Kimkim Trip Reviews for Egypt

The trip Sherif helped me plan was magical! Jordan was absolutely spectacular. Our driver, Omar, was so good. He wasn’t just a driver, but showed us some amazing areas of Amman and introduced us to his childhood sweet treat! He really made our time in Jordan special. Petra was an unbelievable experience. The guide, I apologize that I don’t remember his name, gave us informative information as we walked down the hill to the Treasury. We loved how he had us turn our back and then moved us into position so that when we turned around the treasury was between the rock formations. I actually had goosebumps! On our way to Petra, Omar took us to the smallest hotel in the world! I had actually read about it a year or two before! We spent time with the owner and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! Wadi Rum was another cool place. Our accommodations were so much fun! Sunset camel ride and a Jeep safari were highly enjoyable! Our last stop in Jordan was at the Dead Sea. Floating in it was an experience I won’t soon forget. Omar was fantastic!
We were able to meet Sherif at our hotel in Cairo the first morning there. Because we were meeting up with our cruise several days later, I had sent Sherif our itinerary of things were we’re going to see with the cruise guides. Sherif worked his magic and gave us a perfect compliment of places to visit! We had fantastic guides and visited places that we were not going to otherwise visit, Coptic Cairo, the hanging church, the NMEC as well as a day trip to Alexandria really rounded out our Egyptian experience. Sherif was attentive all through the process as well as when we we on our trip. I would highly recommend working with him if you want a quality experience in Jordan and Egypt!!!! I only wish we had more time to explore. Back home we are continuing to learn more about this amazing part of the world. Thank you Sherif!

Activity Reviews

Amman City Tour - Jerash - Amman

Egypt

I think may favorite part was actually walking through the open air market and and tasting Omar’s favorite childhood treat!

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Petra

Petra

Omg Petra is amazing! We stayed at the Petra House Hotel which is right at the entrance to Petra. It was perfect. Neither of us knew what to expect but having a guide with us to point out the sights and give us background on the place is the only way to go the first time there. The place is enormous! Seeing the iconic treasury carved into the mountain is unbelievable and the fact it is thousands of years old is amazing.

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I have been wanting to go to Egypt for years, as it had been on my bucket list for some time. The planning process with Ibrahim seemed to be fine. However, there were a lot of bumps upon arrival. First, we got into Cairo, and went to the St. Regis, which was great. The first night, we were scheduled to go on a Nile cruise for dinner. When we got to the cruise, it was absolutely disgusting, and we ended up not staying. When we talked to out guide the next day about it, he was shocked the tour company sent us to that cruise, agreeing with us that it was filthy and well below average standards (and he recommended we try the nice cruise). The next day, we were surprised that the tour was much shorter than expected and did not include the Egyptian Museum. I would have expected any tour to include the museum, and that a tour operator would know that the museum should not be missed. So, we had to pay extra not only for the museum, but also the guide's time. And, really that became the mantra for the trip - the tours were less than half the day and we ended up paying for a lot of extras that should have been included. When we went to Luxor, only the Valley of the Kings was included, not the Valley of the Queens. So, not only did we pay extra for the entrance fee (which was fine), the tour company wanted an extra $90 USD for the car to take us there (which was literally less than a ten minute drive) and for the guide's time (which we were already paying for, as we had the guide for the day and when the tours we were scheduled to go on were over before 11am). This was disappointing to say the least. I would expect that a tour company should know the things to see and approx. time to take on these tours, and if the tours were only going to be part of the day, I would think that the tour company would tell us ahead of time and recommend other things to do. Further, when we paid for a private tour guide and car, we expected to have use of that car and/or guide not just for a few hours in the morning. And, when we asked to go to a dinner about 10 min drive from the hotel, we were told it was not included, and they asked for $15 USD. Not a big deal, but when you already paid for a private car/driver, it seems odd to charge extra for this. And one of our guides did not speak very good English (almost none), which was quite disappointing. And, even things like breakfast that were supposed to be included, ended up not being included on two of the days.

