Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Experience the old and modern essence of Amman in one day on this private 10-hour tour. Visit landmarks such as the Citadel, Roman Theatre, King Abdullah Mosque, and Jordan Museum, and soak in local culture along Rainbow Street. Plus, visit the Royal Automobile Museum, shop for souvenirs at Al Bukaria Souk, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Your tour includes a locally guided Citadel tour, private transport, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Sightseeing by yourself in Amman can be stressful, with cab drivers and high temperatures to deal with. View the highlights with less effort on a private tour by personal air-conditioned car, ideal for those short on time. Visit the Citadel and amphitheater - choosing to hire local guides (own expense) as you wish - and eliminate any souvenir-shopping hassles with free time at a souk. Upgrade for Dead Sea pickup and drop-off.

Get to know Jordan's capital on a private 6-hour trip to Amman from the Dead Sea. Traveling between sights by private, air-conditioned vehicle, take a guided tour of Amman Citadel, visit the Archaeological Museum, and see the 2nd-century Roman Theater. Plus, check out King Abdullah Mosque, Rainbow Street, other mosques and churches, and a traditional souk or two. Upgrade to include an Arabic lunch. Your tour includes select entrance fees plus hotel pickup and drop-off.

Spend a half-day learning about South Africa's history of apartheid on this private tour of the Apartheid Museum. Benefit from personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on a private tour for just you and your party, where you can travel at your own pace and ask plenty of questions on this complicated topic. You'll have access to all 22 of the exhibition areas, put together by a talented team of curators to give a full picture of the history of apartheid.

Explore the artisanal crafts of Mauritius as you are chauffeured to a variety of workshops and museums on the island. This approximately 8-hour private excursion will take you to the Bois Cheri tea factory and museum, St. Aubin rhumerie and colonial mansion, model ship museum, diamond cutting workshop, and the Roche qui Pluere - a rocky landmark in the shape of person that appears to cry as the waves splash it.

Get under the skin of historical Cairo on a full-day private tour, with an informative Egyptologist guide. Travel by private, air-conditioned minivan to Giza to see the UNESCO-listed pyramids and Sphinx. Listen as your guide shares tales of their building and history; and after lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the stunning Egyptian Museum. Here, behold Tutankhamun’s glittering burial treasures before continuing to Muezz Street in old Cairo. Stroll along this restored medieval street past markets, gates and mosques that once formed the hub of the early city.

Explore Oman's Wahiba Sands on this small-group camel safari from Bidiyah. With a small group limited to 10 people or fewer, you are guaranteed personalized attention as you ride your camel through the desert and learn about Bedouin culture. Snack of Arabic coffee and dates included.

Keen to explore Cairo during a layover at Cairo International Airport? This private sightseeing tour is just the ticket. With an Egyptologist guide beside you, visit the Giza pyramids and Sphinx, admire Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum, see the Mohammed Ali Pasha mosque at the Saladin Citadel, and visit the famous Hanging Church in atmospheric Coptic Cairo. Cap everything with a 1-hour Nile cruise aboard a 'felucca', one of the traditional, white-sailed boats that still ply the fabled river. Your tour includes air-conditioned transport and airport pickup and drop-off.

Explore The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, also known as The Egyptian Museum, with a Qualified Egyptologist guide. Enjoy a deeper appreciation of the exhibits as your guide provides historical and cultural context to what you see. The museum has more than 136,000 artifacts on display, including many items from King Tut's extravagant, multi-room tomb. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

See the highlights of ancient and modern Amman on this private 4-hour city tour. Traveling by private, air-conditioned vehicle with an informative private guide, discover the many different faces of Jordan's capital, from its dusty classical ruins to vibrant markets and the upscale malls of the modern city. See top Amman attractions including the stunning Roman amphitheatre, King Abdullah Mosque and the ruins and archaeological museum of the hilltop Citadel. Upgrade to finish with a lunch of delicious 'mezze' (small dishes) or lunch followed by a pampering Turkish bath experience.

