North Africa and Middle East Tours
- Great Pyramids of Giza
- Luxor and the Valley of the Kings
- Felucca on the Nile
- Casablanca
- Marrakesh (Morocco)
- Wadi Rum (Jordan)
- Petra (Jordan)
Birthplace of several of the world's great religions and considered by many the cradle of civilization, the Middle East is a loosely defined area of incredible variety and dramatic contrasts. From secular, progressive Turkey to mysterious Yemen, the region's long history is on display at every turn, making the region an archaeologist or historian's dream. For centuries a political and religious hotbed, the Middle East luxhas been fought over since the time of Alexander the Great, and every twist of history has left its unique mark, from the varied, mouth-watering cuisine to architectural wonders second to none.
Alexandria Extension (TDPAXN)
Delve into legendary Alexandria, Egypt's capital for a millennium, and once home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Wander the Roman amphitheatres, palaces and catacombs of Egypt's gateway to the Mediterranean. Starting from Cairo, spend a day and a half exploring Alexandria's Greek, Roman and Byzantine history, in one of the greatest cities of the Hellenic world.
Highlights: Connecting with history in the streets of Alexandria, Visiting the impressive Qaitbay Fort and looking up—way up—at towering Pompey's Pillar, Getting out of the sun by going underground into the Catacombs of Komel-Shokafa.
Atlas Mountain Trek (DCAM)
The Atlas Mountains reward their visitors with a stunning combination of valleys, summits and traditional villages clinging to mountainsides. On this active adventure through one of Morocco's most naturally beautiful regions, you'll experience magnificent views and enjoy meeting local people along the trail. Recount the day’s exploits over home-cooked dinners each night from the comfort of your cozy accommodations. Designed with those who are fit in mind, the challenging but rewarding hikes are taken at a leisurely pace, allowing plenty of time to catch your breath, then the chance to lose it all over again while admiring the stunning views.
Highlights: Enjoy spectacular day walks, relax at a family gîte and savour home-cooked meals, help with a local village project, wander ancient medinas and bazaars in Marrakech
Best of Egypt (DPBE)
This journey through Egypt packs in the best of culture and adventure in eight energetic days. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you sample some traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, but still manage to relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.
Highlights: Enjoying dinner with a local family, spending the night on a felucca, exploring ancient temples and monuments, bartering in bazaars, gazing at the pyramids and mysterious Sphinx.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Budget Egypt (DPGE)
This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. You'll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sights. Walk through the Valley of the Kings or explore Karnak—it's your call. Don't just dream of Egypt, wake up in the 'Land of the Pharaohs' and open your eyes to adventure.
Highlights: Enjoying a traditional family meal, exploring ancient temples and monuments, bartering in bazaars, sleeping beneath the stars on a felucca, visiting a Nubian village.
Climb Mt Toubkal (DCCT)
Jebel Toubkal, Morocco’s 4,167m-tall peak, has captivated mountaineers for centuries. Our ascent up the rocky giant of North Africa—the tallest in the region—is no picnic, but is accessible to anyone in good shape and hungry for a thrilling high-altitude adventure. Traditional Berber communities line the route on this trip, and you’ll have plenty of time to learn their customs through village visits and overnight camping with hearty home-cooked meals. The views on the way up are spectacular, but nothing compares to what you’ll see (and feel) at the top.
Highlights: Walking in spectacular mountain scenery, tasting delicious local cuisine, camping in the great outdoors.
Egypt & Jordan Adventure (DPJA)
A wide-ranging adventure showcasing the region’s natural wonders and fascinating cultures, offering the perfect combination of guided excursions and free time to explore at your own pace. Our expert local leaders will share with you the archaeological and historical secrets of the ancient sites of Petra, Luxor and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Whether it’s haggling in Cairo’s bustling bazaars or snapping a desert sunset, Egypt and Jordan will forever be etched into your memory—like a hieroglyph.
Highlights: Discovering ancient civilizations and architectural wonders, relaxing at the Red Sea, enjoying an overnight felucca journey with support boat, bargaining in bazaars, camping in a Bedouin tent, marvelling at the rock-cut architecture of Petra.
Egypt on a Shoestring (DPRE)
Ancient wonders, bustling markets and rugged mountain views—experience the best of Egypt's history and culture on this budget adventure. Sail the Nile and wander through the temples and tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Of course, you'll witness the magnificence of the pyramids, but you can also climb Mt Sinai and relax at the beachside village of Dahab along the Red Sea. While you're free to choose your own adventure, your accommodation and transportation are included and our expert CEOs will help you make the most of your time spent in this ancient region.
