Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Spend a day exploring the stunning Cape Peninsula with this private 1-day tour from Cape Town, including the Boulders Beach penguin colony. Enjoy a personalized and flexible itinerary, tailored to your group. Visit Hout Bay or check out the seals on Duiker Island. See the Cape of Good Hope and the African penguins at Boulders Beach.

Explore Dubai's old and newest sights on a 4.5-hour Dubai private tour. With a private guide, travel by air-conditioned minivan between the city's must-see sights. Admire top Dubai attractions such as Jumeirah Mosque and the iconic Burj Al-Arab, visit historical Al Bastakiya with its wind-tower houses, and head inside Dubai Museum to trace the city's history. Lastly, cross Dubai Creek on a traditional 'abra' water taxi, and explore the Spice Souk and Gold Souk as your guide provides commentary.

With its close proximity to Marrakech, the Ourika Valley makes for a great day trip. Settle into the comfort of a private vehicle and benefit from the personalized commentary from your guide while you travel into the heart of the Atlas Mountains. Nature lovers can bask in the beauty of Setti Fatma and its seven waterfalls, reached on foot. Following hotel pickup, relax with the enchanting views.

Don't spend your Dubai layover sitting around the terminal. Embark on a private sightseeing tour of the emirate instead. Explore Dubai in an air-conditioned vehicle with a personal guide, taking in heritage landmarks like the Bastakiya Historic District and the dazzling display of towering structures - such as Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest artificial structure - and visiting souks selling everything from spices to gemstones. Peruse the Dubai Museum, board a traditional 'abra' for a ride across Dubai Creek and simply marvel at the jaw-dropping (and ever-growing) skyline. This tour includes round-trip airport transfer.

Explore the UNESCO-listed Holy Valley on this private Cedars of Lebanon, Kozhaya and Besharreh day trip from Beirut. Discover top attractions in Besharreh including the Gibran Museum and surrounding churches. Visit the Monastery of St Anthony in Kozhaya with your private guide, and enjoy panoramic views over the forests and valleys. Travel into Lebanon's highest mountain range where beautiful cedar groves and ancient forests await. Admire the majestic Cedars of Lebanon and learn of the many uses to which the beautiful timber has been put.

Go deep into Egypt's history with a full-day, private tour of the relics and riches of the Egyptian Museum. Take time to explore the remarkable collection with an Egyptologist guide, and travel from old kingdom statues to the gleaming jewels of the middle and new kingdoms. Get beyond the museum's most frequented artifacts, and hear fascinating stories of archeologists, kings and mummies. See the golden funereal mask of Tutankhamun, and learn about the rituals and beliefs of the ancient Egyptians that crafted the museum's priceless treasures.

Step into the ancient world and the Egyptian kitchen on a private Cairo tour that combines the Egyptian Museum with a Koshari cooking class. Explore the largest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world, from mummies to coins and papyrus, and see the very best of the sprawling museum with your personal guide. Visit a local bazaar and spot a mysterious, ruined mansion, then learn to cook a traditional, Egyptian Koshari meal in a local restaurant.

Visit two of Egypt's most intriguing temples on a private 10-hour tour to Abydos and Dendera from Luxor. With an Egyptologist guide, explore the Temple of Abydos, once a cult center to Osiris and coated in reliefs. After lunch (own expense), visit the ancient healing Temple of Hathor in Dendera. See the halls, shrines, and famous Dendera zodiac star chart, inscribed on a chapel ceiling. Entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Whizz over Dubai's waters past skyscrapers and other landmarks on a private speedboat trip. Board your high-speed boat at Dubai Marina, and feel the thrill as your personal skipper opens the throttle. Feel the breezes whip through your hair as you rocket around the palm-shaped Palm Jumeirah and back. Drink in incredible views of the Burj Al-Arab, Atlantis The Palm and Jumeirah Beach, enjoy your own music on the onboard sound system, and sip on unlimited complimentary drinks. Choose a 2-, 3- or 4-hour trip with up to 10 passengers.

Go deep into Morocco's High Atlas Mountains on a private, full-day trip from Marrakech to the Zat Valley. Slip off the main road into Berber villages rimmed with high peaks and steep, terraced hillsides. Walk or ride a mule along the winding paths that join the villages in this remote valley; relax in Talatast, or continue to the isolated community of Aït Ali, nestled behind an imposing mountain. Share a traditional lunch with a local family and visit a cooperative of women artisans who create vibrant glassware and embroidery.

