Top Middle East & Africa Sightseeing Tours - page 5

Admire widescreen views of Dubai’s skyline from the water without an expensive private yacht charter on this shared cruise from the Dubai Marina. Take in landmarks as you glide over the Persian Gulf, snapping photos of the Burj Al Arab, Atlantis, and more. Choose from a short hour-long cruise or opt for an extended sailing, some of which include meals.

Ras Mohammed National Park offers some of the Red Sea’s most vibrant coral reef. Experience it on this Sharm el Sheikh snorkeling cruise featuring professional guides to help with your gear and point out marine life. As well as lunch on board, enjoy time at the beautiful White Island sandbar. Please note that your package excludes park entrance fees, while snorkeling equipment is available as an upgrade.

The searing year-round heat of Marrakech can make sightseeing on foot feel exhausting. This tour allows you to discover the best of Marrakech coolly and calmly with a private guide and driver, who can take you to your choice of Moorish palaces and royal tombs, or to the winding paths of Jardin Majorelle. Plus, you can choose from half- or full-day options depending on how much time you have.

See where the ocean crashes against towering sand dunes at Sandwich Harbor during this excursion from Swakopmund. Join a small group and traverse the desert to reach the isolated area. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like jackals, ostriches, and seals as well as several species of birds including flamingoes. Listen to commentary from your tour guide about the unique ecosystem of Sandwich Harbor. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Venture deep into the Moroccan countryside during this rugged excursion, with pickup from Marrakesh. You’ll visit spectacular locations in the Atlas Mountains, without skimping on comfort. Hop a camel to reach your Berber campsite, and sleep under the stars. Your guide will be on-hand to guarantee an insider’s view of life in the mountains, from traditional dinners to picturesque castles. You’ll also have time to visit local handicraft shops. Plus, you can upgrade to luxury camps if desired.

Take a trip outside Amman with this private transfer and tour package, which takes guests to Petra and Wadi Rum. Relax in a comfortable, air-conditioned car as your driver transports you to these unique desert sites. The package includes a desert safari tour in a jeep, along with the option to hire a local guide to lead you around the rose-colored ancient city of Petra. Perfect for visitors who are only in Jordan for a short time and want to priortize seeing these two popular locations.

Spend the day exploring Egypt's pyramids and learning about ancient history with a private Egyptologist guide. First visit the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple, and capture mesmerizing photos as you pad through the desert on a camel. Then visit Memphis, Egypt's Old Kingdom capital, and Saqqara, a burial ground that's home to the Pyramid of Djoser. Your package includes a restaurant lunch and 2-way hotel transfers.

Learn about Egypt's ancient history with this private tour led by an Egyptologist guide. You'll visit the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Hatshepsut and Habu Temples, and Deir El-Medina, all in just one day. For extra convenience, this tour includes round-trip transportation from your Luxor hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.

Take a guided walking tour of Nairobi with a private guide. Visit Jevangee Garden, a park donated to and owned by Kenya’s people, and City Market, where you can purchase cultural souvenirs, clothing, and fresh food. You will also visit the Kenyatta International Conference Center for a chance to see panoramic views of Nairobi from its tower.

Soweto was the heartland of the movement that freed South Africa from apartheid. Explore it the sensitive way, with a guide who was born and raised in the township, on this half-day walking tour. Learn about Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu on the street where they both lived, hear about activist Hector Pieterson's life and death, and more. Your tour includes a kota sandwich lunch but not entry fees.

A cruise along the Nile River is a must for first-time visitors to Egypt and the famous river is even more spectacular by night. Set sail on this evening cruise, where you'll tuck into a delicious buffet and be entertained by live music, belly dancing, and a traditional tanoura dance show.

Travel across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco from Spain during this full-day private tour of Tangier. Depart by ferry from Tarifa, with tickets and door-to-door ground transfers included. Visit the region by Wi-Fi-equipped, air-conditioned private vehicle. Highlights include a camel ride along the beach, visits to Cap Spartel and Hercules Cave, and guided tours of the Tangier Casbah.

