Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

The Aronia day spa in Houghton, South Africa, is a haven of peace and tranquillity - where the stresses and strains of everyday life fall away. With this spa ticket, relax with a glass of Champagne and enjoy the various treatments on offer. Unwind with a soothing massage, rejuvenate your skin with a refreshing facial, or select from a wide range of manicures, pedicures, and tanning services.

Escape the city for a day exploring St Lucia Wetlands Park (iSimangaliso Wetland Park), a vast natural wetland that's also South Africa's first UNESCO World Heritage Site. Depart Durban for a 2-hour boat ride through the park's estuary, keeping an eye out for resident crocs and hundreds of hippos as you float along. This massive estuary is also a bird-lover's paradise, with flamingos, kingfishers, eagles and more.

Spend a half day rolling through the streets of Soweto on this popular bike tour that puts travelers in touch with local customs, traditions, culture and people. Learn about the area's incredible history, visit the childhood home of Nelson Mandela and gain insight into the nation's Apartheid past. This tour includes the option to bungee jump in Soweto, or travelers can opt to simply take in the views from 100 meters above the ground. 

Discover one of Johannesburg's most energetic and fascinating townships on a half-day visit to Soweto. Set out on a coach bus or minivan for a guided sightseeing tour of an area known for its rich political history and vibrant trendsetting culture. Witness the disparities between rich and poor while learning about how the township came to be and its fight against apartheid. Take in sights like the Mandela House Museum, where the former South African president once lived, the once-residence of Nobel peace prize winner Desmond Tutu.

Be prepared for a unforgettable evening of entertainment in Cairo. Tour the world famous Great Pyramids, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel of Saladin, the Alabaster Mosque, and Khan el-Khalili with lunch provided to you. Before the tour, your driver/guide will meet you at your hotel or the airport and return you to your hotel or airport.

See Dubai's landmarks and beautiful coastline from the deck of a boat on the Persian Gulf. During this 90-minute boat tour, available in the early morning and late evening to beat the desert heat, get views of the Palm Jumeirah, the Dubai Marina, the Burj Al Arab and the Atlantis. Bring your camera for photo ops and learn about the history and culture of Dubai through your guide's narration.

Tour Zanzibar's UNESCO-listed historic district and premiere natural attraction on this tour to Stone Town and Prison Island. Learn about the current culture and history in Stone Town as you walk past its attractions, including a Portuguese fort, the Sultan Palace, and the birthplace of Freddie Mercury, before continuing your tour to Prison Island, famous for its population of giant tortoises.

A visit to Soweto is an essential part of any Johannesburg experience. This memorable tour delves deep into South Africa's Apartheid roots and grants travelers an insider's look at the history, culture and people in this iconic destination. Journey 15 km outside the center of the city into Deepkloof Extension, where you'll see the Soweto Towers, Kliptown Charter, Matchbox, Elephant Houses and shanty towns. Your expert guide will show you the street where Nelson Mandela and Hector Pieterson lived and you'll learn about the 1976 uprising that helped pave the way for freedom. 

Located just a half-hour drive from Johannesburg, Soweto is one of the most famous townships in the city. On this tour, discover the township's troubled history and rich cultural heritage as you stroll down Vilikazi Street, learn about the Youth Uprising in 1976 at the Hector Pieterson Museum, and visit the Nelson Mandela House Museum.

Explore St. Catherine's monastery on a full-day trip from Sharm El Sheikh, and discover an ancient religious site at the foot of Mt. Sinai. Discover the world's oldest working library, which shelters Byzantine icons and Crusaders' art, biblical scrolls and intricate mosaics.  Visit Moses' legendary 'burning bush,' and step inside the monks' cells, the Fatimid mosque and monastery gardens. Enjoy a buffet lunch before the monastery closes for noontime prayers, and return to Sharm El Sheik via Dahab, a laid-back ocean side town at the edge of the desert.

Sample some of South Africa's best-known wines in the lands where they're grown during a private tour of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. From Cape Town you'll head for the Cape Winelands region to visit four different wineries. During each stop, learn about how the combination of climate, soil and grape varietals create the unique wines for which South Africa is known throughout the world. Taste wines, fortified wines, cheese and chocolate on this decadent private tour.

The famous Soweto Township - former home of Nelson Mandela - and the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind are two of the most significant historic sites around Johannesburg. Explore both on this full-day tour and learn more about South African history as you visit the Hector Pieterson Museum and the Nelson Mandela House in Soweto. After lunch (own expense), visit the Cradle of Humankind, where you can browse the interactive displays and take an underground boat ride at the Maropeng Visitor Center.

Get an essential introduction to recent South African history on this guided tour to the township of Soweto. Learn about how the township's experiences during the Apartheid era. Visit Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Lesedi Cultural Village to watch a traditional dance. Includes lunch at a local restaurant.

Step into an ancient Egyptian landscape with a half-day, private tour of the pyramids (built for  Cheops, Chefren and  Mykerinus) at Giza, the Great Sphinx & the Valley Temple. After go to Sakkara to visit the older Step Pyramid at Sakkara. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal tour guide and private car as you explore the iconic sites, and hear stories about the kings, priests and workers who built the pyramids. -Day tour, private Giza tour  - Choose a private guide for a more personal experience - Visit an ancient site close to the city - Learn about local history and culture - Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Visit both the Stony Point Nature Reserve - home to a large colony of African penguins - and the Waaygat Whaling Station on this tour from Cape Town. See the black and white birds up close from a boardwalk through the colony, learning about their biology and behavior through a guide's commentary. Tour the remnants of the Waaygat Whaling Station, the former site of whale meat harvesting and processing from the early 20th century, to imagine what whaling life was like on the cape during that time. Light lunch included.

Delve into the history of South Africa during Apartheid on this half-day tour of Soweto. With a guide providing insightful commentary, take a walk down Vilakazi Street, home to two residences of Nobel Peace Laureates. Visit Motsoaledi, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum, and the Nelson Mandela House Museum, among other highlights.

Get to know South Africa's biggest city on a full-day tour that covers all the highlights of Johannesburg and Soweto. Take in the views from the Top of Africa, learn about the city's history as you visit Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum, then follow in the footsteps of Nelson Mandela in Soweto, with a tour of the Nelson Mandela House, Hector Pieterson Museum, and Freedom Square.

Witness the natural marvels of southern Mauritius on a full-day trip, with an expert guide. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, journey through verdant hills to the Bois Teri Tea Factory, Le Vanille R eserve des Mascareignes, a beautiful nature park. See the reserve's giant tortoises and crocodiles, and then continue to the historical Saint Aubin Sugar Estate. Tour the well-preserved, 19th-century estate house; learn about the sugar cane cultivated here; and enjoy a rum tasting. After a traditional Mauritian lunch, stop for photos at the black cliffs of Gris Gris, the island's southernmost point.

Spend the day exploring the townships outside of Johannesburg on this Soweto tour. Follow your expert local guide through the streets of Meadowlands, Kliptown, Orlando and Vilakazi. Learn about the nation's history of apartheid and how historic rules still shape the city today.

Visit the historic Stone Town of Zanzibar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a guided, half-day tour from Zanzibar. With an experienced guide to lead the way, you'll explore a blend of African, Arab, Indian, Persian, and European cultures, following narrow streets shaded by elegant balconies and verandahs. See the former slave market, the Sultan Palace, and a series of beautifully-carved wooden doors, with a 30-minute shopping break to browse for some of Zanzibar's most distinctive souvenirs.