Kimkim Trip Reviews

Alexandra helped us plan our trip from start to finish, listening to the type of trip we wanted, helping with trains/flights/inns, making recommendations. Very detail oriented and lovely to deal with.
Alexandra was also extremely responsive in a very timely fashion, without exception.

Hotel Reviews

Brindleys

Bath

Lovely inn. Great breakfast A bit on the periphery of Bath Center but as a result, very quiet. Adrian, host, was very helpful and gave suggestions including walking tour which was fabulous. Room was basic. Overlooked back which was really no view at all. Room was clean and comfortable, we heard owls.

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Gwynfryn

Conwy

this inn is wonderful. the breakfast was delicious. the room was spacious, lovely, view of castle and roof tops. I would not want to stay in this room in warm weather as it is on 3rd floor and no A/C. The gulls were loud on the roof tops and their screams were actually welcome. the area was so beautiful, we wanted to get up early and get going. old building with steep stairs not good for anyone with joint issues. the staff was lovely, friendly, helpful. the restaurant (chapel area for breakfast) amazing with organ, lovely wood, everything just beautiful. very convenient to train station.

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Minster Walk Guest House

York

Location was great. Walkable to pretty much everything-- Cathedral, Shambles, Jorvik museum, gardens. The living area was very old and comfortable The pub next door was great and friendly. The staff/host also very kindly and friendly. Breakfast was good. My only issue was the tight quarters of our room. The room was clean, old, bed very comfy...just a bit tight and difficult to move around. would I take a bigger room and give up the location? No.

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The Grafton Arms Pub & Rooms

London

We only stayed one night. Hostess was fabulous in that she checked us right in, which allowed us to take a much needed nap after flying through the night. The room was clean, well appointed. Only issue is that building is very old with steep stairs and any older person with ortho issues may not find it feasible. Notably, the hostess lugged my 35 lb suitcase up the stairs like it was a pillow.

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Activity Reviews

Cotswolds Experience from Bath, full day

Bath

Kevin was a great tour guide. loved the stops overall beautiful scenery

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Thermae Spa's rooftop pool

England

didn't go. unfortunately too tired after long day of travel

Moors, Whitby & The Yorkshire Steam Railway Day Trip from York

York

unfortunately, we did not go we chose to further explore York

Full-Day Yorkshire Dales Tour from York

York

this tour was very nice the tour guide very knowledgable lovely views my only suggestion is that the driving be decreased and the tour stops longer than 20 minutes. I would have loved to spend more time in Grassington. I could have done without the Wallace and Grommet cheese place

We had Adam plan a road trip for my family and me across Iceland, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The trip was thoughtfully planned and captured all the key highlights of the country — from dramatic waterfalls and black sand beaches to geothermal hot springs and charming small towns. Every detail was taken care of, making the journey smooth and stress-free. Adam clearly knows Iceland well and tailored the itinerary to suit our interests perfectly. Highly recommend!

We spent 9 days in Morocco and the itinerary was planned superbly. I am so happy we chose Kimkim for this trip - would not only use them in the future but will also recommend them to friends and family. Our local guide Ayoub was incredible - super knowledgeable, friendly, and kind. He was amazing with our 10 year old son - they became quick friends on the trip. We always felt very safe and taken care of. Our guide in Fez (Sharif) was also great - took us to see all the major highlights and just gave us an over-all fun experience.

A couple of very minor things - when we stayed in the oasis overnight, the guide there could have been a little bit better. It sounds like it's still a developing travel destination, but it would be super helpful to have a guide who spoke better English. There was a bit of a communication/understanding barrier, but again, just a small nit pick.

Food tour of Marrakech was definitely one of the highlights - would highly recommend it as part of any itinerary.

Thank you Ali, Said and the whole Kimkim team and guides for an unforgettable experience.

Hotel Reviews

Riad al Rimal

Marrakech

Lovely - super friendly, clean. Room was a little small, but we did have a private terrace, which was very lovely. The hammam was great as well - they even did it for our kid and he was in 7th heaven - much needed for all of us as this was the stay at the end of the trip. 10/10 would recommend.