This is in contrast to last year, when we went to Jordan with the same set up - a private car and tour guide - using this company. Our tour guide was amazing, and the car was always available to take us to lunch, dinner, extra things (minus costs of the entrance fees). Sadly, we did not get the same experience.

One of our guides, Ahmed, was awesome. He was with us for Aswan and Luxor. He was super knowledgeable, passionate and just all around great. He really made the trip amazing. When we had extra time, he helped us find good places for souvenirs, took us off the beaten path to find great dining spots and would take us to interesting places (like a local nubian coffee place) and just talk to us about the culture and his country. We couldn't have asked for a better guide, and I only wished he had been our guide the entire time.

While our trip to Egypt was memorable because it was Egypt, looking back, I would not have used this tour company for this trip. We paid a lot of money to have a private car/driver, and we were disappointed not only that our tours ended up being super short, but that we had to pay extra for things that should have been included (or that the tour company should have asked to be included).

Activity Reviews

Dinner Cruise

Cairo

We ended up not staying for the cruise. The ship was gross, and we were not going to take the chance of eating and getting sick. We were told there are much better/nicer cruises, but this was not it.

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Pyramids, Sphinx , Salah El Deen Citadel and Old Cairo

Cairo

This tour is a must for anyone going to Egypt. However, we (and our guide) was surprised that the tour did not include the Egyptian Museum, given that the tour (as scheduled) was over before 1pm. We added the museum, which is a must see, but were charged a lot to include it (on top of the entrance fees).

Great tour of Egypt

Our local specialist Mohamed set up a trip of a lifetime for us. We saw Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada, all by private car and in one week. Our best guide by far was Ghada Khalaf, which was our favorite day in Luxor. She was a true historian and made us feel right at home. It was nice to tour around the historical parts of Egypt, and also relax in the Red Sea. Mostafa, our main guide in Cairo, was also fantastic and proactive with his communication via Whatsapp. This was a very customized trip that took a lot of planning between different tour guides in different cities, and we appreciate all of the effort that went into it.

It would have been great to get the full itinerary beforehand with flight times and flight numbers, pick up times, guide names, etc. That way, you could make sure that you are comfortable with the schedule beforehand instead of being reactive and feeling hectic. The first few days were very exhausting and I wish we would have cut out some of the sites and taken later flight times so that we could have enjoyed more thoroughly.

Overall, our local specialist Mohamed was always responsive and it was a trip that we will always remember.

Hotel Reviews

Steigenberger El Tahrir

Cairo

by far our favorite

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City Max Hotel Aswan

Aswan

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STEIGENBERGER Nile Palace Hotel Luxor

Luxor

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Continental Hurghada

Hurghada

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Activity Reviews

Sunset At Cairo Tower

Egypt

It was a great view, but super crowded

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I would probably have removed this from the itinerary due to the crowds

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

Our guide Waleed was fantastic and a real local. Philae Temple was amazing, the high dam was cool, but I would definitely skip the obelisk.

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Snorkeling at Mahmya Island from Hurghada

Egypt

We had such a blast here. The guide was amazing, the snorkeling was great, and the staff on the island was superb. Couldn't have asked for better.

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Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing with a Camel Ride

Cairo

It was beautiful at the pyramids and the museum, but we made a lot of stops at shops along the way that were not necessary. We were more interested in the history and spent a lot of time at papyrus and perfume shops which felt like we were being sold to. We were really tired coming straight from the airport, so I wish that we would have known how many stops we were going to make and been able to eliminate some. That way, we would have had more time to see the mummies at the museum, for example. Our guide Samir was enthusiastic and awesome!

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Food

we got shwarma burritos and they were amazing

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Samir was great!

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Tour to The East & West Bank of the Nile

Luxor

We wish we would have spent way more time in Luxor. It was by far our favorite place. Ghada Khalaf was our guide, and she was an outstanding historian that made us feel right at home. The Valley of the Kings and Karnak temple will not soon be forgotten. Thank you!

