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Whether you’ve already visited Giza or are saving it for another day, beat the crowds and save precious time on this door-to-door private tour of Cairo’s other signature ancient sites. First, visit Dahshur, where you can climb inside a pyramid for no additional charge. Next, tour Saqqara, a royal cemetery during ancient times, and home to the first true pyramid in Egypt. Finally, explore Memphis, Egypt’s oldest capital.

Learn about life in one of Africa’s largest urban slums in a responsible way by booking this private tour to Kibera Slum from Nairobi. You spend a full day exploring the markets, recycling plants, a bead factory, a kindergarten, and more. Your guide explains local issues the community is tackling, and gives you an insider look at the area’s culture.

Experience Cairo like a local on this private tour of the Camel Market. Available on Fridays and Saturdays only, see camel trades and merchants up close as camels are bought and sold. Learn about the history of the market and how the camels are herded from your guide as you watch it all unfold. This experience is not for the faint of heart.

The Red Sea’s colorful coral and marine life draws divers and snorkelers from around the globe. See what all the fuss is about without so much as getting your face wet on this tour by a semisubmersible “submarine”. You’ll sit in an air-conditioned space with picture windows, 13 feet (4 meters) below the surface of the water, and enjoy views of the type of fish you usually see in aquariums.

Private Transfer Private buggy z ride Passionate and professional team Powerful and recent buggies Quality equipment Circuits specially designed by our team Interesting landscapes to discover Tea break in a Berber village Available every day of the week Best value for money in Marrakech

Discover the secrets of classic Moroccan cuisine at a cooking class in Marrakech. Choose to make a ‘tagine’ (slow-cooked stew), couscous dish, bread, pastries, or salad, and visit a souk to pick up ingredients. Learn how to create your chosen dish with instruction and tips from a local chef, and take a seat to savor the lunch you helped to create. Ingredients, meal, and return Marrakech hotel transfers are included.

An ‘Inyanga’ or ‘Sangoma’ is a traditional healer or shaman belonging to Africa’s Zulu tribe. On this tour, enjoy the rare opportunity to receive a personal consultation with a real Inyanga and experience the time-honored methods including plant and herbal medicines, prayer, and bone throwing, to connect with your ancestors and heal your ailments.

Witness Egypt’s greatest and oldest pyramids on a full-day trip from Cairo, including an Egyptian lunch. Traveling by air-conditioned minivan with an informative Egyptologist guide, visit the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and mummification Valley Temple at the Giza Plateau. Behold the three world-famous pyramids as you learn how and why they were built some 4,500 years ago. Continue to Sakkara to view Egypt’s oldest pyramid, the stepped stone tomb of the Pharaoh Djoser. Before returning to Cairo, stop at Dahshur to wonder at the strange-yet-beautiful Bent Pyramid and Red Pyramid.

Spend a full day visiting Luxor's most important ancient sites with this full-day tour. Your guide will pick you up either at the airport or at your hotel and take you out to see highlights such as the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, and the Karnak Temple Complex, with a stop for an included lunch along the way.

Visit the most important pyramids and archaeological sites in the Cairo area with this private day tour. You'll set out in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to visit the Giza Pyramids, the Great Sphinx, the Saqqara Pyramids, and the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dashur, with an Egyptologist guide to lead the way.

Experience the wonders of Petra undistracted by transport worries on this private day trip from Amman. Avoid dealing with cabs or hire-car companies; and reach the 2,300-year-old rock city by private, chauffeur-driven vehicle instead. Then, enjoy a tour of the highlights accompanied by a local guide—hired at the gate—to ensure you learn their history and spot detail you might otherwise miss. Admission and guiding are at your expense.

Learn to surf while on vacation in Cape Town with this 2-hour group surf lesson. Experience the gentle waves at pristine beach while following the "Stoked" learning technique. Wet suit, surfboard, leash, and wax all included in the price of the lesson. Geared toward beginners, this surf school can also accommodate intermediate and advanced surfers who'd like to brush up on their skills.

