Kimkim Trip Reviews for Egypt

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Dream holiday in Egypt and Jordan
Egypt | May 1 - May 23, 2023

Steven
Steven M.
Canada | Reviewed on May 26, 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

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 bonus, our agents were able to negotiate several room upgrades too. Always a treat.

Thank you to the whole team that we worked with. Another excellent dream holiday with Kimkim.

Hotel Reviews
Movenpick Aswan

Brand new wing with gorgeous room. The lobby and pool area are beyond spectacular!

Authenticity & Character
Location, luxury, lobby, pool, and VIEWS!
Location
Located on a quiet island in the middle of the Nile.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Karnak, Luxor

Nice ship, but sad customer service. No hellos, no smiles, often felt like guests were annoying to the staff. Basic basic food, certainly not 5 star as advertised. Worst of all, no free water in the rooms nor any complimentary water dispensers.

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Old grey towels in the bathroom. Guess a few years ago they were soft and white.
Kempinski Nile Hotel
Cairo

Love the location, rooms, and best rooftop pool oasis overlooking the Nile.

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Great staff except check in. We stayed three times during our holiday and check in took over 30 minutes every time!
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Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria hotel
Alexandria

Amazing location, charm, history, and charm.

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Jaz Aquamarine

Best all inclusive beach resort!!! Amazing activity and entertainment staff!

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Baharia Camp
Bahariya

Must do trip! Truly magical experience made even better by the family who runs the operations. Cannot say in words just how wonderful this was!

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Hilton Amman
Amman

Stunning hotel. Simply the best in elegance, class, and style.

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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Best over the top luxury glamping experience ever!

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Old Village Resort
Wadi Musa

Beyond description! Such a delight. True historical beauty, character, luxury, gardens, pool and rooms. You feel like a royal staying here!

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Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort
Sweimah

Great access to the sea, plus great pools right off the lobby. Nice large rooms, and beautiful grounds.

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Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Egypt is an amazing country to explore, and learn about ancient civilization that influence the world.
Egypt | Apr 18 - May 2, 2023

Maryann
Maryann S.
North Ridgeville, OH | Reviewed on May 16, 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

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 and kindness, assisting and directing us through airports, and to our hotels. He also assisted the students with luggage that did not arrive in time. Very Professional in mannerism. He communicated with others to reassure that we arrived safely and efficiently to our destinations. 5 stars to him as well.
All the other guides and the bus drives were also kind, professional, helpful and we always made it to our destinations in a timely manner and safely. Thank you also for the security guides(I know the government secured them for all travelers in groups, but they were excellent) to be sure of our safety), all were professional and on the alert. I would highly recommend your company to everyone I meet to use you.

Activity Reviews
Day Tour to Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara and Dahshour
Cairo

It was amazing to see these sites, the ancient Pyramids, the Spynx & more. We felt in awe that they are still around all these years. The weather was 104, but the breeze was cool and it didn’t affect us that much, as our guide made sure we were there early before it became too hot. Unusual for this time of year we were told.

Quality of Experience
The ease of getting there and just the fact we could explore inside and outside the Pyramids
Food
All the food was great, but sometimes for dinner and lunch we seemed to have the same entrees, but all good. However, all breakfast outstanding when we were not traveling early mornings, but we always received a nice box to go. Excellent food on the Nile, and in the hotels where we stayed for several days
Guides, Drivers and Staff
That we always felt comfortable, safe and treated with respect.
Transport
The drivers were well mannered, kind and brought us to our destination safely.
Cairo - St Catherine
Egypt

Early morning adventure, but well worth it! The sacred place was one of the best experience we could have imagined. Using the camels was far better than I thought it would be, so serene and the stars were so mesmerizing! Thank you Khaled for this recommendation!The camels made the climb easier, and the rest of it was up to us! To be where Moses received the 10 commandments couldn’t be any better experience! Love the sunrise as well, (especially with the camels) breathtaking, was very spiritual experience.

