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We crammed a lot of things into 5 days and th...
Egypt | Nov 18 - Nov 23, 2024

Graeme
Graeme V.
Spain | Reviewed on Nov 25, 2024
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. 👏👏👏
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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. 👏👏👏

Hotel Reviews
Mariott Mena House
Giza

Fantastic Location. Fantastic Hotel.

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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Karnak, Luxor

Clockwork operation. Fantastic experience.

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Local specialist: Nader Hussein
Nader
Nader Hussein
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Nov 25, 2024

Hi Graeme 
 thank you soo much for your valuable feedback it's means a lot to us... We are glad that you all enjoyed the stay😊.... Hope to see you again with another adventure travel plans ....😊

The trip totally over delivered in every depa...
Egypt | Nov 18 - Nov 23, 2024

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marc d.
Spain | Reviewed on Nov 24, 2024
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 Read more

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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Local specialist: Nader Hussein
Nader
Nader Hussein
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Nov 25, 2024

Hello Marc;
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your experience turned out to be outstanding . It’s our goal to provide exceptional support and knowledgeable guidance every step of the way, and it’s wonderful to know we met your expectations.
Shukran again, and we look forward to assisting you in the future!
Nader

Great Place to Visit to Know about Old Civilizations
Egypt | Sep 20 - Sep 28, 2024

kiran
kiran h.
Belfry, KY | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
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...
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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.

Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref

Wonderful Trip!
Egypt | Aug 29 - Sep 5, 2024

Jennifer
Jennifer B.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Sep 22, 2024
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... Read more

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!

Local specialist: Nader Hussein
Nader
Nader Hussein
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Sep 23, 2024

Hello Jennifer;
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great trip to Egypt and that our team took such good care of you. We appreciate your feedback about the timing of your visit and the day trip to Alexandria. We'll certainly take your suggestions into account to enhance our future trips. We hope to welcome you back for another adventure, perhaps during cooler months!
Shukran

We had the most amazing time in Egypt.
Egypt | May 19 - May 26, 2024

Sandra
Sandra S.
Australia | Reviewed on May 27, 2024
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... Read more

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.

Local specialist: Ibrahim Elaref
Ibrahim
Ibrahim Elaref
Local specialist in Cairo | Replied on Jun 25, 2024

Hi Sandra, Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to write a review!
It has been a pleasure working with you to plan your trip to Egypt. I'm so glad you enjoyed your time in Egypt and all the schedule visits, It will be my pleasure to help with your future adventure.
Best regards, Ibrahim

Once in a lifetime trip made easy, thanks to KimKim!
Egypt | Apr 7 - Apr 16, 2024

Bianca
Bianca L.
Boydton, VA | Reviewed on May 01, 2024
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... Read more

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. 

Local specialist: Lareine El Dakhly
Lareine
Lareine El Dakhly
Local specialist in Cairo | Replied on Jun 25, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words Bianca and for sharing your experience with us. I had fun putting your plan together and I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!

Excellent tour itinerary! Highly recommend tour guide Ahmed!
Egypt | Mar 22 - Mar 28, 2024

Rhiannon
Rhiannon E.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2024
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,... Read more

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.

Hotel Reviews
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan
cairo

Beautiful hotel. Excellent breakfast buffet. Conveniently located to nearby restaurants and shops.

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Le Fayan I Nile Cruise

This was a nice cruise ship for the Nile Cruise. It kindof leaves the impression of something that was high end 20 years ago, with some features seeming a little dated, but it was clean and nice enough. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and meal service was excellent. I would recommend having more staff on the sun deck during sailing times or downtime, as it seemed like they were pretty scarce during times when people could be ordering drinks, etc.

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Local specialist: Lareine El Dakhly
Lareine
Lareine El Dakhly
Local specialist in Cairo | Replied on Jun 25, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words Lisa and for sharing your experience with us. I had fun putting your plan together and I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!

Extraordinary, solo, three-week trip to Egypt.
Egypt | Feb 15 - Mar 6, 2024

Lorraine
Lorraine L.
New Orleans, LA | Reviewed on Mar 17, 2024
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... Read more

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.