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Ghada was unbelievable.

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Abu Simbel Temple and overnight in Aswan

Aswan

We probably would have cut this one out so that we didn't have 6 hours of driving with an already hectic schedule, and you're only in Abu Simbel for about an hour (two temples). That being said, it was an unbelievable site to see if you have the time! Our car was pretty small to be in for such a long time and the AC wasn't great with the heat, but our guide and driver were excellent. We really liked the soup at the restaurant there as well.

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Our agent Habiba did a good job of organizing and coordinating our visit to Egypt. She helped us arrange the activities and adjust our schedule so we could see all sights that we wanted in the time we had available. I would recommend using Kim Kim and our agent Habiba to book a trip to Egypt. It made it easy. That said, there was a bit less flexible in hotel choices than I preferred and pricing of the trip was not broken down in the billing, so it was difficult to say if things were a good value.
We were very happy with how Habiba organized our pickup and transport to the hotel at each step of our trip. The guides are well trained in tourism and in Egyptian history. They always had our interest in mind. Mustafa met us each time we arrived in Cairo and made sure we were settled in our room before leaving us in our hotel. This was great as one hotel was over booked and we had to move to a nearby sister hotel.
Our guide to the pyramids and national museum was enthusiastic and patient with us as toured these sites. He offered us the opportunity to visit the additional, fee to access, areas of the pyramids in advance so we had the option to go. We had sufficient time to see what we wanted. The only suggestion I have was to schedule the national museum at the end of the day or give an actual ticket to the guest so they can re-enter after the tour, if possible. There is so much to see and our hotel was next door. It would have been nice to just sit and observe or slowly walk around until closing. Th citadel and Coptic area were included in the tour day. I was not that interested but these sites but they were well worth the time. The meals served during the day were excellent. Portions were ample and good quality. They were served banquet style or in a restaurant. I would suggest following Habiba’s suggestion to staying at the Steigenberger if you want something cleaner and non smoking. We stayed at the Cleopatra which is advertised as a bit less but everyone smokes in the lobby, we could smell cigarette smoke in our nonsmoking room which came equipped with an ash tray 😂. We stayed 3 nights in Cairo near Tahrir square. We had some time in the evening to stroll across the Nile bridge, have local food at a night market, attend a cheese festival, and talk with locals. We left early (3am) to continue our trip to Aswan, our driver was right on time.
We took a small cruise vessel (10 passenger), the Nuut Dahabiya, from Aswan to Luxor. It was excellent, the highlight of our trip. Very peaceful in the Nile, great air quality after visiting Cairo. Our guide, Ehab, was very kind and patiently explained the history of the sites we visited. His English was excellent. He stayed with us on the cruise ship, so we had opportunities to talk at night about the food and culture. We visited interesting sites during the day, a granite quarry, a sandstone quarry, Komboku, Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Karnak, other sites and museums. Ehab was very flexible and accommodated our schedule by adjusting tour times to let us have more time at our hotel in the morning and tour in the afternoon as we had an evening flight to Cairo. We stayed at the Iberotal Luxor. It was excellent. Has a good breakfast and good food and beer at the pool.
We stayed the last night at the Great Pyramids Inn across from the new Grand Museum. We had breakfast over looking the pyramids. This is a new hotel which was not completed but they have some rooms open. The staff was excited to see us and provided us with an excellent breakfast. They were eager to please.
Driver was right on time to take us back to the airport and we left satisfied with our trip.
The only reason I did not put amazing for the rating was because there were a few hiccups. Overall this was a trip of a lifetime, thank you Habiba and Kim Kim.

We had an amazing trip in Egypt. The hospitality of the people, our friendly and knowledgeable tour guides Oshaka and Syed and ofcourse the sites! Pyramids are definitely a wonder of the world. We loved our trip.

Activity Reviews

Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing with Camel Ride

Egypt

We had an amazing camel ride to the Pyramids also walked inside to view the artifacts.