Highlights: Shopping in bazaars, taking an overnight felucca journey with support boat, exploring ancient temples and city streets, relaxing at the Red Sea, dining with the locals in a Nubian village.
Explore Petra and Wadi Rum (TDWEPN)
Hit the highlights of Jordan in this action-packed four days. View spectacular Wadi Rum by 4x4 before spending a night in the desert in the company of local Bedouin tribe. Explore the magnificent red rock city of Petra and be amazed by the well-preserved Roman city of Jerash. Jordan has so much to offer!
Highlights: Exploring the ancient Roman city of Jerash, Traversing the desert by 4x4 and staying in a desert camp at Wadi Rum, Discovering hidden secrets in Petra
Highlights of Jordan (DWHJ)
Explore ancient sights and lost cities, overnight in a Bedouin tent and dine with the locals amidst the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum. Take in Petra's fascinating history and marvel at its thrilling beauty—and still have a chance to relax in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. This 8-day trip is ideal for the traveller who is short on time but wants to soak up the colours, culture and history of a country that's small in size but big in adventure.
Highlights: Exploring ancient cities and crusader castles, relaxing at the Dead Sea, camping overnight in the desert, visiting the ancient rock-cut city of Petra.
Highlights of Morocco (DCHM)
If you want to hit Morocco’s highlights, this is your adventure. Wander through kasbahs, spice markets and cities pulsing with energy on this comprehensive trip. Climb onto a camel and explore the edge of the Sahara before admiring the views from the heights of the Atlas Mountains. Experience the energy of imperial cities as you explore souks stuffed with exotic wares. Then take a moment to appreciate this amazing adventure as you camp under the stars among some of the world's biggest sand dunes.
Highlights: Wandering ancient medinas and Roman ruins, riding a camel into the Sahara, spending the night in a desert tent and a mountain gîte, bargaining in exotic souks.
- Trip Style:
- Classic
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Standard
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Israel Explorer (DOIE)
Perched at the crossroads of Middle Eastern history for centuries and the spiritual home to Jews, Christians and Muslims alike, Israel remains a must-visit destination for anyone eager to understand this dynamic, always-changing region. Explore the historic towns of Bethlehem and Nazareth, tune into the rhythm of daily life in the Golan Heights, visit Bedouin communities in the Negev desert and experience a soul-stirring visit to a refugee camp. Thousands of incredible moments—one comprehensive trip.
Highlights: swimming in the Dead Sea, Visiting a Palestinian refugee camp, exploring the biblical towns of Nazareth and Bethlehem, gazing across the Negev Desert, staying in a Bedouin camp.
Land of the Pharaohs (DPLP)
For those with limited time looking to experience the best of Egypt, this comfortable adventure offers a luxurious taste of ancient history. Wander in the shadows of the Great Pyramids, trek through the Valley of the Kings and explore the temples of Abu Simbel. An expert CEO is on hand the whole way to answer questions and provide context so you can go beyond just seeing the sights. Domestic flights and air-conditioned transport get you to the ancient sites quickly, and comfortable hotels and included breakfasts ensure you're ready for adventure soon after arrival.
Highlights: Marvelling at the Pyramids of Giza, enjoying a traditional Nubian dinner, exploring the temples and monuments of Luxor and Abu Simbel.
- Trip Style:
- G-Plus
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 2
Marrakech Express (EEME)
There’s so much to see in Europe; don’t settle for a cramped bus tour. Head south for an adventure as unique as you are. Beginning in London—traveller central—you’ll cross the channel for some French culture before hitting Spain for Moorish history, architecture in Barcelona and a tapas culture that will set you up for the endless nightlife. Best of all, this trip doesn’t fade out—you’ll finish up in Morocco with its mosques, medinas and kasbahs. It’s a European tour with a southern kiss of the exotic.
Highlights: Meeting the ghost of Moorish Spain at the Alhambra, sampling small plates on a tapas bar crawl, dining on a picnic lunch at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, exploring the medinas and kasbahs of Morocco, dodging snake charmers, keeping it real with a small group of like-minded travellers.
Morocco Active Adventure (DCAA)
With a landscape as diverse as Morocco’s, the transportation must be built to match. The simple pleasures of just getting around are essential to this activity-heavy excursion into the desert kingdom: mule treks into the Atlas Mountains, bike rides through ruggedly beautiful mountain passes, even a camel caravan to a campsite in the desert. But it’s not all tramping about in the dunes and hills; you’ll also have the chance to explore Essaouira, the fortified city on the Atlantic coast that was once a haven for pirates.