Hotel Reviews
Le Riad de Charme
Cairo

I loved this delightful, unusual hotel in the heart of Cairo's old Islamic quarter. I was able to experience three different suites, each of them large and completely comfortable and charming. I appreciated the lovely fruit bowl in my room and the chocolate-covered dates on my bedside table. I enjoyed the busy neighborhood but some people might find it a bit noisy -- the hotel thoughtfully provides earplugs and I slept well every night. I spent many happy moments observing the lively scene from the balcony of the hotel Tea Room. The Zeeyara Roof Top Restaurant is excellent -- absolutely the best dining experiences I had in all of Egypt. Breakfast options were so delicious and the dinner menu was varied and always perfectly executed and presented.

Authenticity & Character
The hotel is situated on historic El Moez street, surrounded by historic mosques, near to the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. From noon till early morning, the street is bustling with families visiting the shops, restaurants, tea and coffee shops.
Location
I loved the busy energy of the historic street but it is a bit out of the way from other restaurants and Cairo sights you might want to visit. I was very fortunate to have the private driver to take me to everything. As a single lady, traveling alone, I always felt safe walking down the street in the early evening and joining in the bustling scene -- watching the stilt-walkers, bicyclists delivering bread, families enjoying ice cream and cotton-candy.
Staff
The different front desk representatives were always helpful and the housekeeping staff were gracious.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Great beds. Earplugs are a good plus. Bathrooms are particularly ample and well- provisioned. It was so nice to have a comfortable sitting room to relax in after a busy day of sight-seeing.
Sofitel Winter Palace
Luxor

Everything you expect in a first-class hotel -- comfortable, elegant guest room and public spaces. Thoughtful touches like the little rose by my bedside one evening. The gardens are absolutely phenomenal -- walking through them is a walk in paradise. Lavish breakfast buffet with excellent French press coffee. Best of all, for me, was sitting on the beautiful front terrace sipping a glass of chilled Egyptian Rosé wine watching the glorious sun set over the west bank of the Nile. Stuff dreams are made of.

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Location
My front window faced out toward the Nile and the gardens in back of the hotel were a delight morning and evening -- perfect bookends for my busy days exploring tombs and temples. The Luxor temple is within easy walking distance.
Staff
I did not get his name, but the bartender on the front Terrace was such a courteous gentleman. I am a mature lady, traveling alone, and he made me feel welcome and attended to. On my last evening, I said good bye and he said I must come back to my terrace seat again some day. I wish I could!
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Ashranda Dahabiya Boat
Cairo

The dahabiya trip was a definite highlight of my 3-week trip. My cabin and bathroom were comfortable, quite, very clean. The open, covered deck offered so many options of comfortable seating for lounging, reading, enjoying afternoon tea and our evening wine, as we glided down the Nile. Seeing so many timeliness vistas and then docking directly where our visits took us added a dimension of relaxation and ease to my adventure. It was lovely to be able to share the days and meals with my six other shipmates plus our two guides. All of our meals were delicious and varied, with plenty of fresh fruit and dessert options. The ship's crew go above and beyond to provide every service requested. This really is an experience not to be missed.

Authenticity & Character
Watching the crew unfurl the sail was a special treat. I felt that the crew took special pride in their ship --the deck gleamed, tables were set "just so".
Location
I boarded in Aswan and sailed to Luxor. I wish it could have been longer!
Staff
See above comments. Everyone was great.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The deck seating offered especially comfortable areas to lounge and relax. There were only 7 of us, plus the 2 guides, so there were ample space for all. Oh, and the wifi was great as well.
Local specialist: Lareine El Dakhly

