Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Rewind to ancient Egypt with this full-day private tour to Giza, Sakkara and Memphis. With your own Egyptologist guide, admire the magnificent pyramids at Giza. After learning about these age-old tombs and the Sphinx, leave Cairo to see the Sakkara pyramid, an extraordinary stepped tomb known as Egypt's oldest pyramid. Lastly, continue to Memphis to discover the UNESCO-listed ruins of ancient Egypt's capital, including a giant statue of Ramses II. Enjoy a flexible itinerary on this private tour, and upgrade to include lunch and entry to Giza's Solar Boat Museum.

Enjoy a private tour of Dubai with your friends or family members and a knowledgeable guide. On this full day excursion, you will hit the most important landmarks and neighborhoods of the city, including Zabeel Palace, Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest structure), Dubai Mall, Ski Dubai, Palm Jumeira Island, Dubai Marina, and much more. Visit the Dubai Museum and the souk markets to test your haggling skills. Along the way, learn about the city's journey from quaint fishing village to international metropolis and take advantage of the many great photo opportunities. 

Witness the Giza pyramids, the Egyptian Museum and Khan el-Khalili bazaar on this full-day tour of Cairo, with a private Egyptologist guide. See the ancient pyramids and Sphinx at el-Giza; and discover the mysteries that surround these age-old monuments. Visit the atmospheric Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of Tutankhamun, including his gold death mask and coffins. Then, finish with time at the colorful Khan el-Khalili bazaar to barter for bargains. Enjoy a flexible itinerary that can be tailored to your interests, and upgrade to enjoy lunch during your tour.

Indulge an interest in art and history on this private day trip from Amman dedicated to Jordan's early medieval mosaics. Visit UNESCO-listed Um Rasas to see its Byzantine church mosaics, admire Madaba's 6th-century Mosaic Map, and view the early floor mosaics at Madaba Archaeological Park and Mt. Nebo. Plus, visit a workshop to see artisans hand-making these intricate artworks. Guided tours at Madaba and Mt. Nebo, private transportation, and entrance fees included.

Travel back to Ancient Egypt on a private half-day tour of the Giza Pyramids and Valley Temple from Cairo. With your guide, you'll gaze at the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and behold the colossal figure of the Sphinx. In the midst of the Egyptian desert, you'll stare at the summit of the Valley Temple while listening to history-rich commentary. Round-trip transportation from your Cairo hotel and lunch are included.

Get the most from a visit to the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx on a private day trip from Cairo or Giza. Admire the three pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus, hearing their stories from your guide. Then, see the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, Chephren's mortuary center. Upgrade to include access to the Sphinx complex to see the statue close-up. Private minivan transport and Cairo and Giza hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the highlights of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, on this chauffeured private tour from Dubai. Enter inside Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - an icon of modern Islamic architecture - and explore cutting-edge Yas, an artificial island. Tours also include a glimpse into the city's bygone rural traditions with a stop at Abu Dhabi Heritage Village.

Look beyond Jordan's most celebrated attractions to see some lesser-known historical treasures on this private Islamic desert castle day trip from Amman. Head east to Al-Azraq, a castle that 'Lawrence of Arabia' once used as a headquarters, and then explore the fresco-painted masterpiece of Amra and Kharaneh castles. Finish at Aljoun, a hilltop medieval fortress built to defend against the Crusaders. Your tour includes private transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, and entrance fees.

Experience three of Cairo's star turns - the Giza pyramids, Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili bazaar - on a full-day private tour. With an Egyptologist guide to bring everything to vivid life, lay eyes on the UNESCO-listed pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza, and learn how and why these ancient monuments were built. Admire Tutankhamun's treasures, as well as mummies and other age-old exhibits at the Egyptian Museum. Finally, cap your tour at the dizzying Khan El Khalili bazaar, diving into the colorful streets and bartering for souvenirs at the stalls.

Experience two of Jordan's top archaeological sites on this private day trip to Umm Qais and Pella from Amman. Visit Umm Qais, a scenic hillside site strewn with the well-preserved ruins of the Greco-Roman city of Gadara. Then, explore Pella, home to the relics of another Roman city, and other, eons-old settlements. A local guide at Umm Qais, plus all entrance fees, and private round-trip transport included.

