Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Explore the thriving metropolis of Dubai on this guided, full-day, small-group sightseeing tour. Step into Dubai's past at Bastakyia, its most engaging neighborhood. Cross the Dubai Creek to take in the breathtaking view of the city. Visit Dubai Gold Souk, a market located in the heart of the commercial business district. See the Jumeirah Mosque, the most photographed mosque in all of Dubai and much more. Midday, enjoy a buffet lunch by the Dubai Fountain, the world's largest, choreographed fountain system.  Admission ticket for the Dubai Museum plus a hotel pickup/drop-off included.

Explore the Cradle of Humankind on a full-day tour from Pretoria. Learn about the earliest homid relatives and their way of life in the Maropeng region, then visit the Sterkfontein caves. Finish the day with a drive through a local wildlife park in search of Africa's Big Five, followed by a buffed dinner.

The largest city in Uganda, Kampala can present itself as chaotic sprawl to first-time visitors. Touring the city with a guide helps you cut through the noise and get to the city's core. Visit top Kampala sites like the Nakasero Market, Independence Monument, Gaddafi National Mosque, and more along with a guide who tells you about the sites as you pass.

The perfect introduction for first-time visitors, this full-day tour ticks off all the highlights in glamour-filled Dubai. Learn about the city's bygone history with stops at Dubai Museum, Heritage Village, and 9th-century Al Fahidi Fort, and cross famous Dubai Creek in a traditional abra, or water taxi. Tours include comfortable transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle and live onboard commentary from your guide.

Explore Gobustan National Park, mud volcanos, and Ateshgah (Fire Temple) on a full-day tour from Baku that blends ancient human history with natural wonders. Without a pricey private car and driver, reaching all three sites in a single day would be a daunting challenge; this cost-effective group tour takes care of logistics so you can focus on magnificent rock carvings, eruptions of thick mud, and a fiery religious pilgrimage place.

Crater Lake Game Sanctuary is located about 6 miles (10 km) from Naivasha and about 56 miles (90 km) from Nairobi. This small, private sanctuary is centered around a lake formed by a dormant volcano. The amazing jade green water attracts many flamingos, and the surrounding forests and plains

Discover one of Tanzania's great nature wonders - the deep, volcanic Ngorongoro Crater - on a full-day trip from Arusha town. Known as the world's largest unbroken caldera, Ngorongoro is home to an incredible array of wildlife such as lion, elephant, wildebeest and hyena. There's even a large hippo pool - where you'll have an opportunity to enjoy a picnic - and a lake where flamingos congregate. Join an knowledgable guide for this incredible experience, and learn about the region's cultural as well as natural aspects as you go.

South Africa is widely reputed to produce some of the finest and fruitiest wines in the world. On this full-day wine tour, explore the Cape Winelands region with your guide and gain insight into 300 years of winemaking history. With round-trip travel from Franschhoek included, visit five local wineries and sample the wines in production. Enjoy panoramic views over the South African countryside, and learn how wine is made the Cape Winelands way.

Benefit from personalized attention and the ability to travel at your own pace on this private tour of the Cape Winelands from Stellenbosch. Travel from Stellenbosch in an air-conditioned luxury vehicle, which means you can focus on the scenery while someone else takes care of driving and directions. Stop at several wine estates to do tastings and learn about the wine production in the region that makes the vintages sought-after the world over.

Explore the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum, then visit Tahrir Sqaure and Khan Khalili Bazaar on a full-day tour that takes in Cairo's remarkable antiquities and modern life. See Egypt's most iconic monuments on the Giza Plateau and visit the Valley Temple; pause for lunch at a local restaurant then get a glimpse of more recent history at the square that saw the 'Arab Spring. ' Discover the pharaohs' gleaming treasures at the country's leading museum and browse for souvenirs and spices at Cairo's most vibrant souk. 

Exploring ancient Carthage and other sights around Tunis without a guide may mean missing out on important detail and history. Make the most of UNESCO-listed Carthage's relics with a guide to navigate and share their history on this private full-day tour from Tunisia's capital. Then, visit Sidi Bou Said, the Bardo National Museum, and Tunis' old medina. Lunch, entry fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off make your day complete.

Stand in the very places where Jesus lived and preached on this full-day Christian Galilee tour from Jerusalem. Travel to the lush region around the Sea of Galilee, and explore the sites of Jesus' childhood and ministry. Explore Capernaum, where Jesus taught; see the site of the feeding of the 5,000; and visit Nazareth among other hallowed sites. Entrance fees, and Jerusalem hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Hit the highlights of both cutting-edge Dubai and culture-filled Sharjah in one day. On this full-day sightseeing tour, you'll experience the perfect blend of traditional and modern, from the 9th-century fortress of Al Fahidi to the glittering Dubai coastline. Tours include private air-conditioned transportation and your own personal guide. Upgrade to include a professional photographer to capture all your favorite travel moments.

Wrap your taste buds around South Africa's 'rainbow cuisine' on this full-day food tour of Cape Town. Sink your teeth into an array of dishes and discover the history behind the Mother City's many cultural and culinary influences. Taste freshly roasted coffee and craft beer in Woodstock, a hipster hotspot on the city's outskirts where pop-ups, food stalls and creative studios vie for space in converted warehouses. Then return to central Cape Town to sample artisanal chocolate, biltong, cheese and wine, as well as Cape Malay cuisine in candy-colored Bo-Kaap.

The Cradle of Humankind is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the site where some of the world's oldest and most significant hominid fossils were found. On this full-day tour, enjoy extra time to take in all the exhibitions, both with and without your guide. Enjoy the interactive displays and take an underground boat ride through history at the Maropeng Visitor Center, then venture underground to explore the Sterfontein Caves.

Get a comprehensive overview of Durban's highlights and landmarks, with transportation in between, on this full-day tour. Listen as your guide delves deep into the history, culture, architecture, and environment of this South African city. Stops include the University of KwaZulu Natal, Ushaka Village Walk, City Hall, the Juma Masjid Mosque, Victoria Street Market, Durban Botanic Gardens, the Golden Mile, and others. Lunch stop at Umalzi Township (own expense).

Explore the Cradle of Human Kind, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day tour from Johannesburg. Learn about where the human race started and see fossils that date back to the beginning of humans' time on earth.

Hit the highlights of Tunisia on this three-for-one guided day trip, which covers the seaside village of Sidi Boy Said and two UNESCO World Heritage sites. Discover Roman ruins alongside Tunisia's stunning coastline at the archaeological site of Carthage and get an insider's perspective on traditional markets and mosques in the Old City of Tunis. Tours include a tasty local lunch along the coast.

This 7-hour tour allows you to swim with native spinner and bottlenose dolphins off Mauritius' west coast. Jump in to frolic with the marine mammals in Tamarin Bay, then go ashore at B enitiers Island for a barbecue lunch. Snorkel equipment included for exploring the local reefs. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy a full-day tour of Constantia, also known as Cape Town's Wine Region, and leave the logistics to the experts. With hassle-free hotel pickup/drop-off, lunch, wine-tastings, photographs, and all transfers included, you can simply relax and enjoy the experience learning about local wine production.