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El-Moez Street, and Khan EL Khalili Bazar

Cairo

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Red Sea at Stella Di Mare

Cairo

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Overall, we enjoyed our trip to Egypt. There were several people on the KimKim team that were extremely helpful and welcoming and that we would specifically like to mention and thank (namely Mahmoud, who was so helpful in assisting us at the Cairo airport going home following a delay in Luxor, our guide Hamse in Cairo, Zain in Aswan, and the staff at the Swiss Inn). We met some lovely people on our trip and greatly appreciated the help that was provided.

That being said, there were some instances in which we did not feel that we got what we paid for when booking with a tour company. We are experienced travelers and are comfortable on our own in most scenarios, but booked with a tour company largely to help mitigate being hassled to buy things. We are not souvenir people and don't travel eight thousand miles to sit through sales pitches for items that we don't want to buy. That being said, we would have been okay if it was a single time, or if the items were cheap in price as it's helping the local economy, but instead we were forced to stop several times for demonstrations at places we did not agree to on the itinerary and put in the uncomfortable position of either saying no (which took several tries. At one place, the salesman said "money isn't everything" when we politely said "no, thank you" to the item he wanted us to buy) or purchasing a $150 USD candle holder, for example. Each of the places we were taken to, we were quotes prices that were, at minimum, $50 USD and up. This was very frustrating for us as we only had about 5 days in Egypt and did not want to (nor agree to) spend it sitting through uncomfortable sales pitches for items we did not want in the first place. (it's also worth mentioning that at the "authentic" cotton store we were taken to, one of the items we bought was a pair of loose cotton pants that literally ripped at the inside seam after an hour of wearing them. I noticed another reviewer state that their guide in Aswan was "nice, until he wasn't" when they did not want to purchase from one of the places they were taken to. I have to wonder if this was the same guide we had because we experienced the same thing. Our guide in Aswan was nice, but also seemed to get upset and sullen when we did not purchase from the oil store we were taken to. It made the car ride to the boat uncomfortable enough that we considered what our options were for the rest of the trip as we didn't like feeling trapped in that situation and didn't know how many more unscheduled stops would be included in the trip.

We also noticed that the itinerary we were given when booking the trip was not adhered to. We had about 3 items scheduled for our last full day, and when planning the trip were told that since our flight was in the evening, we could choose to pay an additional fee and do some extra sightseeing on the last day, which came out to I believe 2-3 additional sights. Our guide instead crammed all of these sights into one day, starting at 4:30 am. Finally at around 6 pm we had to tell him we needed to stop as we were physically exhausted and weren't feeling well, and he agreed to do the final tour of Luxor in the morning as he had another tour group scheduled the following day. This was frustrating for us as the itinerary we were given when booking the trip led us to believe these tours would be scheduled (at least roughly) equally on each day, and having them all put into one day made it so that we could not adequately take in what we were seeing as we were rushing from one place to the next and were exhausted. After our final tour in the morning at Luxor, we were done around 8:30 and then waited in a nearby hotel lobby for about 7 hours until the driver returned to take us to the airport to leave for home, which felt like a bit of a waste of a day. There were also two separate times on the boat in which the guide told us to meet him at a specific time and then did not show up, so we were waiting for over an hour each time before we finally called his room to ask if he wanted to reschedule.

Overall, I feel that communication could have been better as we were not given estimated times on the itinerary, and I'm not sure they would have been adhered to anyway. It left us with a bit of a bad taste in our mouths in the end as we booked with a tour company specifically to make the trip smooth and instead at times it felt like we were put in uncomfortable situations and it felt like our time wasn't valued.

