Kimkim Trip Reviews for Egypt

Great and well organized trip. Everyone in every process was respectful and the activities were top notch. Will recommend to anyone.

Everything was so easy. We had the best driver when we were in Cairo. Raafat and Mohamed were the best team and took the best care of us. Michael was so much fun and a great tour guide and we had the best lunch with him.
Our stay in Luxor was amazing at a great hotel I enjoyed very much. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The food we had for lunch in Luxor was a bit suspect and left us both with food poisoning…we ate there twice too.
Our time at the resort in Marsa Matrouh was excellent. Even for a 3.5 rating hotel, the management and the staff were AMAZING and so accommodating.
I would do it all again…minus the food poisoning lol.

Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn City Stars

Cairo

So comfortable and clean.

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Safir Marsa Matrouh Resort

Marsa Matrouh

Authenticity & Character

Location

Was hoping to be ocean front but it was lagoon front and the beach was a bit dirty.

Staff

Staff were AMAZING and so accommodating

Cleanliness & Comfort

Room was just okay.

Sonesta St. George Hotel

Luxor

Amazing view, food and staff!!!

Authenticity & Character

So Beautiful

Location

Staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

10/10

Sofitel Cairo Downtown Nile

Cairo

Amazing food, accommodations and views! Really loud at night, but that’s expected on the Nile.

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Location

Staff

Kindest staff

Cleanliness & Comfort

10/10

Activity Reviews

Arrival Luxor- East Bank tour

Luxor

Quality of Experience

Food

Made me and husband ill

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Free Day in Cairo – City Stars Leisure & Entertainment

Egypt

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Welcome to Marsa Matruh

Marsa Matruh

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Arrival Cairo

Cairo

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Free day at leisure

Marsa Matruh

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Day at leisure

Marsa Matruh

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Visit The west bank then fly to Cairo

Egypt

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Food

Made me and husband ill

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Traveling to Upper Egypt

Egypt

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Food

Made me and husband ill

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Day tour to visit Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM

Cairo

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

We visited Egypt as a family of 4 this summer and had an amazing, highly personalized experience thanks to the incredible support team of Kimkim. From the moment we landed to the moment we arrived, everything was stress-free. We were in constant communication with Mohammed our travel specialist who organized everything for us ahead of time and he provided quick responses throughout. Our private, local tour guides that he arranged for us were excellent, all very hospitable, engaging, and knowledgeable Egyptologists. Highly recommend them, they were: Hend (pyramids), Mahmoud (Luxor/Aswan), Omar (Cairo). They took such good care of us that we felt like they were family! We especially enjoyed visiting the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Karnak temple, Khan el-Khalil market, The Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, and relaxing on the Nile Cruise. We had one minor problem when we checked into our hotel in Hurghada as they asked for our hotel reservation confirm number which they could not locate nor were we ever given one, however it was resolved quickly after contacting Mohamed and Omar at kimkim. The rich history of Egyptian civilization is not something to be missed if you have this unique opportunity to explore in depth. Our family will forever be grateful for these amazing and unsurpassable memories thanks to Kimkim! We would definitely use them again with no hesitation!

Our trip of six travelers with Memphis Tours via KimKim was exceptional. From Mohamed’s expertise, personalized travel planning, and incredible response time to Ahmed K.’s thoughtful hosting, recommendations, and coordination of every detail in Cairo and across each destination, the entire experience felt seamless and highly personalized. Mostafa, the Operations Manager, ensured everything was handled with care, while our tour leaders, Walid in Luxor and Mahmoud in Hurghada, provided wonderful recommendations and made us feel supported throughout the journey. Our Egyptologist guides, Hend and Noha, brought Egypt’s history to life with warmth, expertise, and incredible storytelling. Every transfer, tour, hotel detail, and special request was handled beautifully. It truly took a wonderful team to create such a memorable experience, and we are so grateful. Highly recommend!

Hotel Reviews

KaiSol Romance Sahl Hasheesh

Hurghada

Beautiful hotel and rooms with views of the gorgeous beach. Incredible property with several restaurants, evening, entertainment, and pools. Food was also wonderful.

Authenticity & Character

Location

On the beach

Staff

Hassan our room attendant

Cleanliness & Comfort

Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa

Luxor, Luxor Governorate

Authenticity & Character

Location

Absolutely beautiful location on the water.

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Cleanliness & Comfort

Fairmont Nile City Hotel

cairo

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Activity Reviews

Hurghada Stay & Leisure Time 🏖️

Hurghada

Hurghada was the perfect complement to our time exploring Egypt’s ancient history. The crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea, beautiful beaches, and relaxed atmosphere made it easy to unwind. Whether snorkeling, enjoying the resort, or simply taking in the views, it was the ideal place to slow down and recharge before heading home.

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Karnak Wonders & Evening at Luxor Temple.

Luxor

Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple at night were unforgettable. Exploring Karnak’s massive columns and ancient history, then seeing Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated after dark, offered two completely different but equally impressive experiences. The horse-drawn carriage ride through Luxor added a fun local touch to a wonderful evening. We also visited a local spice shop in the afternoon that was a very welcoming experience.

Quality of Experience

Food

Dinner at Socrates was excellent.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Walid, our tour leader and Noha, our tour guide were exceptional.

Transport

Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise and Show 🍽️🎶

Cairo

The Nile dinner cruise was a fun way to experience Cairo at night. Cruising along the Nile while enjoying a traditional dinner, live music, belly dancing, and an energetic Tanoura performance made for a lively and memorable evening.

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Food

Food was fine but not great.

Food

Food was fine but not great.

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Al Moez Street & Khan El Khalili.

Cairo

The historic architecture, local shops, and lively atmosphere offered a wonderful glimpse into Egypt’s culture and history. We also enjoyed an excellent local meal at Zeeyara, that rounded out the experience perfectly.

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Quality of Experience

Food

Zeeyara Restaurant

Food

Zeeyara Restaurant

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our tour guide, Hend, was exceptional.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Our tour guide, Hend, was exceptional.