Quality of Experience
Food
All of it, but it was a short stay, however I knew we had to get going to our next place! An incredible journey so far
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The camels!
Aswan
Aswan
Quality of Experience
Khaled again amazing guide
Food
good food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The people on the boat were curtious
Transport
Love the boat adventures
Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo
Egypt

Love the sunset tour of the temple and how the light gives it an extra flare

Quality of Experience
Transport
we walked to the temple, easy walk
Edfu - Esna
Edfu

A gain another beautiful temple with much of its original symbols and sculptures intact, love the horse and carriage ride through the town, driver was great too

Quality of Experience
Food
Always good and healthy food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Love the horse and carriage drive through the town and it was very helpful so one didn't have to walk too far to enjoy this temple
Transport
Great horse and carriage ride with driver, who was amusing but, shared the reins with me, a great experience
Gebel El Silsela
Egypt

I did share Kom Ombo temple in another area, but a couple of pictures I did add to this photo gallery. The trip down the Nile was an extraordinary adventure that no one should miss, with a private boat. My pictures here showcases the village people and families we encountered, but, also the boat crew, who were superb, along with just being in and around the Nile on this awesome journey. A

Quality of Experience
Just see above, it was just really great
Food
outstanding!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The boat and staff were amazing!
Transport
The boat ride was fantastic!
Egyptian Museum & Old Cairo Mosques
Cairo

the Museum is a must place to go!The Christian/Catholic Church and the story about the holy family entering Egypt a sacred place.

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West & East Bank Luxor
Luxor

The temples/ tomb of Hatshepsut very impressive especially the stories that as a woman she chose to dress as a man or be masculine at times, but, she also brought great wealth and artistry to her land. Of course, King Tut, you must be sure to go in to that tomb site. Amazing to see King Tut inside as well as some of the carvings/drawing on the walls depicting some of his life missions. The other temples/ tombs and Pharoahs were all of interest having their own legacy of fascinating stories. You don't want to miss these fascinating tombs. At one point we also saw the famous Dam that helps the Nile maintains an even flow throughout Egypt. We also enjoyed the workshop on alabaster, papyrus and healing herbs.

Quality of Experience
Great experience and great guide who was very knowledgeable
Food
Great, always healthy.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Safety always first with all of our drivers
Transport
Comfortable upscale Vans
St Catherine - Sharm El Sheikh
St Catherine

St. Catherine is not only beautiful, but very sacred as it holds the generations of the burning bush which still thrives after 1000 years +, it also holds the famous well that Moses helped others (women) to draw water from. The stories continues inside the walls of this special place. Its another must place to see.

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Food
the food was very good, a nice variety to choose from
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Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh

Sharm El Sheikh most beautiful place by the Red Sea. Snorkeling was fantastic, the fish were unbelievable, and the Boat ride was incredible

Quality of Experience
The captain made the adventure fun and exciting with all of his tricks, etc.
Food
great lunch, healthy and tasty
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Yes, all the crew, especially the captain were amazing, helpful to those who are novice at snorkeling, and the captain added so much more, it was a great adventure. I was grateful I had an underwater camera, as I captured some beautiful shots of fish and coral, as well as video taped the, and was able to use the camera under water as well as land.
Transport
Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh

Excellent Hotel, recommend Safir Water falls hotel, a beautiful place and on the Red Sea where you can rent your snorkeling to swim around the area and see colorful fish. Food is buffet style, variety and great tasting. The hotel has multiple pools for leisure and lovely areas to relax by the sea as well as a great spa. The rooms are beautiful and the service is great. Everyone greets you with kindness and they are helpful when you need assistance. They do have a doctor on site, which was great because some of our passengers had serious colds and were taken care of immediately. Close to the old market and Farsha Cafe is a must place to see during day and evening. It is on the Red Sea and has multi-levels. Variety of drinks are served, with music and so much more.

Quality of Experience
Food
Buffet style great food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Easy to get around by Taxi
Transport
Free Day
Cairo

Great adventure heading to Alexandria from Cairo, only about 2 1/2 hours away. Relaxing and enjoyed the sites that we saw. The Catacomb was amazing, as well as the Pompeii Pillar with artifacts from Cleopatra's Palace and the Old Lighthouse which are both underwater due to an Earthquake, however you can see some of the pillars, underwater. Lunch on the Mediterranean Sea Fish Market-amazing lunch. Beautiful water and relaxing. The Citadel was also fantastic to see as well the walk around the area, found the perfect gift for my grandson, turned 4 on the day I bought it!

Quality of Experience
Food
Fantastic food Fish Market
Guides, Drivers and Staff
All of it!
Transport
The transportation was great
Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Amazing experience, but stay alert!
Egypt | Sep 24 - Oct 1, 2022

Gerald
Gerald B.
North Las Vegas, NV | Reviewed on Apr 27, 2023

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

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 when leaving the cities to places like the Giza Plateau or the Sphynx. The specialists and guides ensured that all the required permits and information were already provided, so that when we were stopped it was just a minor delay (we didn't have to anything, the driver and our guide handled all the interactions). For all of our excursions we were met in the lobby of our hotel by our specialist. This is very important, because I made the mistake of thinking the taxi outside the hotel was our transfer to the airport. It was not! So I ended up paying almost $50USD for something that was already arranged. Our specialist contacted me after we left, alerting me that they were in the lobby waiting for us. I explained that it was my error and not theirs. They remined me that a representative would always meet us in person in the hotel lobby each time. About halfway through our trip we decided to change some of the experiences we originally paid for. After some communication the kimkim team was able to accommodate our requests and change our itinerary.

