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Sherif Khalil

Working in the travel Industry has been always my dream, I studied at the faculty for tourism & Hotels in Cairo and graduated with a Bachelor degree. During my 4 years at the university, I trained with tour operators and I finished a full course to learn the Italian Language at the Italian Embassy in Cairo, I fluently speak Italian in addition to English. Once I graduated I worked for a luxury tour operator for almost 11 years as an Operation Manager in Morocco. I then began my own company Dunes & Beyond in 2013. We started by organizing luxury safari trips with "Glamping" concept and then we enlarged the company to provide all kinds of tours in Egypt with affordable rates.

What places and activities do you specialize in?

"Egypt Cultural Tours, Sightseeing, Nile Cruises, Unique Itinerary with totally new ideas, Safari, Camping, Team Building events, Kayaking, Water Bikes, Diving, Themed Events, and lots of more activities in Egypt, Sudan, Jordan and Morocco."

How did you get involved in travel?

"Many members of my family have been working in the travel field, I used to communicate with tourists since I was young. It has been always a dream for me to work in this field and provide something unique. This is why I joined the faculty of Tourism & Hotels and I applied for a job at Abercrombie & Kent where i learned the meaning of providing the best level of service."

Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.

"On of the funny experiences was when I traveled for the first time in a safari camping trip in the White Desert in Egypt. Everything was going smoothly and at night I went to my igloo tent to sleep. In the morning, I woke up and kept looking for my sneakers and didn't find them. We discovered that the Desert Fennec Fox decided to borrow them but he never returned them back. And since then, I always keep my sneakers inside the tent. "

Sherif is part of the following groups: Israel Travel Agents, Jordan Travel Agents, Egypt Travel Agents
Cruise down the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan
Ultimate Egypt: Cairo, Nile River Cruise & the Red Sea - 14 Days

Cultural highlights, river cruising, and a beach vacation combine on this unforgettable two-week Egyptian adventure. Starting in Cairo, you'll marvel at the Great Pyramids and explore the city's world-class museums before flying south to Luxor, capital of the ancient pharaohs. Shift gears and board a scenic cruise down the Nile River to Aswan, exploring temples and tombs along the way, then head to the coast to end your journey on the gorgeous Red Sea beaches of Sharm El Sheikh.

Beautiful ancient hieroglyphs in the Habu Temple at Luxor
Ultimate Egypt: Cairo, Nile River Cruise & the Red Sea - 15 Days

There's more to Egypt than the pyramids—this comprehensive 15-day adventure combines the country's most iconic ancient sites with a relaxing Nile River cruise and some downtime on the beaches of Sharm El Sheikh. Along the way, you'll check off landmarks like the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel, visit spectacular riverside temples as you cruise towards Aswan, wander the historic bazaars of Cairo, and take a dip in the crystal clear waters of the Red Sea.

Cruise down the Nile River from Luxor to Aswan
Journey Down the Nile: Cairo, Luxor, Esna, Kom Ombo & Aswan - 9 Days

Cruise deep into the heart of Egypt on this laid-back, 9-day itinerary. After exploring the many charms of Cairo—from the Great Pyramids to bustling Khan El Khalili Bazaar—you'll catch a quick flight south to Luxor to board an unforgettable Nile River cruise towards Aswan. By day you'll discover ancient sites and antiquities, while nights are spent falling asleep to the gentle rhythms of the river.

Beaches along the Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh
Cairo & Sharm El Sheikh - 8 Days

Equal parts cultural tour and beach getaway, this 8-day Egyptian escape takes you from the bustling streets of Cairo to the shores of the Sinai Peninsula. Get to know the capital with visits to the ancient wonders of Giza and Memphis, a tour of the medieval Salah El-din Citadel, and a stroll through the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar. After a quick flight to the coastal resort of Sharm El Sheikh, the rest of your trip is free to savor the sun-soaked beaches and clear waters of the Red Sea at your own pace.