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Riad Ksar Ighnda

Ait Benhaddou

Hotel is really really pretty. Room was ok - a little dark, but pretty spacious. TINY safe ... almost makes no sense to even have one, you cant actually fit anything.

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Orient Desert Camp

Merzouga

Gorgeous location, superb tent, great food, very friendly staff. the ONLY little thing - would be nice if the guide spoke slightly more English - there was a bit of communication gap. Otherwise, super fun experience in the desert.

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Riad Salam Fes

Fes

Beautiful hotel, but our actually room was not so great - it had a musky/stuffy smell, was a little run down and dark. Air conditioning did not work - they did try to fix it or move us (alternatively) but we only had one more night there and it did not make much sense to move.

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Dar Jasmine

Chefchaouen

Lovely Dar - clean and spacious room, great water pressure, friendly staff.

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Family Visit to the Majorelle Gardens

Marrakesh

Would skip - SO many tourist, hard to really see anything.

Excellent overall experience both with regard to communication with the KimKim team and meeting of expectations. The guides were both very knowledgable and enthusiastic, dedicated and pleasant.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Volcano

Puerto Villamil

Great location, courteous staff. Clean, and very pleasant.

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Plaza Luna Suites

Puerto Ayora

Excellent service, lovely management, great location.

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Activity Reviews

Visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station

Puerto Ayora

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Hiking Sierra Negra Volcano

Galapagos Islands

Tough hike, 16 km. Need to be in very good shape. Wish it were a loop rather than a back and forth, same trek.

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Excursion to an uninhabited island

Galapagos Islands

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Transfer Baltra Airport - Puerto Ayora with visit to the highlands of Santa Cruz

Galapagos Islands

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Kayaking & Snorkeling at Las Tintoreras

Galapagos Islands

Waves were strong and visibility suboptimal

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The entire process from the very first phone call to our final transport to the airport was seamless. Hien was a great communicator and listened to what we wanted for this trip --- it was paced out well with lots of activities and down time for us to enjoy. Hien followed up with quick responses and checked-in. All of our stops had something memorable: the food tour in Hanoi, gorgeous views of Halong Bay, Motor bike riding and custom tailors in Hoi An, to the historical and vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh. We enjoyed all the hotels and breakfasts, starting each morning off well. The guides were well versed, knowledgeable and accomodating -- KC in Hanoi, Mr. Phat in Saigon and Cat with Vespa Wanderers to round out our 10 day adventure in Vietnam.

We look forward to visiting Vietnam and look forward to using Realistic Asia again in future trips.

We had a private guide, Cairan, in Berlin for 2 tours:
The Berlin Wall & Cold War
The Third Reich
Cairan had extensive knowledge & understanding of history, great presentation & was fantastic relating with our 14 yo Grandson who was with us.

Our tour to Dachau was a small group tour. The guide .was excellent (don't remember his name but he was American & played the trumpet). He delivered the information with compassion.

Our tour in Nuremberg of the old City & Nazi Rally Grounds was good. We were disappointed, however, because we very much wanted to see the courthouse where the trials were held, & it turned out not to be on our tour as we had expected.

Hotel Review

Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz

Berlin

Hotel had great location, friendly helpful desk staff, able to check in on arrival in morning after flight from US (for extra charge). Excellent breakfast. Room was clean comfortable & pleasant.

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Able to walk to everything we wanted.

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They were helpful & friendly. All spoke English.

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Beds comfortable, decor pleasant.

Activity Reviews

Private Berlin World War II Tour: History and Downfall of the Third Reich

Berlin

Appreciate learning about efforts Germany has made to insure nothing like this could happen again. Our guide had extensive knowledge and understanding of history.

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Visit Nuremberg's Old Town & Nazi Rally Grounds

Nuremberg

The tour was 4 hrs, not 6 hrs. Unfortunately, the courthouse where the trials were held was not part of the tour as we had expected.

