History & Culture

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Certain destinations are tailor-made to reveal their history and culture and we have tours that concentrate on just these aspects of a country’s background.  Whether exploring the layers of history found in Jordan or Egypt, discovering the complexities of India‘s past, many of these tours, to name just a few, are ideal for the history enthusiast.

+-Our Tours in History & Culture
  • The Best Of Israel Plus Petra

    9 days, 8 nights

    Enjoy the best that Israel has to offer on this 9-day tour filled with every historical site imaginable.  Starting from modern Tel Avi, travel back into the past to the heights of Masada where, in 73 AD, the Zealots fought their final battle against the Romans before committing mass suicide.  Here you can walk through the excavations of Herod’s palaces,…More

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    Golden Triangle

    6 days, 5 nights

    During this tour, enjoy a glimpse into the cultural and architectural riches of the Rajasthan.  Concentrating on the three most important cities in this region, you will have the opportunity to see some of the finest Mughal buildings to be found anywhere in India.  Starting in Delhi, see the magnificent Red Fort, the Qutab Minar, and the gracious setting of…More

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    Temples & Tigers

    14 days, 13 nights

    In India’s far south, the names Tamil Nadu and Kerala evoke powerful images of inspired Hindu temple sites, game-rich reserves, the lush beauty of the Western Ghats, palm-lined beaches and tranquil canals.  Spend 14 days taking in the Wonders of South India, discovering rich layers of history and culture that go back thousands of years.  In Chennai, once the first…More

  • Air - Land Inclusive Holyland Tour

    10 days, 8 nights

    This air - land enclusive journey through the Holy Land is something special, our 10-day tour will let you wander through the Christian past as you explore some of Israel’s most beloved sites.  Following in the footsteps of Jesus, the emphasis of this itinerary is on some of the most important sights in Christianity.  From the Sea of Galilee to…More

  • Classic Israel

    10 days, 9 nights

    Jerusalem is Israel’s historic, religious and emotional heart, and during this 10-day tour through the country, you will be given an in-depth tour of both the old and the new sectors of the city; from the Wailing Wall to the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed to the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was…More

  • Israel Kaleidoscope

    13 days, 12 nights

    Any journey through Israel is a journey through history. On this 13-day tour, history unfolds as you travel from one end of the country to the other.  Starting at Tel Aviv head north to Haifa and the Golan Heights and end up in the southeast at Eilat on the shores of the Red Sea. Explore the antiquities of the Jews,…More

  • Indian Kaleidoscope

    13 days, 12 nights

    The blending of the riches of India with the mystical beauties of Kathmandu, Nepal makes this a truly special tour of the Subcontinent.  Spend 13 days being overwhelmed by the extraordinary history, art and architecture of the people of this exotic part of the world.

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    Rajasthan Heritage

    13 days, 12 nights

    For the next 2 weeks, the Rajasthan is your home as you explore the regal legacies of this magnificent State in the North West of India.  Fabled for its Mughal architecture, this tour will take you to see the best that the Rajasthan has to offer: great fortresses, exquisite palaces, soaring temples and much more.

  • Biblical Journey

    8 days, 7 nights

    Israel is a living museum, a monument to historical and biblical events from the beginning of recorded time.  It is also the perfect size.  Our 8-day tour easily encompasses the most important aspects of Israel’s fascinating biblical past with the emphasis on the major sites that are recorded in both the Old and New Testament.

  • Jewels of the Emirates

    8 days, 7 nights

    Travel through this amazing southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula where you will visit five out of the seven United Arab Emirate that lie between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.  This is an area of contrasting landscapes where the desert predominates against a backdrop of Rocky Mountains, awesome dunes and lush oases.  Each day is an adventure as…More

  • Ancient Journeys

    14 days, 13 nights

    On this 2-week odyssey from Egypt into the Sinai and to Jordan, experience a thousand years of civilization. Enjoy Cairo’s Pyramids, its great mosques, museums and bazaars before cruising up the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Crossing the beautiful Sinai Desert into Jordan visit the Byzantium mosaics at Madaba, the Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo and the Rose City of Petra.…More

