Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Explore the desert outside of Marrakech and immerse yourself in Moroccan culture with this three-day, two-night tour out into the desert. On your first day, you'll travel through the Atlas Mountains and on to the Dades Valley, where you'll spend the night. The next day you'll head out to the dunes of Erg Chebbi on camel back, where you'll spend the night in traditional Berber tents, before returning to Marrakech.

Experience the ultimate Christmas Eve celebration with this full-day tour of Jerusalem and Bethlehem, including dinner and the celebration of midnight mass. Visit the Church of the Nativity, the very site where Jesus was born in Bethlehem. See where Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane; where he was crucified on the Hill of Calvary; and where he ascended into heaven on the Mount of Olives. Then enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and midnight mass at Manger Square in Bethlehem.

Discover the magnificent ancient ruins of Masada and delights of the Dead Sea on this unforgettable private day trip from Tel Aviv. With your own private guide, cross the Judean Desert and ride a cable car up to Masada, a rocktop fortification built by King Herod in 350 BC. Explore the well-preserved ruins as you hear the tragic ancient tales of the site, and then drive to the Dead Sea. Experience a "˜swim' in the salt-heavy waters and enjoy a skin-replenishing mud bath here before your return to Tel Aviv.

Discover Abu Simbel with a 4-hour private tour and flight from Aswan to spectacular temples, desert scenery and millennia-old monuments set into soaring cliffs. Explore with an Egyptologist guide, stand beneath the colossi that guard the Great Temple and spot carved baboons high on the rock face. Learn the stories behind Abu Simbel's detailed bas-reliefs and hieroglyphs, take in the unusual dedications to Queen Nefertari then slip inside her own exquisite temple. The tour is fully guided from Cairo, or part guided at Abu Simbel depending on option selected.

See two of Egypt's greatest ancient spectacles on this private Abu Simbel day trip by minibus from Aswan. With a private Egyptologist guide, drive to western Lake Nasser, and behold the colossal, rock statues of Ramses II of the two iconic lakeside temples. Learn their history, and go inside to see their towering statues, pillars and murals. If time allows before your return to Aswan, check out the visitor center that charts how both the temples were relocated here, piece by piece, in 1968 to save them from flooding.

Experience a day of fun and adventure in Dubai on this 12-hour private tour combining a water park visit and desert safari. Splash and swim at Aquaventure, Atlantis, enjoying attractions like the 1.2-mile (2 kilometer) lazy river, and water slide that goes right through a shark tank. After a buffet lunch, head into the sand dunes on a 4x4 jeep safari, where you'll enjoy camel rides, a barbecue dinner, belly dancing and true desert hospitality. Your private trip includes a guide and private vehicle, lunch and dinner, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport.

Visit Israel's iconic Christian and Jewish sites on this comprehensive 4-day tour of the Holy Lands. With an informative guide, gain valuable insight into the most notable places in Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Nazareth and Lower Galilee. Experience firsthand some of the most sacred spots in the world, like the sites of Jesus' birth, baptism and crucifixion; the Western (Wailing) Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock; and so much more. Three nights of accommodations, transportation and some meals are included on this tour.

Witness the incredible Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple on this 2-hour experience from Luxor, with round-trip transport included. At the start of the world-famous show, walk through the beautifully illuminated temple, and learn its story from the haunting commentary, voices and classical music that follow you through the halls and chambers. Then, take a seat by the sacred lake, and soak up the magical atmosphere as rainbow-colored lasers and dramatic projections light up the temple, bringing the fascinating story of Thebes and its pharaohs to stunning life.

Ideal for independent travelers, this 10-hour, self-guided tour allows you to visit three of Tel Aviv's top attractions in only one day. Relax as a driver transports you between the UNESCO-listed Masada, the Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the Dead Sea, all of which are difficult to reach autonomously. At each attraction, you'll have free time to enjoy the majestic fortress of Massada, the desert oasis of Ein Gedi Nature Reserve, and the healing properties of the Dead Sea with a self-guiding app. Entrance fees to the Dead Sea beach are included.