Embark on a remarkable journey to view the glorious sunrise atop Mount Sinai during this unforgettable full-day adventure. Prepare to be enchanted as you ascend the mountain under the stars in anticipation of the vista that awaits you at dawn. Afterwards, indulge in a cultural exploration of St. Catherine's Monastery, an ancient Christian marvel nestled in the shadows of the Burning Bush. Immerse yourself in a voyage of wonder and marvel at the historic significance of these sacred sites.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of St. Catherine's is the oldest Christian monastery in the world. Visiting it is a must-do when in the Sinai region but it is tricky to get to. Skip the hassle on this tour from Dahab. Choose a tour timed to either sunrise or sunset and experience the changing colors from the summit of Mount Moses.

Experience the delights of Berber culture without having to go too far from Marrakech with this combined dinner and show experience. You’ll be served a large dinner with Morocco’s traditional foods and watch performers of all types. Finish with Moroccan sweets before you’re treated to the Fantasia Show with local horses.

Take a break from Luxor’s ancient history and enjoy a traditional meal in a local home on this rewarding 3-hour experience. Alongside a local guide, journey into the Luxor countryside and be welcomed into a friendly home for a delicious, typically Egyptian dinner. Sit down to a fresh home-cooked meal, and chat to your hosts about their everyday life, culture and customs. A fascinating insight into the foods, flavors, and home and family life of Luxor's local people.

Venture away from the mass crowds at Giza to see the lesser-known Dahshour pyramids. See the Bent, Red, White, and Black pyramids and the pyramid of Senusret III. Noble people and high-ranking officials from several dynasties and time periods reside within the tombs. After the pyramids, enjoy an authentic local lunch at an outdoor restaurant. You will also travel to the archeological site of Meidum, about 60 miles south of Cairo.

Take in aerial views of the Magaliesbergs and the Cradle of Humankind on this hot air balloon safari. Get the best possible perspective on this striking landscape without paying for the high price of an airplane or helicopter tour. Spend the hour-long flight enjoying the high-altitude breeze, snapping photos, and listening to commentary from your guide before landing for an included breakfast.

Soar over the Cradle of Humankind or the Magaliesberg mountain range on a sunrise hot air balloon flight. Have some refreshments as you watch the balloon being inflated, then set off on a scenic adventure in the sky. Fly over one of the two sites with your experienced pilot, taking in the sweeping views of South Africa below. After the flight, enjoy a full breakfast as you savor newly-minted memories.

Go diving on your Hurghada vacation, and discover two impressive dive sites near the city’s coast. With an instructor, you’ll hear tips for safe underwater adventure at each site, and then dive beneath the surface of the sea to check out the marine life. An onboard lunch is an included perk.

Make the most of spare time between flights with this Giza Pyramids and Sphinx tour. Meet your Egyptologist guide at the airport, and travel by air-conditioned minivan to Giza as your guide points out Cairo’s highlights on route. Ogle the three mighty pyramids on the Giza Plateau, enjoy a camel ride, and see the Great Sphinx and ancient Valley Temple ruins. After lunch at a local restaurant, ride back to the airport in time for your departure flight.

Spend two nights in the Maasai Mara with this safari tour from Nairobi. You'll take two short game drives and one full-day game drive, with the option to visit a Maasai village on your second night. Accommodation at Sankale Tented Camp or similar is included, as are most meals. Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels is included for added convenience.

Explore the southern side of Mahe island with a guide, getting far off the beaten path to parts that most travelers don't visit. With your guide to provide commentary and show you the hidden gems, visit miles-long beaches, quaint island towns, and travel through the area's rolling countryside. In Victoria, visit Little Ben, a local market, and other landmarks in one of the world's smallest capital cities. Other highlights include the mist-shrouded mountains, a tea plantation and Cap Lazare Nature Reserve.

Taste South African wine and enjoy the Cape Winelands scenery during this full-day wine tram experience around Franschhoek from Cape Town. Travel in an open-air bus and open-sided tram to visit some of this wine region's most revered wineries. Stop for two wine tastings along the way.