Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Delve into Dubai's oldest quarters and markets on a 7-hour Al Bastakiya heritage area and souks walking tour. Stroll around the 19th-century lanes and wind towers of Al Bastakiya, visit Dubai Museum, and explore Deira's traditional Gold and Spice souks. Then, enjoy photo ops at Dubai's newer sights, including the Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa, before watching an evening Dubai Fountain show. Air-conditioned minivan transport and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Leave the affluence of Sandton behind for the revitalized Maboneng Precinct, located on the eastern side of the Johannesburg CBD. This 5-hour tour takes you on a leisurely walk around the area with a visit to the Carlton Centre to browse the arts and craft shops. Meet urban artists and learn about the art galleries and studio spaces in this thriving creative hub.

Learn about the lives of South Africa's wild cats on a 1-hour guided 'experience' tour of Tenikwa Wildife Centre, along the country's Garden Route. Enter the habitats of various cats such as cheetah and caracal and get up close with lions and leopards while your guide provides details on each species and their roles in the environment. You'll also have an opportunity to see meerkats, marabou storks and visit a penguin splash pool. This walking tour is ideal for families or anyone wanting to learn more about these carnivorous creatures.

See the very best of Luxor on a 4-hour tour to the West Bank led by an Egyptologist guide. Explore Egypt's most iconic tombs in the Valley of the Kings, and choose three tombs to visit - consider adding on a visit to the famous tomb of Tutankhamun - then walk the broad arcade of Hatshepsut's Temple and stand beneath the towering colossi of Memnon. 

Combine an exploration of South Africa's West Coast and the Cape Winelands region during this 5-day, 4-night, excursion from Cape Town. Explore a historic lighthouse in Paternoster, learn about agricultural products in Citrusdal, and sample some of the world's best wines in Franschhoek and Stellenbosch, plus much more. All accommodations, some meals, and minivan transport are included.

Visit pretty Hermanus for a rare chance to go whale-watching from the shore. Southern Right Whales breed in the waters off Hermanus, not far from Cape Town, every year from July through November. The town is uniquely positioned to offer some of the best land-based whale-watching viewing locations in the world, and you can also choose to go out on a boat for more adventure (own expense).

Secure entry in advance for your preferred day and enjoy the time to look forward to your visit with this admission ticket to Dubai's Wild Wadi Water Park. Then, when the time comes, simply make your own way to the aqua park - the biggest in Dubai - and enjoy full-day access to its 30-plus rides, slides, and water play zones. Food, drinks, and locker and towel rental are not included.

Tick off more of the West Bank's and Palestine's iconic sites in less time on this 12-hour tour from Tel Aviv. Ideal for first-time visitors, this excursion covers the Jordan River Baptismal Site (Yardenit), the ancient city of Jericho, and Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus. See, too, Ramallah, the administrative center of the Palestine authority. Lunch is included on this small-group tour, which is limited to 10 people and requires a valid passport.

Witness the world of the West Bank and explore its history and culture on this full-day guided tour from Jerusalem. See where Jesus was born in Bethlehem and where he was baptized in the Jordan River. Visit the town of Ramallah and see the tomb of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat. Stop at Jericho to see the oldest city in the world.

Swap Cape Town for a day exploring the beautiful scenery of the West Coast. You won't have to worry about bringing a bike with you as bike hire is included, as well as roundtrip transportation from Cape Town. By going on a guided cycle tour, you'll discover hidden rural sites that you wouldn't discover alone. A highlight of the tour is meeting San (Bushmen) and learning about their culture at the Khwa Ttu San Centre. A delicious lunch is also included.

Hop aboard a raft for a rip-roaring ride through the whitewater rapids of the Zambezi River, just at the foot of Victoria Falls. Known as some of the most challenging rapids on the planet, the river flows alongside stunning Batoka Gorge. Tours include a tasty lunch with refreshments, hotel pickup, and free time to take a cable car ride up to the gorge.

Ride the highest commercially runnable rated rapids (grade V) on the Zambezi after it spills over Victoria Falls. You'll want to be in good physical shape to conquer the steep climb into and out of the gorge, plus the rigors of the ride itself. Participants are advised to leave all their valuables in a safe place and wear clothing that can't be dislodged during the river journey.

Private Tour Luxor West Bank Valley of the Kings and Hatsheput Temple

Spend a day whale watching and wine tasting on this private 10-hour trip to Hermanus from Cape Town. See migrating Southern Right Whales off the coast of Hermanus from June through mid-December. Sample some of the local wines at two estates.

Visit the West Coast and go sightseeing, surfing, kiteboarding, hiking, swimming and have a sleepover. See and experience the some places of interest, drive through the West Coast Nature Reserve , Fossil site, and visit towns along the way. On the trip you will go through Milnerton, Bloubergstrand, Melkbosstrand, Yserfontein, Darling, Langebaan, Jacobsbaai, Vredenburg, Paternoster.  2 Days trip. This is your itinerary, your time, your destinations, your attractions and your activities, your tour.

Trade the urban jungle of Cape Town for a safari amidst real wild animals during this 9-hour private safari excursion. Travel by private vehicle to a game reserve to search for 'Big 5' animals like rhinos, lions, leopards, elephants and buffalo, plus other creatures like giraffes, hippos and cheetahs, observing these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. On the way home, stop by a winery for a tasting and cheese pairing. A private guide, breakfast and lunch, entrance fees, wine tasting and round-trip hotel transport are covered.

Raging below Victoria Falls, the Zambezi River is considered one of the best white-water rafting locations in the world. Navigate class III to V rapids - interspersed with calm pools - while a guide leads you safely to the end of the course. This tour even includes lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off, so you don't have any excuse not to book.

Spend the day on a wet and wild adventure at Wild Wadi, a water park designed around Arabian folklore with Juha as its central character. Experience thrilling rides like Action River, Burj Surj, Master Blasters, Tantrum Alley, and Breaker's Bay, the Middle East's biggest wave pool. The park also has shops, several eateries, and more relaxing offerings like Juha's Journey, a lazy river that meanders through the park.

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The coastal waters off Hermanus are home to a spectacular range of marine wildlife, but the only way to enjoy truly up-close views is by boat. On this private wildlife cruise, spot humpback whales, dolphins, and more in their natural habitat with your guide. Spin through the seaside villages of Betty's Bay and Kleinmond - with round-trip travel from your Cape Town hotel included - and experience the best of the South African coast.