Our trip to Egypt was amazing. Our guides, Om...
Egypt | Feb 21 - Mar 6, 2024

Ken
Ken R.
Evans, CO | Reviewed on Mar 08, 2024
Our trip to Egypt was amazing. Our guides, Omar and Ahmed, were knowledgeable and friendly. They catered to our needs, making sure we comfortable and seeing the sights we wanted to see. Beth and I truly enjoyed our time with them. Mr. Sabry and Mr. Said were a huge help organizing local trips and upgrading our accommodations.
The food and accommodations were first class. The Nile River trip was relaxing and the ship's crew took good care of us.
One of our favorite restaurants was the...
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Our trip to Egypt was amazing. Our guides, Omar and Ahmed, were knowledgeable and friendly. They catered to our needs, making sure we comfortable and seeing the sights we wanted to see. Beth and I truly enjoyed our time with them. Mr. Sabry and Mr. Said were a huge help organizing local trips and upgrading our accommodations.
The food and accommodations were first class. The Nile River trip was relaxing and the ship's crew took good care of us.
One of our favorite restaurants was the Valley of the Kings. We went twice.
The Pyramids and the museums were amazing but the Temple at Abu Simbel and the balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings and Queens should not be missed.
I might add that we felt very safe in Egypt. I would gladly go back.

Activity Reviews
Explore lost city of Petra and overnight in Wadi Rum
Explore lost city of Petra and overnight in Wadi Rum
Egypt

If you ever need to feel like Indiana Jones, this is the place. It was one of the surprises of the trip, as it exceeded our expectations. Petra is a place you need to see. The H Luxury hotel is a great place to stay.

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Food
H Luxury hotel's food was first class. The wait staff was very attentive.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Rasheed was our driver. He made sure we got to places on time. He also made sure we were comfortable.
Transport
Grand Egyptian Museum tour to the grand hall & commercial area
Grand Egyptian Museum tour to the grand hall & commercial area
Cairo

The Grand Museum will be a must see once it fully opens. It is an architectural marvel.

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Day tour to visit Pyramids and Sphinx  & Camel Ride
Day tour to visit Pyramids and Sphinx & Camel Ride
Cairo

Can't go to Egypt without seeing the pyramids. Definitely worth it.

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Day tour to visit Old Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Day tour to visit Old Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Salah El-Din & Old Cairo
Cairo

Another great day. The museum has more items than can be seen in one day. King Tut exhibition lived up to its reputation.

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Cruise disembarkation- Visit Abu Simbel temple  & overnight at the hotel
Cruise disembarkation- Visit Abu Simbel temple & overnight at the hotel
Egypt

Our one-night stay at Seti Abu Simbel Lake Resort was pleasant. The hotel was lovely, and the highlight was visiting the Abu Simbel temple. We enjoyed the light show in the evening, which was a memorable experience.

Quality of Experience
The light show
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Full  Day tour at the West bank (Kings, Queens, Hatshepsut, Memnon, Ramsseum & Habu) - Nile Cruise
Full Day tour at the West bank (Kings, Queens, Hatshepsut, Memnon, Ramsseum & Habu) - Nile Cruise
Luxor

Our Nile River cruise experience was wonderful. The boat may have been a bit older, but the crew was fantastic, and the food was excellent. We have been upgraded on a suite. We felt incredibly safe and well taken care of during our time on the cruise.

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Arrival Luxor- East Bank tour
Arrival Luxor- East Bank tour
Luxor

The Sofitel Winter Palace in Luxor was a beautiful hotel with a lot of history. The accommodations were comfortable, and the service was top-notch. Our visit to Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple was a highlight of our stay.

Wadi Rum desert tour - Overnight at the Dead Sea
Wadi Rum desert tour - Overnight at the Dead Sea
The Dead Sea

Our stay at Kempinski Ishtar Dead Sea Resort was incredible. The resort was beautiful, and the location by the Dead Sea was stunning. We had a relaxing time and wished we could have stayed longer to enjoy the spa and the surroundings.

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Local specialist: Lareine El Dakhly

Dark Industry in Egypt
Egypt | Feb 17 - Feb 24, 2024

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Yiwei X.
Hong Kong SAR China | Reviewed on Feb 28, 2024
When you initiate a travel plan with Kimkim, the company will assign you to a local agency who makes all the travel arrangements for you. The price was steep and was a black box, there was no breakdown when I asked for it. I should have stopped by this hint. The agency works with certain hotels that give them an agency rate that’s lower than the consumer rate. They put me in fairmont, an Arab owned establishment. The problem was that they have a party every other night hosted by the... Read more

When you initiate a travel plan with Kimkim, the company will assign you to a local agency who makes all the travel arrangements for you. The price was steep and was a black box, there was no breakdown when I asked for it. I should have stopped by this hint.

The agency works with certain hotels that give them an agency rate that’s lower than the consumer rate. They put me in fairmont, an Arab owned establishment. The problem was that they have a party every other night hosted by the Arabian Club/ casino (yes hotel has a casino) until 3 am. The noise could be heard from the highest floor of hotel(20th). For the Cairo Representative he was very nice but didn’t speak much English. I was a little devastated by the difficulties of communication as I just arrived in a foreign country. The tour guides, their English are mostly heavily accented. At the end or middle of the tour days, they take you to commissioned shops for overpriced and roughly made souvenirs (not included in the itinerary, you are on your own to defend from the hard sell ). The extra events are also marked up with a lot of room for the guide/company. For example the hot air balloon at Luxor is marked up very steep, for 140USD per person, if you book through the hot air balloon business directly, you can easily get a quote at 30 USD/person. It is a very dark industry with people who are careless about your wellbeing.

The flight returning home was a breaking point for me. You pay everything with a fat margin but you don’t get the best in line, or not even a professional service. The Egypt agency(Egypt Promotions) was careless as to mistaking the flight times to return home. After the first negotiation, they refused to book the flight for me. They think it is my fought for not checking the travel plan they made. Told me that I should buy another ticket out of my own pocket(3000usd). After desperate attempts to battle with the agency. they were finally able to change the flight for me when they discovered that the airline can put me on the same flight for only 300 usd, a discounted price. (I bought business) Perhaps also fearing that kimkim will no longer send them quality clients. egypt has its enchantment but the business is rotten. During the entire event kimkim did not care to reach me via phone or to apologize.

A dark price breakdown:
I paid kimkim 5000usd for 7days in Egypt, not including flights.
fairmont hotel was 200usd/night on Expedia agency should have better price.
200*4nights=800usd
Tour guide + driver: 64 usd/day*5days=320usd
Movenpick cruise: 400usd/day *3= 1200usd

Total paid: 5000
Total cost from agency: 800+320+1200= 2320
They earned about $2700 from me on this trip.

If I booked on my own I could have stayed at four seasons or at St Regis (best line of hotel in Cairo with much better service and no noise from casino/club) and an upper deck suite at movenpick. And I will still have surplus.

And it is a shame that I had to flight for my ticket back home. I was on the edge of experiencing a full mental breakdown at the airport.
If you decide to travel to Egypt, it’s best to book the hotel by yourself, tours with a local company separately.

Local specialist: Nader Hussein
Nader
Nader Hussein
Local specialist in Egypt | Replied on Mar 04, 2024
Dear Yiwei;
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your trip to Egypt. We regret that your experience was not entirely positive. Allow me to address some points:
- We apologize for the inconvenience you faced upon departing from Cairo. It is against our policy to charge you for any expenses related to this incident, and we have already covered the costs of changing your flight and hotel accommodations and didn’t charge you any extras.
- regarding shopping; it’s always upon the...
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Dear Yiwei;
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your trip to Egypt. We regret that your experience was not entirely positive. Allow me to address some points:
- We apologize for the inconvenience you faced upon departing from Cairo. It is against our policy to charge you for any expenses related to this incident, and we have already covered the costs of changing your flight and hotel accommodations and didn’t charge you any extras.
- regarding shopping; it’s always upon the client’s wish; of course, no one can force shopping.
- I have included the guest comment you provided at the end of your trip, where you rated our services between "Good" and "Excellent."
- About the pricing issue, there seem to be some inaccuracies in your calculations as the prices of the services that you mentioned are not accurate.