Overall Egypt was an incredible place to visit. The history is legendary and to see first-hand the Sphynx, Giza Plateau, Valley of the Kings, and the thousands of artifacts in the museums was incredible! The only note of caution I have is that when you travel to these places, there will be lots of people wanting to help you (maybe to get a better view or a better picture, or to offer to take a picture for you). They are generally polite, but very pushy. If you allow them to assist you in any way they will ask for compensation. If they assist you and you refuse I've had them follow me through the area (we were in the tombs at the Valley of the Kings) or bring out their "boss" who simply wants me to take care of their "employees" (this was at the Giza Plateau). Sometimes they will hand you trinkets for "free" but then pester you for a donation. We refused them and the person literally placed them in our hands and then asked for money. Even in some gift shops someone will offer to help you and in return they'll ask for a commission after paying for the merchandise. We're fairly polite so we were taken advantage of. To avoid this, simply don't allow them to assist you at all (don't let them touch anything of yours), and don't engage in any conversation with them.

Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

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.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
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.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
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.

Loved it!!!
Egypt | Apr 1 - Apr 10, 2023

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Sarika H.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Apr 19, 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

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.

Hotel Reviews
Sheraton Soma Bay
Hurghada

Loved the proximity to the beach. The place was stunning. The service wasn't the best in the restaurant. It is a bit far from the market, so if you wnat to be close to Hurghada, I wouldn't chose this hotel.

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Hilton Pyramids Golf
Cairo

Loved the hotel. The staff ws great and the food was awesome. The place wasn't too far from the pyramids.

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Ibrotel crown Emperor Nile cruise
cairo

The cruise was very comfortable. The staff was very nice and the food was quite good.

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Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

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
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Tour to Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Cairo
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Aswan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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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
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Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor- East Bank- Disembarkation
Luxor
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
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

Egypt and Jordan Discovery tour
Egypt | Mar 2 - Mar 20, 2023

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ros w.
Australia | Reviewed on Mar 22, 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

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 and got on so well with each of us. Akram, our guide in Jordan, was so kind and calm and knowledgeable and ensured we all enjoyed all our site visits in Jordan. This trip was a once in a lifetime trip and everyone loved it and will remember it forever. The contact from Ibrahim and his team was constant even once the trip started. He even organized a surprise birthday cake for me in Jordan . Perfect trip. Could not recommend highly enough using Kim Kim to organise

Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

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
Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
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

Egypt and Jordan History Tour
Egypt | Jan 29 - Feb 12, 2023

Christopher
Christopher A.
Iona, FL | Reviewed on Feb 19, 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

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. Our drivers and guides were always very personable, accommodating, and polite. All aspects of this tour meet or exceeded our expectations. We wish to thank everyone at Egypt Promotions, Ahmed Khaled, Ibrahim, Mohamoud Hashim, Moustafa Yehya in Cairo, and Zain in Luxor for making the trip a wonderfully enjoyable experience. Our driver Shadi Talal in Jordan also went beyond our expectations in providing an excellent experience in Jordan and working with us to adjust the schedule around inclement weather. I would also highly recommend our Egyptian guides Shenda Adel in Cairo and Ahmend based in Luxor. They were excellent resources for explaining the history and culture of Egypt and provided additional information on which sites or tombs would be of interest. It is always impressive to me when the Egyptologists reads the hieroglyphics that are inscribed on the walls in the temples while explaining the stories of the kings, queens, or gods. I would highly recommend to anyone to visit and experience the wonderful culture and history of Egypt and Jordan. I am looking forward to returning to continue learning about the history of these remarkable civilizations.

All of the sites on the typical Ancient Egypt tour were very impressive. Our group was primarily interested in the history of Egypt and the peoples that inhabited the Nile valley and the Levant.

We were very impressed when visiting the valley of the queens in addition to the valley of the kings. There were some very impressive tombs in the Valley of the Queens of the children of the Pharos. Another temple that I was not familiar with before the trip was Din Darah. This was almost as impressive as Karnak and I think should be added to the standard itinerary. Fortunately our Luxor based guide, Ahmed, suggested this temple complex when we were discussing what we were most interested in seeing during our time in upper and middle Egypt.