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Red Sea Resort 🏖️

Hurghada

Our stay at KaiSol Romance Resort on the Red Sea was the perfect way to unwind after touring Egypt. The resort was beautiful, the staff was warm and attentive, the food offered plenty of variety, and the crystal-clear water was ideal for swimming and snorkeling. A relaxing and memorable end to an incredible trip.

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Pyramids & Grand Egyptian Museum.

Cairo

This was a full but memorable day. Our Egyptologist guide, Hend, made the history feel rich and accessible. A highlight was the camel ride as well, and we also enjoyed stops at the Papyrus Institute and a jewelry store, where some of us bought cartouches. Lunch at 9 Pyramids was a beautiful break, with great food and stunning views.

Quality of Experience

Everything

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Food

9 Pyramids Restaurant

Food

9 Pyramids Restaurant

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ahmed, our tour leader and Hend, our tour guide were exceptional.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Ahmed, our tour leader and Hend, our tour guide were exceptional.

Transport

Our driver was amazing.

Transport

Our driver was amazing.

Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & Sunset Felucca.

Luxor

This was one of our favorite experiences after pyramids. Noha, our tour guide was exceptional.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Walid, our tour leader and Noha, our tour guide were exceptional.

Transport

The driver and air conditioned van.

Great experience from start to finish. The itinerary was well thought out, the local guides and city managers were excellent, and everything ran smoothly.

A special thanks to Shahd and Ahmed, who were incredibly attentive throughout the trip and always quick to answer questions. They did a great job helping us navigate the uncertainty when the conflict with Iran started and worked with us on itinerary adjustments as things evolved.

Would absolutely recommend them and would use them again.

Hotel Reviews

The Zen Wellness Resort

Aswan

The Zen Wellness Resort in Aswan was generally nice, and the hotel itself was fine. However, the restaurant service was quite disappointing. It took over two hours to get dinner, but this was the only disappointing meal we had during the trip. We arrived late in the evening, but the wait was still much longer than expected. Aside from that, the hotel stay was okay.

Novotel Cairo 6th of October

Cairo

The hotel itself was nice with no major issues. However, the location was not ideal as it was quite far from the airport. Since we only stayed one night on arrival and one night before departure, being closer to the airport would have saved us a lot of time. We tried to change the hotel but the change fees were too high, so we kept the original booking.

MS Miriam Nile cruise

The MS Miriam Nile cruise was a highlight of our trip. The rooms were pretty nice and comfortable for the three to four nights we stayed on the boat. The overall experience on the cruise was good and it added a special touch to our journey along the Nile.

Activity Review

Day tour to visit Pyramids, Sphinx & The Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo

The day tour to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, and The Grand Egyptian Museum was enjoyable, but there was a communication issue regarding the timing during Ramadan. The pyramid complex closed early, which was not clearly communicated to us. Because of this, our time at the pyramids was condensed and shorter than expected. We still managed to see everything, but it was a bit rushed. The lunch included in the tour also contributed to the timing issue.

I would like to thank KIMKIM, my travel specialist Habiba and all the guides on my trip. This trip was amazing. We had 2 days in Cairo, 3 night cruise, 2 night in Hurgada and back to Cairo. This was all setup by my travel specialist . Habiba was excellent. She put together my itinerary and made everything work. She was easy to work with and I felt strong personal service. I give her five stars. Also KIMKIM is an excellent company. When I had a small issue they resolved my concerns and even got me upgraded. This was all done on a holiday. They called right back and issue was solved. I really liked all my guides. Mohammed was my cruise guide and was knowledgeable and easy to work with. He had to manage 6 peoples needs and he never made it feel like work. Imam in Cairo was fun and excellent as well. The service with travel between destinations as well as to see the sites was excellent. They worked with Sun tours and they were always there on time and with a smile.
The accommodations were 5 stars as well. Beautiful resorts and excellent cruise. This was a trip of a lifetime and only happened with the help of the whole team. Thank you, Thank you. I will use KIMKIM anytime I want to set up a big trip in the future.

Hotel Reviews

Iberotel Casa Del Mar Resort

Beautiful resort. The buffet food could be a little better. I was very happy here though and would recommend it.

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Ibrotel crown Emperor Nile cruise

cairo

Great boat and service. Lots of fun. Staff was fun and made you feel good.

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Pyramids Resort by Jaz

Cairo

Beautiful hotel and close to the pyramids. Good food.

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Activity Reviews

Luxor West Bank to Hurghada

Luxor

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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Luxor East Bank

Luxor

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Travel from Aswan to Luxor via kombo and Edfu

Egypt

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Food

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Aswan full day tour

Aswan

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Giza Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo

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This was a totally amazing trip. Everything was so well planned out. AK was awesome taking care of every possible little thing we could have needed. I don't think he ever slept! It was like our every need was anticipated before we even knew we needed it. The level of service was extraordinary. Everyone asks what my favorite part was and I say everything! It was honestly all magical. Our guides were amazing and so incredibly knowledgeable. Hend (hope I'm spelling that right) in Cairo was so much fun. And we loved Noha in Luxor, she was wonderful and we added a couple extra tours she recommended and so glad we did. And Walla in Aswan was also very nice and very knowledgeable. I will definitely be recommending Kimkim to anyone who is interested in touring Egypt.

To be perfectly honest, I arrived in Egypt with very neutral expectations. These were swept away in no time at all by the impeccable quality of the welcome provided by Egypt Promotion Tours. Every transition and every point of contact went smoothly.
Above all, I appreciated the knowledge of our guides, Omar and Mohammed J. Both patiently answered my countless questions, some of which were perhaps a little unusual.
The organisation dealt with unexpected incidents swiftly and efficiently, such as a lost suitcase or a malfunctioning air conditioning unit.
I felt well looked after and safe throughout my entire stay.
My initial neutral expectations were replaced by amazement and appreciation for this diverse, millennia-old country, with fantastic food and smiles that seem to come from the heart and reach the eyes.
This was made possible, among other things, by the excellent organisation: thank you very much for that!