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We went on an ICE train from Nuremberg to Bsrlin after the tour. I was amazing ! 300kph!

Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial

Munich

Subject was difficult and painful. Tour was respectful.

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Nothing further than what has been said

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The Cold War and behind the Wall

Berlin

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Seeing history where it happened

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Very knowledgeable

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On time with a smile

Justine was a delight to work with. Her expertise on London, Scotland, and York created a wonderful and memorable trip for my family of five. Having her and her team on call whenever we had questions while traveling was a plus! We felt safe knowing that we would have an answer right away.

Thanks for organizing our trip.. I will be in touch when we are ready to visit France 😊

I travelled to Morocco with my 2 kids, ages 11 and 14, from April 12-20, 2025. We have an amazing, magical time!
The trip was planned perfectly- we have a good mix of sights, learning crafts, visiting women's cooperatives and relaxing. Our driver, Oussama, took care of us the entire time. I didn't have to worry about the timings, how to get places because he was on top of it. This let me enjoy the trip with my kids instead of stressing over timetables and calling guides.
One day, my daughter was pretty sick on our way to the Sahara dessert where we were to stay the night. Oussama elected to stay in a tent, in the dessert also, in case my daughter got worse and needed help.
Our guides were also fabulous. Sharef, in Fes, was patient and full of knowledge. We were passing a veterinary clinic set up for the working animals in Fes. I asked to stop by there. He said sure and we spent an hour there learning about their mission and learned the head vet went to the same school I did!
A cooking class was set up for us in someone's home- this was my son's favorite experience.
The hotels we stayed in were perfect.
I would definitely contact KimKim again to help me book another trip as we had local guides, met locals, were invited into their homes and were taken care of.

I am the 11 year old. The things I loved were when sharef took us to the medina in fes, he let us go into any place we wanted to. Also he took us to the best restaurants, an even took us to a place where they show you carpets. I also loved the old city in fes because all of the houses were beautiful. Also our amazing driver Oussama he took us everywhere and he took us to get lunch at places everywhere. Also he is one of the nicest drivers I have ever met. Thank you everyone.

Eleanor helped plan a trip to Japan for me (senior citizen) and my adult son. We said we are interested in art and food, and Eleanor suggested some activities that fit our interests. The Zentis hotel in Osaka was lovely and in a very good location. Our guide, Yuki, was knowledgeable and kind. She showed us how to use the public transportation, which was very helpful. We enjoyed the cooking class and the foodie tour and the day at Meiji Castle and Kobe. Our trip was planned to fit with my son's work schedule, but it turned out that we arrived one day after the start of cherry blossom season, very beautiful but also very crowded. Our Kyoto guide, Mr. Tanaka, is a Kyoto native, very knowledgeable and professorial. In addition to showing us some of the famous tourist sites, he suggested great, typically Japanese restaurants for lunch. The one negative thing for me was our hotel in Kyoto. It is a very busy tourist hotel, which could have been in any city in the world.

Francesco put together an amazing itinerary for us based on what we wanted our trip to look like. He thought of everything from hotels, tours, transfers to different locations. The hotels were all smaller, more personal hotels with very attentive and friendly staff. We loved each one for the authenticity and old Italy feel. The hotels were centrally located with easy access to restaurants, tour meeting spots and other interesting sites. The tours were small in numbers and the guides were very fun and informative. We never felt rushed or hurried! All of our transportation needs were met with comfortable cars, pleasant and helpful drivers. The 2 times they were running late due to unforeseen traffic issues we were notified of the slight delays. Our vacation to Italy was everything we had hoped for and so much more. Working with Francesco, and Luca, who was available when Francesco was not, was the best decision in planning this vacation. They were easily accessible if I had a question and got right back to me if I reached out! For our 1st trip to Italy, not knowing the language or the culture this 16 day adventure was about as stressful free as it could possibly have been. Thank you Francesco, Luca, and KimKim for an unforgettable memory we will cherish forever.

