Djoser Travel

What Djoser Travel does

Djoser Travel is a German group tour operator headquartered in Köln that has organized worldwide small-group cultural, adventure, and active travel since 1985. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model, selling package tours through its own website (djoser.de), telephone support lines in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and free printed catalogs, with affiliated partner websites serving Belgian and Dutch travelers. Tour products bundle international flights, ground transportation, mid-range hotel accommodation, and German-speaking tour guides, capped at 22 participants per departure with a 15-person minimum for guaranteed operation.

The product portfolio is structured around three sub-brands: Djoser Reisen (standard group tours), Djoser Family (family-oriented tours with age-appropriate activities), and Wander- und Fahrradreisen (hiking and cycling tours), plus a Private Gruppenreisen offering for customized private group travel. Destinations span six regions — Africa, Asia, Europe, Central and South America, North America & Oceania, and the Orient — with per-tour pricing ranging from approximately €2,595 (Vietnam, 22 days) to €7,345 (Australia, 28 days). Revenue is generated primarily through one-time package sales, with incremental income from single-room supplements, optional excursions, entry fees, visa handling, and travel insurance add-ons.

There is no proprietary technology platform, mobile app, API, or AI capability described in the company's public materials. Core operating dependencies are commercial: long-haul flight inventory via Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines partnerships, IATA and DRV (Deutscher Reiseverband) industry certifications, and participation in the DRSF (Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds) insolvency protection scheme mandated under German travel law. Marketing is multi-channel, combining SEO-optimized web content, social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), email newsletter, a travel blog, printed catalog distribution, and in-person/online information events.

Name

Djoser Travel

Legal name

Djoser

Website

https://djoser.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Djoser Travel is a German direct-to-consumer tour operator founded in 1985 that sells small-group package tours (max 22 participants) to destinations across six continents, serving primarily German-speaking travelers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland with affiliated operations in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Group Tour Operator

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Private/Customized Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Escorted Coach & Bus Package Tour Operators (THAKADAA), Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE)

Keywords

• Group tour operator
• Guided adventure travel
• Hiking cycling tours
• Family travel packages
• Cultural round trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Köln

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Package Tour Sales: Djoser generates revenue through the sale of all-inclusive group tour packages that combine international flights, ground transportation, accommodations, and German-speaking tour guides. The base package covers flights, transport, and some meals. Additional revenue comes from optional single-room supplements, optional excursions, entry fees, travel insurance, and add-on services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Djoser Travel is a German group tour operator that sells all-inclusive guided group tour packages to individual travelers across more than 60 countries. Each package bundles international flights, ground transportation, mid-range hotel accommodations, and a German-speaking tour guide, with optional add-ons such as single-room supplements, excursions, entry fees, and travel insurance. The company operates three main product lines (Djoser Reisen, Djoser Family, Wander- und Fahrradreisen) plus private customized group tours, with maximum group sizes of 22 participants and a minimum of 15 required for guaranteed departure.

Product overview

Djoser Travel operates as a group tour operator offering three main product lines: Djoser Reisen (standard group tours), Djoser Family (family-focused tours), and Wander- und Fahrradreisen (active hiking/cycling tours). All products follow the company's principle of combining individual freedom with group comfort, featuring German-speaking travel guides, accommodation in mid-range hotels, and transportation via private buses. The company organizes tours across seven geographic regions: Afrika, Asien, Europa, Mittel- & Südamerika, Nordamerika & Ozeanien, and Orient. Additional offerings include Private Gruppenreisen for customized private group travel.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Djoser Family: Family-focused group travel packages designed for families traveling with children.
• Wander- und Fahrradreisen

