Kimkim Trip Reviews for Egypt

I had a great experience working with Habiba! They were very responsive and always willing to be flexible when it came to adjusting plans, which I really appreciated. It made the entire process much easier and less stressful. However, there were a few moments where the itinerary seemed to lack some details, and I had to reach out for clarification. Despite that, the agent was quick to respond and provide the information I needed. Overall, I would still recommend their services for their responsiveness and adaptability.

Activity Reviews

Trip Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, Egypt

Luxor

The hot air balloon ride over Luxor was absolutely breathtaking and magical - the stunning views of the Nile River, ancient temples, and the Valley of the Kings below were simply unforgettable. Watching the sun rise over such a historic and beautiful landscape was an experience like no other. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Luxor – it’s truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that will leave you with memories to treasure forever.

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Bedouin Safari and Star Gazing Tour

Sharm el-Sheikh

The Bedouin safari did not meet expectations. It wasn’t quite as advertised, and several aspects of the tour were lacking. The majority of the tour was an ATV ride, so if you choose to do this, be sure to bring a scarf or wear something you don’t mind getting dusty. The camel ride was only about 5 minutes long, just a quick trip towards the mountain and back, and the person taking photos for you will ask for a tip even though the pictures weren’t particularly great. The stargazing was pretty interesting, the astronomer discussed a few of the constellations and pointed out a few planets that we then used the telescope to look at - Saturn was the best. The dinner was as expected, but the show felt more like a random collection of acts. After the dinner and the show, you then drive the ATV back to where you started. Most importantly, it definitely didn't offer that romantic "under the stars, tent" Arabian night feeling we were hoping for. While you can still appreciate the experience for what it is, it didn’t quite live up to the magical atmosphere we envisioned. Overall, I would suggest managing expectations for the Bedouin safari.

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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.

We had an amazing trip to Cairo, Luxor and Alexandria. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and Mariam the Cairo guide was very caring and generous. We just loved her. I recommend this tour and specially working with Habiba and the people who made this trip a fantastic journey.

Hotel Reviews

Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo

Cairo

Loved everything about this hotel. Very clean and spacious roooms. The breakfast amazing and the people from the hotel as well.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Because it is near the most important pyramides and the great Egyptian Museum.

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Iberotel Luxor Jaz Hotel

Luxor

The rooms were not very clean. The hall ways smell is not pleasant as well. The hotel in general is extremely old but the location and view is great. They really need to change their carpets and remodel everything. The people from the hotel are very nice and polite.

Authenticity & Character

Location

Staff

They are very nice and helpful but could improve.

Cleanliness & Comfort

The rooms were not properly clean plus this is a very old hotel. The location is great and the view.

Activity Reviews

Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

Cairo

Quality of Experience

Food

The quality of the food could be better.

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Full Day Tour to Alexandria from Cairo by Car

Cairo

Quality of Experience

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The quality of the food is not good.

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

Cairo

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Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids

Cairo

I do not recommend this experience. It is very outdated the sound and there is nothing appealing.

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Check out to Luxor West Bank

Luxor

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This was the best food but nothing out of this world.

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Tour to The East Bank of the Nile

Luxor

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Felucca Ride on the Nile in Luxor

Luxor

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We crammed a lot of things into 5 days and the whole experience was seamless. All the guides were fantastic and looked after us throughout the whole trip.
Fabulous trip, exceeding our expectations. 👏👏👏

We really had a great trip with Kimkim and Sun Pyramids! Mohammed was terrific for helping me plan this trip and was 100% well-planned and on top of everything while we were there. Any small problem was taken very seriously! The local guides were all wonderful and informative and fun. The Egyptian people, across the board, were friendly and fun. It always felt very safe ! As an American Woman I was a little nervous but now want to spread the news that Egypt is awesome!Thank you Mohammed!

Hotel Reviews

Movenpick Aswan

Aswan

This is 4.5 stars. The second favorite hotel on our trip and the suite and view was great! we were not there long but managed to get a massage which was great!