Amman's Temple of Hercules
Highlights of Egypt & Jordan: Cairo, Amman, Petra & the Dead Sea - 8 Days

This 8-day itinerary showcases the cultural and natural wonders of Egypt and Jordan, from the Great Pyramids to the shores of the Dead Sea. Starting in Cairo, explore bustling bazaars and see the antiquities of the Egyptian Museum before flying to Jordan to discover Greco-Roman ruins alongside modern city life in Amman. Tour the hidden city of Petra, take a Jeep safari into the Wadi Rum desert, and end your adventure soaking in the soothing waters of the Dead Sea.

Aswan's Temple of Philae
Discover Egypt - 9 Days

Explore Egypt on a luxurious Nile River cruise as you visit Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Highlights will include visiting the Pyramids of Giza, seeing art and artifacts at the Egyptian Museum, and Karnak Temple in Luxor. As you cruise down The Nile, you will also have time to relax and take in the scenery.

Recent trip reviews for Sherif

Amazing Trip
Egypt | Nov 12 - Nov 28, 2022

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Jon K.
Idaho Falls, ID | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2022

Words cannot adequately describe the positive experience we had with Sherif and his team. From the planning stages to the actual trip, no detail was overlooked. He offered excursions that he felt might fit our family; the Fayoum safari and sand boarding adventure was a HUGE hit! This was our first time traveling to Egypt, and it was extremely comforting to know he was behind the scenes making sure everything went according to plan. We truly cannot thank him enough!

If you are thinking of going to Egypt, and feel a little overwhelmed like I did, Dunes and Beyond is your answer.

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 14, 2022

Hi Jon,
What a wonderful feedback to read
We are very happy to know that you and your family have enjoyed your time in Egypt.

We look forward to seeing you again in Egypt very soon.

Best,
Sherif

The ONLY way to experience Egypt!
Egypt | Nov 12 - Nov 28, 2022

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Cassie K.
Grand Junction, CO | Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022

The sincerest thank you to Sherif, who created an amazing trip for our family. We traveled to Egypt for 16 days in November 2022 and were amazed at everything we were able to experience, all because of his flawless planning. He listened to our hopes for the trip and made them a reality, while also showing us some options that we didn't even know were possible...Desert
Safari anyone?? We were so fortunate to always have an amazing driver, tour coordinator and Egyptologist, but were also... read more

The sincerest thank you to Sherif, who created an amazing trip for our family. We traveled to Egypt for 16 days in November 2022 and were amazed at everything we were able to experience, all because of his flawless planning. He listened to our hopes for the trip and made them a reality, while also showing us some options that we didn't even know were possible...Desert
Safari anyone?? We were so fortunate to always have an amazing driver, tour coordinator and Egyptologist, but were also given the freedom to explore independently and enjoy family/relaxation time at our hotels. Sherif's accommodation recommendations were superb; there is literally not one thing we would change. Traveling to Egypt is exciting but intense and there is no way our trip would have been successful without him - his customer service is truly impeccable! Additional appreciation to Lina Salah, Ahmed Shazly and Tamer and Mostafa who shared their vast knowledge with us, we truly feel like we made new friends! Also, to Ahmed Abd Rabu and Shehab Saniusy for getting us where we needed to be, always quickly and safely! There are so many more to thank, we truly appreciate everyone who helped make our trip the best it could be! Last but not least, our Nile Cruise on the Merit Dahabiya was an experience like no other, another great find by Sherif!
Bottom line, if you are looking for safe, fun and unforgettable adventure in Egypt, look no further, you will not be disappointed!

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 02, 2022

Hi Cassie,

What a wonderful review, we really appreciate your nice words and will convert them to team members. Am sure that they will be very happy to know that their efforts resulted in such a wonderful review. Personally, I had the pleasure meeting Jon and you and hope we will see you again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

Bucket list Egypt and Jordan trip - a must do
Egypt | Sep 26 - Oct 10, 2022

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Denise T.
Lafayette, CO | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2022

We just returned from an amazing two week trip to Egypt and Jordan, and highly recommend Sherif and his team! This trip was planned and changed twice due to covid, and Sherif was incredibly patient with our questions and schedule updates. He also had great communication throughout our entire trip.

One huge win right out of the gate was the Dunes & Beyond representative, Ahmed, who met us at the airport. While others were standing in very long lines to get their visa, we were quickly... read more

We just returned from an amazing two week trip to Egypt and Jordan, and highly recommend Sherif and his team! This trip was planned and changed twice due to covid, and Sherif was incredibly patient with our questions and schedule updates. He also had great communication throughout our entire trip.