In Jordan, the ancient city of Petra was very impressive and required more than a day to hike to all of the different spots and visit the museum at the entrance of park that encompasses Petra.

I would also recommend visiting the Egyptian Civilization museum at the beginning of the trip. This will provide a condensed overview of the thousands of years of history that you will be able to explore while in Egypt. If you are not familiar with the history of Egypt, the exhibits will help you understand the significance of the sites you visit.

Hotel Reviews
Hilton Pyramids Golf
Cairo

New and modern hotel located outside central Cairo. Spacious rooms, good food, and near the mall of Egypt should you need to purchase something that you forgot to pack. Selected this hotel since we were interested in visiting Saqqara/Memphis & Giza and wanted to avoid the traffic in central Cairo as much as possible. Only downside is that if you need to go into central Cairo, you will be joining the rush-hour traffic in the morning to visit the museums in the city.

Authenticity & Character
This was a typical modern Hilton hote, could pass for a property in Europe or the US.
Location
Away from central Cairo, but if you are going into town, you will be going with rush-hour traffic.
Staff
Everyone was very gracious and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
No issues with the facility.
Radamis Nile cruise
cairo

Comfortable cabin, everything worked as designed. There were no problems or issues. The crew was very courteous and efficient. I would not hesitate to spend another Nile cruise on the Radamis.

Authenticity & Character
Everyone was gracious and polite.
Location
Staff
Everyone was very nice and respectful. Everyone enjoyed their time on the ship
Cleanliness & Comfort
No issues, it was like staying on a typical cruise ship
Steigenberger Achti
luxor

Nice, modern hotel in Luxor.

Authenticity & Character
Typical modern resort hotel.
Location
Not in the center of Luxor on the Kornish, but far enough away that the hustle and bustle of the down-town does not cause a lot of noise.
Staff
Everyone was very responsive to requests and questions.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Typical modern resort hotel. Everything was in order and correct.
Hilton Amman
Amman

Wonderful hotel in the center of Amman. Great staff and amenities. I will stay at this hotel again when in Amman.

Authenticity & Character
Modern hotel with great amenities
Location
Center of Amman.
Staff
All staff went above and beyond what was necessary for a hotel and are very well trained and responsive to service requests. Very happy with our time here and looking forward to returning to experience the wonderful hospitality.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Old Village Resort
Wadi Musa

Fascinating hotel with charming rooms, great staff and facilities.

Authenticity & Character
Very much like an old village, very charming.
Location
On a hilltop overlooking the town, although it takes a few minutes to drive to the entrance of Petra a shuttle was offered to guests so there was no issue for transportation. A very quite place to rest after a long day of hiking with all the needed amenities. Much closer than the Marriott to Petra
Staff
Everyone was very polite and responsive to requests.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sonesta cairo
cairo

Modern hotel near the airport. Very close to the sites on the east side of the Nile River and the airport. Chose this hotel to avoid as much traffic as possible while visiting old Cairo and the civilization museum. The drive to the airport was only about 20 minutes with traffic and checkpoints.

Authenticity & Character
Typical modern hotel
Location
Very close to the sites and airport.
Staff
Staff was very polite and provided immediate solutions to requests.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara & Memphis
Cairo

Some of the sites in Sakkara were closed when visiting, will have to return when the Grand Egyptian Museum is open.

Quality of Experience
Food
Very much enjoyed visiting the falafel restaurant for a taste of the local cuisine on the way to Memphis / Sakkara
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Very knowledgeable and polite
Transport
Old Egyptian Museum & Citadel Of Salah El Din and Khan Khalili market
Cairo

The old Egyptian museum still had many great exhibits but you could tell they were moving items to the Grand Egyptian museum which was not open yet. It was still very impressive and I would recommend a visit even when the grand Egyptian museum is open. The citadel and the Mohammad Ali masque were very interesting and beautiful. The Khan Khalili market was the typical tourist market that sold things that could be purchase elsewhere in Cairo. The visit could be skipped if you are not looking for souvenirs.

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Aswan
Aswan
Quality of Experience
Food
Enjoyed the visit to the Nubian village and trying their traditional dishes.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Visit Abu Simbel temple and Kom Ombo temple
Aswan

Very impressive sites

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Visit Edfou temple & Luxor temple and Karnak temple
Egypt

Impressive sites. Could have spent a lot more time exploring the different areas at each temple.