Authenticity & Character

modern style

Location

great!

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Jaz Viceroy Nile Cruise

Aswan

I am not a cruise person but I loved this one. We had terrific and fun service and the room ( we had a larger suite) was great! I really enjoyed the cruise and would do that again! There were only a handful of patrons and so that made it seem very private. Our tour guide Milad from Sun Pyramids went along and guided us every day. Cool system!

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The Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh

Hurghada

This one is a 6! Everyone from the check-in, transport, dive shop and restaurant was amazing! Beautiful accommodations and service. We would definitely hope to come back when the weather is a tad warmer. This was the very best food on our trip-

Authenticity & Character

great archetecture

Location

nice house reef- in a quiet area

Staff

wonderful and very professional/friendly service all around!

Cleanliness & Comfort

The hotel was amazingly clean. I was disturbed on the first day by trash in the ocean on house reef and washed up on shore, We picked up a lot of plastic during our first dive. I am sure they do the best possible to keep it clean but that was a bummer. The other dive sites were better but still had some trash.

Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

zamalek

This was a hotel that we stayed at 2 separate nights to include a desert tour. The first night was not good. The check-in took 45 mins and our room was tiny and low and a bit dated. We could not get into the hotel lounge and barely got to our room for the sunset, only to find the tiny balcony was locked. While I understand the safety concerns, they should have the bell hop take care of this at time of arrival rather than having us call ( and wait) for separate help, On our second night, we ordered room service and it never came! it turned out they had been knocking repeatedly on another door and blamed us for not answering! When we asked for the order to be resent- they did it again! On our second night, I Sun Pyramids asked them to upgrade us to a better room for our trouble. The suite was great, as was the view of the Nile. Throughout, however, this was the only place we felt like a bother and did not experience the friendliness and service that was excellent throughout the rest of Egypt. The exception was the pool area. They were very nice.

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Activity Reviews

Trip to Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara with riding a camel

Egypt

This is a tour of a lifetime! We loved it but would have enjoyed a bit more time with the spinx and meditating at the pyramids. I did not particularly like spending time taking silly tourist pics which you are basically forced to do by photographers looking for tips..

Quality of Experience

Lifetime dream come true.

Food

the local food places were not the very best. OK though.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Meri, our guide was great.

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Day Trip To Egyptian Museum, and Coptic Cairo

Cairo

This one was on a day when I was feeling poorly with jet lag. I am sure that is why it did not thrill me as much as the other days.

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Abu Simbel Temple

Aswan

It was long day but really amazing!

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Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

Philae was the best part of this day. Very beautiful.

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kom Ombo, and Edfu Temples

Aswan

I really enjoyed this day! The temples were beautiful and very interesting.

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The trip totally over delivered in every department , every aspect was covered to a fantastic level and all we requested was accomplished, the 2 guides were amazing including Michael who accompanied us on the 3 day Nile Cruise his knowledge was exceptional , none of our request to any one of the guides or operators was too much and everyone was totally amazing , this was a bucket list trip and I cant thank everyone enough for making it extra special

Hotel Reviews

Mariott Mena House

Giza

Amazing hotel everything was fabulous

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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise

Karnak, Luxor

Staff were fantastic in every respect

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Activity Reviews

Day tour to visit Pyramids& Sphinx and Old Egyptian Museum

Cairo

The day tour to visit the Pyramids and Sphinx and the Old Egyptian Museum was great overall. We started in the morning, but had the option to begin earlier. The place gets very busy quickly, and starting earlier would have made the experience better. Despite the crowds, we had an amazing time, and the activity was well-organized.

Visit Abu Simbel temple and Kom Ombo temple

Aswan

Our visit to the Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo temples was absolutely brilliant. Originally planned to take the bus, we decided to change to a flight at the last minute, and the team handled it seamlessly. Everything was reorganized without any issues, with new guides greeting us, making the experience at Abu Simbel a dream come true. This flexibility and perfect execution made this part of the trip truly outstanding.