After multiple iterations with Khaled, we finally had an itinerary in place. I was a little anxious on how things worked out. However, right from the arrival in Cairo, things worked in clock work. Khaled had a local coordinator in each of the places we visited . This helped a lot. Right from timely pickups, drop offs and local coordination, the team remained accessible and regularly communicated with us. The wider team was informed about our entire schedule. So, we did not even once have to tell them about our plans while the local teams remained flexible. We appreciated the tips we got to handle topics like tipping which can get tricky in Egypt. We appreciated that the local logistics including tickets to all sites were already handled.

The local places which were arranged for lunch were good. The hotels in general were good as well. Unfortunately, the previous booking we had done with Iris Dahabiya did not work out as their air conditions were out of order. An alternative was arranged with Adam Dahabiya. While it offered a good room and outstanding food, the service offered on this boat felt extremely raw and not well trained. They also never seemed to have any of the drinks that were offered on their menu. In a supposedly 5 star dahabiya, I would expect that I can communicate easily with the staff. However, we had to rely on our guide.

We also want to give a massive shoutout to our 2 guides - Omar in Aswan and Luxor and then later Mohammad (Jimmy) in Cairo and Alexandria. They were highly knowledgable about history, literature, local tips. Not only that, they also coordinated any changes and kept us informed. Over 11 days, we were never delayed due to them. They made our trip extra special and want to extend a big Thank you to them. I would highly recommend them for anyone....

Overall, a memorable trip, thanks to Khaled and his team to make the Egypt experience so full of heart . Thank you Khaled, Mohammad Gawish, Hamda, Mohtaz, Walid, Omar and Mohammad (Jimmy)

Hotel Reviews

Le Metropole Luxury Heritage Hotel Since 1902 by Paradise Inn Group

Alexandria

The room itself seems very basic and a little rundown for the type of hotel it is . Yet, it is very unique. The materials used for the interiors is classic with a French touch. The high ceilings makes the room appear more spacious. The restaurant staff is outstanding offering the old school hospitality. They make it special any time of the day. The roof top restaurant is an absolute treat offering a great atmosphere and a spectacular view of the Mediterranean. Don't miss the sunset

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Le Riad de Charme

Cairo

When I booked this hotel, I had read reviews about it being very noisy. They do provide ear plugs but we never required it. If you stay in this hotel, it is to experience the Egyptian / Cairo vibe and you get a lot of that. This includes the Cairo buzz....The room (suite) was beautiful and very spacious. The roof top restaurant offers a beautiful experience

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Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan

Aswan

Extremely good location . Room is very unique and loved the Nubian style. The food was very underwhelming and is the only reason I am putting 4 stars. The property is beautiful and extremely relaxing.

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Fairmont Nile City Hotel

cairo

We stayed for a very short time. While it offers good amenities, I am not convinced about the value for money. The room is fairly small for the price. The restaurant offerings are good. The reception and the service staff were good

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Activity Reviews

Day at leisure

Alexandria

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Alexandria: Catacombs, Roman Amphitheater and Pompey's Pillar and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Egypt

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Cairo Walking Food Tour

Cairo

I don't think the food tour was well thought through. It felt more improvised and we ended up going to food chains offering koshari, kunafa and other local dishes. I am not used to this as food tours in other cities is more about discovering some local gems offering the best local experience. The food itself was good

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Coptic and Islamic Cairo, Citadel and Khan El Khalili

Cairo

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Day tour to visit Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara & GEM

Egypt

Mohammad (Jimmy) was fantastic. And he took some fantastic photos to make it even more memorable !

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Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

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West & East Bank Luxor

Luxor

Once again, kudos to Omar for guiding us through all the beautiful temples and also the valley of Kings. Absolutely amazing

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Food

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Hot air balloon

Luxor

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Kom Ombo | Temple of Sobek

Aswan

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Embarkation in Aswan | High Dam & Philae Temple

Aswan

Superb. Thanks to Omar for arranging everything and ensuring that things were executed on time

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Visit Abu Simbel temple by flight

Egypt

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

The Abu Simbel team were ok . Not as good as rest of the trip

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Traveling to Upper Egypt

Egypt

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Food

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Welcome to Egypt

Cairo

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Everything about the trip was incredible! Khaled, our travel specialist, worked diligently with me to customize and provide exactly what we wanted to experience. He was very helpful before we arrived and checked in with us during our trip.

We were met at the Cairo airport by Samara, a tourl leader guide, who made us feel very welcomed and well taken care of as he guided us through submitting our Visas and being admitted into Egypt. He took us to our hotel and twice more during our trip helped us go through security at the airport. What great customer service!

We were very fortunate to have two amazing top level guides, Yasser and Omar. Both had backgrounds in Egyptology and were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the information they gave us. They brought the past alive for us! Yasser guided us through the pyramids, the GEM (Grande Egyptian Museum), old Cairo for a tour of religious sites, and introduced us to some Egyptian cuisine. We spent a few nights aboard a small, luxurious boat on the Nile. During the day Omar led us through many historic areas in the Aswan and Luxor areas like Abu Simbel Temple, the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Luxor Temples. Did you know perfume was invented in Egypt?

The people of Egypt are lovely and this company is incredible. We highly recommend them!!

One final note: despite some broader concerns about travel in that area of the world, we personally felt completely safe the entire time. It did not affect our experience in any way.

Hotel Review

Iris Dahabeya

Luxor

This is a luxurious ship with a stunning deck and swimming pool. The meals were outstanding, and I enjoyed a deeply relaxing massage from the onboard physiotherapist. The staff were consistently friendly and attentive. It was especially peaceful sitting on the top deck, taking in the views as we cruised along the Nile.

Authenticity & Character

There is no motor, just a sail.

Location

Who wouldn't enjoy floating down the Nile?