One huge win right out of the gate was the Dunes & Beyond representative, Ahmed, who met us at the airport. While others were standing in very long lines to get their visa, we were quickly taken care of by him, and to the car in minutes.

For the Cairo portion of our trip we had a driver and an Egyptologist with us for our daily excursions. Mohamed, our driver, has the skills you want in a Cairo driver. He was safe and able to navigate the chaos well!! The vehicle was clean and stocked with water. My husband pointed out that every time we got back to the car our dirty feet marks were even cleaned up. Above and beyond.
Lina was very knowledgeable about all things Egypt, and provided the right level of commentary as we toured the sites. She was well organized and we enjoyed her conversation! She gave us the detail you would never have through a group tour. I would not recommend doing this trip without a driver and Egyptologist. We talked to other travelers who did and found that we had a superior experience.

Petra in Jordan was for sure the highlight of that portion. We didn't realize how huge the Petra area is, and spent hours hiking through all the ruins.

Amman is one place we wish we had more time to explore. There is a lot to see close to and in town - Jerash, the Citadel and Madaba etc. - and we could have used at least another day to roam the markets and city center.

Overall we would highly recommend Kimkim and Sherif to others, and already have!

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2022

Hi Denise,

What a great feedback to read, we are very glad that Brian and you have enjoyed our services, we will make sure to convey your nice words to the team.

We do hope to see you again in Egypt and Jordan in the near future, still many more sites to be visited 😀

Best,
Sherif

Egypt 2022
Egypt | May 25 - Jun 4, 2022

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Lisa W.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Jun 06, 2022

I recently used Kimkim to plan a very last minute trip to Egypt. I did have a list of sights to see but not much else. Sharif did the rest! He planned a very detailed itinerary that included everything on our list (and then some!) and did it in less than two weeks, accommodating some even more last minute date changes. What resulted was private door to door service to and from all airports, hotels, and tours, with private escorts and guides throughout the entire trip. The level of... read more

I recently used Kimkim to plan a very last minute trip to Egypt. I did have a list of sights to see but not much else. Sharif did the rest! He planned a very detailed itinerary that included everything on our list (and then some!) and did it in less than two weeks, accommodating some even more last minute date changes. What resulted was private door to door service to and from all airports, hotels, and tours, with private escorts and guides throughout the entire trip. The level of professionalism was extremely impressive. No detail was left undone; 5 stars in every respect. If you are considering travel I highly recommend using Kimkim. Sharif and everyone else involved, and my sincere apologies if I have unintentionally left out anyone, - Ahmed, Mustafa our wonderful Egyptologist in Abu Simbel, Mohammed who was one of our drivers, Mohammad our escort in Aswan, Mohammed our wonderful Egyptologist who accompanied us on our Nile River Cruise, Waleed, Adile, and Nesrine our wonderful Egyptologist in Cairo, along with all of the other incredibly warm and welcoming Egyptian people we met along the way created an amazing experience with memories that my family and I will never forget. We have taken many trips as a couple and a family all over North and South America, the Caribbean, and Europe but this just might rank as number 1. Many, many thanks to you all!!

Activity Reviews
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-West Bank - Overnight in Luxor
Luxor

I believe this was the day we did the Valley of the Kings, another highlight.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mohammed again was excellent with his very detailed explanations.
Transport
Fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel via Aswan, visit Abu Simbel Temple then fly back to Aswan
Egypt

This was an amazing thing to see, a must do if you can.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mustafa was excellent!
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Philae Temple / Unfinished Obelisk/ High Dam - Overnight in Aswan
Aswan

The was a favorite of the trip. The Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan was absolutely lovely and steeped in history. The cruise was beautiful and the staff and service were amazing.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Mohammed was excellent, a definite highlight! Our driver Mohammed was excellent as well. He was with us in Aswan, Luxor, and all the way to Hurghada.
Transport
Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor-Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples - Overnight in Esna
Egypt
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Tour to Egyptian Museum, Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Cairo

It was amazing to be driven through Cairo, which was very helpful given the traffic. The Egyptian museum was extremely interesting and the mosques were both beautiful. The bazaar was a lot of fun and we had a delicious lunch there, at a restaurant that Nesrine recommended.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
We were in very good hands with Nesrine! And Abile is a wonderful driver and very able to handle the chaotic Cairo traffic.
Transport
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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Jun 13, 2022

Hi Lisa,

What a wonderful feedback to read. We are all very glad that you are leaving Egypt with good memories and we assure you that there are still much more sites that you shout return for once again.