Visit Edfu temple & Luxor temple and Karnak temple

Egypt

The trip to Edfu, Luxor, and Karnak temples was very nice. Though Karnak was busy by the afternoon, the size of the temple complex made it manageable. Although the crowding wasn't a major issue at Luxor and Karnak, we would have preferred smaller crowds for better photos, but by the time we reached Luxor, the setting sun created a very atmospheric experience, which our guide also appreciated for its perfect timing.

We had a great experience with Kim Kim travels for our 9 day trip to Egypt and Jordan. As mentioned by Amr that we don't have to worry about anything regarding our trip, it was a true statement. Our stay and trip to each location was taken care off and we enjoyed it very well.
We were received by Mr. Mohammed (Samara) on the day of the arrival and till we left Egypt he took care of us. Hospitality was good and didn't feel that we are in a different country. The driver Mr. Mohammed took us to all the places in Egypt. Our tour guide in Cairo Dr. Karam Sharaf took us to the Cairo Museum and to the Pyramids and gave an excellent narration about the History of Egyptian Civilization and the process of mummification.
The Nile cruise was good and enjoyed the visit to Abu Simbel and Kom Ombo Temple. Our guide Mohamed Kamal an Egyptologist explained about the Egyptian Civilization and gave an excellent narration of the importance of all the places he took us. One could feel the depth of knowledge he had about history of all the places he took us. Great person and I will without hesitate recommend him for those who want s to know about the history of the temples in Egypt.
Samara send us off from Cairo to Amman and we had a great experience in staying at Wadi Rum and visiting Petra. Our Driver Mr. Mohamad stayed with us for our entire stay at Amman. He was a great person. Our tour guide at Petra Mr. Mahmood Alfageer took us to the Petra treasury and explained the significance of the treasury on 2 mile trial from the visitor gate. Both Egyptian and Jordan people are very hospitable.
I will strongly recommend Kim Kim travels if you are planning a trip to Egypt and Amman. Enclosed few pictures of our visit.

We had aa wonderful trip to Egypt! From the moment we arrived to the time we left, we were in very good hands. The local team took very good care of us in each city. Our accommodations were great, including the Nile cruise. Two things I would do differently: I would make the journey when the temperature are A LOT cooler! We would have enjoyed seeing all of the temples and the pyramids more if we were sweating. :) And I would likely not do just a day trip to Alexandria. It was a 6+ hour round trip ride just to see a couple of things and not even go "into" anything. But overall, we were very pleased with the itinerary!

We booked our holiday to Egypt through KimKim Travels. Our contact was Mohamed Nabil. He provided excellent advice and support in the booking of our trip and was also kind enough to help when we made amendments to our schedule and wishes. He was always prompt, helpful, friendly and professional in his interactions and communication. Without him, our trip would not have been as enjoyable and smooth. 5 Star Servicr. Sincere and heartfelt thanks.

Hotel Reviews

Royal Great Pyramid INN

Giza

Excellent staff especially Ahmed, Youssef, Khalid and Mo Salah! Beautiful location and views of Pyranids of Giza. Highly recommended

Authenticity & Character

Excellent

Location

So close to pyramids

Staff

Friendly and courteous

Cleanliness & Comfort

Superb

Pyramisa Luxor

Luxor

Beautiful hotel right on the Nile. Comfortable rooms and excellent facilities.

Authenticity & Character

Decor and cuisine

Location

Close to Luxor Temple

Staff

Very helpful and friendly

Cleanliness & Comfort

Super

Activity Reviews

Tour to High Dam, Philae Temple, and Obelisk

Aswan

Guide Abdul was excellent and knowledgeable

Trip Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor, Egypt

Luxor

Excellent . Guide Mr Mansour was excellent

Nile Pharaoh Dinner Cruise Cairo

Cairo

Superb

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Trip to Pyramids, Memphis, and Sakkara

Egypt

Beautiful Do enjoy the camel ride

Quality of Experience

Guide Mahmoud was excellent

Food

Very good

Guides, Drivers and Staff

Mahmoud was excellent

Transport

Excellent

Booking thru kimkim took the stress out of planning for an excellent trip. All arrangements were made and fulfilled without a hitch. Loved the flexibility of the local tour agency and the service provided by Mohamed.