Staff

All of the staff--the General Manager, the Executive Chef, and all other staff were very friendly.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The staff tidied and cleaned our rooms twice a day!

Activity Reviews

Arrival Hurghada by land from Luxor

Hurghada

We drove through mountains on the way to Hurghada that were quite beautiful! It was a scenic drive!

Quality of Experience

Luxor West Bank & East Bank | Disembarkation

Luxor

The Valley of the Kings was mind boggling! The fact that so many important Egyptians were buried here, like Tutankhamun, was incredible! We visited several burial chambers and the colours of the pictographs on the walls and the ceilings were so vibrant!! The story of Hatshepsut, a female Pharoah was brought alive by our incredible guide, Omar, and the subsequent destruction of her images in her temple by her stepson were evident. Karnak and Luxor Temples were also mind boggling.

Edfu Temple | Sailing to Luxor

Egypt

It was really interesting to see and hear the stories from our amazing guide, Omar, about the falcon-headed deity, Horus, his marriage to Hathor, the goddess of motherhood, and his victory over his evil Uncle Set. The pictographs here, like on all the temples were incredible to see! Abu Simbel Temple was incredible!! Definitely worth the visit! We got there early before the crowds and were able to get some really good pictures. This was the site of another engineering feet because it was moved brick by brick to prevent it from being covered by Lake Nasser. The figures are so massive!!!

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Embarkation in Aswan | High Dam & Philae Temple

Aswan

Honestly as a woman I wondered before we arrived what the heck was so special about a dam. Learning about how much it fundamentally changed life for modern Egyptians was really interesting, as was seeing it was built like a mountain. I really enjoyed it! We also learned about the Philae Temple being moved brick by brick in the 70's in order to save it before the dam water covered it. Incredible feat of engineering! (There's some graffiti created by Napolean when he etched his name on the wall of the temple!) The story of the goddess Isis and her marriage to her brother Osiris was brought alive by our guide, Omar, as we walked through Philae Temple.

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Kom Ombo | Temple of Sobek

Aswan

Cairo Walking Food Tour

Cairo

This wasn't a walking tour. It was a meal at a koshari restaurant our guide liked. We enjoyed the meal. Afterwards we went to a vendor to try Turkish coffee and my son smoked Hookah. We got an education of the process of heating and smoking it.

Day tour to visit Citadel of Salah El-Din, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili market

Cairo

Our private guide, Yasser, did an amazing job of educating us about the Coptic Christians who reportedly hid Jesus and his family in the church we toured. We also toured the Citadel Mosque that Mohammed Ali built and the American boxer was named after. We entered a Jewish Synagogue and learned there are only a tiny number of Jews left in Egypt. We learned 90% of Egyptians are Sunni Muslims and 10% Coptic Christians. After lunch we walked through some touristy shopping areas where we saw small and larger items to buy. I got an Ankh (key of life) to put on a necklace.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Cairo - White Desert

Bahariya

The scenery was absolutely stunning!!! It was so interesting to see the landscape change as we drove from Cairo--with farms growing lush trees, to black sand, to beige sand, to quartz rock, to white, white rock formations. We loved getting out and exploring the landscape. We had fun 4x4 driving up and down sand dunes and even tried sand boarding down smooth sand dune hills. Crystal Mountain was disappointing. The crystals were apparently removed from the park 100 years ago, despite marketing pictures of large crystals coming out ot the ground. Despite this, the other landscapes absolutely made up for it! We went to some hotspring pools which we didn't know existed in the desert. We got no information enroute (their driver may have told our guide who didn't translate that information) that the expectation was for us to go in them. As the only woman there and many Arab men, that wasn't going to happen. Eventually two other women came and we sat on the side of the pool and put our feet in. Weird experience in the hot desert. The marketing photos of the camps were be very different than the reality. We saw photos of a large canvas tent with a queen bed or two double beds surrounded by hanging lights and ornate tapestries embroidered in gold with hanging green plants. There were also different pictures of a group of small portable western style backpacker's tents. We stayed in a more utilitarian permanent cabin with mismatched furniture and no decoration. There was air conditioning but the power went out in the middle of the night and it became very hot. The bedding and towels were white and clean. It was basic and ok to stay in, but not what was depicted in the photos.

Quality of Experience

Food

Lunch was pasta with tomato sauce (bland), french fries, some chicken (we think) covered in a stale tasting batter, some spicy pickles (yummy), and a bit of cucumber, tomato and carrot slices (good). Dinner, however, was delicious with chicken, rice, and salad. Breakfast was basic with some cheese, fresh pita, condiments, halvah and tea or instant coffee.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We had 2 different drivers that didn't speak any English. The first used a translator option on his phone to talk about the natural hot, warm, and cold water they accessed beneath the desert. Interesting!

Transport

The vehicles were very clean inside and we enjoyed Arabic music playing as we drove. It seemed fitting!

Welcome to Egypt

Cairo

It was so helpful to have Samara at the airport to greet us and walk us through different lineups and eventually out of the airport. There were so many people and it was a big airport and after flying for 17 hours, it was really helpful to be guided through seamlessly.

Quality of Experience

Samara was friendly, conversant, and professional.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Samara's English proficiency was incredible!

Day tour to visit Pyramids, Sphinx and GEM

Cairo

Mind blowing to actually be there!!! It was so helpful to have a guide giving us information about each area.

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Having an Egyptologist introducing each area was so helpful and interesting!!!

Transport

Free time in Hurghada

Hurghada

We went for a day of snorkeling and dolphin watching that included lunch. The water colours were gorgeous! There were soooo many fish in the water and the coral reef was so colourful! I've never seen so many fish in any other ocean! Bottlenose dolphins swam by our boat for quite a while! What a treat to see them!!! The lunch was good too!!

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

They worked hard to make everyone happy.