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Visit The Valley of the Kings and Hatchepsut temple
Luxor

Very amazing to see the old tombs in such good condition. Purchase the addional King Tut ticket to visit his toomb.

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Deir El madina - Habu temple - Valley of the Queens
Luxor

Valley of the queens was just as interesting as valley of the kings. The temple in Dendera was a bonus. If you arrive at the valley of the kings early enough, you can visit the Valley of the Queens the same day. The village of the artisans / tomb workers was also very interesting as you are able to visit the tomb of the head of the workers. It was very interesting to see a less opulent tomb for a commoner.

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Q.AIA AIRPORT /AMMAN CITY TOUR/AMMAN
Amman

Amazing to see the roman ruins in the center of the city. Very reminiscent of Rome. Amman appears to be a very modern city with excellent infrastructure. Arrival and transfer to hotel was very easy and smooth. Local representative handled visa and customs.

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Amman - Jerash - Ajloun – Amman
Amman

The citadel provides an excellent view of Amman, and the museum provides an overview of the civilizations that thrived in Jordan. Since it had snowed, we were unable to visit Ajloun castle so more time was spend at Jaresh, which was needed since it was such a large site. The ruins were fascinating, in very good condition, and very much like visiting Rome.

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Amman - Madaba - Nebo -Kerak - Petra
Amman

Madama is suprisingly mundaine for the impressive mosaic. Mount Nebo provide an amazing view of the Jordan river valley. Petra is an impressive place and requires more than one day to visit all of the ruins.

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Day to explore the lost city ( Petra )
Petra

Amazing place, I knew nothing about the history of the people who inhabited Petra. It will take at least 4 hours to hike to the monistary from the entrance. I would recomend more than one day if you want to visit all of the different sites within the national park.

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Petra -The Dead Sea - Amman airport
Petra

Fascinating to see the topography of the area. I was expecting the water of the dead sea to be very cold since we visited in February, but it was quite warm. This would be a good location to visit for a day if you were completing strenuous hikes in Petra or the Wadi Rum area. The baptismal site on the jordan river is about 30 minutes north and could be an interesting 1/2 day experience.

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Old Cairo churches and local local food lesson
Cairo

Enjoyed seeing and learning about the Coptic tradition in Egypt. This is a fascinating excursion into the early history of Christianity and how it forms a part of Egyptian culture.

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Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

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.
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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.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
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

Fantastic 15 days in Egypt
Egypt | Jan 14 - Jan 28, 2023

Jennifer
Jennifer C.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Feb 10, 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

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 literary, and Kim-Kim travel and their Egyptian team ( Ibrahim, Mahmoud Hashim and so many more) made it happen smoothly with no worries. When I think of it, to do it on our own would have been a logistical nightmare.
We captured all the great sights in and around Cairo, a day in Alexandria, 2 days, and a night in the White Desert (A MUST DO!!). Our Guide in the North was Khaled Roshgy and he was wonderful, very well informed, energetic and enthusiastic to show us all the sights. We then flew south to visit all the sights in Aswan and took a Dahabiya sailing boat trip down the Nile to Luxor to take in everything it had to offer. The sailing trip included 4-5 stops at ancient sites that many of the motorized boats don't have access too. Our southern guide was Mohamad Helmy and he too was a fantastic guide who was very informative at every level. He made us feel so welcomed and was not only very informative of all the sites, but also Egyptian everyday life past and present. I would highly recommend the Dahabiya sailing over the motorized boats. The Food and Crew of the Maya was fantastic! We then moved on to Hurghada for some diving and some beach relaxation at the Sheraton Soma Bay. (Great Hotel and team providing great service )

Hotel Reviews
Baharia Camp
Bahariya

I would have to say this is a Must do, we only booked 2 days and 1 night in the Black and White desert. We should have also stayed a night in Bahariya to enjoy the hot springs . This adventure was in the top 5 of 10 things we did in Egypt. The guide was very good in all aspect of the trip, food, information, and just how welcoming he was to us.

Authenticity & Character
Location
The stars at night were amazing
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Guide set up everything, but a toilet seat tripod or spackle bucket with a bag would have made things a bit easier :)
Dahabiya
Luxor

In our opinion this is a MUST DO ! Our Dahabiya Maya, the food and crew were fantastic, so welcoming and accommodating in everything we wanted. Avoid the motorized boats, the Dahabiya is the way to go . Great stops , food facilities, all the comforts of home and more, super relaxing

Authenticity & Character
Location
Beautiful boat luxury but not overdone so you lose authenticity
Staff
Everyone of the Crew ont he Maya were absolutely fantastic, cant say enough about this journey
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sheraton Soma Bay
Hurghada

Fantastic Hotel and location, great food and staff is wonderful

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Hilton Pyramids Golf
Cairo

Very nice hotel , great staff and location for the activities we had planned.

