Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Combine the highlights of ancient Egypt in this full-day tour from Cairo. With a guide providing commentary as you travel, visit the Egyptian Museum, the Sphinx, the Pyramids of Giza, and finish up with a dinner cruise on the Nile. On board the boat, dig in to a buffet dinner while taking in the sights of the Nile, as well as belly dance and singing performances. Lunch, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from Cairo or Giza hotels included.

Visit Egypt's most iconic ancient site on a 5-hour tour of Giza's Great Pyramids and Sphinx from Cairo, including lunch. Head for the Giza Plateau with an Egyptologist guide, and take in the towering Great Pyramid of Cheops and its two neighbors. Learn how they served as pharaonic tombs, and take a camel ride, absorbing the sweeping views over Cairo. See the Great Sphinx, explore the Valley Temple, and visit the Solar Boat Museum to view the reconstructed, original wooden boat of Cheops that was found buried by his pyramid.

Don't miss the world-famous Pyramids Sound and Light Show in Giza! Hear the story of Egypt as seen through the eyes of the Sphinx over the ages. Music, lights and dramatic storytelling bring the ancient Pyramids of Giza to life in this unique and memorable evening extravaganza.

View the ancient wonders of Giza, Sakkara and Memphis in one day on a private tour from Cairo. With an Egyptologist guide, behold the three pyramids on the Giza Plateau, and wander around the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple as you uncover their history. Then, visit nearby Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser before exploring the ruins of Egypt's ancient capital, Memphis, including its gigantic fallen sculpture of Ramses II. Time for some light shopping in Cairo, plus pickup and drop-off at select hotels are included.

Get a taste of Kenyan wildlife and culture on this guided tour from Nairobi. Visit the Giraffe Center and the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, one of the most successful elephant rescues in the world, before heading to a traditional bead workshop and a music and dance performance at Bomas of Kenya. A professional guide and private transportation ensure a comfortable and convenient trip.

Get an up-close look at some of Africa's animals during a visit to the Giraffe Center and Elephant Orphanage with a local guide. See the animals in close proximity, interact with elephant babies, and enjoy a special show during feeding time, and learn about the perils of poaching.

Visit the iconic sites of ancient Egypt with a private, full-day tour of Giza’s pyramids, the Sphinx and Saqqara. Meet your experienced guide at your hotel, then hear stories about Egypt’s pharaohs and culture as you explore the three pyramids at Giza. Stand at the feet of the enigmatic Great Sphinx, and get the classic views of the pyramids against the desert skyline. Travel to the sprawling necropolis at Saqqara to see the pyramids the revolutionized ancient architecture then have a meal at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel.

Discover the underwater world of the Red Sea without having to snorkel on this 1.5-hour glass-bottom boat experience from Sharm el Sheikh. Cruise to the Near and Far Gardens, two sites known for their splendid corals and marine life, and see the underwater action through the boat's panoramic glass floor. Behold the luminous corals teeming with exotic fish, watch for rays, eels and turtles, and learn about the sights from your guide. Ideal for non-swimmers of all ages, as well as reluctant snorkelers and anyone who prefers staying dry!

Snorkel the coral reefs surrounding the Giftun Islands on a full-day boat tour from Hurghada, and enjoy a day of sun and swimming in a protected marine reserve. Watch for fish and dolphins as you make the crossing from Hurghada to Giftun, then slip into the water, or just relax on deck with a fishing rod. This 7-hour Giftun Islands tour includes round-trip boat transport, a buffet lunch, bottled water, and snorkeling equipment, for a worry-free day of exploring the Red Sea's marine life.

We start our island trip, sailing in nice company by comfortable boat from Hurghada, to cross the Red Sea in the morning breeze and gentle sun.

Marvel at some of the world's ancient wonders on a full-day tour of the Giza pyramids and the Egyptian Museum from Cairo. Gaze at the iconic landmark of the Great Pyramid of Giza while listening to illuminating commentary from your expert guide. Marvel at the design of the colossal Sphinx; wonder at Tutankhamen's golden death mask in the Egyptian Museum; and gain fascinating insight into ancient Egyptian history from your knowledgeable guide. Travel by luxury, air-conditioned minivan on this enriching tour.

See some of Kenya's most beautiful animals without straying very from the city during this half-day tour. Stop at the Giraffe Centre that is a sanctuary for the rare Rothschild giraffe and learn about how they are working to save the species. Then head to the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage where you can find elephants and rhinos who are being taken care of by conservationists.

Visit the Giza Plateau, a bazaar and a Mamluk palace on a full-day, private history tour from Cairo with an Egyptologist guide. Stand at the base of three iconic pyramids and the Great Sphinx, and shop for Egyptian souvenirs at a local market. Visit Amir Taz Palace to get a glimpse of Cairo's 14th-century heritage and history, in a restored site at the entrance to medieval Cairo.

Experience the full beauty of the Red Sea on land and sea with a full-day boat trip to Giftun Island from Hurghada. Cruise to this island National Park, and enjoy the day at Mahmya beach, a vision of white sands and turquoise waters. Sunbathe, swim and snorkel from the sands, and join a boat trip to stunning nearby reefs for more snorkeling. Buffet lunch, beach activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Negotiating with Cairo taxi drivers is unpleasant in the extreme. Make the city easy on yourself by joining this convenient door-to-door tour of the Giza Pyramids. Learn about the pharaohs Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure from your guide as you view their pyramids, ride a camel, see the Great Sphinx, and explore the Valley Temple. Once you're done, enjoy an Egyptian lunch.

Combine visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Church, and the Alabaster Mosque with personalized attention on this private tour from Cairo. With a dedicated Egyptologist guide to shed light on the facts, learn about three historical periods that led to the construction of these three marvels: the Pharaonic, the Christian, and the Islamic. All entrance fees, lunch, a camel ride, and round-trip private transportation from Cairo included.

Experience the grandeur of the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and other pharaonic wonders on a full-day tour from Cairo. Gaze at the three pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Cheops, at Giza; and opt to head inside any of these burial tombs, ride a camel or visit the Solar Boat Museum. After seeing the Sphinx and ruined Valley Temple, continue to Sakkara, home to the stepped Djoser pyramid. Admire this timeworn tomb, Egypt's oldest pyramid, and more; and then explore the remains of ancient Egypt's 5,000-year capital at nearby Memphis.

Giza pyramids sakkara memphis day tour with guide

Explore three of Johannesburg's most prominent gardens on this popular day tour that showcases the best of Mother Nature in this dynamic urban center. Follow your guide through the botanical sites and attractions and learn about the flora and fauna that make this one of South Africa's most unique destinations. This tour is the perfect way to get in touch with nature without having to travel too far outside the city.

Uncover the ancient mysteries of Egypt's pyramids on a full-day tour to Giza, Saqqara and Memphis from Cairo. Alongside an expert Egyptologist guide, visit the historical capital of Memphis and delve into the city's 5,000-year-old history at the Memphis Museum. Marvel at archaic statues of King Rameses II and the sphinx; gaze at the famous step pyramid in Saqqara; and capture photographs of the iconic Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt's most famous landmark, before taking a 20-minute camel ride through the desert. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning.