Travel Joy Egypt

We booked the Giza tour and transfers with Travel Joy and we are very satisfied with this company. Communication was great and Ker was very helpful. Our mini bus was luxurious and clean. I recommend them for your activities in Cairo.

I found Egypt Joy Travel through one of the forums while planning my first trip to Egypt. Everyone I spoke to recommended traveling with a company, so I reached out to about seven different operators. Egypt Joy stood out for their quick responsiveness and competitive pricing. Mohammed, the owner, was incredibly helpful and patient, answering my endless questions at all hours. When it came to hotels, I booked some directly with points and others through Mohammed. If you’re booking with cash, definitely book through him—he secured significantly discounted rates compared to what I saw online. My trip lasted five days: three nights in Cairo and one night in Luxor. Originally, I planned to travel with my mom, but her flight was canceled, and she couldn’t make it. Mohammed handled the last-minute change with ease, rearranging everything for a solo trip without any hassle. From the moment I arrived, I felt well taken care of. An agent met me before immigration to assist with paperwork, which made arrival smooth and stress-free. I wish I’d had similar help for my domestic flight to Cairo on AirCairo, as the terminal was chaotic and disorganized (not Egypt Joy’s fault). However, they made up for it by ensuring I had an airport escort for my international departure, which was much appreciated. I had two guides—one in Cairo and another in Luxor—and both were incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Egyptology. They tailored the pace of the tours to my preferences, which I appreciated since I tend to move quickly through museums. In Cairo, my guide Khaled was a standout. He helped me negotiate a camel ride to get the iconic picture in front of the pyramids (this is only possible with a camel ride, by the way!). He also made sure I got fair prices at shops and outright told vendors that he didn’t want a commission, which I found very refreshing. For souvenirs, I discovered that the museum gift shops with fixed prices had the best deals, and I didn’t end up buying anything at the Grand Bazaar. In Cairo, we covered the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Civilization Museum, and the Bazaar. The only stop I didn’t love was the Papyrus Institute—it felt more like a shop, and the staff was overly persistent in trying to sell me something I didn’t want. In Luxor, my guide ensured I made the most of my 24 hours there. Highlights included an incredible sunrise hot air balloon ride, visits to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and a trip to Banana Island. I did buy a few alabaster pieces in Luxor, only to realize later that I’d overpaid when I saw similar items at the museum gift shops in Cairo. If I could offer one piece of advice: avoid buying anything in Egypt without a listed price. Egypt can be overwhelming and chaotic for a first-time visitor, but Egypt Joy Travel made everything feel seamless. Their attention to detail and care made me feel safe and well-attended throughout the trip.