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Movenpick Aswan

Great location , unfortunately we only stayed one night here and needed to catch up on sleep.

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Steigenberger Achti
luxor
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Sonesta cairo
cairo

Great location for flying out the next day.

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Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Egypt & Jordan Adventure
Egypt | Jan 16 - Jan 28, 2023

Violet
Violet T.
South Salt Lake, UT | Reviewed on Feb 06, 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

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 Cairo, Mostafa, was so cool, informative, patient, friendly, and knew the best spots for photos. The Farah Nile Cruise was absolutely amazing and I can’t say enough great things about the boat, staff, food, service. Abanob was our tour guide in Aswan and Luxor and he made us feel safe and was extremely informative. He was well educated and provided great facts and insights and I know we wouldn’t have had the same experience if we visited the sites alone. There was one night that my husband and I ventured off alone in Luxor city and it was overwhelming with the aggressive street vendors. This brief experience gave us a bigger appreciation for the tour guides and drivers. Yazeed was our driver and guide in Jordan and we loved his calm and friendly demeanor. He provided the needed information and gave us the time we needed to enjoy each stop. We never felt rushed with him. Despite the numerous destinations, cities and hotels, moving through each one was seamless and there’s no way we could’ve planned this kind of adventure on our own. Everything was absolutely wonderful and the only things I’d mention is that I would’ve liked to have more time and opportunity to visit the small street vendors. We were always told to avoid them and their cheap souvenirs but then we were taken to specialty shops that charge much higher prices and it’s obvious the guides received commission for our purchases. Also, at the end of the cruise our tour guide had us give him the envelope with the boat crews tips instead of putting it in the box at the front desk which is standard protocol. I would like to think that the money was given to the boat crew but not sure why I couldn’t give it directly to them.

Hotel Reviews
Hyatt Regency Cairo west
cairo

Perfect hotel to start our trip. The room was nice, the bed was comfortable, the staff, gym, bar, restaurant, and coffee shop were great.

Authenticity & Character
Clean, new, and modern
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Farah Nile Cruise
cairo

A wonderful three days on the Farah Nile Cruise. The beds were comfortable, food was great, and I can't say enough great things about the entire staff. They were extremely professional and courteous and attentive.

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Location
Staff
Top notch staff!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Le Méridien Cairo Airport
Cairo

Bed was comfortable and the Lebanese restaurant was good. I wish I could remember the name of the waiter at the lunch Buffett because he was so nice and even hand-picked an array of desserts since my husband couldn't decide.

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Movenpick Petra Resort
Wadi Musa

Perfect location. Right across from Petra's entrance. Nice and quaint and the bed was comfortable (always the most important thing).

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Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

This camp is so dreamy. I give the location, atmosphere, and restaurant 5 stars. The only downside is the that the bed was hard and uncomfortable and the top blankets smelled that they hadn't been washed for a while.

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Location
Staff
Khaled was great on our 4x4 tour!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were hard and top blankets smelled
Fairmont Amman
Amman

Perfect hotel to end the trip. It felt very upscale and grand and I appreciated the huge tub to soak in before the long flight home. Also, very comfortable bed and professional staff.

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Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Egypt & Jordan
Egypt | Jan 14 - Jan 22, 2023

Nathan
Nathan W.
Nashville, TN | Reviewed on Feb 04, 2023

We loved seeing the sights of Egypt and Jordan! Booking the trip went really well. Amr was very quick to respond considering the time difference. Our guide in Cairo Amir was very good! He's very knowledgeable and fun to be around. His English is perfect. All pick-ups were on time besides one. That was for the Nile dinner cruise. Every other time everyone was early. My favorite place to visit was Dashur. The pyramids are well preserved and almost no tour groups go there so it was very empty. read more

We loved seeing the sights of Egypt and Jordan! Booking the trip went really well. Amr was very quick to respond considering the time difference. Our guide in Cairo Amir was very good! He's very knowledgeable and fun to be around. His English is perfect. All pick-ups were on time besides one. That was for the Nile dinner cruise. Every other time everyone was early. My favorite place to visit was Dashur. The pyramids are well preserved and almost no tour groups go there so it was very empty.

Hotel Reviews
Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Luxor, Luxor Governorate

Very nice hotel. The pool area is right on the Nile. It's a perfect place to relax.

