About Garden City Travel
More than four decades of experience, applied today
More than 40 years of travel experience, local knowledge and personal service in Egypt.
GARDEN CITY TRAVEL
Giza, Egypt
Established in Cairo in 1985
Established in Cairo in 1985
Who We Are
About Garden City Travel
Garden City Travel is a family-founded and family-led Egyptian travel company established in Cairo in 1985 by Sherif Hakim and Ashraf Hakim.
For more than four decades, we have helped individuals, families, companies, institutions and international travel partners travel with confidence in Egypt and around the world.
What began as a traditional travel agency has grown into a full-service travel company offering airline ticketing, hotel reservations, visa services, business travel management, incoming tourism, conferences, transportation and destination management throughout Egypt.
Today, we work across five service areas: Egypt holidays, professional DMC, business travel management, fleet & transportation and international holidays. Our local knowledge, industry relationships and commitment to personal service help us recommend suitable options and manage the details of each journey.
Experience on the Ground
Why Garden City Travel
Established in Cairo in 1985
Family-founded and professionally managed
More than four decades of travel experience
IATA-accredited travel agency
Strong relationships with airlines, hotels and tourism suppliers
Our own transportation fleet
Experience serving individuals and large groups
Expertise in corporate and international travel
Complete destination management services throughout Egypt
Experienced multilingual team
Operational support throughout every journey
Experience on the Ground
Leadership
Behind every successful journey is an experienced leadership team committed to excellent service and the continued development of Garden City Travel. Together, they bring decades of experience across business travel management, tourism, transportation, finance and business management.
Sherif Hakim
Founder
Sherif Hakim co-founded Garden City Travel in 1985 with a vision of building a travel company based on trust, professionalism and excellent customer service. His commitment to long-term relationships and operational excellence helped establish the foundations of the company's continued success.
Ashraf Hakim
Founder and Chairman
As Co-Founder and Chairman, Ashraf Hakim has played a key role in shaping the company's growth and strategic direction. His leadership, industry knowledge and strong partnerships have helped establish Garden City Travel as a trusted name in the Egyptian travel industry.
Bernard Hakim
Partner and Chief Executive Officer
Bernard Hakim leads the company's day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. He is focused on expanding Garden City Travel's international presence, strengthening partnerships with travel agencies worldwide, driving its digital transformation and positioning the company as one of Egypt's leading destination management companies.
Emad Eid
Chief Financial Officer
Emad Eid oversees the company's financial strategy, accounting operations, budgeting and financial planning. With decades of experience at Garden City Travel, he supports the company's financial stability and continued growth.
Youssef Tanagho
Chief Operating Officer
Youssef Tanagho oversees the company's daily operations, coordinates its different departments and helps maintain consistent service standards across tourism, transportation and business travel management.
Nahed Maher
Head of Ticketing
Nahed Maher leads the Airline Ticketing Department, managing airline relations, business travel accounts and ticketing operations. She ensures that clients receive efficient, competitive and reliable flight solutions.
Emad Basta
Head of Tourism and Transportation
Emad Basta oversees the Tourism and Transportation divisions, including incoming travel operations, tour logistics, transportation services and on-the-ground coordination. He works closely with both departments to ensure every journey is delivered smoothly from arrival to departure.
Licensed and Established
Licences and Accreditations
Egyptian Tourism Licence Category A
IATA-accredited travel agency
Established in Cairo in 1985
Garden City Travel