Hotel Reviews

Hotel Zi Teresa

Sorrento

Loved the decor. Very comfortable and spacious rooms

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Again, central to much of what we wanted to see

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Front desk staff were always friendly and helpful

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La Ciliegina Lifestyle Hotel

Naples

When we arrived, they wished my husband happy birthday and brought us complimentary drinks up on the roof terrace! Gave wonderful tips for places to eat for dinner. Of course there were more than enough options and we absolutely loved the places they recommended

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Each hotel was very unique and different. We loved them all!

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Central to so many site and easy to find our way back

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Hotel Trevi Rome

Rome

Hotel has rooms in several nearby buildings, very old Italy feel. The most comfortable beds, updates baths, old beautiful buildings

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Loved the old buildings while room itself was updated for comfort and convenience

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Right in the heart of Trevi Fountain area, lots of food, shops, to pick from right out your door

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So great and helpful

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Mediterranean Boutique Hotel

We had the best room in the whole hotel on the 3 rd floor overlooking the beach with balconies on either side of the room. Always a sunny spot with views of sunset and sunrise as well as Mt Stromboli in the distance.

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Lovely spacious balconies, nice pool area, beautiful walkways to beach level

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Overlooking the beach, easy walking distance to center of town with lots of shops and restaurants

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Very friendly and helpful

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Activity Reviews

Day at leisure in Sorrento

Sorrento

Decided to plan our own walking tour on our last day in Sorrento. I did a google search, mapped out a route and we set off. Loved strolling around the city, finding lots of hidden gems, ended up at the marina for lunch. It was a perfect day and the perfect way to end our stay in Sorrento as we had planned tours on all the other days.

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Took a taxi back to hotel as we have not walked as much as we did these 2 weeks! Exhausted every day but wouldn’t have missed these experiences for anything!❤️

Pompeii Excavations half-day Tour

Italy

Had a small tour group with a fabulous guide. Francesco was very knowledgeable, shared lots of interesting tidbits, was interesting, fun, and we were awed by the whole experience

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Amalfi coast discovery tour with Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello

Italy

Stunning views from bus ride along Amalfi Coast and from Amalfi to Ravello, and on the ferry from Positano to Amalfi. As well as the ride back to Sorrento thru the mountains!

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Perfect amount of time in each city to see and experience each one

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Capri and the Sorrentine Peninsula by boat

Italy

Loved this boat ride to Capri! Great guides and boat captain, loved the tour, explanations, and the whole experience.

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Naples Walking Tour With Underground Ruins

Italy

Great guide,Tittie, it was just two of us with her so she totally paced the tour to our needs. Learned so much from her and had a ball!

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Meeting spot at park in front of hotel!

Vatican & Sistine Chapel - Small Group Tour

Rome

Totally worth the time and walking. Loved this!

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Better at finding the meeting spot the second try

Colosseum, Roman Forums and Palatine Hill

Rome

It was an amazing tour so glad we did this

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We got lost looking for the metro and ended up walking all the way to the tour meeting place. Totally our fault in confusing GPS guide. Luckily we had given ourselves more than enough time and enjoyed lots of wonderful sites along the way

Pizza cooking class in Naples

Naples

The one tour that didn’t happen. Went to the location, was told location changed. Went to new location, was told it was back at the original location. We went to dinner elsewhere and gave up. I alerted KimKim to this so they would know of the problem and hopefully not use this class again, they refunded our payment.

We worked with Siena and Lea on planning and booking this trip. Both of them were great. Lea was especially helpful and patient during the trip itself as adjustments needed to be made. We would recommend working with KimKim, and have already made referrals because they were so helpful.

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The Foundry Suites

Athens

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Activity Reviews

Private Sailing Trip to Balos Beach & Gramvousa Island

Chania

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Apokoronas Unseen Routes

Chania

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Knossos Palace Experience

Greece

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Snorkeling Adventure in Crete

Archanes

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Ancient Athens Acropolis and Mythology Walk

Athens

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Morning or Evening Sea Kayaking to Temple of Poseidon

Athens

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It was a very long drive from Athens to Sounio.