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Staff
Staff is very friendly. Everyone greets you cheerfully
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kempinski Nile Hotel
Cairo

Very nice hotel in a nice part of Cairo.

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Old Village Resort
Wadi Musa
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hilton Dead Sea Resort & Spa
Sweimeh
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Activity Reviews
Petra - The Dead Sea
Petra

It was a very nice and relaxing end to a busy trip.

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Deir El madina - Habu temple - Valley of the Queens
Luxor

This is a very cool place to see. Not a common stop so it's not crowded at all. Very unique to see where workers lived. The tomb of Nefertari was amazing to see. Well worth the extra ticket.

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Dendarah temple and Abydos temple
Luxor

It was a long day because Abydos is far from Luxor. It's definitely worth seeing though.

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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Mahmoud was a great driver! We felt perfectly safe with him.
Sakkara & Dahshour and Memphis
Egypt

Dahshour was my favorite. Not a busy place at all. It's cool to see amazing pyramids with no crowds of people.

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Day tour to visit Pyramids& Sphinx and Old Egyptian Museum
Cairo

I loved that I had time to walk all around the Giza pyramids. Taking as much time as I wanted was definitely a plus of a private tour.

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Valley of the Kings and Luxor Museum
Luxor

Seeing the tomb of Seti I was definitely the highlight. It's an expensive extra ticket but you get to see one of the best tombs with very few other visitors.

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AMMAN /PETRA
Petra

We were surprised how big it is. A lot more walking than expected but it's worth it to see one of the wonders of the world.

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Local specialist: Amr Abdel Moneim

Unforgettable Adventure of Egypt &Jordan
Egypt | Jan 18 - Jan 31, 2023

parisa
parisa y.
Burbank, CA | Reviewed on Feb 02, 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

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.

Hotel Reviews
Mazayen Rum Camp
Al Dissi

Great accommodation in the dessert. Nice, clean with great food and great staff. Highly recommend

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Petra Guest House
Wadi Musa

Fantastic, clean and modern hotel right by trail to Petra. Amazing staff and great food.

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Novotel El Borg
cairo

Great hotel and great location. Other than hotel restaurants, there were not many other food options around but it is on the Nile with walking distance to museums so very centrally located.

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Farah Nile Cruise
cairo

This is absolutely beautiful boat with an amazing staff. Choose this one. You won’t be disappointed.

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KaiSol Romance Sahl Hasheesh
Hurghada

Hotel is beautiful and on a perfect stretch of the sea

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Location
The hotel was located 20 min by car to city so nothing around it.
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Concorde El Salam
cairo

Hotel had a nice lobby area but rooms are old and mattress was sagging so uncomfortable. Close to airport for convenience. There are no food options around hotel other than it’s own restaurants.

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Activity Reviews
Abu Simbel - Kom Ombo
Egypt

Even though it was a long drive to get to it was one of the most amazing temples we saw. Definitely worth it

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West & East Bank Luxor
Luxor

Luxor was amazing

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Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Egypt is amazing but it's worth understanding what you get
Egypt | Jan 8 - Jan 19, 2023

Tom
Tom F.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Jan 29, 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

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 to have data and phone working to communicate with them. In our trip from Luxor, the rep was totally unaware of us not having tickets (booked by EP) and was completely unprepared to do anything about it - that was a bit of a shit show. Otherwise, the trip managers were cordial and helpful.

The guides we had were quite good. We had a private trip and the guides let us adjust as needed. Shahenda in Cairo and Muhammad in Aswan/Luxor were very knowledgeable with good English and good energy. Sha in particular know just what pictures to take and was really delightful to work with.

We did a driving trip to Alexandria - not sure that was entirely worth the extra time. The driver was almost falling asleep at the wheel at some points which was, obviously, disconcerting. We could definitely spent more time at the library in Alexandria visiting the planetarium, seeing the movie and visiting the exhibits.

Definitely do the dhabiya - it's a nice way to break up the trip between being inundated with facts and incredible sites and just relaxing and chilling along the beautiful Nile river. It would behoove EP to offer upgrades - we definitely had a luxury experience (the hotels were simply amazing) but one of our party would have liked the opportunity to book the "suite" room on the dahabiya and paid a bit extra.

We'd also suggest to EP to offer more details and options for the difference locations and let the guide work with the travelers to plan the day out. It seemed several days were pretty much planned out and then ended fairly early.