Hot air balloon

Luxor

We left at 4:00 AM and I was unsure whether we would actually fly. We did!! It was honestly spectacular!!! It was so interesting to see ruins that are being escavated now, to see the Valley of the Kings, and to watch all the other balloons rise before and during sunrise. Gorgeous!! So peaceful too!

Quality of Experience

The pilot pointed out points of interest to us.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

I only interacted with Shahd over WhatsApp, and overall it was a little tough to figure out who to talk to to get help during the trip, between Shahd, the local rep Samara, the guides, and the drivers. I would recommend there be one WhatsApp conversation for coordination with guests for the future.

Of the people we interacted with Samara was the friendliest and the best fit for interacting with our family. We had 3 days of activities on this trip. We did get to see the highlights of Egypt that we wanted to see, but it was overall the least pleasant trip we've had on a year filled with family travel. The guides we had for seeing the pyramids, the GEM, and the Valley of the Kings were a really bad fit for our family. They did ask for feedback, and were able to adjust a bit, but it was rough. It felt like the guides were prioritizing going through their pre-scripted content instead of listening to our questions, and adjusting. For the museum, we spent an hour listening to the guide before going into any of the exhibits and then only had 10 minutes to look at King Tut's tomb treasures. This was all during the coolest part of the day too, so then we were rushing to get to the Sphinx before it closed. Our family felt like we were being scolded by the guide any time we wanted to stop and look at something or ask questions.

In Luxor, it was worse. It was super hot and the kids were tired. They did not love being scolded for not listening to the guide. And neither did we! At one point, we were directed to read a display on the wall, and then the guide talked nonstop so we couldn't actually read it.

We also felt like the guides were especially dismissive of our daughters in a way that felt patriarchal. We had to have lots of family discussions about sexism and culture. Some expectation setting up front is necessary if that's what we would experience across the board.

There was nothing about this trip that was tailored to independent travelers, as KimKim advertises. We could barely have a conversation or exploration as a family on this trip.

We were totally satisfied with our trip arranged by kimkim and Egypt Promotion Travel. This was the first time we used kimkim. We did a 14-day tour with a Nile cruise and a extension trip to Jordan for Petra and the Dead Sea with Egypt Promotion Travel. Amr tailored our trip to our desires. We saw all the sights we went to see. We appreciated the friendly and helpful agents that assisted us with each transfer. We had no issues with any transfer and were pleased with the provided 4/5-star lodging. We also enjoyed the guides and drivers, The guides were professional, knowledgeable, and friendly. The drivers knew how to get around the various tourist areas and city streets. We enjoyed the individual attention and tailored information of the private tours with a guide for just my wife and I. Tourism was down drastically during our trip due to the ongoing Iran-Israel-US conflict, but we saw no turmoil and felt safe the entire trip.

Activity Reviews

Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan

Aswan

This is such an amazing temple. It was a highlight of our trip.

Day tour to visit Citadel of Salah El-Din, Old Cairo & Khan El Khalili market

Cairo

A great day to see sites and get the feel for old Cairo.

Petra - The Dead Sea

Petra

We enjoyed our float in the Dead Sea and the mud treatment experience. This was worth fitting into our tour. It was nice to have a relaxing day at the pools and spa too.

Wadi Rum – Petra

Wadi Rum

Petra was a key stop for us. We were fortunate to be there on a day with few other tourists. we enjoyed our donkey ride up to the Monastery

Amman city tour

Amman

This guide was great and the historic hilltop has so much history to see.

Cairo - Amman – Wadi Rum

Jordan

The camp was empty so no social activities, too cold to swim. The sky wasn't very clear but we feel the lack of participants was why the stargazing was cancelled. For us, this was mostly a convenient stopping point on the way to Petra.

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Aswan

Aswan

So much to see and learn about this complex and the road of sphynxes

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Visit Edfou temple and Kom Ombo temple

Edfu

Edfou was my favorite temple.

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West Bank of Luxor (Valley of the Kings , Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon) Sailing to Edfu

Egypt

We recommend the balloon excursion. It was awesome to see it the Hatshepsut Temple from the air before visiting it on the ground. The temples and tombs are just incredible. Our guide was very knowledgeable. I am glad we did these early in the day beefier it got too hot.

Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride

Cairo

The pyramids and Sphinx were exactly what we expected. This was out only camel ride enjoyed the longer circuit. Sakkara and Memphis were our first historic stop, I thinks it is best to see them before the Giza site.

Grand Egyptian Museum tour

Cairo

The new museum is awesome. We spent a whole day here and still skimmed some sections.

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Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor temple

Egypt

The temples were fantastic. We recommend the balloon excursion but pass on the the Karnak night light show. The light show was disappointing and not worth the cost.

This was again a great planning by KimKim and associated team. Door to door pickups and drops, English speaking guides that helped us translate from Arabic, as well as experts in Ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. Visited Cairo, Aswan and Luxor and we were amazed by remains of the ancient culture. I wonder what it would be when everything was intact.
If was unfortunate that so much effort had been made to destroy everything in the past but now the government has taken strict measures to protect everything. Got a lot of clarity on the ancient Egyptian Gods and the relationship between them which was my interest area. The Temples selected for us were amazing and my personal favorites were Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu temple. Our best experience was with the driver Omar in Aswan, who had taken an extra effort to make the car comfortable and the our guide in Aswan and Luxor - Ahmad who was so professional and knowledgeable.

Would have liked to give 5 stars but had to take one out, because the step pyramid in Sakkara was one of the main things we wanted to visit and we had mentioned that in the planning as well , but the guide assigned to us insisted that we do not go there despite our reminding a few times and only agreed to show us from far. I would suggest Sun Pyramids to choose guides carefully and see if they are using the funds allocated to them as they were intended to. Yes, there was a separate ticket for the step pyramid and later I guessed this might be the reason. And he was insisting that we take a horse carriage near the great pyramids that we did not even want to do and pay a big price separately (which was a lot more than the the ticket for step pyramid) for that which we eventually did not take.