Eric planned an unforgettable trip for our family! It was the exact pace we needed plus hitting all the must see spots and more! His trip details and notes and quick links for daily driving plans and food options made planning our days exploring and driving the countryside seamless. He and his team helped during the trip to reschedule a whale watching tour due to weather and were so responsive. We had a trip of a lifetime. Thank you Eric !

We worked with KimKim on our recent travel to Egypt. They made the process seamless and easy. Sun Pyramid Tours in Egypt was amazing. Our Tour Consultant wa Habiba. She made all of the arrangements. Her communication was detailed and made it easy. Sun Pyramid Tours and the entire team made it such an amazing experience from the tour guides to the accommodations the sights and the people of Egypt, it was the trip of a lifetime. Highly recommend KimKim and Sun Pyramid Tours.

Hotel Reviews

Steigenberger Regency Nile Cruise

Aswan

I cannot say enough about our experience. From day one it was amazing. The accommodations were 1st class and both the Managment team and staff were exceptional. Friendly and professional they made the total experience world class.

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One of the best. They made the experience unforgettable

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5 Star

Marriott Mena House

Giza, Cairo

Absolutely the best experience and location

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Best view ever

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kom Ombo, and esnaTemples

Aswan

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Aswan full day tour

Aswan

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Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo & Bazaar

Cairo

Can’t miss.

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Our guide Mac was amazing. His knowledge and insight added to the experience

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Luxor East Bank

Luxor

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Abu Simbel Temple

Aswan

Once in a lifetime experience. Worth the drive.

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Luxor West Bank with Tomb of King Tutankhamun

Luxor

This is a must see. Unbelievable

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Wow, my family and I had an amazing trip thanks to KimKim, Egypt Promotion, Ibrahim and Amr. There is no way I could have planned and arranged this trip on my own. Our experience was seamless from start to finish, all we had to do was show up, relax and enjoy. Aladdin and the other handlers did a great job getting us to and from the airports to our transportation vehicles. Thank you! Our tour guide, Mustafa, in Cairo was informative and attentive to our needs. On to the best part... the Nile River Cruise on the Dahabiya: Iris. OMG! Highly recommend! That was absolutely the best mode of transportation from Luxor to Aswan and the most memorable. Not just because it was an amazing boat but the staff was exceptional. They were super friendly, attentive and the FOOD... delicious! Thank you, Ehad, Fouad, Ahmed, Khalid, Zeyad, Hisham and Tarek for the smiles that greeted us on board, to the towel art that awaited on our beds, and again the delicious food. lol My kids said this was their favorite trip by far. Lastly, Ahmed was our tour guide that accompanied us through our trip to upper Egypt. He was very informative, spoke great English, funny and by our last day felt more like a friend than a guide. We learned so much. Thanks for sharing your country with us. I will definitely use KimKim again.

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Visit Abu Simbel temple and Aswan

Aswan

Most impressive of them all.

Hot Air Balloon - Visit Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut temple - Sail to Edfu

Luxor

Loved valley of the Kings. Unfortunately we weren't able to do the Hot Air Balloon ride because of the wind.

Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor temple

Egypt

Beautiful! Whenever I see the Obelisk in Place de Concorde, I will think of the Luxor temple. The Karnak Temple is impressive

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Day tour to visit Pyramids, Sphinx, Camel ride, Old Egyptian Museum & GEM

Cairo

Day tour was great. We accomplished a lot in a day. Grand museum was fantastically staged. Wish we had more time.

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The overall experience of Morocco was exceptional and far beyond our expectations. The scenic beauty, the hospitality and Moroccan food was something we enjoyed to the utmost.
Our local driver cum guide Suffiane was an amazing person, who was always extremely helpful and guided us in best possible manner.
The other driver Osama, who remained with us for last couple of days of our tour, was also very supportive and helpful.
We look forward to coming back to Morocco with our kids.
The Kimkim team lead by Abdellah extended every possible help in arranging our trip and ultimately we had the most amazing tour of our lives.