We are looking forward to accommodating your family and your good self again in Egypt in the very near future.

Best,
Sherif

We can’t stop thinking about our amazing 12 d...
Egypt | Apr 14 - Apr 25, 2022

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Sharlet R.
River Falls, WI | Reviewed on May 01, 2022

We can’t stop thinking about our amazing 12 day adventure in Egypt. The five star treatment started before we left with clear timely communication and trip description and continued to our last day with the airport transport, a super professional team that planned and thought out every detail of our trip to make it effortless on our part and feel very well taken care of .
We loved Cairo of course the pyramids were amazing, but just as wonderful were the museums, Coptic Cairo and the sights... read more

We can’t stop thinking about our amazing 12 day adventure in Egypt. The five star treatment started before we left with clear timely communication and trip description and continued to our last day with the airport transport, a super professional team that planned and thought out every detail of our trip to make it effortless on our part and feel very well taken care of .
We loved Cairo of course the pyramids were amazing, but just as wonderful were the museums, Coptic Cairo and the sights and sounds of the bazaar were a highlight. Mira Wagdy our Egyptologist guide lead us through the city like a pro, she passed on so much knowledge and was an absolute pleasure.
Then we moved on to our Nile cruise again 5 star accommodation, the boat and crew were splendid. We spent our time with the kind, soft spoken, brilliant Aladdin Ghazaly, he was a joy to be with and again shared his over 20 years of Egyptian study with us.
We finished our trip with a few days relaxing in heavenly Sharm, again stunning accommodations and a day of diving the Red Sea that was arranged in minutes to perfection by our guide.
We were impressed and 100% satisfied with our epic adventure, we had never heard of kimkim travel and just went off the reviews we had read, they came through with flying colors. Next off to the Galapagos and we will be using kimkim
Thank you for making our travels hassle free and a trip of a lifetime
Mike and sharlet randall

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on May 07, 2022

Hi Sharlet,

What a great feedback to read. I am really happy that Mike and you enjoyed your trip with Dunes & Beyond.

We are looking forward to seeing you again with more and more trips to Egypt.

Best,
Sherif

Great week in Egypt --- top notch experience
Egypt | Apr 12 - Apr 19, 2022

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Praveen S.
Redmond, WA | Reviewed on Apr 23, 2022

We had a spectacular 7-day trip in Egypt in April 2022. If I could give Dunes 6 stars, I would. This trip was postponed two years because of Covid. Sherif was understanding and patient in extending the trip and regularly checking with us to see if we were ready to schedule. Excellent and prompt communication before the trip, so we had all the information we needed.
Now to the trip itself. We were met at Cairo airport by Dunes rep Mr Ahmed. He met us really close to where we got off the plane... read more