Amazing trip - everything was seamless with informative and friendly guides and expert coordination by Aya ! Hany was especially great during our visits to Aswan, Luxor, and Nile cruise!

This was a trip of a lifetime. I connected with Mohammed and Armia through KimKim travel and they proposed a package that included everything we wanted to see and took us to Jordan to see Petra. It was under our budget and everything was included accept international airfare. Mohammed was easy to work with and communicated excellently. We flew to Cairo and Kariem met us. He was very helpful and just a great employee. We came to love him like a son. He took us to our hotel and met us many times on our trip. He even spent the day with us at the big bazaar in Cairo. Karom was our main guide in Cairo and was very knowledgeable. He took us to GEM, the pyramids and to some mosques and churches. Very easy to get along with and He met me everyday with Voke Zero to fill my needs. We had a driver in Cairo named Mohammed and we felt as safe as we could with the crazy Cairo drivers. Mohammed got us everywhere safely and was easy to get along with. We spent a few days in Cairo and then flew to Luxor to meet our cruise. Kareem took us to the airport and was on time with great communication. We were met in Luxor by Ahmed who was out guide on the cruise and on shore tours. He was fantastic and another highlight of our trip. He was super friendly and knowledgeable about everything. He took us to Karnak, Luxor Temple and Abu Simbel. It was a fantastic time and exceeded expectations. Ahmed took us to a local market and we stopped at a local Cafe and experienced Shisha. It was a greatcway to get to know him and meet some local people. We enjoyed every minute with him and the cruise was perfectly timed in our trip. After the cruise ended we flew back to Cairo. Kariem met us and drove us to our hotel. We met up with Karom and finished our Cairo portion of our trip. He suggested we add on the Civilization museum and that was fantastic. 62 mummies laid out gracefully. It was a highlight! Mohammed drove us around again and was exceptional. Kariem picked us up to fly to Jordan. We were met there by the airport assistant Hossam who handled our visas and got us through customs. We were picked up by our driver Tayseer and Freddie our guide and seeing some of the sights in Amman. We were off in the afternoon to Petra with Freddie and Tayseer. It was a long drive but we got to the hotel and got some sleep. I loved riding in Tayseers BVD hybrid car! We were off to Petra in the morning. It was amazing. Beautiful site and great experience. Freddie was fun to visit with and very knowledgeable. Afterwards we drive to Wadi Rum and went clamping in a tent. It was a beautiful ending yo a great trip. We flew from Amman to Cairo and surprisingly Kariem picked us up at 930. He took us to a hotel where we didn't have time to sleep but could shower and relax for an hour. We then caught the shuttle at 1am and started the long flight home. ✈️. It was a well planned trip with people that were kind and caring. We felt safe and secure and well cared for. I can't thank everybody enough! I hope i didn't leave anybody out!

Our trip to Egypt was incredible. Habiba did an amazing job planning. From the accommodations to the sites and activities to the fantastic guides she set us up with, all of it made for a truly unforgettable trip. We had the best time with our guides Sam, Mustafa, and Ahmed. All of them were very knowledgeable about the sites and were happy to answer any questions we had. I would absolutely recommend KimKim to friends and family and will certainly use it again for future trips.

Hotel Reviews

M/S MAYFAIR Nile Cruise

Aswan

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Fairmont Nile city

cairo

Beautiful hotel in a great location.

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Tour to Egyptian Museum, Citadel, and Coptic Cairo

Cairo

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Check out to Luxor East bank.

Luxor

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check out to Luxor West Bank with Tomb of King Tutankhamun

Luxor

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kom Ombo, and EdfuTemples

Aswan

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

I would skip the high dam but the rest of the day was great

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Full Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

Cairo

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Giza Pyramids Sakkara, and The Grand Egyptian Museum

Egypt

Riding camels in front of the pyramids was a once in a lifetime experience

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All guides and drivers were excellent and on time. Of note, Hassan was so good and helpful for Debbie and a fountain of Information. Please past that along to him. Osama and Besette (wrong spelling, 25 year old lady) were also very good. We so enjoyed being with all of them. The Great Royal Pyramid Inn was a very nice place to stay, clean, great service and wonderful view of the Pyramids. As Debbie said, the Alma ship on the Nile was a disappointment in the food and room/bathroom conditions. I would not recommend using this ship again until issues (sewer gas and diesel fuel odors) are fixed. Over all, we had a great time!

Your service and communications were wonderful as well. I’m sure we will go on another KimKim tour.
Norma.

Hotel Reviews

M/S Nile Treasure

luxor

Did not stay on this ship. Stayed on The Alma which I do NOT recommend.

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Sewer and diesel smell on The Alma.

Royal Great Pyramid INN

Giza

Very nice rooms, bathrooms, restaurant and pyramid views. Would stay here again. Very close to the Giza pyramids and The New Egyptian Museum.

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Egyptian themed.

Location

So close to the Giza pyramids.

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Clean, spacious and comfy beds.

Activity Reviews

Nile Crystal Dinner Cruise Cairo

Cairo

Fun, nice, would recommend.

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Ok

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All nice and on time.

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Nice vans

Day Tour To Islamic Cairo

Cairo

Very interesting. Guide was knowledgeable. Trash everywhere. Do they not have trash service there?

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Food

I am just not a fan of the food in Egypt.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

All were nice. Some tourist vendors were high pressure to buy. Learn to say NO.

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Nice vans.

Giza Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo

Loved seeing the Giza pyramids and doing a camel ride. So awesome

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Taking my granddaughter for a camel ride

Food

Not a fan of the food in Egypt.

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All nice and helpful

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Nice vans

This was our first time in Egypt. I worked with Kim Kim travel to organize and customize our trip. The service was outstanding. The original itinerary although well thought out wasn’t a 100% of what we wanted. We contact Aya with the changes, she was completely responsive and made all the changes so we could have a completely customized agenda. Kim Kim travel representative Aya did an outstanding job. Whenever I contacted her she got right back to me. It seems she works 24 hours a day.
During our time in Cairo, she was always available and checking in to make sure that things were going well. Any glitches she immediately corrected. I can’t say enough about her service and attention to detail.

