to the various sites... read more

Planning our trip with Mr. Sherif and Dunes and Beyond was very easy. We had planned this trip per-Covid and finally were able to go to Egypt this winter. Mr.Sherif and Kimkim let us postpone our trip for close to two years due to Covid lockdowns. When we landed in Egypt D&B and it’s entire team took extremely good care of us. Ahmed was our airport aide and was always there to help us with luggage and visas. Our drivers: Adil in Cairo and Yasser in Luxor drive us around to the various sites in very clean air conditioned cars. The cars were also in very good condition. Our tour guides: Sagy in Cairo and Alexandria, and Mohammed in Luxor made our trip. They were both very knowledgeable in Egyptology and helped us understand Pharaonic history. We truly enjoyed our experience with our tour guides. Sagy was just amazing. We felt we were touring Egypt with a friend and not a tour guide, and that made all the difference. We had an amazing trip of a lifetime in Egypt, thanks to D&B and its entire team. Cheers.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Jan 09, 2022

Hi Pavitra,
What a wonderful review to read, I am very pleased you have enjoyed your postponed family trip to Egypt and I will convey your nice words to everyone.
Still there is much more to see in Egypt, make sure you comeback soon 🙂
I enjoyed meeting your family and you in person and very much looking forward to accommodating you in Egypt again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

We would be happy to travel with KimKim again...
Egypt | Dec 10 - Dec 17, 2021

George
George S.
Cameron Park, CA | Reviewed on Dec 18, 2021

We would be happy to travel with KimKim again, and recommend them to our friends and family. I have had tours from Cambodia and India to Ghana and Mexico, but none better than this.
Sherif was helpful with advance advice and scheduling, as well as printing the necessary documents such as COVID tests for reentry to the UK and USA.
Our Egyptologists (Lina in Cairo and Abdo in Luxor) went above and beyond in every way. They spoke very good English, were knowledgable, warm and enthusiastic, and... read more

We would be happy to travel with KimKim again, and recommend them to our friends and family. I have had tours from Cambodia and India to Ghana and Mexico, but none better than this.
Sherif was helpful with advance advice and scheduling, as well as printing the necessary documents such as COVID tests for reentry to the UK and USA.
Our Egyptologists (Lina in Cairo and Abdo in Luxor) went above and beyond in every way. They spoke very good English, were knowledgable, warm and enthusiastic, and overcame all the challenges resulting from my wife being confined to a wheelchair. If we have the opportunity to return to Egypt, we would be very happy to see them again.
Highlights: The Museum of Egyptian Civilizations builds a narrative of the pharoahs through their mummies while putting pyramids and pharoahs into the context of Egypt's rich and varied cultural history.
Nothing I had read or seen in museums prepared me for the overwhelming artisstic experience inside the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Dec 20, 2021

Hi George,
What a wonderful feedback.
We are very happy you enjoyed your trip, we will convey your nice words to everyone one, they will be very happy to know you left Egypt with great memories.
We look forward to your next visit to Egypt.
Best,
Sherif

Sherif's tour company was EXCELLENT from star...
Egypt | Dec 1 - Dec 3, 2021

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Kelsey W.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2021

Sherif's tour company was EXCELLENT from start to finish. Extremely well organized, responsive and we learned so much from our Egyptologist guide. We joked that we had the nicest tour van in Cairo and I will absolutely recommend Sherif and his team to anyone planning a trip to Egypt.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Dec 08, 2021

Thanks Kelsey for such a wonderful feedback, It was a great pleasure meeting you in Cairo and hope to see you again in the near future with more trips to Egypt.
Best,
Sherif

Amazing trip of Cairo, Luxor, & Sharm
Egypt | Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2021

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Priya S.
Los Altos, CA | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2021

Sherif was excellent. All the operators he used gave exceptional service. Everything was so well thought through and well planned. The trip would not have been the same without Sherif's assistance

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Dec 06, 2021

Thank you Priya so much for such a wonderful feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your Egypt trip with us and looking forward to meeting you and your lovely family soon in Egypt.