Top Middle East & Africa Day Trips - page 5

La Digue Island’s is known for its beaches, and many of them – including more secluded ones like Anse Cocos – are popular and can get crowded during the busy season. This full-day excursion takes you away from those guidebook highlights; instead, spend the height of the day relaxing and swimming at Anse Marron, an isolated beach tucked away between Grande Anse and Anse Source d’Argent. Follow your guide across challenging terrain and be rewarded with a pristine white-sand beach with an incredible collection of boulders in the ocean.

Exploring Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Mosque independently may leave you with only a superficial take on this vast place of worship—the UAE’s biggest. Get the most from a visit on this half-day tour from Dubai with a guide. Admire the interiors and learn the history behind the mosaics and calligraphy. An optional visit to the Zayed National Museum offers insight into the UAE’s heritage through engaging exhibits.

Combine a Masada tour and Dead Sea trip into one memorable full-day tour from Jerusalem. Travel through the Judean desert by air-conditioned coach and pass the site of the famous New Testament parable of the Good Samaritan. Arrive at Masada and ride the cable car to the legendary mountaintop ruins of King Herod’s palaces. After a guided tour, drive to the Dead Sea. Relish the surreal Dead Sea floating experience and choose to take a therapeutic mud bath. Then, return to Jerusalem, passing the ancient city of Jericho on route.

Visiting Cairo’s Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum is tricky by yourself—you’ll need to haggle with cabs and do your own navigation and research. This private tour eliminates the hassles and provides a personal guide to proffer observations and background. View the museum’s highlights including Tutankhamun’s treasures; and tour the Pyramids, Great Sphinx, and Valley Temple, all with ease and commentary. Lunch, admissions, and hotel transfers make everything seamless.

Step back in time with a full-day guided tour of Luxor’s ancient tombs and treasures from Hurghada. Stroll between two great lines of sphinxes as you enter Karnak Temple to see the buildings and sacred lake within the complex. Pause for lunch at a local restaurant then visit the Valley of the Kings’ royal tombs and Queen Hatshepsut’s vast temple before returning to your hotel. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

Swap the commotion of Marrakech for a day exploring Morocco's Atlas Mountains and Agafay Desert with no route- or transport-planning needed. With this private tour, settle into your own air-conditioned chauffeured vehicle and set off to explore green Atlas valleys, visit Berber villages, hike to waterfalls, and sip tea with Berber locals, all with a guide to show you around. A camel ride in the Agafay Desert, an optional lunch (own expense) and hotel pickup and drop-off cap your day.

Skip the hassle of getting to and navigating Cairo alone with this group trip that includes round-trip transfers from Hurghada. Leave the history books behind and learn from your Egyptologist guide as you explore landmarks including the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Choose from different tour options, depending on the time of year, to suit your interests.

Visit the Cape of Good Hope and Boulders Penguin Colony with your own private guide on this tour. Along with taking in coastal scenery and visiting the penguin colony, you'll have the chance to try locally roasted coffee and do a little shopping. Round-trip transfers from your hotel are included for a relaxed private experience.

Many visitors to Qatar never see its northern reaches, which offer historical buildings, traditional ports, and sweeping beaches. On this private tour, a driver-guide navigates and provides commentary as you visit the former pearling hub of Al-Khor Harbour, explore UNESCO-listed Al Zubara Fort, and observe wildlife-filled mangroves at Al Thakhira beach. Hotel pickup and drop-off make your trip easy and convenient.

Skip the self-drive stress and leave yourself free to enjoy the Cape Peninsula scenery on this small-group guided tour. In the company of like-minded travelers, visit the colorful houses of Cape Town’s Bo-Kaap neighborhood, a penguin colony at Boulders Beach, the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve, Chapman's Peak Drive, and several quaint towns. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Staying in Cairo needn’t mean missing out on Egypt’s other ancient capital—Luxor. On this private tour, fly from Cairo to Luxor for the day, and visit the key highlights: the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahary, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Temple of Karnak. Along the way, get personalized insights into ancient Egypt from your private guide.

If you want to visit Cairo in a day without a pricey flight or train from Sharm el Sheik, there’s a more wallet-friendly way to do it. This day trip by coach starts early, but it means you won't miss out on the famous Egypt sites in and around Cairo. In an intimate group that's capped at 15, you'll visit the Egyptian Museum, the Great Sphinx, and even the Pyramids of Giza on a tour by foot, horseback, or camel.