The whole organisation of the trip was very good. We saw a lot of things in quite a short time which was a bit rushy, especially that the gudies took us to some not incalculated places where you can buy local crafted souvenirs (which are the same quality as in the bazaars but way more expensive).
The guides were highly qualified and interesting. We would like to highlight the tour guide we had on our Nile Cruise 'Ahmed Moussa' for his easy going and friendly behavior while sharing and explaining tons of knowledge and answering all our questions.
Altogether we enjoyed the trip very much but the Hotel in Hurghada was definitely not the right choice for us as it was not that clean in our room. Also it is made for families rather with children which is not too enjoyable for a couple.
We quite regreted a bit that we were planning to go from Aswan to Hurghada by car as it was a very long ride.
We would also like to mention that our Airline lost our suitcase when we first arrived in Egypt and Habiba was very helpful and tried to call them and organise it back to us. Unfortunately the luggage is still missing but we definitely could count on Habibas help!

Hotel Reviews

Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo

Cairo

Nice and clean place, food was ok.

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Pyramids are seeable from pool, but a bit far from the airport and rather located in a not so nice neighborhood

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M.S. Esplanade - Mayfair Cruises

Aswan

Very clean and nice boat. The stuff was super friendly. The pool on the upper deck is amazing but a bit small. A bit strange that you have to pay for the coffee and tea for breakfast. But the buffet was amazingly decorated and with high quality and delicious food!

Authenticity & Character

Probably the best ship on the Nile (according to our guide)

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Very friendly and polite

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Gravity hotel & aqua park Hurghada

Hurghada

Altough it is a very nice and huge hotel with beautiful decoration, the rooms are not even close to the ones on their website. The rooms on the ground floor the poorest ones, with not only super basic furniture, but also hygienic problems and canalisation smell. We had to ask several times for for a new room, which was better, but still not as on their website. It is more a quantity then a quality place, which might be a good fit for certain families with children, but not for anyone with higher standards (eventough we didn't expect western standards there)

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The staff is kind and polite but they were short in employees as they almost couldn't handle the people queuing up for questions and check in/out

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Activity Reviews

Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

Cairo

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Luxor East Bank

Luxor

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Luxor West Bank

Luxor

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kom Ombo, and Edfu Temples

Aswan

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

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Diving Tour in Hurghada

Egypt

It was an amazing experience to discovery scuba diving but also a but scary as the safety instrucion was like a 10 minutes talk in a big group. We also could only dive once because some one of us had ear pain from the pressure change of diving so quickly. Also the communication of when who goes to prepare and dives was missing. But grat boat, beautiful reef, nice food and friendly stuff.

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Sharif, the travel agent, was absolutely awesome! Throughout our adventure, we had numerous changes to our itinerary and different activity requests, but Sharif remained positive and communicated exceptionally well. His patience was remarkable, making our experience much more enjoyable. We sincerely appreciate his flexibility and dedication to ensuring we had a fantastic time. I can't express enough how amazing Asaf, our travel assistant, was during our trip. From the moment we arrived, he went above and beyond to assist us with our visa application, ensuring that the process was smooth and efficient. He made sure we didn't have to wait long and guided us through the return journey, always ensuring we were on the right track and making use of the quickest lines. As if his outstanding service wasn't enough, Asaf displayed a level of care and consideration that truly impressed us. When I realized I had left my glasses in the car on the day of our departure, Asaf didn't hesitate to return to the airport just to deliver them to me while we were checking in. This level of dedication and thoughtfulness is a rare find. I must also mention Lena, an exceptional guide who accompanied us. Her helpful nature and genuine eagerness to assist us added immense value to our trip. She was informative during our tour of Sakarra, Memphis, and The Giza Pyramids. Lena was amazing with efforts to avoid the most crowded times as well. We were truly appreciative of her communication. Asaf, Lena, and Sharif formed a dream team, making our journey seamless and memorable. I highly recommend anyone in need of reliable, efficient, and caring guides. They truly go the extra mile to ensure their clients' comfort and satisfaction. Thank you, Asaf, Lena, and Sharif for making our trip an unforgettable experience!

