Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Discover Cairo's most important sites and sail the Nile in a traditional Felucca on a full-day tour through the city's history and heritage. See gleaming treasures and ancient mummies in the Egyptian museum, then take in sweeping views from the walls of Saladin's citadel. Explore the elegant alabaster mosque then browse the Khan El Khalili market, where vendors hawk bright displays of spices, perfume and souvenirs from around the country. Cast off from the Nile corniche in a felucca, sample Egyptian delicacies and watch the Cairo's bustling riverbanks drift by.     

Explore the winelands regions of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek on this tour from Cape Town. Taste local chocolates, craft beer, and wine to learn about the products made in the region through stops at several wineries and microbreweries. Get access to a private motor museum featuring classic cars and world-class art to round out this multifaceted experience.

Check out Abu Dhabi's top sights in one morning on a 4-hour city sightseeing tour. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque to see its domes, Islamic art, and prayer hall, and explore traditional desert life and crafts on a stroll around the Heritage Village. Plus, take panoramic drives to see the Emirates Palace, Corniche waterfront, and boundary-pushing cultural landmarks taking shape on Sadiyat Island. Your tour includes air-conditioned transport and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Discover the natural riches of the UAE desert on this 5-hour conservation expedition from Dubai. Board an air-conditioned Range Rover with a safari driver-guide, and explore the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, a natural sanctuary that helps protect the country's ecosystem. During your drive, look for rare Arabian oryx, desert monitors, gazelles and native plants as your guide shares facts about desert, its animals and traditional Bedouin customs. Finish with delicious light snacks at the upscale Al Maha Desert Resort as you soak in the serene surrounding desert and dunes.

This cultural tour focuses on the ancient history & culture as well as the people and nature on the classic Historic Route of Ethiopia. Among other things, on this tour, you will visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage sites as we follow the footsteps of the legendary Queen of Sheba. Your professional tourguide will show you the highlights of Ethiopias North.

In between Dubai's skyscrapers and luxury hotels are traces of a historic city with traditional roots. Discover the narrow lanes, bustling souks, and landmarks of historic Dubai on a 4-hour tour that includes hotel pickup and drop-off, a sightseeing trip on a wooden abra boat, and admission to the Dubai Museum.

See the Pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, and Khan el Khalili bazaar on a full-day, private tour from Alexandria that takes in some of Cairo's most beloved landmarks. This private tour offers the flexibility to tailor the day to your interests, and includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Alexandria, transport by air-conditioned minivan, entrance fees, and lunch at a local restaurant.

South Africa has a rich and chequered history encapsulated during this half-day tour of Johannesburg's Constitutional Hill and the Apartheid Museum. Discover South Africa's colonial history and the Dutch Boers who fought against the British at the turn of the century. Then fast-forward 50 years to learn about the difficult struggle of black South Africans to gain and keep their rights in a post-apartheid society.

Enhance your sightseeing experience of Cairo's ancient Old Town on a private full-day tour led by an expert Egyptologist guide. Journey by luxury vehicle to Cairo Old Town and visit prominent attractions like the Hanging Church and the Crypt of the Holy Family. Travel back in time as you listen to illuminating commentary from your knowledgeable guide and visit ancient structures like the Jewish Temple of Prophet Moses and the Abu Serga Church. Receive undivided attention from your expert guide on this private tour.  

Immerse yourself South Africa's ancient history and cultural heritage as you tour two popular attractions in one day - the Lesedi Cultural Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world's oldest hominid fossils have been found, including the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center. After lunch (own expense), learn about the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes on a tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village.

Immerse yourself South Africa's ancient history and cultural heritage as you tour two popular attractions in one day - the Lesedi Cultural Park and the Cradle of Humankind. Explore the UNESCO-listed Cradle of Humankind, where some of the world's oldest hominid fossils have been found, including the Sterkfontein Caves and the Maropeng Visitor Center. After lunch (own expense), learn about the Xhosa, Zulu, Pedi, Basotho, and Ndebele tribes on a tour of the Lesedi Cultural Village.

Explore all seven emirates of the UAE in one day on this 14-hour tour from Dubai. Experience Dubai's highlights including the Burj Khalifa, and discover the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi with a tour of the Sheikh Zayed Mosque and photo stop at Ferrari World. In between, enjoy panoramic coastal and desert drives to east-coast Fujairah, and smaller emirates including Ras Al Khaimah. Air-conditioned minivan transport, entrance fees, and Dubai hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take a deep dive into the history of humankind, then learn about lions' biology and behavior on this multi-stop tour from Johannesburg including the Cradle of Humankind and the Lion Park. Logistically, this multi-stop day tour would be a hassle to arrange on your own, but this organized adventure takes care of all the details in advance. Listen to engaging commentary from your guide on the history of both humans and animals in South Africa as you visit both sites, letting you get the most out of your experience.

Combine two top Dubai activities into a day on this 4.5-hour city and 6-hour desert combo tour. Check out Dubai landmarks such as Dubai Museum, the Gold Souk, and Burj Al Arab on a morning sightseeing tour, and after free time for lunch (own expense), enjoy a desert adventure with a dune bash, camel ride, sand boarding, and barbecue buffet dinner with dance shows. Morning and afternoon Dubai hotel pickups and drop-offs included.

Trace Oman's northeast coast to Wadi Shab and other beauty spots without having to hire a 4x4 and drive off-road yourself with this Muscat private tour. Relax and enjoy the scenery in a private guide-driven 4x4, stop to visit Fins Beach and the Bimmah Sinkhole, and hike and swim in Wadi Shab - a river gorge laced with palms, waterfalls and natural pools. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Combine three of Abu Dhabi’s must-do activities into one great-value combo tour. Take a 6-hour desert trip by 4x4, and enjoy dune bashing, sand boarding, a barbecue dinner and more. On another day, see the city lights on an Arabian ‘dhow’ boat dinner cruise. Cap both adventures with a private panoramic city tour, including a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Enjoy the desert and ‘dhow’ trips on separate days of your choice, and choose to take the city tour prior to either trip or on a different day.

With smooth roads, challenging climbs, and spectacular coastal scenery, Cape Town and the surrounding countryside offer the perfect conditions for road-cycling adventure - but finding the best routes requires local knowledge. On this guided morning ride, spin up to Chapman's Peak with bicycle and helmet hire included, stay fuelled with coffee and a muffin before the ride or smoothie after the ride, and discover top attractions including Camp's Bay, Clifton Beach, and Suikerbossie.

Explore Apartheid in depth and in person by visiting the most significant sites in Joburg. Start on Constitution Hill to learn about the daily lives of the black prisoners once held here. Then tour downtown by car for a chance to compare how the city's white population lived before heading to the Apartheid Museum and Soweto, where the anti-Apartheid movement first took root.

City TourIslamic & Coptic CairoVisit Salah El Din Citadel & the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed AliVisit mosque of Sultan Hassan and Ib Tolun mosqueVisit the ancient Hanging Church and Church of St. Sergius.

Get a great introduction to Dubai and its must-sees on this 5-hour panoramic tour. Hop inside an air-conditioned coach with an expert guide, and view the city's highlights as you learn about their history and construction. Admire the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel and see Jumeirah Mosque, the Alantis The Palm and more. Pay a visit to Dubai Museum to delve into the city's heritage, and stop to admire the Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building. Perfect for first-time visitors and anyone keen to get their bearings in Dubai.