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Samir Bishara

I have been in the tourism field for many years, long enough for me to become very aware of travelers' needs and requirements. My passion for tourism and travel influenced me to switch my career from Mechanical Engineering to tourism.

When I build an itinerary for my travelers, I picture the routes in my mind and see how things can go smoothly and what can be difficult for the travelers - enhancing the good things and smoothing sharp edges. I do my best always to make all trips aspects clear to my travelers so they do not need to worry about any last-minute surprises. It is a way of life for me - I enjoy helping people get the most out of what they paid for, and always ready and happy to go the extra mile to satisfy my guests. My aim always is to let all of my guests go back home, with an outstanding feeling of joy and satisfaction from their trips.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"I plan trips to Jordan, Israel, and Egypt and I specialize in archeological, adventure, religious, trekking, and eco trips.
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How did you get involved in travel?

"Seeing the reactions of travelers after each day after they return from a visit. To see the joy and astonishment on their faces, I had to know why! "

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"Over 20 years ago, I took a pilgrimage trip to Jerusalem & Galilee. While it was an eye-opening experience from a religious and historical perspective, it was not a place that I would describe as particularly fun or edgy. But it is an overwhelming experience in all aspects. After that, I knew that I needed to go deeper into this field.

Golden Travel advices :
• Travel without telling anyone.
• If you are not rich, do not accompany rich people on travel.
• Do not travel to reach certain places, travel for the travel itself,
• Sometimes you need to travel very far to find what is closer to you.
• when you travel do not drag your troubles with you. leave them home.
• Do not ever travel with someone you do not like.
• Do not listen to what they say. Go and see by yourself.
• Do not follow the steps of others. Everybody is lost, even if they pretended otherwise.

"

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Recent trip reviews for Samir

An unforgettable trip to Jordan
Jordan | May 16 - May 22, 2025

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Kristi T.
Mount Pleasant, SC | Reviewed on May 27, 2025
Our trip to Jordan was amazing. I was connected with Samir who helped me plan this trip. From the beginning until the end, Samir was so communicative and helpful in answering any questions I had. I told him some places I knew I wanted to visit and he offered suggestions on an itinerary to make sure we saw what we wanted to see. Even when one of the places we wanted to stay was booked, he continued to check on its availability and because of his perseverance, we were able to stay... Read more

Our trip to Jordan was amazing. I was connected with Samir who helped me plan this trip. From the beginning until the end, Samir was so communicative and helpful in answering any questions I had. I told him some places I knew I wanted to visit and he offered suggestions on an itinerary to make sure we saw what we wanted to see. Even when one of the places we wanted to stay was booked, he continued to check on its availability and because of his perseverance, we were able to stay there!
Mohammad, the driver that he chose, was so amazing. Mohammad was always waiting for us when we were to meet. He was very personable and diligent and made sure we were happy with our itinerary. He didn't even complain when we showed up with a ton of bags that had to come out of the car each time we stopped for the night.
I would not hesitate to contact Samir again if we ever return to Jordan.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on May 27, 2025

Wow
Thank you so much Kristi. so happy that your enjoyed your trip.
you know of course, that you have friends in Jordan now, always happy to help you.

Be well and happy :)
Samir

Ammar has been very helpful in the hotel chec...
Jordan | Apr 27 - May 2, 2025

Sebastien
Sebastien T.
Singapore | Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Ammar has been very helpful in the hotel checkin and recommending stops and timming of activities.

Samir has been good in the setup and tweaking of our itinary and following up to make sure things were ok.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on May 10, 2025

Hello Sebastien
i hope you had a nice flight back home.

thank you so much for your kind words, highly appreciate it.
We, surely, look forward to host you and your friends in the future.

Be well and wish you all the best.
Sam

The guides were punctual, friendly and infor...
Jordan | Apr 10 - Apr 20, 2025

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E Cristina D.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 29, 2025
The guides were punctual, friendly and informative. We enjoyed our trip very much. Thanks for coordinating and planning our trip Read more

The guides were punctual, friendly and informative.

We enjoyed our trip very much. Thanks for coordinating and planning our trip

Hotel Reviews
Petra Moon Hotel
Wadi Musa
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The House Boutique Hotel
Amman
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Mazayen Rum Camp
Al Dissi
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Dana Deluxe Hut
Dana
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hazan Zawaideh Camp
wadi rum
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Nu Fifty Two Hotel (Amman - Rainbow)
Amman
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Apr 30, 2025

Hello Christina / David
thank you for your kind words. so happy that you enjoyed your trip.
Hope to host you again in Jordan with some friends .

Be well and safe.
Samir

Samir’s travel group, particularly the driver...
Jordan | Apr 10 - Apr 20, 2025

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David A.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Samir’s travel group, particularly the drivers, were outstanding. They were always on time and enjoyable to be with.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Apr 22, 2025

Hello David.
Thank you so much for the time you took, and for your kindness of the nice words you put in for us.

Wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

Awesome Jordan
Jordan | Mar 7 - Mar 11, 2025

Ed
Ed M.
Jupiter, FL | Reviewed on Mar 12, 2025
We very much enjoyed our Jordan trip. Firas, our driver and guide was a pleasure to talk to and he knew the country very well. Read more

We very much enjoyed our Jordan trip. Firas, our driver and guide was a pleasure to talk to and he knew the country very well.

Hotel Review
Hasan Zawaideh Camp
Wadi Rum

Hotel was okay. Martian tents were basic but acceptable. The bedding was old. It rained the night we were there and the water ran down the inside of the doors and tent. The food prepared was not the best. It seemed some of the food was left over from the day before.

Authenticity & Character
It was just okay. Could have been in Arizona and you wouldn’t know the difference.
Location
It was not remote enough. It was among many other camps.
Staff
Not really interacted.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Old bedding. Shower was working but not draining.
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

Very easy. Waited in the immigration official but the guide made it smoth

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra

Local guide (forgot name) was knowledgeable and friendly. We really enjoyed this

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

The drive in the desert was a lot of fun. My family enjoyed this the most.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Dead Sea Entrance and Swimming
Dead Sea Entrance and Swimming
Jordan

Access to the Dead Sea is from the hotel “O” and it was terrible. Steps were rusty and dangerous. The hotel felt abandoned right out of a zombie movie scene. The showers were barely working and you had to “rent” towels.

Quality of Experience
Terrible hotel
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Mar 16, 2025

Hello Edward.
Very happy to hear from you, I am so happy to know that I participated in giving you a nice trip, You are now our ambassador to spread good word about Jordan and about our Services.

Thank you so much for the time you took, and for your kindness of the nice words you put in for me.

Wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

We had a terrific trip to Jordan and Egypt pl...
Jordan | May 5 - May 13, 2024

Adaire
Adaire P.
Mexico | Reviewed on May 19, 2024
We had a terrific trip to Jordan and Egypt planned by Samir. The hotels were just what we wanted, the guides and drivers top notch. Samir anticipated exactly the trip we wanted and brought everything together. beautifully. The only disappointment was the car in Jordan. It had some issues that should have been addressed before use. It also was fairly old and probably should be retired from a a trip of this caliber. That said, the driver - Amin - handled the challenges with grace and humor.... Read more

We had a terrific trip to Jordan and Egypt planned by Samir. The hotels were just what we wanted, the guides and drivers top notch. Samir anticipated exactly the trip we wanted and brought everything together. beautifully.

The only disappointment was the car in Jordan. It had some issues that should have been addressed before use. It also was fairly old and probably should be retired from a a trip of this caliber. That said, the driver - Amin - handled the challenges with grace and humor.

Another suggestion would be to remind clients of the need to secure an Egyptian visa themselves. I discovered this quite by accident a couple weeks before the trip.

Overall, we will continue to recommend KimKim and were very happy with Samir and Enjoy Jordan. Many, many thanks for a memorable visit.

Hotel Reviews
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman

Incredible location, team and spa!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Steigenberger Achti - Luxor
luxor
Authenticity & Character
Absolutely loved the Middle Eastern restaurant
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Petra Moon Luxury Hotel
Petra
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Helnan Dreamland Hotel & Conference Center
6th of October City
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Laundry was delivered at 11 pm after we were asleep even though we didn't ask for immediate turnaround. Love the service but please be sensitive to the hour.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Car in Jordan was sub-par. Egypt vehicle was just fine. Would have been nice to have wi-fi in both
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cairo Airport - Cairo (Transfer)
Jordan

So helpful to have someone help navigate this process.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Giza Pyramids Tour with Sakkara & Memphis
Giza Pyramids Tour with Sakkara & Memphis
Jordan

Our entire trip to Egypt was perfect, largely because of our knowledgeable and sensitive guide, John. John is an Egyptologist who is incredible knowledgeable and passionate. He brough the history and monuments to life. He also carefully gauged how much time and info we wanted and did not tire us out or overdo it. This review applies to the entire trip in Egypt.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Cairo - Tour3 - Museum & Mosques
Cairo - Tour3 - Museum & Mosques
Jordan

See earlier review of our time in Egypt

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Fly From Cairo to Luxor
Jordan

A quick one hour flight

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Luxor Visit  2
Luxor Visit 2
Jordan

Same as the earlier Egypt comments. So nice to have John with us in both locations!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
(South Egypt) LUXOR /East West Banks
(South Egypt) LUXOR /East West Banks
Jordan

Same as the earlier Egypt comments. So nice to have John with us in both locations!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on May 20, 2024

Hello Adaire

Very happy to hear from you, I am so happy to know that I participated in giving you a nice trip, You are now our ambassador to spread good word about Jordan and about our Services.

Thank you so much for the time you took, and for your kindness of the nice words you put in for me.

I wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

Trip of a lifetime
Jordan | Apr 27 - May 6, 2024

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Casey M.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on May 13, 2024
I started planning this trip with Samir well over a year before we actually went, I had so many questions for Samir and he was always so kind and patient with me! We had the best trip, a trip I had dreamed of for years and it was just perfect! Our driver Mo was amazing and really made our trip extra special in a way we could never have imaged. We will forever be grateful to Samir and to Mo! Thank you both for the trip of a lifetime :) Read more

I started planning this trip with Samir well over a year before we actually went, I had so many questions for Samir and he was always so kind and patient with me! We had the best trip, a trip I had dreamed of for years and it was just perfect! Our driver Mo was amazing and really made our trip extra special in a way we could never have imaged. We will forever be grateful to Samir and to Mo! Thank you both for the trip of a lifetime :)

Hotel Reviews
Coral Tower Hotel - Amman
Amman
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Sharah Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Would not stay here again. Camp tents were dirty on the outside, the viewing window which is the whole point was also filthy and you could not really see out. The food was also not the best. Disappointing stay here.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Double Tree - By Hilton
Aqaba
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Holiday Inn Dead Sea Resort
Sweimah

Nice hotel but drinks and food are very expensive! Small TV in the room for a 5 star hotel.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra
Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
Quality of Experience
Rum Valley CAMELS SUNSET RIDE FOR 01HRS
Rum Valley CAMELS SUNSET RIDE FOR 01HRS
Wadi Rum
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Petra By Candle Light
Petra By Candle Light
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Balloon Ride ( Subject to Weather conditions)
Balloon Ride ( Subject to Weather conditions)
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Wadi Rum (2-3 Hrs Jeep ride)
Jordan

This was okay, however our driver barely spoke any English so when we went to the stops we werent really told much about where we were.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on May 13, 2024

Hello Dear Casey .
Very happy to hear from you, I am so happy to know that I participated in giving you a nice trip, You are now our ambassador to spread good word about Jordan and about our Services.

Thank you so much for the time you took, and for your kindness of the nice words you put in for me.

Wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit Jordan! .
Jordan | Apr 26 - May 3, 2024

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Eliana C.
Lakewood, WA | Reviewed on May 10, 2024

Jordan is an amazing country. So much history and interesting facts in every place you visit. From Amman citadel, Aljun castle, Jarash (a Roman city) Madaba, to Petra, the Dead Sea and so much more, people are very welcoming, friendly, and hospitable.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on May 13, 2024

Very happy to hear from you, I am so happy to know that I participated in giving you a nice trip, You are now our ambassador to spread good word about Jordan and about our Services.

Hi Eliana
Thank you so much for the time you took, your kindness, and the nice words.

Wish you all the best, till we see you again.

Samir

Excellent experience in Jordania
Jordan | Feb 23 - Mar 4, 2024

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Ines G.
Puerto Rico | Reviewed on Apr 29, 2024

Our trip was amazing. Thanks to Samir for coordinating it.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Apr 29, 2024

thank you so much Carmen, it was our pleasure and honor.
I am looking forward to hosting you again in our region.
Please get in touch with Kim Kim to arrange your trip to Japan or you can navigate their trips for that matter.
Be well and safe
Sam

My wife already wrote a comprehensive review,...
Jordan | Apr 9 - Apr 14, 2024

Sven
Sven D.
Kuwait | Reviewed on Apr 21, 2024
My wife already wrote a comprehensive review, including the hotels.
Several weeks before our trip, we reached out to Samir and asked what if there is an escalation to conflict. Samir assured us that Jordan, historically, was not affected.
Unfortunately, my worst fear regarding the trip came to pass. We were asleep when Iran bombed the zionist entity. I do not recall Samir reaching out to us to see if we were OK, how we were feeling/doing. That is a big disappointment. Even while doing the... Read more

My wife already wrote a comprehensive review, including the hotels.
Several weeks before our trip, we reached out to Samir and asked what if there is an escalation to conflict. Samir assured us that Jordan, historically, was not affected.

Unfortunately, my worst fear regarding the trip came to pass. We were asleep when Iran bombed the zionist entity. I do not recall Samir reaching out to us to see if we were OK, how we were feeling/doing. That is a big disappointment.

Even while doing the survey, the first hotel was not updated in the survey to the one we actually stayed at. I have no idea why the change was made and wonder if the Strand would have been better than the Sulaf Luxury hotel.

I loved the overall atmosphere of being in Jordan. As Kathy said, we bear some burden of blame because we did not check the hotels thoroughly enough, however the accommodations overall were a big disappointment. To the point where I question whether or not I would book with Kimkim again.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Apr 25, 2024

Hello Sven
thank you for your time. and very sorry for any inconvenience happned to you during your trip.
Please accept our apologies. and hope that we would have the chance to serve you better iin near furture.

Be well and safe.
Samir