We had a wonderful experience with our trip to Cairo. It was relatively last minute, and Amr was great in working with us to make sure that we saw what we wanted within our budget. On the ground in Cairo, Mohammed was wonderful with helping us with our arrival and departure from the airport, including making sure that our visas were all handled properly and quickly. Mina also greeted us upon arrival to ensure that we made it safely into to city and to our airport.

The majority of our time was spend with our wonderful driver, Hassan, and our wonderful guide, Hagar. Both were always extremely punctual. We don't know what we would have done with Hassan getting us around as we would not have been up for driving! He made our trip very safe and comfortable. Hagar was an incredible source of information on Egyptian history and culture, and she was a pleasure to spend time with in general. She was very attentive to our needs and requests (for example, she adapted our original itinerary so that we could visit the Khan El-khalili Bzaar, which was not part of the original plan), she always anticipated our wanting water, coffees, snacks, etc., and she always made sure to ask that we were seeing everything that we wanted and getting all of the information that we were curious about and more.

We were in Cairo for such a short visit that we will definitely need to return, and we would hope to work with the same group again.

We had a great adventure with our guide Lina and driver Mohammad! Everything was so well planned. This was important since we didn't have much time in Cairo. I highly recommend working with Sherif for a customized trip.

I looked at several agencies that provided tours in Egypt and decided on kimkim. I just wanted to say, my husband Gav and I were thrilled with our guides, & drivers and our meet and greets at the airports and facilitating the checking into the hotels. You made this such a breeze for us, and we couldn't have asked for a better company to provide. Our guide in Cairo - Rohnna (Ronnie) was outstanding, her knowledge and enthusiasm for her job was fabulous. Ronnie's English was excellent, and we gained a lot of insight from her. We travelled to Luxor where we were met again at the airport and introduced to Michael our guide for the Luxor/ Aswan part of our trip. Michael was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and his English language was A+. We had great drivers as well. The company representatives who met us at each destination, Mohammad and Zain and another whom we met only briefly so I can't recall his name were wonderful and very helpful and always made sure everything was going to plan. Tipping was expected everywhere and for everything and I was given a guide for amounts which was really helpful prior to arriving so it wasn't a shock. So thankyou once again for making our Egypt tour amazing. I would highly recommend kimkim.

Activity Reviews

Cairo Walking Food Tour

Cairo

Our guide Ronnie took us to a local cafe serving Egyptian delicacies which were delicious.

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Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Memphis and camel ride

Cairo

Our guide Ronnie was full of knowledge, we would highly recommend visiting the Pyramids, it's a must do.

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Our guide was knowledgeable and answered all our questions.

Food

We had a local Falafel for lunch one day which our guide got us, and it would've been the best one we had ever had.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Guides were A+ We understood everything they said. Drivers were excellent too.

Transport

Nice airconditioned Van. Drivers were always on time

Dinner Cruise

Cairo

Probably this was the least activity we enjoyed. The food was nice enough but the entertainment and music was way too loud and went on for too long.

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Entertainment could be toned down

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Visit Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut temple

Luxor

Amazing, but it was really hot. Would definitely recommend. We should've gone to Tutankhamun's tomb though that was a mistake not to see that even though it was extra, we probably should have been told prior to entering the Valley of the Kings that was when we needed to decide.

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Just visiting the tombs was mind blowing

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Michael was an excellent guide.

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Karnak temple and Luxor temple

Luxor

Michael filled us with all his knowledge of these 2 amazing temples.

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Visit Philae temple & High Dam - Felluca ride

Aswan

We didnt visit the Philae temple as we had a long journey in the car from Luxor to Aswan, so didn't feel up to another 6 hours driving. Our Felluca ride was a bit disappointing as there was no wind, so we were towed basically along the Nile

Visit Abu Simbel and Nubian Village

Egypt

This was interesting to visit. It would be one of the highlights visiting this temple. We visited the Nubian village which was a colorful experience. Got to understand their way of life. We also got to swim in the Nile which was amazing.