We had a spectacular 7-day trip in Egypt in April 2022. If I could give Dunes 6 stars, I would. This trip was postponed two years because of Covid. Sherif was understanding and patient in extending the trip and regularly checking with us to see if we were ready to schedule. Excellent and prompt communication before the trip, so we had all the information we needed.
Now to the trip itself. We were met at Cairo airport by Dunes rep Mr Ahmed. He met us really close to where we got off the plane and whisked us through getting a visa and getting out of the airport (basically, VIP service!). Then by a/c van to the Nile Kempinski hotel in the Cairo garden district. Mr Ahmed stayed with us until our rooms were assigned and we knew what to expect the next morning. This was a pattern everywhere. Dunes staff (and Sherif via WhatsApp) constantly checked on us and made sure we were completely taken care of. Everywhere we went, we had a comfortable a/c van. Pretty much everything was pre-paid and taken care of --- especially important for tickets at the various sites.
We had two expert guides --- Ms Nesrine in Cairo and Mr Alaa on our nile cruise. Both were excellent -- friendly, very well informed, with decades of experience, and who explained the history and significance of the things we saw. We were traveling as a family with our two adult children, and both of them were great at relating to everyone across generations.
I left the trip planning entirely to Sherif and he picked a great itinerary for us. First two days in Cairo for us to see the pyramids and sphinx and the Egyptian museum. Then flight to Aswan to get on a Nile cruise to Luxor. By choosing to start in Aswan and end in Luxor, we staged it perfectly so that we ended with the amazing Karnak and Luxor temples.
Sherif had advised us to upgrade to the Sonesta St George ship and I'm glad we did --- the ship was comfortable, the staff were incredibly friendly and the food was terrific. We are vegetarians, so the chefs went out of their way to get us some special options during the sit down dinners. The buffet had a ton of vegetarian options anyway, but I think Sherif had told them in advance, and so we got special treatment.
Finally, Dunes sent a travel coordinator to take us from the cruise ship to Luxor airport and onto our plane, then at the Cairo airport, we were met again by Mr Ahmed and escorted to the airport hotel as we had to stay overnight to catch our flight out of Egypt. Sherif also organized someone to come to our hotel to give us a covid test for our travel, and updated me regularly until we had the results.
Overall, this was top-notch service. Dunes took care of our every need. More importantly, they anticipated every potential need and took care of it for us. I rarely write reviews but this time I am because I am super-impressed by this excellent team of travel professionals who made our Egypt trip special.

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Apr 24, 2022

Hi Praveen.
What a wonderful review to read, I am really pleased to know that all our efforts resulted in such a great feedback and that you left Egypt with great memories. I really wish that you return to visit Egypt again in the near future and we promise you with new visits and destinations.

Best,
Sherif

I planned my Jordan and Egypt itinerary with ...
Egypt | Dec 29 - Jan 10, 2022

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Prerak P.
Brookline, MA | Reviewed on Feb 07, 2022

I planned my Jordan and Egypt itinerary with Dunes and Beyond. I worked with Mr. Sherif Khalil who not only planned my trip but was very vigilant with all flight and rules changes that were going on given the Pandemic situation. Everything arranged and managed by him and his company was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend this company for your egypt (and if going to Jordan) travel!

All the guides provided by the company were fantastic, very accommodating and knowledgeable! Especially my... read more

I planned my Jordan and Egypt itinerary with Dunes and Beyond. I worked with Mr. Sherif Khalil who not only planned my trip but was very vigilant with all flight and rules changes that were going on given the Pandemic situation. Everything arranged and managed by him and his company was absolutely fantastic. I highly recommend this company for your egypt (and if going to Jordan) travel!

All the guides provided by the company were fantastic, very accommodating and knowledgeable! Especially my guide for Cairo, Lina was simply magnificent in terms of knowledge and time management. Their company is also very flexible and can change your plans as needed. As an example: there was heavy fog when we had planned to see the pyramids but they changed the sequence of itinerary that day and even paid out of their own pocket for me to go to giza that evening when fog had settled.

when I go back to egypt, i am definitely going to use this company again for planning my itinerary! Thank you for everything

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Feb 10, 2022

Hi Prerak,

It is very pleasant to know you have enjoyed your Jordan & Egypt trip with Dunes & Beyond and we will convey your nice words to the staff, they will be very happy to know you returned home with good memories.

Looking forward to hosting you again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

Our trip exceeded our expectations. The atte...
Egypt | Dec 26 - Jan 6, 2022

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lisa m.
Palm City, FL | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2022

Our trip exceeded our expectations. The attention to each transfer, quality of guides and the places we visited were fantastic.