Upon arriving in Cairo we were met by Osama, and we were fortunate enough to have Osama as our Tour Guide in Cairo towards the end of our trip as well. He has a genuine love for Egypt and an incredible knowledge regarding the history of Cairo and the history of Egypt in general. Aside from his sincere love for his country and ability to flawlessly instill his knowledge he is a most delightful individual and a joy to be around.
Sam, another one of our guides while we were in Cairo is a wealth of information and sincerely cares about his tour groups. We toured the GEM, the pyramids, Memphis, Sakkara and a full day trip in Alexandrea with him. Sam is another outstanding Tour Guide and Egyptologist, with a wealth acknowledge and a true love of his country He has a sincere respect for other cultures and is fun to be around. We purchased custom made rugs, which will take several months to manufacture. Sam has offered to stay in touch with us and the manufacturer until the job is completed to our satisfaction.

Mansour was our guide on the river, Nile cruise and in Luxor and Aswan. Mansour is a very special person and also an Egyptologist with a superior knowledge of Aswan and Luxor, not only from a historical perspective but seems to know all the hidden gems of the cities as well, not to mention he seems to know everyone in both cities. What a joy it was spending a few days with him, I cannot say enough about Mansour he such a wonderful person.

I don’t remember all our drivers names, but they were all terrific as well , respectful and accommodating.

In February, 2026 our family of six adults toured Egypt on an itinerary put together with Habiba.
kimkim has a set itinerary for each country for a set number of days, typically seven or fourteen days. The client then has the opportunity to modify the itinerary to suit their needs.
Habiba worked with us to develop the tour that satisfied our requests and desires. After the initial contact with each other she set about making up an itinerary. Once we received it we began the long process of giving ideas to her which lead to new itineraries. This process went on until we were happy with the itinerary. We then paid our deposit and waited. Habiba handled all of the paperwork at her end to make sure all the tickets and passes were ready for us. Even as the trip was almost ready to begin our daughter made a request to see another site not originally part of the itinerary and Habiba was able to find a time to work it into the new itinerary. We were happy with the final itinerary and with Habiba for how she was always pleasant and eager to come up with a memorable family vacation.
We had asked for a private tour for the six of us and while this option was more expensive than a group tour we were more comfortable having our own private 12 seater Toyota van accompanied by our driver and guide.
In Cairo our guide Osama and driver Ahmed picked us up at the airport and took us to our hotel. We had asked Habiba to select a hotel with more character than hotels favoured by Americans and she suggested Le Riad Hotel de Charme on El Moez Street. It was a terrific choice! Most tourists want to visit the historic sites which are fabulous but what really makes Egypt memorable is the chaos and that was on full display on El Moez. It is exciting and exhilarating and if you don't experience it then you haven't seen Egypt.
Our guide for the Pyramids and mosques and temples over the next three days was Mahmoud who was passionate about his country and history and caring about us in answering our questions.
We were driven to Alexandria by Ahmed to spend a night then boarded a sleeper train in the following evening to go to Aswan. The sleeper car had been recently refurbished and was quite comfortable. A dining car on the train would have made the experience even better but it was still quite good,
We had chosen a somewhat remote hotel across the river from Aswan but Habiba made sure to have a company representative meet us at the train station and escort us to and from the hotel which was an adventure in itself. The hotel was called Kato Dool Resort and it was terrific!
Aswan is the most scenic of the cities we visited although the Corniche in Alexandria is beautiful.
Eslam was our guide in Aswan and he was very knowledgeable about the various sites we explored. He helped us board our river boat for the cruise down the Nile and then met us Kom Ombo and Luxor for other temple tours. Kom Ombo was disappointing in that it was extremely busy with many cruise boats all arriving at the same time creating a crush of tourists all trying to see the wonderful temple but being pressured to hurry because so many other people were waiting.
We were told by Eslam the scheduling culprit is the government but it is unfortunate we felt so pressured and we didn't get to fully appreciate the temple.
Luxor has two wonderful temples but again I feel we weren't given enough time to get the full experience there.
The cruise boat was very nice with a good buffet for each meal and the cabin was comfortable.
One of the pleasant surprises of the tour was watching the boat vendors tie up to the cruise boat while underway and start selling their wares. That was quite fun to watch.
We were driven to Hurghada to stay in an all-inclusive resort which was very, very nice!
The next day was our snorkeling day, a terrific day out on the Red Sea with some beautiful coral and tropical fish to admire. We were very pleased with this activity however the next day was a big disappointment.
It was our safari day and it was not what was advertised. My advice to kimkim and any potential traveler is to skip this activity, it is a very obvious tourist trap and does nothing to enhance the Egyptian experience. kimkim, stop offering this activity!
With that bad taste still in our mouth the next day we boarded a plane to Cairo for our final two days. We lodged at the Steigenberger Hotel in El Tahrir, a departure from the character hotels but we wanted to be in a different part of the city this time.
We had booked a food tour which was advertised as an eight hour event but because of Ramadan it got shortened and then substituted with a city lights tour conducted by Osama. This tour was enjoyable enough but we had expected a full food tour for the foodies in our family so it was a bit disappointing we couldn't have it. My advice to kimkim and any agent working on itineraries is to not offer the food tour during Ramadan.
So then it was time to leave and once again Osama was our guide to the airport. With our goodbyes came the end of the trip.
Many thanks to Habiba and all the drivers and guides who helped us realize a very memorable vacation.

Hotel Reviews

Le Riad Hotel de Charme

Cairo

Le Riad de Charme in Cairo is a very nice hotel with beautiful suites. However, it is situated in a noisy spot in the center of El Moez Street. If you choose to stay here, be prepared for the noise, but the location is exciting, and the restaurant serves good food with excellent service.

