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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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Samir is part of the following groups: Israel Travel Agents, Jordan Travel Agents
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Recent trip reviews for Samir

Firas our driver for the whole time did a gre...
Jordan | Feb 29 - Mar 7, 2024

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Martin B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 11, 2024

Firas our driver for the whole time did a great job and was extremely knowledgeable.

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Mar 11, 2024

Hello Martin
Thank you so much for your kind words.
Be well and safe.
Sam

We had a fantastic week in Jordan, thanks to Samir and Mohammad
Jordan | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2024

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Caroline M.
| Reviewed on Feb 25, 2024
We had a fantastic week in Jordan, thanks to our local specialist Samir and our driver and guide, Mohammad - the schedule was perfect and everything seamless, we couldn't have asked for anything to be better. Jordan itself was as incredible as we had hoped, and Petra is one of those very special places, like the Taj Mahal that brings a tear to the eye when you see it for the first time. We were nervous about the situation on the ground travelling at the time of conflict in the region... Read more

We had a fantastic week in Jordan, thanks to our local specialist Samir and our driver and guide, Mohammad - the schedule was perfect and everything seamless, we couldn't have asked for anything to be better.

Jordan itself was as incredible as we had hoped, and Petra is one of those very special places, like the Taj Mahal that brings a tear to the eye when you see it for the first time.

We were nervous about the situation on the ground travelling at the time of conflict in the region but quickly realised this was a misapprehension on our part.

We would definitely recommend visiting Jordan and using Kimkim!

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Feb 26, 2024

Hello Caroline
thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words.
Jordan has been always safe and friendly to our dear guests.
wish to host you, your family, and your friends in Jordan as well.
Warm regards
Sam

One of the best trips we've taken!
Jordan | Feb 10 - Feb 17, 2024

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Lancel J.
Germany | Reviewed on Feb 18, 2024
One of the best trips we've taken! From start to finish, everything was carefully and expertly planned. Our driver Tarek went above and beyond to take us to the best spots for local cuisine, added additional stops for shopping and made our stay feel as close to being a local as possible. Special thanks to Samir for his flexibility, thorough explanations and recommendations. I'll definitely recommend them to prospective travelers. Read more

One of the best trips we've taken! From start to finish, everything was carefully and expertly planned. Our driver Tarek went above and beyond to take us to the best spots for local cuisine, added additional stops for shopping and made our stay feel as close to being a local as possible. Special thanks to Samir for his flexibility, thorough explanations and recommendations. I'll definitely recommend them to prospective travelers.

Hotel Reviews
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

Glamping with a celestial touch. Exceptional food, amazing views, very hospitable staff in the midst of a surreal landscape...what's not to love!

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Dead Sea Spa Hotel
Sweimeh
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Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan
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Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra
Amman-Madaba-Mount Nebo-Karak-Petra
Jordan
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Food
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Petra - Morning Free
Petra - Morning Free
Petra
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Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Amman-Jarash-Ajloun-Amman city tour
Jordan
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Rum Valley SUNSET TRIP
Rum Valley SUNSET TRIP
Wadi Rum
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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RUM - FREE TIME ON YOUR OWN
RUM - FREE TIME ON YOUR OWN
Jordan
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Feb 19, 2024

Hello Lancel, thank you for your kind and nice words.
it was our pleasure really.
Be well and safe.
Sam

Wondrous Trip to Jordan
Jordan | Dec 22 - Dec 26, 2023

Tomoko
Tomoko K.
France | Reviewed on Dec 28, 2023
We really enjoyed our tour of Jordan with our driver Khaldoun. He is an excellent driver and guide. Based on our itinerary, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea he shared ideas and found opportunities to show us special locations along the way. He was very helpful in managing the itinerary to suit our interests and communicated with the local hotels and jeep operators. Khaldoun was really flexible as we decided how much time we wanted to stay in each location. He was prompt and extremely... Read more

We really enjoyed our tour of Jordan with our driver Khaldoun. He is an excellent driver and guide. Based on our itinerary, Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea he shared ideas and found opportunities to show us special locations along the way. He was very helpful in managing the itinerary to suit our interests and communicated with the local hotels and jeep operators. Khaldoun was really flexible as we decided how much time we wanted to stay in each location. He was prompt and extremely reliable.