Make the most of limited time and explore ancient Egypt on a convenient layover tour. After airport pickup, travel by air-conditioned minivan with an Egyptologist guide to visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple. Shop for leather and other fine products at Khan El Khalili Bazaar, check out the King Tut exhibit at the Egyptian Museum, take a camel ride, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Oman's northeast coast serves up scenic 'wadis' (river gorges), fishing villages, and beaches, yet they're hard to reach from Muscat without local knowledge and a rented 4x4. Make the most of the region on this 4x4 private tour to Wadi Shab with a guide to show you round. Enjoy the wadi's pools, admire Fins Beach, Bimmah Sinkhole, and more, and relax with lunch and hotel and port transfers all included.

Spend a day exploring Cape Town with a private guide on this comprehensive city tour. Begin with a ride up Table Mountain on the aerial cableway, and enjoy a guided walk to and from Maclear's Beacon, the mountain's highest point. Then, delve into the city's Cape Malay heritage in Bo-Kaap (aka Malay Quarter), whose colorful houses are among the city's most-photographed sites. Other highlights include visits to the South African Museum, Company Gardens and the Castle of Good Hope. You'll also benefit from the undivided attention of your own dedicated guide.

Cairo's museums hold a treasure trove of antiquities, art, and artifacts, but finding the most important collections and exhibits can be overwhelming. Get a fully customized, all-day tour of four Cairo museums with an Egyptologist guide that includes all entrance fees, transport in a Wi-Fi equipped, climate-controlled minivan, lunch, and round-trip hotel transfers.

Explore the city of Marrakech, which is known as the "red city" because of its orange-red clay walls, on this guided half-day private tour. The itinerary includes top attractions, monuments, souks, and palaces such as the botanical gardens Majorelle Garden and Menara Garden, the Bahia Palace, the Koutoubia Mosque, the Saadian Tombs, and Jemaa el-Fna (the central square of Marrakech).

Classical ruins, city sights, and relaxation by the Dead Sea: this private 10-hour trip from Amman packs a little of almost everything into a single day. Start with a 2-hour round-up of Amman's Citadel and Roman Theatre, before traveling to the well-preserved ancient Roman city of Jerash. Lastly, relax and swim in the Dead Sea. Your package includes private round-trip transport, with entrance fees and local guides at the sites at own expense.

Get to know the Constantia Valley's wine region on this full-day private tour from Cape Town. Through several winery visits and your dedicated guide's commentary, get to know the history of wine production in the the oldest wine region in the Southern Hemisphere. Highlights include visits, cellar tours, and tastings at Groot Constantia and the Eagles Nest Wine Estate, among others. Round-trip private transportation for you and your party from Cape Town hotels.

Get a personal introduction to Cairo with a full-day, private tour that takes in the best of ancient and modern Egypt. Visit the iconic pyramids of the Giza Plateau and the inscrutable sphinx, then see a stunning collection of pharaohs' treasures and mummies in the Egyptian Museum. Travel into the oldest part of Cairo to explore a vibrant bazaar, where stalls are piled high with gold jewelry, handmade carpets, spices and souvenirs.

Tour Dubai's top attractions in a private car during this 4-hour tour. Those short on time are sure to enjoy this overview of Dubai's most important monuments, including modern marvels like the soaring Burj Khalifa skyscraper and sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel. Then see a more historic side of the city during a stop at Al Fahidi Fort, and enjoy a ride by traditional water taxi and visit to Jumeirah Mosque. Your Dubai private tour covers a private guide and vehicle, water taxi and monorail ride, and round-trip hotel transport.

see all Cairo's top attractions in two action-packed days on this private tour, with an Egyptologist guide. Experience the stunning Giza pyramids and Great Sphinx; and visit the ancient pyramid fields of Saqqara and open-air museum of Memphis. Gaze at Tutankhamun golden treasures at the Egyptian Museum, and explore the highlights of Old Cairo, including the Mohammed Ali Pasha Mosque and Khan El Khalili bazaar.