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Jan 13, 2022

Thanks Lisa.
It was a great pleasure meeting Mary and you and looking forward to welcoming you in Egypt again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

Trip of a Lifetime
Egypt | Dec 27 - Jan 4, 2022

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Pavitra R.
Chicago, IL | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2022

Planning our trip with Mr. Sherif and Dunes and Beyond was very easy. We had planned this trip per-Covid and finally were able to go to Egypt this winter. Mr.Sherif and Kimkim let us postpone our trip for close to two years due to Covid lockdowns. When we landed in Egypt D&B and it’s entire team took extremely good care of us. Ahmed was our airport aide and was always there to help us with luggage and visas. Our drivers: Adil in Cairo and Yasser in Luxor drive us around to the various sites... read more

Planning our trip with Mr. Sherif and Dunes and Beyond was very easy. We had planned this trip per-Covid and finally were able to go to Egypt this winter. Mr.Sherif and Kimkim let us postpone our trip for close to two years due to Covid lockdowns. When we landed in Egypt D&B and it’s entire team took extremely good care of us. Ahmed was our airport aide and was always there to help us with luggage and visas. Our drivers: Adil in Cairo and Yasser in Luxor drive us around to the various sites in very clean air conditioned cars. The cars were also in very good condition. Our tour guides: Sagy in Cairo and Alexandria, and Mohammed in Luxor made our trip. They were both very knowledgeable in Egyptology and helped us understand Pharaonic history. We truly enjoyed our experience with our tour guides. Sagy was just amazing. We felt we were touring Egypt with a friend and not a tour guide, and that made all the difference. We had an amazing trip of a lifetime in Egypt, thanks to D&B and its entire team. Cheers.

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Jan 09, 2022

Hi Pavitra,
What a wonderful review to read, I am very pleased you have enjoyed your postponed family trip to Egypt and I will convey your nice words to everyone.
Still there is much more to see in Egypt, make sure you comeback soon 🙂
I enjoyed meeting your family and you in person and very much looking forward to accommodating you in Egypt again in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

We would be happy to travel with KimKim again...
Egypt | Dec 10 - Dec 17, 2021

George
George S.
Cameron Park, CA | Reviewed on Dec 18, 2021

We would be happy to travel with KimKim again, and recommend them to our friends and family. I have had tours from Cambodia and India to Ghana and Mexico, but none better than this.
Sherif was helpful with advance advice and scheduling, as well as printing the necessary documents such as COVID tests for reentry to the UK and USA.
Our Egyptologists (Lina in Cairo and Abdo in Luxor) went above and beyond in every way. They spoke very good English, were knowledgable, warm and enthusiastic, and... read more

We would be happy to travel with KimKim again, and recommend them to our friends and family. I have had tours from Cambodia and India to Ghana and Mexico, but none better than this.
Sherif was helpful with advance advice and scheduling, as well as printing the necessary documents such as COVID tests for reentry to the UK and USA.
Our Egyptologists (Lina in Cairo and Abdo in Luxor) went above and beyond in every way. They spoke very good English, were knowledgable, warm and enthusiastic, and overcame all the challenges resulting from my wife being confined to a wheelchair. If we have the opportunity to return to Egypt, we would be very happy to see them again.
Highlights: The Museum of Egyptian Civilizations builds a narrative of the pharoahs through their mummies while putting pyramids and pharoahs into the context of Egypt's rich and varied cultural history.
Nothing I had read or seen in museums prepared me for the overwhelming artisstic experience inside the tombs in the Valley of the Kings.

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Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 20, 2021

Hi George,
What a wonderful feedback.
We are very happy you enjoyed your trip, we will convey your nice words to everyone one, they will be very happy to know you left Egypt with great memories.
We look forward to your next visit to Egypt.
Best,
Sherif

Sherif's tour company was EXCELLENT from star...
Egypt | Dec 1 - Dec 3, 2021

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Kelsey W.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2021

Sherif's tour company was EXCELLENT from start to finish. Extremely well organized, responsive and we learned so much from our Egyptologist guide. We joked that we had the nicest tour van in Cairo and I will absolutely recommend Sherif and his team to anyone planning a trip to Egypt.

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 08, 2021

Thanks Kelsey for such a wonderful feedback, It was a great pleasure meeting you in Cairo and hope to see you again in the near future with more trips to Egypt.
Best,
Sherif

Amazing trip of Cairo, Luxor, & Sharm
Egypt | Nov 19 - Nov 28, 2021

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Priya S.
Los Altos, CA | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2021

Sherif was excellent. All the operators he used gave exceptional service. Everything was so well thought through and well planned. The trip would not have been the same without Sherif's assistance

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 06, 2021

Thank you Priya so much for such a wonderful feedback. I am glad you enjoyed your Egypt trip with us and looking forward to meeting you and your lovely family soon in Egypt.