Habiba was not initially my first choice. And not the cheapest. But she was proactive, and she was highly communicative, and kept adjusting the programme to my liking. The tour was perfect. Granted, one needs to understand that 4/5-star in Egypt is not the same as one would expect elsewhere. But overall the experience was great. The quality of the tour guides was impeccable, especially Hani Arabi in Luxor/Aswam and Sayeb in Cairo. Hani was quite unique. Professional and understanding. Overall it was a fabulous trip. Thank you Habiba for being there behind the chat 24/7 to help me during the trip.

Hakim planned our trip very well. Just a slight glitch , our Riad in Marrakesh was a little uncomfortable ( regarding stairs etc. ), and due to some issues we had to change our room (we were allotted 2 different rooms for our 2 nights there, which was a pain. Staff at the Riad and our guide , however, were extremely helpful.

Special shout out to our driver, Reduan. Wonderful gentleman, very pleasant and extremely helpful.

Overall, we had an amazing time . Would not hesitate in recommending Kimkim team and the team at Morroco.

My wife and I booked a 13-day VIP private tour through KimKim, which included private drivers and guides, 5-star hotels, and a custom itinerary. Overall, we had a fantastic experience, but there were a few areas that need improvement.

Habiba helped plan the trip and was responsive and professional throughout. We appreciated her flexibility, especially when we requested an overnight trip to Abu Simbel instead of a rushed day trip—an adjustment that made the experience significantly better.

Our guides, particularly Qadir and Mohab, were exceptional—well-educated, engaging, and made my wife feel safe at all times.

However, the meal plan fell short of VIP expectations. We were taken to prearranged restaurants with limited or buffet-only options, and meals became repetitive by day four. Our feedback wasn’t implemented until the final day, when we were finally taken to a great spot—Studio Masr at Al Azhar Park. We also would’ve appreciated the option to dine somewhere that served alcohol after long days of touring.

We highly recommend the tour for its structure, service, and expertise, but KimKim and their local partner, Sun Pyramids, should improve transparency and flexibility regarding dining—especially for premium bookings.

Hotel Reviews

Royal elite Nile cruise

Aswan

Royal Elite Nile Cruise – Highly Recommended The Royal Elite Nile Cruise was an excellent choice during our time in Egypt. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the journey. The meal options changed daily and were easily some of the best we had during our entire trip through Egypt. Great service, great food, and a smooth, relaxing experience overall. Highly recommended!

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Eskaleh Nubian Ecolodge.

abu simbel

Eskaleh Nubian is a great choice for those wanting to do an overnight trip to Abu Simbel.

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Movenpick Aswan

Aswan

Movenpick Aswan didn’t disappoint. Too bad we only stayed one night.

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Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo

Cairo

Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel – Honest Review The Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel is conveniently located across from the Grand Egyptian Museum. The breakfast buffet was adequate, though the selection remained the same each day. On the bright side, room service was excellent—especially the pizza and beer. Security is taken seriously here. Guests pass through a metal detector, and backpacks are scanned. Even our private driver and his vehicle were thoroughly checked upon entry. A word of caution: the photos online are a bit misleading. We paid to upgrade to a “pyramid view” room, and while technically accurate, we could only see one pyramid from the corner of our balcony. Alcohol is available onsite. Beer and wine are reasonably priced, but hard liquor is outrageously expensive—and they measure every drop. Oddly, we weren’t allowed to take our wine glasses to our room. Instead, we were offered a paper cup. No thanks. Overall, it’s a decent option for the location and basic comfort, but it may fall short if you’re expecting a true 5-star experience.

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They take security measures seriously

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Close to pyramids and Grand Egyptian Hotel

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Very attentive staff

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The hotel is a bit outdated. The beds are not comfortable. Room was clean.