The Hotels selected by KIMKIM were excellent, Petra Moon Hotel, The Captains Camp in Wadi Rum and the Movenpick Hotel and Spa on the Dead Sea were all fantastic. All the guides and jeep operators were so kind and helpful. Our trip was really special and so memorable for all those f us!

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Dec 28, 2023

Hello Tomoko
thank you for your nice words and helpful feedback.
wish to host you again in our countryy .
be well and safe.
Samir

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Jordan | Oct 24 - Oct 28, 2023

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deborah h.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Nov 04, 2023
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From: Deborah Hartnett <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Subject:
To: Deborah Hartnett <[email protected]>
Hi Samir
I want to thank you for all the expert help, guidance and advice you gave me in planning our trip to Jordan. What an amazing country with so much history! The arrangements, timing and tours were perfectly coordinated from the time we were met at the airport with our visas until the...
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From: Deborah Hartnett
Date: Tue, Oct 31, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Subject:
To: Deborah Hartnett

Hi Samir
I want to thank you for all the expert help, guidance and advice you gave me in planning our trip to Jordan. What an amazing country with so much history! The arrangements, timing and tours were perfectly coordinated from the time we were met at the airport with our visas until the time we left with so many incredible experiences in between like floating in the Dead Sea, exploring Petra by candlelight and sleeping in a yurt or bubble tent under the stars in Wadi Rum. We had a wonderful driver for the entire time - Abed Al Salam Alhaleq- and I think the very, very best guide in Jordan - Mutaz Moghrabi. You were wonderful to work with. You were always responsive and always giving insight into your country. Because of all your help, we had a wonderful trip. I Thank you so much. I would recommend you and KimKim to anyone who wants to travel to Jordan.
Debbie

Hotel Reviews
Movenpick Dead Sea Spa & Resort
Sweimeh, Amman
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Movenpick Nabatean Castle Hotel
Wadi Musa
Authenticity & Character
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Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp
Wadi Rum

An amazing experience in the dessert.

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The House Boutique Hotel
Amman
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Staff
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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Nov 05, 2023

Hello Deborah
I am so happy that you enjoyed your trip.
thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words.
I surely wish to host you again in Jordan or in our region.

Be safe and well.
Godspeed.
Samir

Utmost Professionalism and Detail
Jordan | Sep 5 - Sep 11, 2023

Glenn
Glenn C.
Orinda, CA | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023
We opted for a custom tour with KimKim. Samir was our online contact; Mohammed was our driver for the week. Both made our trip to Jordan one of the books. Highly recommend them. Samir was responsive (got back to us within a few hours) and patient with our various requests and preferences (it took us about two months on and off to finalize our trip). Mohammed was engaging, informative, and just as patient with us on the road; we never felt rushed with him. Our week-long itinerary... Read more

We opted for a custom tour with KimKim. Samir was our online contact; Mohammed was our driver for the week. Both made our trip to Jordan one of the books. Highly recommend them.

Samir was responsive (got back to us within a few hours) and patient with our various requests and preferences (it took us about two months on and off to finalize our trip). Mohammed was engaging, informative, and just as patient with us on the road; we never felt rushed with him.

Our week-long itinerary involved time in Amman, Petra, Wadi Rum, and the Dead Sea. Samir finetuned our itinerary to our preferences, always answering our questions and making changes for our review without hesitation. We rarely travel the “meet us with a sign and take us around” style, but we did for this trip and all details were handled for us: hotel check-ins, guide intros, and excursion tickets. We didn’t have a single hiccup in 6 days and 650 miles of driving (even when we were late by an hour one morning).