Kenya is well known for its landscape and wildlife, but visitors are often left wondering about the lifestyle and culture of the country’s indigenous communities. Separate the fact from the fiction on this day tour to a Maasai village and hear first-hand insights into Maasai traditions directly from community members. Benefit from the personalized attention and insights of your private guide and travel the distance easily with round-trip transportation from your Nairobi hotel.

Experienced riders and beginners alike will find their match on this Sal Island horseback riding tour. Choose between a 1-, 1.5-, or 2-hour ride and set off in a small group with a maximum of eight participants. You’ll ride along white-sand beaches and through the salt flats of Sal, with the opportunity to continue to Kite Beach and beyond. Helmets, round-trip hotel transport, and safety briefing all included.

Witness the wonders of the Western Sahara on this tour of Ancient Egyptian civilization's most renowned sites. Enjoy plenty of photo opportunities with visits to the pyramids of Giza as well as the Sphinx and necropolis. Observe the valley temple at Khafre before voyaging to Menkaure. See the evolution of pyramid structure at Sakkara before journeying to Memphis City, which dates back to 3100 BCE.

Visit the ancient city of Marrakech on a full-day tour from Casablanca alongside a private guide. See the city's top highlights, including the Koutoubia Mosque and the bustling stalls of Jemaa el-Fnaa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This excursion includes pickup and drop-off at hotels in Casablanca, all entrance fees, and a guided tour with a local guide (in July and August, explore the Medina via tuk-tuk to avoid walking in the excessive heat).

You don’t have to journey to the Sahara for a Moroccan desert experience—the Agafay Desert is a desert oasis located just outside of Marrakech. On this half-day small-group tour, soak up the scenery as you travel through the High Atlas Mountains, making a stop for your adrenaline-pumping quad bike ride through the desert dunes. Then mount up for a thrilling camel ride through the rocky desert of Agafay.

While most desert safaris offer short dune buggy rides, this experience allows a full 1-hour ride through the desert near Lahbab, roughly 45 minutes from Dubai by car. Spend the rest of the morning riding camels, sandboarding, and taking photos in the desert light before taking your ride back to your hotel in Dubai.

Journey through time and explore Baku on this tour of the old and modern city. Start at the main entrance of the old city to explore 12th-century architecture and learn about the 19th-century oil boom from your guide. Visit Upland Park via the famous Baku Funicular for panoramic city views. Upgrade to a private tour and enjoy a car transfer to the Haydar Aliyev Cultural Center, a stunning example of modern architecture.

Spend a day in the seaside community of Essaouira on a full-day trip from Marrakech, and discover an atmospheric medina, colorful bazaars, and a center that bustles with open-air cafes and seafood restaurants. Pre-booking a ride to Essaouira is a hassle-free way of making the trip, with all transport by climate-controlled minivan, plus plenty of free time to explore independently. This trip includes pickup and drop-off at centrally-located hotels in Marrakech.

Travelers with limited time in Nairobi can still experience the country’s famous rural landscape on this full-day safari tour to Hell’s Gate National Park and Lake Naivasha. Zip around by bike to see zebras, gazelle, and more, then embark on a guided hike for a more intimate glimpse of the flora and fauna. Return transfer from your Nairobi hotel ensures a seamless trip, plus park fees and cycle hire comes included in the price.

The beautiful beaches and stunning natural landscapes of the Cape Peninsula stretch south of Cape Town all the way to Cape Point. On this private tour, travel in the comfort of a private vehicle and stop as often as you like to take photos. Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain, visit the Boulders Beach penguin colony, and follow the famous Chapman's Peak drive (all at additional cost).

Explore South Africa's most famous township on this full-day guided tour of Soweto from Johannesburg. Enjoy a personal experience of how vibrant and lively Soweto from your guide, who was born and raised in the township, as you visit landmarks like the Apartheid Museum, the Diepkloof area, and Carlton Centre.

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.