Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Explore Roman ruins and a hilltop fortress on a 10-hour private tour from Amman to Umm Qais, Ajloun Castle, and Jerash that includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Learn about Jordan's ancient history and culture as you visit the sites, and enjoy the flexibility to customize the day to your interests and schedule.

Experience Cairo's antiquities, ancient sites, and historic center on a full-day, private tour by plane from Sharm el Sheikh. Visit the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, see the pyramids and sphinx at the Giza Plateau, then take a walking tour of Old Cairo, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre. This 15-hour tour includes entrance fees, lunch, and transport, as well as round-trip flights from Sharm el Sheikh, with the personalized service of a private guide in Cairo.

Discover the Nile-side temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu on a private day trip from Aswan. With an Egyptologist guide, journey north to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and falcon-headed god Horus. Admire the stone columns, forecourt and sanctuaries, and unravel their history with your guide. After an included boxed lunch, continue to Edfu, a large cult temple to Horus. See the large pylon, court and other chambers as your guide unveils their secrets. Afterward, return to Aswan or choose an optional hotel drop-off in Luxor.

Visit the desert stronghold of Ait Benhaddou on a full-day, private tour from Marrakech that's a customizable alternative to group tours with fixed itineraries. Since the dramatic drive over Tizi-n-Tichka pass is a highlight of the trip from Marrakech to Ait Benhaddou, traveling with a private driver gives you the flexibility to stop for photos, stretch your legs, or just enjoy views across the High Atlas.

When it comes to ancient Egypt, Cairo offers three don't-miss sites: Memphis, Egypt's first capital, Saqqara, home to its first pyramid, and the Giza Pyramids, known for the Great Sphinx. Experience all three in just one day without battling aggressive taxi drivers on this door-to-door tour with private Egyptologist guide. Your day includes a short camel ride, in-vehicle Wi-Fi, and lunch in a restaurant overlooking the pyramids.

Experience the traditions and flavors of Berber cuisine with a full-day, private cooking class in a High Atlas village from Marrakech. In addition to cooking alongside a local grandmother, you'll shop for ingredients at a local market, meet women in a Ourika Valley cooperative, and share a 3-course lunch in a family home.

Visit Luxor's ancient tombs and temples on a full-day, private tour from Marsa Alam to Luxor by car that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, and entrance fees. This 14-hour tour explores a UNESCO World Heritage Site that spans the East and West Banks of the Nile River: follow the imposing Avenue of Sphinxes into the Temple of Karnak, take in three tombs in the Valley of the Kings, then visit the Temple  of Medinet Habu and the towering Colossi of Memnon.

Delving into Oman's Wahiba Sands desert and 'wadi' river gorges alone isn't advisable for inexperienced off-road drivers. This private day trip solves the issue: transporting you into the sands and Wadi Bani Khalid aboard an expertly driven 4x4 so you can concentrate on the scenery. Speed over the Wahiba's dunes to meet Bedouins and ride a camel, and then relax at the mountains, palms, and natural pools of Bani Khalid.

If ancient Egypt fascinates you, treat yourself to the expertise of your own personal Egyptologist guide on this private door-to-door tour of the Giza Pyramids and Saqqara. First, see the pyramids, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, then ride a camel across the Giza sands. Next, explore the ancient tombs and history's very first pyramid at Saqqara. Along the way, enjoy a local restaurant lunch.

This day tour is a private journey from Marsa Alam to Aswan visiting a collection of the best archaeological sites in Aswan.

Escape the hustle of city life in Marrakech and enjoy a private, full-day sightseeing tour in the beautiful Ourika Valley. Visit a Berber ecomuseum in Tafza. Then go hiking in the small, scenic village of Setti Fatma and enjoy lunch along the riverside at a traditional local restaurant. On the return trip to Marrakech, stop at the Palm Grove of Marrakech. Climb on a camel and explore the desert villages and palm groves. This private tour includes a Marrakech hotel pickup and drop-off.

Even if you only have a night or two in Jordan, check off the nation's two signature sites in one action-packed day on this transport-only tour. Let your private driver take the strain as you travel in comfort and style to the rose-red city of Petra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the world-famous Dead Sea. Please note: Winter tours omit the Dead Sea as the days are too short.

Discover a full-day tour to the dramatic Ouzoud  waterfalls, located near the Grand Atlas village in the province of Azilal.

Besides the big three, Egypt is home to over 80 pyramids. Discover the best with a professional to take the transport strain on this private door-to-door tour of Giza, Saqqara, and Dahshur. See the Pyramid of Djoser (the earliest known pyramid), the Red Pyramid (the first true pyramid), the quirky Bent Pyramid, and the Giza Pyramids all in one day. Along the way, enjoy a camel ride, lunch, and beer.

Set out from Marrakech on a private, day-long trip to the Ourika Valley and get a glimpse of daily life in a Berber village. Rise into the rolling foothills of the Atlas Mountains and pause in a local home to experience a traditional tea ceremony. Drive past rolling orchards of almond and cherry trees then set out on foot towards a thundering waterfall; take in stunning views of the snowcapped High Atlas peaks as you dine at a nearby restaurant, and enjoy the tranquility of this cool, mountain valley.

Luxor is home to some of Egypt's most remarkable ancient ruins, but with just one day to spare, a private tour is the best way to maximise your time. This private full-day shore excursion from Safaga Port includes a tour of the UNESCO-listed Valley of the Kings; visits to the Colossi of Memnon, the temple of Hatshepsut, and the Karnak Temples; and a felucca cruise along the Nile. Port pickup and lunch is included.

Discover the Imperial City of Marrakech on this full-day tour from Casablanca and enjoy the undivided attention of a private guide. Visit Marrakech landmarks including Koutoubia mosque and the Majorelle Garden; admire architectural wonders such as Bahia Palace and Grand Badi Palace; and soak up the atmosphere in the famous Djemaa El Fna square.

Watch the sun rise over the Judean Desert on a full-day, private tour of Masada and the Dead Sea from Tel Aviv. Walk or ride to the top of the plateau, then hear the legend of the Jewish rebels who defended Masada against the Romans. Tour Herod's palace complex and the excavated Jewish quarter and visit the onsite museum. After a meal, create the perfect afternoon with your guide: hike an oasis, explore an ancient synagogue, visit a kibbutz or swim in the Dead Sea before returning to Tel Aviv.

Many of Oman's 'wadis' (river gorges) lie near Muscat, but are hard to reach without a rental 4x4 and careful planning. This private full-day tour delivers: taking you to several wadis to enjoy their scenery and pools while ensuring you don't get lost. See Wadi Dayqah Dam or Wadi Al Arbiyeen, and walk and swim at Wadi Shab and Tiwi all as your guide sheds light on rural Omani life.

Enjoy the luxury of a private guided day trip to Cairo with this memorable adventure from Hurghada. Follow your expert guide through the city's top attractions, like the Egypt Museum, King Tut's Tomb, the Giza Complex, the Sphinx and more. Get an up close look at the life of goals on a walk through Al Muiz Street. This popular tour includes hassle-free round-trip airfare from Hurghada and a professional Egyptologist as your guide.