Let your child explore their creativity and independence on a visit to Dubai's KidZania, a replica kids' city of fun role-playing adventures. Head into the kid-sized city with your child and watch as they play-act real-life professions such as being a pilot, chef, police officer, beautician, journalist or other jobs, learning real-life skills as they go. As they work, they earn "˜kidZos' money to spend at KidZania's shops and establishments, giving them a taste of grown-up life. A safe, entertaining and educational role-playing experience for kids aged between four and 16 years.

Discover the must-sees of the Nile's East Bank and gain deep insight into their history on this private 4-hour trip from Luxor. With your own qualified Egyptologist guide to provide context and detail, head to Karnak to explore this magnificent temple ensemble, whose origins date back to 2,000 BC. See the towering columns, sphinxes and sanctuaries as your guide shares tales of the 30 pharoahs who built the complex. Then, continue to atmospheric Luxor Temple, whose ornate statues and intimate chambers make a wonderful contrast to Karnak's scale.

Go from the architecture of the Marrakech Old Town to artist-designed gardens and a vast palm grove on a small-group Marrakech tour that includes some of the city's most fascinating sites. With a later departure than many tours, you can enjoy a leisurely morning and arrive in the Marrakech palmeraie in time for sunset, when late afternoon light illuminates thousands of slender palm trees at the edge of the desert.

Half-day tour to see the temples of Karnack and Luxor. Have a splendid journey around the vast area in Luxor that has always been a center of attraction in Egypt.

Get a panoramic look at the city of Jerusalem and visit some of its most well-known sites on this half-day tour. Look down on the city from atop the Mount of Olives, with a view of the Dome of the Rock, one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture and Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark. Visit Holy Land sites like the Garden of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed the night before his crucifixion; the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, located where Jesus was crucified; and more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

For Christians, Jews and Muslims alike, the holy lands of Jerusalem and Bethlehem are the spiritual centers of the world. On this full-day guided tour, discover the history of the different religions that make up these regions and witness the mix of cultures currently living here. See the Dome of the Rock, an iconic Jerusalem landmark; the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born; the famous Western Wall, the holiest of Jewish sites; and many more. Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Full day tour visiting the old Cairo, which is known as the Cairo Coptic (Christian and Islamic). Highlights include Citadel of Saladin, Alabaster Mosque, Mohamed Ali Pasha Palace, Mosques of Sultan Hassan, Al-Rifai, Churches of Hanging, St Sergio's, St. Barbara; Ben Ezra and Lunch included in the price.

Get to know old Marrakech on a guided walking tour. As you stroll, uncover the city's history and be mesmerized landmarks including Koutoubai Mosque and Ben Youssef Medersa, a medieval Islamic college. Sample local bread, explore the medina, and absorb the bazaars of Djemaa El Fna before admiring the square over lunch or drinks (both own expense) at a rooftop restaurant.Choose a private or shared tour, both with optional upgrades to include hotel pickup and drop-off.

Explore the beautiful Sahara Desert and get the chance to sleep under the stars with this four-day, three-night tour from Marrakech. You'll visit ancient kasbahs, sprawling sand dunes, and traditional markets, with the opportunity to ride on a camel or explore the desert on foot. You'll even stop by Ouarzazate, where all sorts of famous Hollywood films were shot.

Explore the great antiquities of Karnak and Luxor Temple on this 3-hour East Bank private tour from Luxor. Travel by private minivan to Karnak, a vast complex built by over 30 pharaohs from around 2,000 BC. Walk the Avenue of the Sphinxes, and behold the giant Hypostyle Hall columns and more as you discover their history. Then, admire the carved chambers and huge Ramses II statues of Luxor Temple. Hear the temple's story from your Egyptologist guide and discover how an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes once linked it to Karnak.

Get to know the UAE's ultra-modern capital of Abu Dhabi on this 10-hour trip from Dubai. Stroll around the white marble masterpiece of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire views of the Yas Marina Formula 1 circuit and Ferrari World, and visit the Heritage Village to learn about Abu Dhabi's pre-oil past and Bedouin beginnings. Informative guided commentary, round-trip transport, and Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off are included.