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Day tour to visit Grand Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo

Cairo

The Cairo Museum was incredible and a must to see. Also gaining some factual information about the Cital of Salah El- Din was really good too as we gained insights into the Muslim religion we never knew. Old Cairo town is also a must and whilst there we visited the place where Jesus lived for several months as a young boy. That was an incredible experience given our Christian faith.

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An unforgettable trip, and every person involved in the planning and execution of this trip went above and beyond.
Our luggage went missing on the arriving flight, and the tour group representatives Mahmoud and Zin did everything they could to help retrieve our luggage and communicated on a daily basis with what needed to be done. They spent the extra time working with the airlines while we were able to enjoy the tours.
The itinerary was perfectly planned, and we were able to easily add on extra excursions as we went along.
The tour guides Sameh and Michael were very knowledgeable, spoke english very well, and were very willing to help ensure we had the best experience during our stay. We enjoyed every tour we went on. Each excursion and location was a new breathtaking experience.

We had a great trip to Egypt and Jordan and truly enjoyed ourselves. We enjoyed the Pyramids and Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, and a Nile river cruise down to Aswan and then a trip to Abu Simbel. Afterward, we flew to Jordan for a few days enjoying Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Mohamed provided excellent help while booking the trip and answered questions, provided us with opportunities, and was responsive to our needs. We had a variety of tour guides while on the trip and enjoyed our guide in Cairo/Alexandria Mohamed, and had a fantastic time with Eslam on our cruise. In Jordan, our driver was a standout and made the time. The company picked us up promptly every day and had such great drivers and tour guides that it took the guesswork out of this trip and put us at ease.

Were I to book this trip a 2nd time I'd get a better sense of the pace - we were exhausted by the time we departed Egypt but this is because of how much we tried to cram into the trip. Many days started at 4 am and it would have been great to realize this ahead of time. I am very thankful that we booked this trip through an agent like Sun Pyramids as we don't think we would have successfully navigated Egypt on our own. My only suggestion would be if the companies could provide some guidance on tipping. We found advice across the internet to vary wildly and felt varying degrees of differing pressure. We have no idea if we under or over-tipped. We made lifelong memories with our family and were thankful for the experience - my son who has a particular fascination with Egyptology is hoping to return once the new museum in Cairo is open. A great experience!

This trip was well-organized and managed by kimkim and Sun Pyramid Tours. Everything went without a hitch - we were well cared for every step of the way. Drivers and guides were timely and efficient. They handled every question and concern we had. A great way to travel!

Activity Reviews

Wadi Rum 4 Hours Jeep Tour – Wadi Rum Camp

Wadi Rum

This was one of my most favorite part of the trip. This includes the camel ride as part of this event.

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Petra Visit

Petra

Great experience.

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Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing with Camel Ride

Egypt

Amazing place.

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Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

Egypt

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

The dam was somewhat disappointing but Philae was worth the trip.

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Dead Sea Beach Swim only

Jordan

Everyone should do this - truly amazing and mind-boggling! Could never have imagined how well we floated.

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Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

Had a memorable time.
Special thanks to our guide in Jordan and Nile Cruise and thanks to Ibrahim for making this possible.
Definitely recommend kim kim to all my friends and family

Our primary guide, Khalid, was truly an expert and exuded the confidence necessary for a group unfamiliar with travel to Egypt. The overnight accommodations traveling down the Nile with the opportunity to wade in this infamous body of water was one of the many highlights of the trip. The boat’s crew were beyond outstanding. It’s hard for me to believe that just a short time ago, I rode a camel up Mt. Sinai, climbed through a pyramid, was in the Valley of the Kings, saw the Aswan Dam , crossed the Suez Canal, walked along the Alley of Sphinxes, and more.

Our tour guides were amazing. Very knowledgeable. Patient spoke perfect English kind. I highly recommend them.

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.

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 - El Kab - 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

Swimming in the Nile - Visit the Local village - 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!

Grand 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.

Quality of Experience

Food

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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.

Quality of Experience

Food

the food was very good, a nice variety to choose from

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

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

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.