Hotel Review

STEIGENBERGER Nile Palace Hotel Luxor

Luxor

Excellent location; rooms with terrace are of excellent value; Thai restaurant was great. Hotel offered us an excellent day rate because our tour finished early and our flight back to Cairo was late in the evening.

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Activity Reviews

Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

Cairo

Our tour of the Pyramids seemed rushed it we end up not minding it too much because of the extreme heat.Lunch was mediocre.

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Tour to The East & West Bank of the Nile

Luxor

All sites were breathtaking despite the extreme heat! More impressive than the GIZA PYRAMIDS.

Quality of Experience

Food

Questionable chicken

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Sakkara, Dahshur, and The Grand Egyptian Museum

Egypt

Our favorite of this trip. Provides more context and origin for the Great Pyramids. Real desert and pyramid experience.

Quality of Experience

A

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Very easy planning and booking process on kimkim... Everything happens through messaging which provides history but also an opportunity to respond whenever we have time. Planning recap and comments are useful features in the planning stages. I will use this service again!

We had the most amazing time in Egypt. Ibrahim was able to build a package to suit our itinerary perfectly. We were taken care of by a company called Egypt Promotions. Our guides throughout were fabulous, especially Mohamed for our last two days in Cairo. The drivers and attendants were also faultless. The 4 day boat trip on the Nile was spectacular with all the staff making it so good. We have learned so much in our week and plan to read up some more to better our comprehension of the history of the ancient kings and gods of Egypt.
The only negative comment would be the hotel we stayed in Cairo - Helnan Dreamland - not the accommodation but the staff, especially at the restaurant, who were less than attentive making us get up ourselves to request service and at one time we waited 40 minutes for a bottle of wine because there was no corkscrew to be found. Twice we had restaurant staff knocking at our door at night because they had made mistakes on the bill. We then made a deliberate effort to finalize the account the night before checkout (as we had an early morning pick up) only to be confronted with extra charges, but as we tried to explain we were simply told we could not check out until it was settled and they brought in the heavy weight to make sure we understood!!! I would never recommend this hotel to anyone.

We had a wonderful trip to Egypt through KimKim! Lareine was extremely responsive and helpful throughout our planning process, and she put together a fabulous itinerary for us that allowed us to see so much of Egypt in 10 days. She made all the bookings per our preferences and made it easy. We started in Cairo (which included a visit to the Great Pyramids), continued to a Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and ended the trip at a resort on the Red Sea in Hurghada. Seeing the pyramids and riding camels were definitely highlights, but we really enjoyed the entire trip and it all felt like a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

All of our tour guides, representatives, and drivers gave us very good service and made us feel comfortable. They went above and beyond to help with things like getting through the airport, translating, even just tips and tricks about the culture and sites. Our Cairo tour guide Mohamed Samir in particular did a great job in giving us a personalized experience, adjusting our days based on our interests, what kind of shopping we wanted to do, and what kind of food we wanted to eat. Representative Samara was also great about constantly checking in with us, from our flight in all the way until the end of our trip.  

All of our accommodations were nice, but specifically the Sonesta Nuba in Aswan and the Premier Le Reve in Hurghada were beautiful! We would have loved more time at both. 

The only thing we might not recommend are the sound & light shows at various ruins. They are not that exciting and not necessarily worth the time/price. Also, we unknowingly travelled during Ramadan so we had to contend with some holiday hours at sites and restaurants. We did not miss out on anything because of this, but I'd avoid travelling during Ramadan if possible. 