Steigenberger El Tahrir

Cairo

Steigenberger El Tahrir in Cairo was a very nice hotel. It was more quiet than our previous accommodations, and it offered an excellent breakfast, probably the best of the whole trip.

Continental Hurghada

Hurghada

Continental Hurghada is a five-star resort and was excellent in every way. We had a great time staying here.

M/S Concerto II Nile Cruise

Aswan

M/S Concerto II Nile Cruise was a great experience. The cabins were really nice, the buffet was good, and cruising on the Nile was a beautiful and relaxing experience. Watching sellers on their boats tie up to the boat was particularly fun.

Kato Dool Wellness Resort

Aswan

Kato Dool Wellness Resort in Nubia is an excellent resort with fabulous views of the Nile and very nice facilities. It was an exceptional experience staying here.

Windsor Palace Hotel

alexandria

Windsor Palace Hotel in Alexandria was once a very nice hotel. However, the rooms are a bit tired, and the carpets and paint need updating. There was an issue with getting our scheduled ride to the train station, leading to some frustration. Still, the hotel itself was quite pleasant.

Activity Reviews

Check out to Luxor West Bank

Luxor

A huge temple for one lady! Well worth the visit

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Cairo food and walking tour and khan elkhalili bazaar

Egypt

It didn't happen because of Ramadan.

Sunset Desert Safari Trip by Quad Bike

Hurghada

The only bad day of our tour. The quad and spider driving was okay but limited and the Bedouin village was not a village at all and to top it off was a ridiculous three minute camel ride. Just a very poor experience and not worth doing and for kimkim it should be removed from the optional activities list. Get rid of it!

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Snorkeling at Mahmya Island from Hurghada

Egypt

A wonderful day in the Sea!

Trip to Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara with riding a camel

Egypt

An excellent day!

Everything went perfectly. I was picked up at the airport and then hardly had to worry about anything. Amir has a very good knowledge of history, which he conveyed in excellent English. The excursion to Alexandria then nicely expanded this knowledge with Greco-Roman history. The hotel in Cairo was very well located, clean, and had very polite staff. The breakfast was ample and varied.
The flight to Aswan and the pick-up there went smoothly. My guide's English wasn't great, but he more than made up for it with his attentiveness. The tours always started very early, which suited me perfectly as it allowed me to avoid the tourist crowds and the high sun. The hotel in Aswan was excellent.
The hotel in Luxor had a wonderful garden overlooking the Nile. Unfortunately, I only got a room facing the street, which meant I could never open the window. The street was simply too noisy. I must also mention Omar in Luxor, who took excellent care of all my needs and was always there to help and advise me.
The transfer to Hurghada was a bit odd. The seats were covered in plastic, but there were two exhaust pipes in the trunk without any protective coverings. As a result, my luggage was dirty after the journey. However, the resourceful cleaning staff at the hotel in Hurghada took care of it. The hotel itself was very quiet and relaxing. My only slight disappointment was that they only offered Italian cuisine. When I travel abroad, I like to experience the local dishes... But the staff was great, the hotel was clean, and it was right on the beach.
All in all, a fantastic trip. I would recommend it without hesitation. Many thanks to the whole team.

Hotel Reviews

Iberotel Makadi Beach

Hurghada

Quiet, clean, friendly staff, very attentive cleaning staff, right on the water. I missed having local dishes at the full-board buffet.

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Ibrotel Luxor

Luxor

A bit noisy, clean, the carpet in the room sometimes makes me a little nervous, friendly staff, wonderful garden with a view

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Basma Hotel Aswan

Aswan

quiet, clean, slightly outside the city, friendly staff

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Royal Great Pyramid INN

Giza

Good location, clean, friendly staff

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Activity Reviews

Tour Of The East Bank In Luxor

Luxor

My excellent guide always got me up early, which was great for enjoying the temples before the other tourists. Standing in the colonnades, you really do feel quite small.

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Tour To The West Bank In Luxor

Luxor

I know, of course, that I'm not the only tourist, but it's quite crowded here. I'm glad I saw it and I can recommend it to everyone. My guide provided me with all the information one could wish for.

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Habu Temple , and the Valley Of Workers , Queens ,Nobels

Luxor

The temple and the excavations in the workers' quarters are not heavily visited by tourists, which makes them truly relaxing, interesting, and worth seeing. My guide had a deep knowledge of the locations and was happy to share it.

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Transfer from Aswan to Luxor Via Kom Ombo and Edfu

Egypt

The boat trip through the green belt along the Nile was very refreshing after the tours through the desert. The temple complexes were beautiful and not crowded with tourists. My guide was very knowledgeable and happy to share his knowledge.

Abu Simbel Temple

Aswan

I at least learned what the Egyptian way is, and that it doesn't necessarily work :D - I find even information like that super interesting. Background: the road to Abu Simbel is closed until 5 a.m., and a long queue forms. That's something that could perhaps be improved. Otherwise, it was a beautiful drive through the desert. The field systems in the desert, fed by the Nile, are also fascinating. Abu Simbel was a bit crowded for my liking, but we made the best of it.

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

I would have been interested in a guided tour of the inner workings of the High Dam. However, that's related to my engineering background... The temple is visited via a relaxing boat trip. And the unfinished obelisk offers a glimpse into the production process. My guide was very knowledgeable and answered many questions.

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Tour to National Museum, Salah El Din Citadel and khan el khalil

Cairo

Lots of mummies, a flight through the history of Egypt, a beautiful view over Cairo, and coffee at the bazaar were great. Amir delivered a very good all-around performance.

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Full Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

Cairo

The journey was a bit long, but Amir managed to make it feel shorter. He also has a very good knowledge of the Greco-Roman period in Egypt.

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Giza Pyramids & the Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo

Amir has a very good knowledge of history, which he presented in good English. There was a change in the order of the visits: first the museum, then the pyramids, which makes sense to avoid the crowds of tourists.

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I have no idea how anyone can stand the traffic in Cairo. ;)