We didn’t need the fanciest hotels as we planned to be out and about during our short week in Jordan. We wanted close proximity to attractions and Samir honored our wishes even if he thought other hotels would have been more comfortable, which we appreciated. In Amman, the Art Hotel is 3-star, so manage your expectations. It’s in the heart of King Faisal Square and close to the downtown attractions. Staff was always pleasant. For Petra, we stayed at the Petra Palace Hotel in Wadi Musa, which was a bit dated but offered amenities such as two pools, spa with massage, full-service bar, and breakfast. It was within walking distance to Petra and we would stay there again even if it isn’t the shiniest hotel (we woke up late another morning and got to breakfast at closing, but they still set us up with a table by one of the pools). Our splurge was a Martian tent in Wadi Rum at Mayazen Rum Camp. We had all the modern amenities: AC, nonstop running hot water, and even an outdoor hot tub. We even got to see sunrise from our bed through the panoramic window. The staff was also pleasant and attentive. The restaurant served good traditional and foreign food; we always had more than we could eat.

Amman is a lively city with a lot to see and do from tourist sites to restaurants, cafes, and shops. We love a good shisha when in the Middle East and Amman had two great options at Faisal Cafe and Nara Cafe. We wish we had more time there. Petra is a bit touristy and the local vendors can take away from the experience, but it is hard to deny its allure. We went to Petra at Night and despite mixed reviews, we recommend going. How often can you walk The Siq at night underneath the moon and stars? Check out Old Street Cafe on a side street off Tourism St, excellent food and service. The Dead Sea is a must do, but we went in early September and it was hot (100 degrees - the air temperature, not the water). Hope you’re lucky and a tour bus (or several) don’t arrive at the same time you are there. The surge of people all trying to get their floating pictures can get annoying, but fortunately for us, it was too hot out for most people. Still, where else can you float without even trying? Wadi Rum was our favorite stop. We stayed two nights and did a sunset 4x4 tour and a 1/2-day 4x4 tour… two different experiences you should have. We also opted for a sunset camel ride for our last night and it was surreal to cross the red sands of the Wadi Rum with the landscape on the horizon. We appreciated how beautiful, and peaceful, our planet can be. All of this arranged through KimKim.

Thank you, KimKim, Samir, and Mohammed!

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Oct 27, 2023

Hello Glenn,
glad you arrived home safely. and thank you very much for your kind and thorough review. it is very helpful to me indeed.

I am happy that I participated in providing a pleasant trip for you.
please be sure that All of us here are at your service for any trips you will do in the furture.

Be well and safe.
Samir

Amazing holiday
Jordan | Oct 17 - Oct 25, 2023

Enrica
Enrica B.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Oct 26, 2023

Our vacation in Jordan was simply perfect. Magical in a way. Every place we visited was interesting, intriguing and beautiful. Jordan is a wonderful country. All our hotels were perfect.
A special thanks goes to Nader (or Nick for us!) our driver. He was very generous, kind, full of knowledge and he made our journey even more interesting. Thank you Samir for organising a great trip. We will come back. Enrica & family

Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Oct 26, 2023

thank you Enrica for your kind words.
Looking forward to hosting you again in Jordan.

Be well and happy.
Samir

Samir was so amazing and helpful from day 1 p...
Jordan | Oct 2 - Oct 12, 2023

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Dania R.
Singapore | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2023
Samir was so amazing and helpful from day 1 planning our trip to Jordan. We had quite a few changes as well closer to the trip date and he was able to accommodate all this timely, it was such a huge help. It was also nice of Samir to check in on us during the trip. During our trip it was really smooth-sailing from the time we arrived. Our driver Anis picked us up and was our driver throughout. Anis was so patient with us, knowledgeable about Jordan and the place we were visiting,... Read more

Samir was so amazing and helpful from day 1 planning our trip to Jordan. We had quite a few changes as well closer to the trip date and he was able to accommodate all this timely, it was such a huge help. It was also nice of Samir to check in on us during the trip.