Sightseeing in Dubai can mean walking between landmarks or waiting for cabs in sweltering heat. This private half-day city tour by private air-conditioned vehicle means you arrive at highlights such as the Palm Jumeirah and Deira's souks feeling coolly relaxed. Plus, you enjoy personalized insight from a guide and the crowd-free atmosphere of a private group. Return hotel transfers and a choice of departures are included, with entry fees excluded.

Discover Dubai's ancient hunting traditions on this private 5-hour falconry experience and wildlife tour. Visit a beautiful retreat nestled among the desert dunes with your private guide. Enjoy the chance to interact with elegant falcons, and learn of their life-cycles, diet and natural habitat. Then, watch a traditional falconry display and admire the birds' power and prowess in the air. Afterward, visit the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve and search the sands for sightings of native oryx and gazelles.

Make the most of the spectacular trip from Fez to Marrakech on a 3-day, private tour that explores dunes, Berber culture, towering gorges, and historic fortified kasbahs, including Ait Benhaddou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the personalized service of a private guide, you'll experience Morocco at your own pace, traveling in a rugged 4x4 vehicle. This tour includes some meals, as well as accommodations in a Dades Valley kasbah and a beautiful desert camp, where you'll wake for sunrise amid the Saharan sand dunes.

Enjoy the personalization and intimacy of your own, private Egyptologist on this one-of-a-kind tour of the Sphinx, Dahshur, Memphis and the Giza Pyramids. Travel back in time as you explore some of the ancient world's most prized sites with the help of your expert, local guide.

Traveling to Cairo without seeing the Great Pyramids of Giza and infamous Sphinx is like traveling to Paris without making a stop at the Eiffel Tower. Experience the best of this incredible and ancient city on a private tour of Cairo. Follow your own Egyptologist through all the highlights and enjoy personalized attention as your tour the city's most iconic destinations. The flexibility of a private tour means you can decide how much time to spend at each of the sites, insuring a truly memorable experience.

Spend a day exploring the forts and 'falaj' (water channels) of Oman's enchanting Dakhiliyah region on this 8-hour private trip from Muscat. Traveling by 4x4 with a driver-guide, venture deep into this mountainous region, and explore 17th-century Jabreen Fort, considered the country's most beautiful castle. Continue to Nizwa, Oman's former capital, to visit Nizwa Fort and Nizwa souk, famous for its silver stalls. Before returning to Muscat, check out one of Oman's largest 'falaj' systems, and stroll around the deserted village, water channels and banana groves of Birkat Al Mauz.

This private tour of the Egypt Museum, Alabaster Mosque and Khan el-Khalil is perfect for travelers who have already seen the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Follow an expert guide on a tour through some of the city's other great highlights and learn more about the history and religion that make this destination truly unique.

Avoid getting lost in the crowd; explore the medina of Marrakech with a personal guide who provides a firsthand look at artisans and their wares. This half-day private walking tour sets out in the morning from the centrally located Jemaa el-Fnaa square. Sightseeing includes Ben Youssef Madrasa and mosque plus the Photography Museum, but you may customize the itinerary to your interests.

Jordan is blessed with some of Middle East's best-preserved classical sites, and this 10-hour private trip from Amman covers three in one day. Tour the Greco-Roman ruins at Umm Qais; visit Pella, where ancient relics intermingle with Roman monuments; and explore Jerash, one of the world's most impressive Roman archaeological sites. Your trip includes private transportation, hotel pickup and drop-off, entrance fees, and local guides to show you Umm Qais and Jerash.

Discover the iconic sites of an ancient Imperial city on a private, full-day tour of Fez.  Take in the broad esplanade of the Royal palace and the 16th-century architecture of Borj Sud, then go deep into the UNESCO-recognized medina. Follow narrow lanes to covered bazaars and an eminent madrasa, and pass riverside tanneries and hillside shrines. Get a glimpse of daily life in bustling Nejjarine Square, discover Moroccan art in the Dar Batha Museum and leave the medina to visit potters' studios and Borj Sud, an imposing Saadian watchtower.