The trip was great from start to finish. High...
Egypt | Dec 1 - Dec 3, 2021

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Becca M.
Panama | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2021

The trip was great from start to finish. Highly recommend if you are planning a trip to Luxor! Sherif was very communicative and professional and our guide, Gaby, was extremely knowledgeable.

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2021

Thanks a lot Becca, it was a great pleasure meeting you in Cairo and looking forward to seeing you soon in Egypt again.
Best,
Sherif

Fantastic service from start to finish, perfe...
Egypt | Dec 1 - Dec 3, 2021

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Kyle P.
the United Arab Emirates | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2021

Fantastic service from start to finish, perfectly organized and affordably priced. 10/10 recommend again for anyone looking to visit Cairo.

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 05, 2021

Thanks Kyle,
It was a really a great pleasure meeting you in Cairo and looking forward to your next visit to Egypt

Best,
Sherif

12 day tour of Egypt
Egypt | Oct 7 - Oct 18, 2021

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David B.
Reseda, CA | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2021

My wife and I took a 12 day trip to Egypt and KimKim connected me to Sharif from Dunes & Beyond. He was able to organize a 3 night cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a private guide named Tamer, who was phenomenal. He was so knowledgeable and just an overall nice person to tour the country with. Sharif made sure that we were taken care of at every airport and this included transportation. Our tour coordinator Gazzebella (not sure I spelled that correctly). She has over 30 years of experience... read more

My wife and I took a 12 day trip to Egypt and KimKim connected me to Sharif from Dunes & Beyond. He was able to organize a 3 night cruise from Aswan to Luxor with a private guide named Tamer, who was phenomenal. He was so knowledgeable and just an overall nice person to tour the country with. Sharif made sure that we were taken care of at every airport and this included transportation. Our tour coordinator Gazzebella (not sure I spelled that correctly). She has over 30 years of experience with touring the Pyramids and gave us such insightful information on the artifacts at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Sharif was able to book a last minute Snorkeling tour in Sharm el Sheikh with such a reasonable price.
Overall, the entire trip was super well organized and everyone involved took very good care of us. I’m glad I used KimKim.com for the second time and would 100% recommend Sharif to any and all people who may want to personalize their own trip in Egypt.

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Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2021

Hi David & Yanira,

It is very pleasant to know that our services met your expectations, it was really a great pleasure having you in Egypt and we are looking forward to your next visit.

Best Regards,
Sherif Khalil

Five Stars in Jordan - Dunes and Beyond / Sherif
Jordan | Apr 1 - Apr 9, 2021

Michael
Michael C.
West Palm Beach, FL | Reviewed on Apr 17, 2021

I visited the beautiful Jordan at the end of March and early April 2021. I went through the Lonely Planet guide to get a sense of what I wanted to see. (Jordan is way much more than Petra). Through Kimkim, I was put in touch with Sherif. Sherif suggested a proposed itinerary, along with additional things I said I wanted to do/see. And the outcome was fantastic.

From the moment I landed, someone was there for me at the airport to walk me through customs and at the end of my trip, the... read more

I visited the beautiful Jordan at the end of March and early April 2021. I went through the Lonely Planet guide to get a sense of what I wanted to see. (Jordan is way much more than Petra). Through Kimkim, I was put in touch with Sherif. Sherif suggested a proposed itinerary, along with additional things I said I wanted to do/see. And the outcome was fantastic.

From the moment I landed, someone was there for me at the airport to walk me through customs and at the end of my trip, the same thing. Several times during the trip, Sherif and his local associated contacted me to make sure all was well and to see if I had any issues. Of course, I had none. And they came through like champs to help me get a covid test to enable me to re-enter the United States.

Mahmoud was my driver for the entire trip -- he is a great friendly guy and speak/understands English very well. At several locations, like Jerash, Petra and Wadi Rum, guides were also provided, who were knowledgeable and spoke/understood English very well. I should also add that the hotels/resorts supplied as part of the trip were top notch.