Products and services

• Djoser Reisen (Standard Group Tours) Core product line offering guided group tour packages to destinations worldwide, combining international flights, ground transport, mid-range hotel accommodations, and a German-speaking tour guide. Tailored for individual travelers, couples, and groups seeking structured travel with personal freedom.
• Djoser Family Family-oriented group tours for parents traveling with children, with age-appropriate activities and adjusted itineraries across all continents. Family 15-day tours from €2,395.
• Wander- und Fahrradreisen (Hiking and Cycling Tours) Active travel packages combining hiking and cycling for adventure-focused travelers across Europe, Asia, Central and South America, and the Orient.
• Private Gruppenreisen (Private Group Tours) Customized private group tours tailored to specific customer preferences, schedules, and group composition, leveraging Djoser's destination portfolio and tour infrastructure.
• Vietnam Roundtrip 22-day group tour of Vietnam including Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, and the Mekong Delta. From €2,595 per person (15-day family version from €2,395).
• USA West Hotel Tour 22-day hotel-based group tour of the USA West covering San Francisco, Yosemite NP, Las Vegas, Zion NP, Bryce Canyon, Grand Canyon, and Los Angeles. From €4,895-5,095 per person.
• Silk Road 23-day Tour 23-day group tour along the Silk Road through Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, combining cultural heritage sites with natural landscapes. From €3,745-3,895 per person.
• North America and Oceania Tours Destination category covering group tours in North America and Oceania including Alaska, USA, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Includes 28-day Australia tour from €7,345 and 25-day New Zealand tour from €5,195.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40 years of travel experience since 1985
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• UNICEFminorOthersDjoser supports UNICEF for children worldwide through their 'Reisen die helfen' (Travel that helps) program, supporting children globally through the UN children's fund.
• LufthansacoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary airline partner for USA and other long-haul routes, providing direct flights from Frankfurt to destinations worldwide.
• Turkish AirlinescoreTechnology or IntegrationAirline partner for Silk Road and Central Asia tours, providing flights via Istanbul hub to destinations including Ashgabat and Almaty. Member of Star Alliance.
• DRV (Deutscher Reiseverband)minorOthersGerman Travel Association - industry membership organization for travel companies in Germany.
• IATAminorOthersInternational Air Transport Association - certification and industry membership for airline ticket sales.
• TAS (Travel Assurance Services)minorOthersTravel insurance and protection services provider.
• Trusted ShopsminorOthersE-commerce trust seal and review platform providing customer review infrastructure.
• Djoser Belgium (djoser.be)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian affiliated partner operating under the Djoser brand, serving Belgian travelers with similar tour offerings.
• Djoser Netherlands (djoser.nl)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch affiliated partner operating under the Djoser brand, serving Dutch travelers with similar tour offerings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TUI Deutschland: Germany's largest tourism conglomerate, operating escorted tours alongside hotels, cruises, and flight-only products; competes for the same DACH outbound-travel customer base but with vastly broader product depth.
• DER Touristik: Large German tour-operator group offering packaged escorted tours across the world — overlaps with Djoser's product range but operates at significantly larger scale and broader portfolio breadth.

Direct peers

• Ikarus Tours: German tour operator offering escorted worldwide tours with German-speaking guides, positioning in the same mid-market DACH group-travel segment as Djoser Reisen.
• Hauser Exkursionen: Munich-based adventure and trekking tour operator offering small-group expeditions with German-speaking guides, comparable to Djoser's active-travel and hiking/cycling sub-brand.
• Wikinger Reisen: German adventure tour operator focused on hiking, cycling, and trekking itineraries worldwide — the closest direct competitor to Djoser's 'Wander- und Fahrradreisen' sub-brand.
• Studiosus Reisen: Germany's largest independent escorted-tour operator offering multi-day package tours across the world with German-speaking guides, directly comparable to Djoser's core escorted-group product in the DACH market.
• Chamäleon Reisen: Berlin-based tour operator specializing in small-group, nature- and culture-focused multi-day tours with German-speaking guides — closely mirrors Djoser's small-group (max-22) and active-travel positioning.
• Explorer Reisen: Frankfurt-based tour operator specializing in worldwide small-group tours with German-speaking guides, directly competing for the same DACH escorted-tour customer as Djoser.
• Gebeco (GEBECO Reisen): German tour operator offering escorted group travel worldwide with German-speaking tour escorts, overlapping heavily with Djoser's destination catalog and customer profile in the DACH outbound segment.

Regional players

• Squat Worlds (formerly Squat BER): Dutch/Belgian adventure-tour operator using a similar small-group adventure format to Djoser, primarily serving the Benelux market through overlapping catalog destinations.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_btp7msNIiVUbB2L6x3t8g
• Facebookfacebook.com/DjoserReisen
• Instagraminstagram.com/djoserreisen
• Xx.com/djoserreisen

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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