A multi-faceted and amazing experience of one of the world's oldest nation states. So well organised by Mohammed who was incredibly patience and approachable in helping me organising a trip in which I saw many sides of Egypt from world famous sites that need no introduction to the lesser seen parts where the experience was both unique and memorable. Staring with the Great Pyramids of Giza and the great Egyptian Museum in Cairo followed by a relaxing day to Alexandria on the Mediterranean, guide Ahmed gave me a really good introduction to Egypt both ancient and modern from the Pharaohs to Egypt's role in the modern world, giving a great in depth description of all the sophisticated symbology including the hieroglyphics and exploring ancient Egypt's relationships with ancient Greece and Rome in the amazing Alexandria Catacombs. Ahmed's superb introduction to Egypt provided a great foundation for the next part of my trip which was a Nile Cruise visiting Egypt's great monuments including Abu Simbel, the Kom Obo, Edufu, Philae, Hatshepstut and Karnak Temples and the Valley of the Kings where the guide really brought over 3,000 years of history to life. The hot air balloon trip was also a great recommendation, seeing the valley from above at sunrise.

When planning trips, including this one, I try as best as I can to optimise the experience to the full, including selecting locations that enable this, but often, locations deliver so much more than one anticipates, and this was where the second week of my trip became special, including providing me with a personal 'Triple Crown' of memorable experiences starting with diving in the Red Sea at Hurghada seeing some amazing marine life while feel so assured underwater courtesy of a great instructor, Mohamed Ali, whose instructions were so clear that I felt so calm and assured underwater and got a good command of the scuba equipment, one of the finest diving experiences I have had. From beautiful underwater sites, the next stop was an amazing night sky while camping in the Black Desert, one of Egypt's lesser visited parts, looking so other-worldly, as if it had never been visited. The experience was made extra special by guide Evram who was so friendly and fun. His enthusiasm for camping and the outdoors was so evident, which made me feel safe and welcomed in a thrilling remote location. The Milky Way shone like jewels in the Triple Crown, but the crowning glory though was summiting Mount Sinai at sunset, a special experience. in between the desert safaris recommended by Mohamed were also excellent, especially the camel rides.

The first week was Historic Egypt, and the second was Adventure Egypt, both of which were special experiences which will last a lifetime, including in the stars seen in the Black Desert where the Pharaohs believed their eternity was. Tips for future Egypt trip planners - if visiting the deserts, be sure to get Evram as your guide, as you'll have a great time!

Our tour was the perfect itinerary and number of days for what we were wanting out of our trip to Egypt. We appreciated the help from the Egypt Promotion representative who helped us navigate the Cairo airport quickly. Samara was good about checking in with us through WhatsApp throughout our trip. Our drivers were good in all locations, which was very appreciated in the crazy traffic.

Mohammed was our guide in Cairo and Alexandria and was extremely knowledgeable in the sites we visited, and everything in between, and we learned a lot from him.

Ahmed was our guide during the Nile Cruise and tour stops, and we cannot say enough good things about him! Not only was he extremely knowledgeable, but he was so much fun to tour with, and he made sure our schedule was set up to beat the crowds. He made sure we stayed engaged with everything we learned from temple to temple and offered a lot of fun photo ops to capture our experience. We'd highly recommend him to anyone doing an Egypt tour!

Regarding Egypt Promotion as a tour company, overall our experience was very positive and things were very organized. However, it seemed like many different people were involved at various phases of the tour which didn't really always seem necessary (three different reps from the company who served in a supervisory role as we transitioned to different segments of the tour, separate bag carriers, separate airport helper, separate drivers, etc.) and it just gave us a feeling that we were tipping way more than we expected due to more people being involved. Our preference would be to work with one driver, one tour guide, and one company representative for the duration of the tour.

Our family had an awesome trip to Egypt and Jordan. As a family of 5 (kids aged 16, 14 & 13) we experienced some difficulties securing hotel rooms and had to get involved with larger hotel chains to book ourselves. Otherwise, the planning was excellent and smooth. Our tour guides and drivers were excellent! There was no time during our trip where we felt anything but completely safe and cared for. Mohamed planned every last detail to maximize our experiences with the level of activity that we desired. Everything far exceeded our expectations.