I fit a lot in, but my trip included the eastern desert castles, Amman (the Citadel and markets), Jerash, Aljoun castle, Mt. Nebo, Madaba, Karak castle, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aquaba and the Dead Sea.

The bottom line -- this was a great trip, which would not have been possible without my great tour guides/service. So if you thinking about Jordan, you should contact them. You won't be sorry.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on May 06, 2021

Thank you Michael so much for the nice words, all the team members are very happy you are retuning home with such great memories.
Looking forward to seeing you again in more and more trips.

Best,
Sherif Khalil

Best Egypt experience possible!
Egypt | Nov 22 - Nov 29, 2020

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Kelly F.
San Diego, CA | Reviewed on Dec 04, 2020

What can I say? This trip was truly magnificent and everything I dreamed Egypt would be. Safe, secure and incredibly tailor made just for us. The customer service was exemplary and our guide was a master Egyptologist, Mohamed. He has a true passion for his people’s history and an incredible educational background as well. We started in Luxor on a cruise aboard the Senesta St George Nile Cruise boat. It was absolutely magical cruising along the Nile. Very clean, well appointed and lots and... read more

What can I say? This trip was truly magnificent and everything I dreamed Egypt would be. Safe, secure and incredibly tailor made just for us. The customer service was exemplary and our guide was a master Egyptologist, Mohamed. He has a true passion for his people’s history and an incredible educational background as well. We started in Luxor on a cruise aboard the Senesta St George Nile Cruise boat. It was absolutely magical cruising along the Nile. Very clean, well appointed and lots and lots of food! Luxor itself is so jam packed with ruins that it would take months to see them all. We were able to see a few and the highlight for us was Karnak temple. Awe inspiring is the only way to describe it. Mohammed thoughtfully showed us the important aspects of each ruin. We learned how to decipher some hieroglyphics and also speak some Arabic with him. We went to Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Kom Ombo Temple and many more with Mohammed as our guide. It was an absolute pleasure. We have a friend for life in Luxor, Egypt now. Anyone from age 6-96 would love a tour with him. Next we went back to Cairo and visited the pyramids of Giza and it was truly surreal. All of our accommodations were beautiful. We were whisked from destination to destination with a private driver, security and guide. We even had a coordinator at the airport. Our coordinator spoke English and Spanish which was great too! As someone that usually plans their own trips and does everything by themselves it was a breath of fresh air to have EVERYTHING done for us. At the end of our trip, Sherif, the owner, even came by our hotel to meet us. What a gentleman. Loved this trip with all our hearts! ❤️🇪🇬🇺🇸❤️ Thank you Sherif, Dunes and Beyond, Mohamed and all the people that served us with the utmost care in this trip.

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Dec 29, 2020

Hi Kelly,
It is really pleasant to know that you and Edgar have enjoyed your Egypt trip with us. We will convey your nice words to everyone.

We are all waiting to see you again in Egypt in the near future.

Best,
Sherif

Amazing custom experience in Egypt
Egypt | Dec 21 - Dec 30, 2019

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Kat Z.
San Francisco, CA | Reviewed on Dec 31, 2019

I was planning to visit Egypt and wanted to craft a custom itinerary for my trip. I was contacted by Sherif from Dunes & Beyond. I told him how much time I had and what kinds of things I was interested in seeing and he organized everything for me from start to finish, including all my flights within Egypt. I had private guides for all the tours, which helped me go early and beat the crowds and get great photos at a lot of the temples! Sherif was in constant contact with me and my guides... read more

I was planning to visit Egypt and wanted to craft a custom itinerary for my trip. I was contacted by Sherif from Dunes & Beyond. I told him how much time I had and what kinds of things I was interested in seeing and he organized everything for me from start to finish, including all my flights within Egypt. I had private guides for all the tours, which helped me go early and beat the crowds and get great photos at a lot of the temples! Sherif was in constant contact with me and my guides throughout the whole trip to make sure everything was acceptable. Everything went according to plan and I had a great time in Egypt!

Local specialist: Sherif Khalil
Sherif
Sherif Khalil
Local specialist in Egypt | Reviewed on Jan 07, 2020

Thanks Kat for the nice words. It was my pleasure meeting you in Cairo and we are very much looking forward to more and more trips.

Sherif