Activity Reviews

Tour to Citadel, Coptic Cairo, Egyptian Museum, and the Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo

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Have your guide take you to Studio Masr restaurant for lunch. Al Azhar Park has some great views and the food was excellent.

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Day tour to White Desert and Bahariya Oasis Tour

Cairo

Not sure if the 10 hr drive is worth the trip to the White Desert. A day trip to Alexandria would probably be a better choice.

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Very limited dinning options. The restaurant was basic at best. Flies were extremely annoying.

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Tour to National Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan El-Khalili

Cairo

El-Khalili Market was a bit disappointed. We went in the morning, so it wasn’t crowded. The National Museum has a few pieces left. There are some sections were photography is not allowed. I would allocate more time to the Grand Egyptian Museum instead.

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Check out to Luxor West Bank

Luxor

Luxor West Bank was a great experience.

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Luxor East Bank

Luxor

Luxor East Bank was a bit rushed. We got to see the temples but I wish we had a bit more time.

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Trip Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, Egypt

Luxor

Our ballon ride was cancelled due to weather conditions.

kom Ombo, and esnaTemples

Aswan

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

Qadir is an experienced guide. We were lucky to have him.

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Private Tour to Abu Simbel from Aswan

Abu Simbel

Must visit while in Egypt. We ranked this temple high for its beauty. Our guide, Qadir, was very knowledgeable.

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Trip to Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur

Egypt

Karham and Mustafa created a great experience. They are true professionals.

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Great Pyramid Inn Dinner With Pyramids View

Cairo

Meals were limited to a fixed menu for unknown reasons. Other options were available to other tourist not affiliated with Sun Pyramids. No alcohol is served in this establishment. Great view of the pyramids during sunset.

Quality of Experience

Be upfront and provide full disclosure. Honesty matters.

Food

Stop limiting clients to a fixed menu

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Very punctual and professional staff

Transport

Tour to Giza Pyramids With Camel Ride

Cairo

Quality of Experience

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Transport

A/C wasn’t working properly

First, Nihad did a great job organizing our trip and making adjustments based on what we wanted to do - - very flexible when we discussed different options. The driver / guide was excellent.

The real value of the team came into focus when we broke an ankle on Day 2. The team rushed to our side and worked with us to get to a hospital for care and stayed by our side and were able to interpret for us while the doctor was explaining various options for care. When we decided to cut a trip short to head home for more definitive care, they provide options on the best way to get home considering we were 9 hours from Marrakech at that point.

They did a great job - thank you.

We overall enjoyed the experience of booking our 7 day Ecuador Trip with KimKim. The two travel specialists we worked with were very responsive and helpful. We had a great time during our trip thanks to the itinerary put together by the Kim Kim team. Here is a list of Pros and Cons we have found with the process.

Pros:
-Very simple to get the process started by answering a few questions about the length of your trip and the types of activities you like to do. This saved us a lot of research time and allowed us to focus on enjoying our trip.
- You’re provided ahead of time with all the details about the proposed accommodations so that you can determine if they meet your needs. All accommodations on our trip were great, including two memorable ones, Chilcabamba Lodge in the Andes and Huasquila Lodge in the rain forest.
- Our guide, Diego, who drove us around for part of the trip was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the Ecuadorian history and culture, and was happy to share his knowledge with us. He was always early to pick us up so we didn’t have to wait for him. He always made sure we were happy with the plan and was flexible in adjusting it to our needs. He also gave us good recommendations for local dining options.

Cons:
-While information was provided about the different activities we had planned, such as canyoning and rafting, it was not possible to obtain the names of the outfitters ahead of the activity despite repeated requests, even after making the full payment. Knowing the names of the outfitters ahead of time would have allowed us to be better prepared for the activities by looking at their specific website. As a family, it is nice to get a sense of the technical and physical levels needed for the activities, which is often better described on the outfitters’ websites.

-Some of the activity descriptions were too generic, such as “you will visit caves”. If more details had been provided, such as “you will tour Jumandi caves”, we could have looked up what that experience involves on the tour provider’s website to be better prepared.