Tipping is always a bit of a mystery and, while EP gave us guidance for drivers/guides, we were less clear on who and how much to tip the trip managers and various other people. The tipping guidelines seemed quite a bit higher than what we read on the internet but I did not think they were unreasonable (e.g. $25/couple/day for the guide).

Lastly, I'd be suspect of the"government stores" and other places the guides take you - I don't really know what "government store" means and at least in Luxor, we bypassed the "cheap merchandise on the street" to go to a "reputable store with high quality goods" and I think that ended up being inaccurate - I believe we got the exact same goods on the street for about 1/2 the price as in the store. We bought an Egyptian cotton red sweatshirt that pills so bad it's unwearable.

So it may sound like we were not happy with the trip but that is NOT accurate. We DEFINITELY think you need to use a guide company to do this trip unless you speak fluent Arabic. EP was quite good, on time, provided good vehicles and very good guides, so I really do not hesitate in recommending them.

Hotel Reviews
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence
Giza

Really nice hotel but in a neighborhood where there's not a lot you can really do. The breakfast buffet is really nice but with ANY buffet, it gets really old really fast - no more than 2 days... Rooms were great, view was great but I'd take an Uber to go out to eat and skip the restaurants associated with the hotel.

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Not a lot to do within walking distance
Staff
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Great soap, large room, nice bed.
Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria hotel
Alexandria

Great location next to the water. The hotel was very nice, breakfast adequate, not great. Try to get to Delices pastry shot nearby - outstanding.

Authenticity & Character
Elevator was classic.
Location
Lots of things to see right in the neighborhood.
Staff
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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
Aswan

OMG is this place incredible. The grounds - gorgeous, the rooms - spacious and lovely. The overall experience was really excellent. Lots of good options in the hotel but, frankly, food was mediocre.

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Dahabiya
Luxor

This was definitely a highlight of the trip. The boat is well appointed, the staff attentive, the food very good.

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Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa
Luxor, Luxor Governorate

Another outstanding hotel. Good location close to the temples and really luxurious accommodations. Loved the pools, rooms was spacious - just a lovely place. The food at the hote, which seems to be a theme for us, was pricey and very mediocre.

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Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

A great holiday in Egypt organised by Kimkim travels
Egypt | Jan 4 - Jan 19, 2023

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Asha S.
India | Reviewed on Jan 24, 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

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, friendly and made us feel comfortable and at home. All internal transfers - by road and air were done seamlessly without the need for any follow up. I strongly recommend their services.

Hotel Reviews
Baharia Camp
Bahariya

A wonderful experience. I think it would be good to get a more detailed briefing on what to expect in terms of the "accommodation" in the desert. Having said that, this is a not to be missed experience.

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Basma Hotel Aswan
Aswan

Comfortable hotel. Great Egyptian food with extremely generous portions

Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Karnak, Luxor

It was a great experience to sail down the Nile in this floating hotel

Activity Reviews
Visit Old Egyptian Museum
Cairo
Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara & Memphis
Cairo
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Cairo City Tour
Cairo
Alexandria
Cairo
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Cairo - White Desert
Bahariya
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Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Aswan
Aswan
Quality of Experience
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Visit Abu Simbel temple and Kom Ombo temple
Aswan
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Visit Edfou temple & Luxor temple and Karnak temple
Egypt
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Visit The west Bank and transfer to Hurghada
Egypt

We did the Hot air balloon. It was a terrific experience floating over the Valley of the Kings. The only suggestion I would have is that the number of people in the balloon could have been split across 2 balloons. There were around 30 of us in our balloon which limited one's 360 degree view since much movement wasn't possible

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Hurghada
Hurghada

I have never seen seas nor skies so blue. The glass bottomed boat and snorkeling was great. It was our first time snorkelling

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Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Egypt Trip
Egypt | Jan 9 - Jan 19, 2023

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Sarayu C.
West Chester, PA | Reviewed on Jan 22, 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

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! Overall, we had no problems or issues on the tour, and we had a very good time. We will surely encourage our friends to visit Egypt and recommend Kimkim.

Activity Reviews
Day tour to visit Pyramids& Sphinx and Old Egyptian Museum
Cairo
Desert Safari at Hurghada
Hurghada
Cairo - White Desert
Bahariya
Aswan
Aswan
Snorkeling at Giftun Island
Hurghada
Visit Abu Simbel temple and Kom Ombo temple
Aswan
Hurghada - Cairo - Bahariya
Hurghada
White Desert - Cairo
Egypt
Visit Edfou temple & Luxor temple and Karnak temple
Egypt
Visit The west Bank and transfer to Hurghada
Egypt
Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

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
Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
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
Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
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