During our trip it was really smooth-sailing from the time we arrived. Our driver Anis picked us up and was our driver throughout. Anis was so patient with us, knowledgeable about Jordan and the place we were visiting, advising us on the recommended places to visit and when not to, he knew his background and history of the places which really enhanced our visit. We had a little set-back due to some unforeseen circumstances but Anis continued to be patient and advised us accordingly, supporting us and being so resourceful during these set-backs. He was a lovely company to be with throughout our trip, without being too intrusive too :)

Just a side note, myself and my husband realised that the food in Jordan is very salty (more at the local restaurants in malls etc., hotel food and some restaurants was totally okay), which according to my friend who stayed in Jordan before, it is normal as they like it this way. We had some stomach issues because of this, but again Anis was able to accommodate and take us to the pharmacy etc.

Overall, loved our honeymoon. Will be a great memory for us! ^^ Really appreciative and grateful towards Anis and Samir :)

Hotel Review
SEAS HOTEL - AMMAN
Amman

Seas Hotel is a very humble hotel. It is a small and simple hotel but has some element of luxury in it. Myself and my husband got the Junior Suite and it was a beautiful room, nicely sized, especially with us staying in Amman for about 3-4 days.

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There are beautiful cafe's not too far from the hotel too in a nice shopping area (looks quite luxurious too with some big brands), walking distance.
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Activity Review
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra

Ohh we had a really good time at Petra, it's totally different to seeing and hearing about it online. At it being our first official activity during our trip, it really boosted morale after our long flight especially. There was lots of walking but our guide was able to captivate us a lot with the history of the place. We took a private guide and it felt more personal so we liked that. At the end, we got a donkey ride back to the treasury (because it was a long walk) so that was a nice experience too.

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Oct 22, 2023

Hello Dania.
thank you so much for your kind words. and thank you for your valuable notes.
Allow me to congratulate you for your wedding, may God give you long and happy days.
Warm regards
Samir

Wonderful time in Jordan made possible by Samir and Team
Jordan | Oct 1 - Oct 5, 2023

Raquel
Raquel R.
Canada | Reviewed on Oct 21, 2023
I had the greatest privilege to work with Samir in planning my trip with my husband in Jordan. From the get go, Samir was consistently supportive throughout the process.,Timely responses to my questions and knowledgeable with his recommendations to make our visit unforgettable. From the time we arrived at the airport up to our last day, his team made sure we are comfortable and happy. Our driver-guide Bassam was professional, warm, kind and funny guy. We enjoyed his company and felt safe in... Read more

I had the greatest privilege to work with Samir in planning my trip with my husband in Jordan. From the get go, Samir was consistently supportive throughout the process.,Timely responses to my questions and knowledgeable with his recommendations to make our visit unforgettable. From the time we arrived at the airport up to our last day, his team made sure we are comfortable and happy. Our driver-guide Bassam was professional, warm, kind and funny guy. We enjoyed his company and felt safe in his capable hands. Thank you Bassam!
Very grateful of our time in Jordan made possible by Samir and his wonderful team!

Hotel Review
SEAS HOTEL - AMMAN
Amman

This hotel is busy and we are thankful that we only had to stay here overnight to catch our flight out of Jordan. The lady at reception raised her voice and reluctant when we asked help in printing our boarding pass. When no one at Room Service was available to get our order, we called Reception to help. A gentleman said he will call them to call us. No one called us. We just decided to get food somewhere else when we would have preferred to stay in and get rest before our flight. The hotel is nice and modern but the service is not up to par.

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Nce part of town and close to the airport
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Activity Reviews
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Meet & Assist - Queen Alia Airport
Jordan

To get assistance at the airport after a long flight was a great kick-off to the adventure that awaited us in Jordan. We were greeted by Samir’s team that facilitated customs and immgration in a quick manner. We were then handed off to Bassam, our driver guide to warmly welcome us to Jordan in his clean and comfortable car. And off we went to our Jordan adventure!

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Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Full Day Petra (With Site local Guide or private guide)
Petra

After Bassam, our driver handed us over to Abd, our guide for 2 days we knew it was an experience to behold. Abd was knowledgeable about Petra, he knew how to pace our visit when he thought we were getting sensory overload. Very patient, kind and funny. He made us feel safe and well taken care of. On our last day in Petra, he helped us arrange a lovely lunch at a local restaurant so we can try mansaf, Jordanian national dish. He even used his personal vehicle to pick us up at the hotel to bring us to the restaurant. What a great and thoughtful way to cap off our Jordan visit.