Discover three of Jordan's famous desert castles on this 4-hour private tour from Amman. With an informative private driver, learn about these fabled castles, built by Umayyad rulers during the 7th and 8th centuries as you visit each one in the desert plains of eastern Jordan. Explore UNESCO-listed Qusayr Amra, famous for its 8th-century frescoes of hedonistic scenes, before continuing to the atmospheric Qasr Kharana and Qasr al-Azraq castles, the latter used as a military base by TE Lawrence, known as 'Lawrence of Arabia,' during World War I.

Discover the historical treasures of the Coptic Christian community on this 3-hour private tour of Coptic Cairo. Travel into this captivating neighborhood, also known as Old Cairo, with your private guide, and visit a medley of early, icon-adorned churches, including the Hanging Church and Abu Serga, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Learn about Egypt's rich Coptic heritage, and visit the Coptic Museum, a treasure trove of ancient artifacts that tell the story of this Christian community, one of the world's oldest.

Get a taste of the celebrity lifestyle on a private, luxury yacht experience from Dubai. Select a 2- or 3-hour cruise on a gleaming 55-foot (16.8-meter) vessel or a 3-hour trip on a stunning 70-foot (21-meter) yacht. Then, simply relax on deck with an expert skipper at the helm. Polish your tan, admire landmarks including The Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al-Arab from the water, and enjoy included snacks and sodas, plus any food and drink you bring aboard. Perfect for a family or friends' celebration or romantic occasion.

Take in the very best of Tel Aviv and Jaffa with a private, half-day tour on foot and by taxi. Enjoy the flexibility of a private guide, and customize your itinerary to visit only the sites that interest you most. Stroll historic boulevards and visit the wharves in the old port of Tel Aviv, then explore Israeli's modern history. Head down the coast to Jaffa, and hear stories about the people and cultures that have shaped this ancient city, or browse the vibrant stalls at a pair of famous markets.

This private tour combines the best of Dendara and Abydos and showcases another side of Egypt. Explore the Temple of Hathor and venture into the home of "the Cult of Osiris" to see the site where ancient Egyptians made a sacred pilgrimage in historic times.

Wine lovers - this one's for you. Spend a day exploring the Cape Winelands region and visiting incredible wine estates. Take the stress out of planning transport by having Cape Town hotel pickup and drop-off included. You'll travel with ease in a comfortable vehicle with a private guide to teach you about the region. Highlights include visiting Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl, where you can choose to sample wines, visit shops, or have lunch.

Get to the highlights of the Cape Peninsula during a private day tour from Cape Town. See gorgeous coastal sights along Chapman's Peak Road, take in the stunning views from the Cape of Good Hope, watch the adorable resident African penguins on Boulders Beach, and enjoy samples of some of South Africa's famous wines at Groot Constantia winery in the Constantia Valley. See it all with a private guide and driver.

Step back in time to ancient Egypt on a private tour of the Egyptian Museum Cairo with a private, Egyptologist guide. View the star attraction - the treasures of Tutankhamun - and let your guide introduce you to the highlights of the Egyptian and Roman collections. Admire Tutankhamun's gold death mask, coffins and chariot; view age-old mummies of Egypt's kings, and see other pharaonic furnishings and items as your guide recounts their history. With thousands of artifacts on show

Discover the impressive beauty of Dubai from all angles with a private city tour. Your personal guide will accompany you on a sightseeing extravaganza through the emirate, taking in top attractions and exquisite views. Cross Dubai Creek in a traditional "abra" boat, follow your nose through the Spice Souk, ride a monorail to the glitzy Atlantis, The Palm hotel and soar to the 124th floor of towering Burk Khalifa for an 'At the Top' experience. Your 6-hour excursion also includes visits to the Dubai Museum and Bastakiya historic quarter.

Escape from Cape Town for the day to explore the peninsula's vast natural wonders, including Cape Point, Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Beach. Choose between two spectacular drives on your private tour, which stops first at Boulders Beach where you'll meet hundreds of resident African penguins. Then continue to the Cape of Good Hope, a stunning rocky outcrop that's a significant point for sailors. Lastly visit Cape Point, Africa's most south-westerly tip. Keep an eye out for playful baboons and enjoy incredible views from the Cape's two lighthouses.