Highlights: Wander through the mountains on the back of a mule, get a new perspective on a camel ride, stay in beach camps and mountain gîtes, cycle through the Atlas Mountains
MyStyle Cairo 3-Day - Comfort (TDPCM3C)
Do Cairo your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create an itinerary that's perfect for you. Some of the many options include: a day trip to Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the Hellenic world; an exploration of Islamic Cairo's medieval citadel, markets and mosques; tours of Coptic Cairo, the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramids of Giza or other lesser-known ruins; camel rides, Nile cruises and more. There's even a camel market!
Highlights: Cairo
MyStyle Cairo 4-Day- Comfort (TDPCM4C)
Do Cairo your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create an itinerary that's perfect for you. Some of the many options include: a day trip to Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the Hellenic world; an exploration of Islamic Cairo's medieval citadel, markets and mosques; tours of Coptic Cairo, the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramids of Giza or other lesser-known ruins; camel rides, Nile cruises and more. There's even a camel market!
Highlights: Cairo
MyStyle Cairo 3-Day - Standard (TDPCM3N)
Do Cairo your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create an itinerary that's perfect for you. Some of the many options include: a day trip to Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the Hellenic world; an exploration of Islamic Cairo's medieval citadel, markets and mosques; tours of Coptic Cairo, the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramids of Giza or other lesser-known ruins; camel rides, Nile cruises and more. There's even a camel market!
Highlights: Cairo
MyStyle Cairo 4-day - Standard (TDPCM4N)
Do Cairo your way! Choose from various MyStyle optional activities and create an itinerary that's perfect for you. Some of the many options include: a day trip to Alexandria, one of the greatest cities of the Hellenic world; an exploration of Islamic Cairo's medieval citadel, markets and mosques; tours of Coptic Cairo, the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramids of Giza or other lesser-known ruins; camel rides, Nile cruises and more. Don't miss out on the camel market!
Highlights: Cairo
Wonders of Jordan (DWWJD)
Never heard of Wadi Rum or the lost city of Petra? You’re missing out. These natural and architectural treasures, tucked away in southern Jordan, are but a few of the memorable experiences you’ll be telling your friends about long after you’ve come home. Aided by an expert local guide, this trip takes you from the incredible Romanesque city of Jerash and a dip in the Dead Sea, to the hidden rock city of Petra and the magnificent rock formations of Wadi Rum, the 'Valley of the Moon'. This trip in three words? Timeless, transcendent, tremendous.
Highlights: Exploring ancient ruins and archaeological sites with an expert guide, Immersing yourself in the Dead Sea, Enjoying cooking demonstrations and tasting local speciality foods, Travelling to a desert camp and learning about the ancient Bedouin culture and history.
- Trip Style:
- Discovery Adventures
- Trip Type:
- Small Group
- Service Level:
- Comfort
- Physical Grading:
- 3
| Trip | Length | Style | Service Level | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria Extension (TDPAXN) | 2 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$349
USD
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| Atlas Mountain Trek (DCAM) | 7 days | Active | Basic |
From
$649
USD
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| Best of Egypt (DPBE) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$850
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$999
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| Budget Egypt (DPGE) | 8 days | Yolo | Basic |
From
$599
USD
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| Climb Mt Toubkal (DCCT) | 7 days | Active | Basic |
From
$649
USD
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| Egypt & Jordan Adventure (DPJA) | 17 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$2199
USD
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| Egypt on a Shoestring (DPRE) | 15 days | Yolo | Basic |
From
$1199
USD
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| Explore Petra and Wadi Rum (TDWEPN) | 4 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$749
USD
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| Highlights of Jordan (DWHJ) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1249
USD
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| Highlights of Morocco (DCHM) | 14 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1275
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1499
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| Israel Explorer (DOIE) | 8 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$1799
USD
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| Land of the Pharaohs (DPLP) | 7 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$1200
USD
Promotions Available!
Was
$1599
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| Marrakech Express (EEME) | 15 days | Yolo | Basic |
From
$1899
USD
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| Morocco Active Adventure (DCAA) | 10 days | Active | Basic |
From
$999
USD
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| MyStyle Cairo 3-Day - Comfort (TDPCM3C) | 3 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$349
USD
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| MyStyle Cairo 4-Day- Comfort (TDPCM4C) | 4 days | G-Plus | Comfort |
From
$449
USD
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| MyStyle Cairo 3-Day - Standard (TDPCM3N) | 3 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$249
USD
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| MyStyle Cairo 4-day - Standard (TDPCM4N) | 4 days | Classic | Standard |
From
$349
USD
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| Wonders of Jordan (DWWJD) | 8 days | Discovery Adventures | Comfort |
From
$1899
USD
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