Hotel Reviews

Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruise

Aswan

I spent two nights on the Nile Cruise in both Luxor and Aswan. The cruise was smooth, the tour guides were great, and the experience was enjoyable. The activities on the cruise were well-organized, and I particularly enjoyed the trip to Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples. Overall, a fantastic experience on the Nile Cruise.

Petra Moon Hotel

Wadi Musa

I had a one-night stay at Petra Moon Luxury Hotel and it was a pleasant experience. The hotel was comfortable, clean, and conveniently located for exploring Petra. The staff was friendly, and the amenities were good. A decent place to stay for a short visit to Petra.

Aladdin Camp

Wadi Rum, Aqaba

The visit to Petra and the subsequent stay at the Camp was a seamless transition. Exploring the ancient city of Petra followed by a night at the camp in Wadi Rum offered a blend of history and nature. A well-coordinated itinerary for a memorable experience.

Activity Review

Private Felucca Ride at Nile with Lunch (Nile Pharaoh)

Egypt

The private Felucca Ride on the Nile with lunch was a serene and picturesque experience. Sailing on the Nile while enjoying a delicious meal was a highlight of my trip. The peaceful ambiance and scenic views made it a memorable outing.

What a trip! From the first planning stages till the last day of the trip, everything was as close to perfect as possible. Habiba Mohamed from Sun Pyramids Tours planned the trip for me after I mentioned what I thought I might like to see. She made some suggestions that I agreed upon and she also communicates very well and I was always kept up to date. My trip included Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Hotels were arranged as well as in- country flights. But the best part was the guides and drivers. Habiba arranged them for me...I was met at airports, hotels and returned and always on time. the guides are a special breed. They all seemed to be "Egyptologists" having gone to school to learn more about their country and its history. Great detail, knowledge and passion from all of them. Special mention in Cairo to Ahmed Ibrahim, in Luxor to Ahmed Amin and in Aswan, Ahmed Amin. These men were personable, had great English skills, but more importantly, they all had a vast knowledge of Egypt, it's history, all the dynasties, periods, individual pharaohs and kings, what they did or did not accomplish during their reign and where they are buried. They are very proud of their country and its civilization. A pleasure to listen to and learn from. And a special mention to my driver in Cairo for a few days, Ahmed Zaher. Driving in Cairo is special as there are really no rules and all the cars dance with each other so closely...you really don't understand why they don't hit each other...but, Ahmed was amazing. An incredible trip planned almost perfectly!

Very satisfied with services from driver, airport pickup/drop off, tour guides in Cairo and Nile Cruise.

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

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

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

Cairo

Visit to Khan Al Khalili

Cairo

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

Cairo

Nice lady making bread

Snorkelling/Diving trip

Hurghada

The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization

Cairo

Don't miss it.

Egyptian Museum

Cairo

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

The unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple visit

Egypt

Don't miss it.

Aswan high dam

Aswan

Very interesting site.

My extraordinary, solo, three-week trip to Egypt and Petra fulfilled a life-long dream. KimKim’s agents helped make this a fabulous, stress-free adventure every step of the way. My guides, including Mahmoud Gawish, Mohamed Kamal, “Jimmy” and others were all knowledgeable, thoughtful gentlemen. The drivers, including Said in Cairo, “Mr. Ferrari” and Shadi in Jordan, and private car were all top-notch. Multiple airport transfers were incredibly smooth. I may have forgotten some of the others who helped make me feel so welcome, cared-for and well informed. The Egypt agent, Lareine, was always responsive, helping me tailor the trip, choose congenial accommodations, answering questions and helping with itinerary tweaks during my trip. I am so glad I saw some places that others sometimes miss, such as the tomb of Seti I and the stunning temples of Abydos and Dendera. It was all magnificent. Thanks so much to all.