Visit Bethlehem highlights on a tour that combines transport and a guided walking tour to maximize your sightseeing time. From Manger Square to the Church of the Nativity, Milk Grotto, and the Shepherds’ Field, you’ll cover important Biblical sites with a guide who can help unlock the history behind each destination; pickup at a central location in Jerusalem gets you on the road with no fuss.

Spend a day at the Aquila Game Reserve, the closest one to Cape Town, on this safari tour. Get excited to see the Big Five game animals and endangered species on this worry-free trip, which includes pickup at your Cape Town hotel. This is one of the easiest safari tours near Cape Town, on a private game reserve in a malaria-free area.

Majestic Mount Kilimanjaro is the awe-inspiring landmark of Tanzania but you don’t need to climb it to experience its full beauty and the captivating terrain that surrounds it. Our Sneak Peek of the Peak Hike is a Kilimanjaro day trip that gives you the opportunity to scramble up the first leg of the famed Marangu Route, through rainforest twittering with birdlife and chattering, curious blue monkeys. Watch out for a colobus or two!

Simplify getting to multiple off-road sites across the Absheron peninsula and Gobustan National Park during this group tour. Leave the navigation to your driver, as you relax in a comfortable vehicle on your way across both regions's key attractions. Enjoy an itinerary that includes mud volcanoes, Bibi Heybat Mosque, Ateshgah Temple, and the Yanar Dag.

The countryside east of Salalah is sprinkled with historical and scenic highlights. This full-day private tour lets you discover them without having to hire a cab or self-drive car, and with a driver-guide to explain their history and secrets. Among others, visit Taqah Castle and Wadi Darbat, and explore Sumhuram’s ruins, once a home of the Queen of Sheba. Choose the earliest departure to see the sites at their quietest.

Get the most possible learning out of your visits to the Cradle of Humankind and Sterkfontein Cave. By traveling with a guide, you'll get the full picture of the remarkable fossil findings there and why the site is so important. Walk through Sterkfontein Caves to see the fossils of hominids such as Little Foot and Mrs. Ples, two of the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time. Note: the caves are currently closed due to heavy flooding; this tour visits the museum.

Tunis is an atmospheric city but its charm is hard to gauge when you’re stuck on the bus or grappling with traffic. Soak up its sights, including the medina, vibrant La Goulette, and ancient Carthage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this private tour, which also stops at Sidi Bou Said. Book a car and driver only, or upgrade to your choice of package with lunch, guide, and entrance fees included.

Our goal is to give travelers an unforgettable experience by showing all the unique and beautiful sites of Tangier. You’ll get a lively glimpse into Moroccan life, from bustling local markets to traditional clothing, and a deeper understanding of the city’s rich culture and history. We’ll take you to explore the historic Medina, the impressive Kasbah, the famous Hercules Caves, Cap Spartel, and many other hidden gems. Join this private tour of Tangier with Mehdi, your personal driver and official tour guide. Tangier has long been Europe’s gateway to Africa and a melting pot of cultures throughout history, and we’ll make sure you experience all of its charm and beauty.

Get into the Atlas Mountains today on this guided private trip from Marrakech. You’ll be able to enjoy a camel ride. You’ll also stop at an argan oil cooperative to taste the oil and have Moroccan tea. Then you’ll go to Imlil where you will start a hike in the mountains. After an optional traditional lunch in a Berber home, you’ll continue to walk through villages, before being driven back to Marrakech.

Join this group tour to get out of Marrakech metropolis and into the natural side of Morocco. Visit the Atlas Mountains, go for a hike, explore the Ourika Valley and waterfall, and enjoy a delicious Moroccan lunch (if option selected). Transport is included so you don’t have to mess around with finding a driver or navigating the language barrier. Just be ready for a fun day out in nature.

Northern Israel is filled with important sites dating back to the New Testament—but seeing them all, especially with limited time, is a challenge for travelers unfamiliar with the region and without their own transportation. On this guided tour, experience the Holy Land's highlights, including Nazareth, Mt. Tabor, and the Sea of Galilee, with the option to be baptized in the Jordan River.

Get the best possible shot at seeing Africa's Marine Big 5—the African penguin, the Cape fur seal, the bronze whaler sharks, dolphin, and whale—on this guided tour to Dyer Island. An onboard biologist and experienced crew promise an educational experience focused on learning about the biology and behavior of these marine animals. Additionally, get a chance to visit the African Penguin and Seabird Sanctuary (APSS) either before or after the trip.