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Oct 21, 2023

Hello Raquel
very grateful for your kind and encouraging words.
It was my privilege really to host you in Jordan.

warm regards to you both,
stay well and happy.

Samir

Israel Adventure
Israel | Oct 4 - Oct 14, 2023

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Thomas A.
Vero Beach, FL | Reviewed on Oct 15, 2023
This was our third trip using Kim Kim services. They have been amazing each time. A few weeks ago, we took a trip to Israel. It was the first time that we had ever been to the Middle East. Samir, who is based in Amman, Jordan, put together a comprehensive and wonderful trip for us. Samir was outstanding. He thought of everything. The hotels he selected were excellent, and the local guide that we used in Israel, Rami, was superb. Also, excellent was our driver in Israel, Ghassan. If... Read more

This was our third trip using Kim Kim services. They have been amazing each time. A few weeks ago, we took a trip to Israel. It was the first time that we had ever been to the Middle East. Samir, who is based in Amman, Jordan, put together a comprehensive and wonderful trip for us. Samir was outstanding. He thought of everything. The hotels he selected were excellent, and the local guide that we used in Israel, Rami, was superb. Also, excellent was our driver in Israel, Ghassan. If anyone is traveling to the Middle East, we would highly recommend using Samir to organize your travel. Samir was frequently in touch with us to make sure that we were happy and that no problems had arisen. He was available 24/7. Toward the end of our trip, war erupted in the Gaza Strip. Samir was in contact with us continually and helped arrange our exit from Jerusalem to Jordan. We cannot say enough great things about Samir. We were grateful for the trip and for his help.

Hotel Reviews
Tal By the Beach Hotel
Tel Aviv

This hotel was nice and very close to the beach. It was modern and efficient, it was exactly what we needed. It was excellent for our stay and served its purpose efficiently.

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Mamilla Hotel
Jerusalem

This hotel was outstanding. The service was great, the breakfast was beautiful, and the concierge service was very helpful. They even assisted me in booking a flight out of Amman, Jordan. The hotel's location was also ideal, being centrally located to the Old City of Jerusalem. I would recommend this hotel to anyone.

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Activity Reviews
Tel Aviv City Tour ( Tel Aviv & Jaffa)
Tel Aviv City Tour ( Tel Aviv & Jaffa)
Israel

This tour was a fantastic experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. He had a deep understanding of history and was able to answer all our questions accurately. He made the tour engaging and enjoyable. I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting Tel Aviv.

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Old City Jerusalem
Old City Jerusalem
Israel

The tour of the Old City of Jerusalem was remarkable. Our guide was the same as the Tel Aviv tour and his knowledge of the city was top-notch. As a history major, I was particularly interested in the biblical history of Jerusalem and our guide was able to provide insightful information on this topic. He was able to show us the sights we were most interested in and provided detailed explanations.

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Local specialist: Samir Bishara
Samir
Samir Bishara
Local specialist in Jordan | Replied on Oct 16, 2023
Hello Thomas and Donna.
I am so happy that you arrived home safely, I hope you had a nice flight back home.
Please allow me to express my gratitude for the kind words you put for me. it was my honor to assist you throughout. I surely hope to be able to help you in the future to re-do this trip with better circumstances. and please note that I can help you with several countries in the Middle East. be sure that you will always have a friend over here. Rest assured, that we all here at... Read more

Hello Thomas and Donna.
I am so happy that you arrived home safely, I hope you had a nice flight back home.

Please allow me to express my gratitude for the kind words you put for me. it was my honor to assist you throughout.

I surely hope to be able to help you in the future to re-do this trip with better circumstances. and please note that I can help you with several countries in the Middle East. be sure that you will always have a friend over here.

Rest assured, that we all here at Kim Kim, are at your service for anything you would need in the future.

Be well and safe.
Godspeed.
Samir