Tours and Trips in Middle East and Africa

Spend the day at Haller Park wildlife sanctuary and Mamba Village Crocodile Farm, a family-friendly animal attraction. Get an educational look at a variety of species, including tortoises, hippos, giraffes, zebras and buffalo. Use your admission ticket for an up-close look at giant and baby crocodiles on a tour Kenya's largest reptile farm. Learn about crocodile behavior from trained guides and watch the carnivore frenzy at feeding time! Includes round-trip transport from Mombasa hotels.

Enter the world of ancient Egypt's pharaohs for a morning on a private 4-hour visit to the Giza pyramids and Solar Boat Museum from Cairo. After admiring the pyramids, Sphinx and Valley Temple and hearing their secrets from your Egyptologist guide, head inside the modern Solar Boat Museum. Gaze in awe at the prize exhibit: a reassembled wooden boat found buried near the Great Pyramid and probably used as a funerary barge. Round off your tour with a leisurely camel ride on the Saharan sands and a tasty Egyptian lunch.

Immerse yourself in Cape Town's apartheid-era history on this half-day tour that includes visits to District Six, a local preschool, a local shebeen (pub), and meet a traditional healer. Learn about apartheid and its legacy in South Africa through a guide's enlightening commentary. Enjoy the intimate atmosphere that comes with traveling in a small group of 15 people fewer. Upgrade your tour with an additional excursion to Robben Island.

Take a half-day tour of Cape Town that visits the neighborhoods of Bo-Kaap (the Malay Quarter) and District Six, both of historical importance to South Africa. Learn about the country's history as well as its modern-day promise on a tour that includes a visit to the District Six Museum. Perfect if you have limited time.

Explore the most famous island prison in the world, Robben Island, on this half-day tour from Cape Town. Go deep into the history of Nelson Mandela's history and impact on the world through your guide's commentary as you have a look around the historic site. Round-trip ferry ticket from the Victoria and Albert Waterfront and admission to Robben Island are included to make for a seamless experience.

Visit the Egyptian Museum with a private guide on a half-day tour that includes door-to-door transport from Cairo or Giza hotels. With so much to see in the Egyptian Museum, exploring on a half-day tour - rather than as a quick stop on a longer itinerary - means more time to take in the ancient treasures, mummies, and artwork.

Take a half-day tour of Cape Town that visits the neighborhoods of Bo-Kaap (the Malay Quarter) and District Six, both of historical importance to South Africa. Learn about the country's history as well as its modern-day promise on a tour that includes a visit to the District Six Museum. Also included is Langa Township. Perfect if you have limited time.

Rewind to the Egypt of nearly 5,000 years ago on this 4-hour tour to Saqqara and Memphis from Cairo. Traveling by air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable guide, head to Saqqara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest large-scale stone monument. Learn why it was built, and then view the relics of Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt. Learn about its heyday in the 3rd and 2nd centuries BC and visit the outdoor museum to see some of its treasures, including a colossal statue of Ramses II.

Soak up Dubai's famous sights and everyday scenes on this comprehensive 4-hour city sightseeing tour. As you walk and travel between the sites, hear revealing facts and history about the city from an informative guide, and punctuate your tour with a memorable cruise across Dubai Creek on a traditional 'abra' water taxi. Get free time to shop for goodies and gifts at Deira's Gold and Spice Souks, step back into the city's past at Dubai Museum, and enjoy photo stops at Jumeirah Mosque and the glamorous Burj Al Arab.

Explore the Winelands region with a guide on this half-day tour from Stellenbosch. With round-trip transportation provided, you don't have to worry about how many tastings you do or who is driving. Benefit from in-depth guided commentary on the region's wine production and ecosystem as you travel, stopping at the Spier Wine Estate to see birds of prey, then heading for the BIG Cat Sanctuary at Vredenheim Wine Estate. Traveling with a small group ensures personalized attention from your guide and an intimate atmosphere.

Explore South Africa's most famous township with this half-day tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Get a deeper understanding of the country's rich and difficult history with a visit to the largest black urban settlement in all of Africa.

If you only have a half-day at Victoria Falls, visiting with a guided tour is the way to go. Walk to the falls' key attractions and best vista points as your guide shares information about Victoria Falls' formation and provides insight into the local environment. As extra perks, your guide also takes your photo and provides you with a poncho if needed.

Plunge into the ancient history of Coptic Cairo on a private full-day tour led by a knowledgeable guide. Absorb the historical charm of Old Cairo, an atmospheric enclave home to landmarks like the Hanging Church and the Roman ruins of the Babylon Fortress. Descend to the crypt of an archaic Coptic church; feast on typical Egyptian dishes like Koshary at lunchtime; and head inside the colossal mountain, El Moqqatam, to see the holy inscriptions carved onto the stone walls. Receive undivided attention from your guide on this educational private tour.   

Experience a unique part of Cairo with a guided tour of the City of the Dead, an ancient cemetery that's alive with life. Explore its crowded aisles of beautiful Islamic architecture with a local guide, and learn why so many Cairenes (around 500,000) are living alongside gravestones and mausoleums. This tour includes round-trip transport, as well as bottled water and snacks for your convenience.

Step into an ancient Egyptian landscape with a half-day, private tour of the pyramids at Giza and the Great Sphinx from Cairo. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal tour guide and private car as you explore the iconic sites, and hear stories about the kings, priests and workers who built the pyramids.

Get off the beaten path and gain an understanding of township-based life in Cape Town on this half-day tour. The history of townships and settlements, including the famous District Six, is complicated; but touring with a guide ensures you'll get in-depth information and insight on their role in South Africa. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Cape Town means you get door-to-door service, too.

See the iconic pyramids at Giza on a half-day tour from Cairo with a private guide. Learn about the history and culture of ancient Egypt as you leave city streets for desert sand, then explore the pyramids alongside your guide or ride a camel. Hear how the remarkable structures were built, and see the story come to life in the beautifully decorated worker's tombs. Continue to the Valley Temple of King Chephren, then take in views of the pyramids from the foot of the great Sphinx before returning to your Cairo hotel.

Explore the Swartberg Pass in the UNESCO-listed Swartberg Mountains on this half-day tour. Benefit from the leadership and engaging commentary of a guide as you ascend the steep gravel road and take a leisurely walk around the Swartberg Mountain Trail. Snap photos of the vistas over the Klein and Great Karoo, listening to your guide talk about the conservation initiatives in place throughout the area.

Explore the culture, history and traditions of Soweto on this private tour from Johannesburg or Pretoria. Spend half of a day venturing into one of the nation's most incredible towns. Visit Nelson Mandela's home, Vilakazi Street, the Hector Pieterson Memorial Museum and more. Choose to bungee jump (additional cost) or roll through the streets on two wheels with an optional bike tour (own expense). Round-trip transport and a friendly, professional guide makes this private tour hassle-free.

Visit the Egyptian Museum with an Egyptologist on a half-day tour from Cairo, and discover artifacts, treasures and the world's most significant collection of pharaonic antiquities. Begin and end the excursion at your hotel, and walk alongside your guide as you travel through the country's remarkable past. See Tutankhamun's burial mask and the mummy of Hatshepsut, and the gems, statues and supplies that ancient Egypt's rulers collected for the afterlife.