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Amr Ali

I'm here to share a tale of an extraordinary journey—one that has taken me from the captivating embrace of Muscat, Oman, to the awe-inspiring landscapes of Egypt's tourism scene. Since 2012, my life has been an inspiring adventure, and I invite you to be a part of it.
Every morning, I wake up with boundless enthusiasm to create travel experiences that will resonate for a lifetime. Whether it's unveiling the mysteries of Luxor's temples, navigating the vibrant streets of Cairo, or embarking on an epic desert odyssey, my goal is unwavering: to craft moments that inspire and memories that linger.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"With extensive time in Egypt, I have have gained lots of experience in the region. Whether you're interested in the iconic pyramids of Giza, the historic wonders of Aswan and Luxor, the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel temples, the coastal allure of Alexandria, or the serene beauty of Fayoum, I have established unparalleled insights into Egypt's hidden gems."

How did you get involved in travel?

"I started my career in customer service including a leadership role at Expedia.ca from 2012, one of the travel industry's giants. My wealth of knowledge and expertise in international travel guarantees exceptional travel experiences.
But my journey is about more than just adventure; it's about responsible and sustainable tourism in Egypt. I believe that by revealing the beauty, culture, and history of this remarkable nation, we can inspire change, create lasting connections, and enrich lives."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Imagine standing before the colossal statues of the Temple of Karnak, watching the sunrise over the Valley of the Kings, or marveling at the grandeur of the Temple of Hatshepsut. Luxor, often referred to as the "world's greatest open-air museum," is a place where history comes alive.

As you cruise along the Nile, you'll witness the breathtaking temples, tombs, and monuments built by ancient Egyptians thousands of years ago. These archaeological marvels reveal the grandeur of the Pharaonic era, with hieroglyphics, intricate carvings, and towering statues preserving the stories of this ancient civilization.
One of the most unforgettable experiences is visiting the Karnak Temple Complex, a vast open-air museum with towering columns and the awe-inspiring Hypostyle Hall. Another highlight is exploring the Valley of the Kings, where you can enter the tombs of pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun."

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Recent trip reviews for Amr

Our trip to Egypt and Jordan
Egypt | Nov 10 - Nov 23, 2024

Chris
Chris H.
East Naples, FL | Reviewed on Nov 29, 2024
Our trip to Egypt and Jordan with KimKim was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly well taken care of. Thanks to their detailed arrangements, navigating airports was seamless. Having our own driver and guide throughout the trip allowed us to customize our itinerary on the go, ensuring we could spend more or less time at sites based on our interests. This flexibility, combined with the warm welcome from every guide, driver, and hotel staff member... Read more

Our trip to Egypt and Jordan with KimKim was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. From the moment we arrived, we felt incredibly well taken care of. Thanks to their detailed arrangements, navigating airports was seamless. Having our own driver and guide throughout the trip allowed us to customize our itinerary on the go, ensuring we could spend more or less time at sites based on our interests. This flexibility, combined with the warm welcome from every guide, driver, and hotel staff member we met, made the journey unforgettable.

The highlights were many. Our guides in both countries were knowledgeable and accommodating and went above and beyond to make us feel special. In Jordan, our guide Ramzi surprised us with thoughtful gestures, including a beautiful, warm Jordanian coat, when he noticed I was unprepared for the cold mornings. He also gifted us traditional headscarves and showed us how to wear them, making us feel connected to Jordanian culture. Additionally, KimKim’s efforts to celebrate my mom's birthday throughout the trip were extraordinary. From cakes and traditional songs to stunning gifts, they ensured her day felt truly special.

One of the standout benefits of booking with KimKim is the convenience. While their packages are undoubtedly pricey, the hands-off planning and seamless execution make it well worth the investment. Every detail was handled for us, allowing us to relax and fully enjoy our trip without stress.

Some locations were unforgettable must-sees. The Valley of the Kings in Egypt stood out for its breathtaking grandeur and rich history—it’s an experience unlike any other. In Jordan, Wadi Rum was an absolute highlight. The surreal desert landscape, with its towering sandstone mountains and expansive red sands, was mesmerizing. Watching the sunrise and sunset in Wadi Rum felt like stepping into another world—a memory we’ll cherish forever.

That said, there were a few areas for improvement.

As a group of three (my parents and me), accommodations were not consistently handled. At times, I slept on a cot in the same room as my parents, while other nights, I had my own room. Given we chose a premium package, it felt like an oversight not to have my own room throughout the trip. Additionally, the cabin booked for us on the Nile cruise was too small for three people. We spent more time in the cabin than expected during the cruise, and without my mom's intervention to upgrade, it could have made for an uncomfortable experience.

The trip to Abu Simbel was another point of contention. After visiting many incredible temples (Luxor, Horus, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Karnak, and the Valley of the Kings), the 4 a.m. wake-up and six hours of driving for a temple that felt similar to others wasn’t worthwhile for us. The effort and time spent in transit far outweighed the experience, and we wish this had been explained better during planning so we could have opted out.

Tipping in Egypt was also challenging. While we understand the cultural norm, managing small tips for drivers, airport assistants, and bag carriers felt like a constant task. It would have been far more convenient if these smaller tips were included in the package price and handled by our guide. We were happy to manage tips for our primary guides, as it felt more personal, but the smaller tips became a source of stress.

Despite these critiques, KimKim truly excelled in making the experience unforgettable. Their ability to deliver a highly personalized, seamless, and expertly managed trip is unmatched. From thoughtful surprises to the ease of having everything arranged, KimKim allowed us to immerse ourselves fully in the beauty and culture of Egypt and Jordan. Between exploring the ancient wonders of the Valley of the Kings and the stunning, otherworldly landscapes of Wadi Rum, we created memories that will last a lifetime. For anyone looking for a stress-free, curated, and enriching travel experience, KimKim is absolutely worth it. We’ll treasure this trip forever.

Local specialist: Amr Ali

Egypt trip with my granddaughter.
Egypt | Mar 9 - Mar 22, 2024

Rogene
Rogene G.
Killingworth, CT | Reviewed on Mar 30, 2024
I've had a bit of time to think about the Egypt trip and I do have a few comments. First of all, providing the WiFi unit was an enormous plus for us. It was often stronger than the hotels where we were staying. Secondly, the greeters at the various airports were very helpful and professional. The drivers were all amazing and skilled at maneuvering the triffic in the cities and in the countryside! Our guides in Cairo and from Aswan to Luxor were both excellent and knowledgeable. Heragy... Read more

I've had a bit of time to think about the Egypt trip and I do have a few comments. First of all, providing the WiFi unit was an enormous plus for us. It was often stronger than the hotels where we were staying. Secondly, the greeters at the various airports were very helpful and professional. The drivers were all amazing and skilled at maneuvering the triffic in the cities and in the countryside! Our guides in Cairo and from Aswan to Luxor were both excellent and knowledgeable. Heragy was especially good at being helpful and at interacting with my 12 year old granddaughter, Ginger. I highly commend them both. Also, Ginger was given a lovely silver necklace with her name in hieroglyphs. Very thoughtful. The content of the tours is something I regret not being more involved with. I absolutely love the ancient monuments and Ginger had been studying the mythology and heiroglyphs of Egypt. All were presented to us very professionally. On my previous trip to Cairo and Luxor, however, we were taken to several very interesting mosques and Coptic sites and to several places that were culturally interesting - a carpet factory, papyrus demonstration to name a couple. I regret that some of these were not on the schedule to relieve the visits to ancient sites.
One item that really caught me by surprise was the amount of tipping necessary for the plethora of people involved in the trip. Some realistic guidellines of who and how much would have been VERY helpful before we arrived. I did not bring sufficient US $$ to even begin to cover the necessary tips. ATM's were available but I had to make numerous withdrawals to cover expenses. Also, perhaps I should have known that there would be at least 3-4. people requiring tips on each journey (airport greeter, driver, guide, porter etc....)
Another downside, the days in Huarghada were difficult. The choice of hotel was not provided to me so I had no idea where we were going once our dirver arrived in the area. I naturally expected to have a nice hotel on the Red Sea with the beach an easy view and walk. Not only was the waterslide resort (that we called Disneyland) not AT ALL what I would have chosen, but the assigned guide, who tried to be helpful, really did not have enough English to be working with us. He was about an hour late meeting us with the driver and assistant at the hotel, but just trying to plan the days was very iffy. Except for the bit of snorkeling that Ginger was able to do, the rest was unexpectly difficult. He did indeed try to provide us with good service, but had it not been for his use of a translation app with Whatsapp, we would have had a very difficult time indeed. On the last day our check-out time was noon and the plane departure was 7PM and there was apparently no pre-planning for the intervening hours. As it turned out, Mohamud made a good plan for us and the time was interesting.
I've never made such a lengthly reiview of a trip so I hope this might help you with other customers. I have previously used KimKim for granddaughter trips to Greece and to Paris and these were exceptionally delightful.

Activity Reviews
Meet and Greet + Transport to Hotel
Meet and Greet + Transport to Hotel
Cairo Int. Airport (CAI)

The greeter was excellent. I was not prepared with Visas for Egypt and he handled this with good grace.

Quality of Experience
We did see a lot of wonderful ancient sites, would have liked to have had some exposure to Coptic and Moslem sites.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Drivers, especially, amazed me. Very tricky driving!
Transport
Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx
Egypt

Camel ride was good but expensive. Nice lunch at the 9 Pyramid lunch place.

Food
Loved the lady making the delightful bread at the lunch place.
Sakkara - Memphis - Dahshur
Sakkara - Memphis - Dahshur
Cairo
Visit to Khan Al Khalili
Visit to Khan Al Khalili
Cairo
Cruising on 5-star cruise ship
Cruising on 5-star cruise ship
Egypt

The ship was very comfortable and the staff extremely courteous. There were very few passengers and yet every detail was carried out with perfection, from the dining experience to the several onboard activities.

Food
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge
Lunch at 9 Pyramids Lounge
Cairo

Nice lady making bread

Snorkelling/Diving trip
Snorkelling/Diving trip
Hurghada
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Cairo

Don't miss it.

Egyptian Museum
Egyptian Museum
Cairo

Surprised that our guide needed to stand in line for tickets.

The unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple visit
The unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple visit
Egypt

Don't miss it.

Aswan high dam
Aswan high dam
Aswan

Very interesting site.

Local specialist: Amr Ali

Cairo Weekend - July 2023
Egypt | Jul 27 - Jul 30, 2023

Caitlin
Caitlin M.
Norwalk, CA | Reviewed on Aug 06, 2023
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... Read more

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.

Local specialist: Amr Ali
Amr
Amr Ali
Local specialist in Cairo | Replied on Oct 06, 2023

Thank you so much Caitlin for taking the time to share your wonderful experience and kind words about your recent trip to Cairo. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such an amazing time, and it warms our hearts to hear your positive feedback. Looking forward to seeing you again in Egypt!