  • Nabatean Wonder

    8 days, 7 nights

    Probably one of the most amazing archaeological sites in the Middle East is Petra, the ‘Rose City’, and on this 8-day tour through the Kingdom of Jordan, you will enjoy 2 full days exploring in-depth this ancient city, which lies hidden deep within its protective canyons.  Other equally historic sites are also part of your journey such as the Graeco-Roman…More

  • Morocco Magic

    13 days, 12 nights

    Morocco, at the tip of Northwest Africa is ancient, exotic; a land where the vast sand dunes of the Sahara, the snow-capped Atlas Mountains and the great Imperial cities, Rabat, Fez, Meknes and Marrakech, define a nation. The present-day Morocco has been inhabited since Neolithic times followed by the Berbers, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Jews, Arabs and finally Europeans. Now independent for…More

  • The Holyland Tour

    9 days, 8 nights

    This special 9-day tour recreates the Christian past as you follow in the footsteps of Jesus exploring some of Christianity’s most sanctified places. From the Sea of Galilee to Nazareth and Bethlehem, to the walls of Jericho and the holiest of shrines and churches in Jerusalem, every day has moments of personal religious importance. There will be time for prayer,…More

  • South African Arts & Culture

    13 days, 12 nights

    Explore the South African arts and cultural scene. Visit museums, art galleries, community based initiatives, and cultural villages meeting the locals. This tour also includes special stops that give you greater insight into the “Rainbow Nation”, a few days of thrilling game viewing in the Kruger National Park and some unique vineyards in the Cape. Plus enjoy some great dining…More

  • Cairo Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Cairo ‘the city of a thousand minarets’ is not only the largest and most populous city on the African continent but is also home to one of the original seven wonders of the world – the great Pyramids of Giza. Also a ‘must visit’ is the incredible Egyptian Museum of antiquities with its collection of the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen.…More

  • Marrakech Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Spend four magical days enjoying the culture and history of this visually stunning city with its pink, sandstone walls and with the snow-tipped peaks of the High Atlas Mountains creating a dramatic setting.  Enjoy a half-day tour that presents the city in all its glory from its lavish palaces to its treasure-filled markets.  There are also several optional excursions including…More

  • Casablanca Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Discover the romance of Humphrey Bogart’s fabled Casablanca during this brief stay in Morocco’s premier city.  The city tour will introduce you to its many faces, both old and new, and there is time to explore on your own or take one of the optional excursions to Rabat, Marrakech or Fes.

  • Imperial Cities

    8 days, 7 nights

    Known as the Imperial Cities: Rabat, Meknes, Fes and Marrakech are as exotic as they sound.  Each has its own character and flavor and is full of fascinating history not to mention wonderful markets.  Beautiful tiled-gateways lead into walled cities that have been in existence from the great period of Moorish dominance in North Africa, and their legacy is still…More

  • Authentic Adventure

    11 days, 10 nights

    The emphasis on this 11-day journey through Turkey is to discover some of its most remarkable characteristics.  With an unbeatable blend of scenic mountains and seas combined with historic cities and towns, Turkey’s secret past is unfolded.  Every trip through Turkey should start with the excitement of Istanbul, full of pageantry from the days of the great Ottoman Empire and…More

  • Nile Antiquities

    6 days, 5 nights

    No other river in the world holds our imagination as much as the majestic Nile that flows from the heart of Africa to empty into the Mediterranean.  As it winds northward through the continent, slipping between the great deserts of Egypt, it becomes the road along which you will travel into the past to discover the glorious dynasty of the…More

  • Wonders of Turkey

    8 days, 7 nights

    A taste of southern and central Turkey will give you a rich insight into the wonders of this amazing country.  Starting in the Mediterranean coastal resort of Antalya, you’ll have time to relax in beautiful surroundings or take some optional excursions including a cruise along the coast or a visit the ancient Lycian ruins at Phaselis.  Then head into the…More

  • Highlights of Turkey

    9 days, 8 nights

    Turkey is so full of marvellous things to see that picking the highlights of this amazing country is no easy task!  But, it goes without saying that over the next 9 days, you will be treated to the very best that Turkey has to offer.  Starting with the fascinating city of Istanbul, see its iconic mosques, its Grand Bazaar and…More

  • Western Turkey

    8 days, 7 nights

    Bordered by the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, Western Turkey is rich in Greek, Roman and Ottoman history that you will have the opportunity to explore during this 8-day tour.  Every trip through Turkey must start with Istanbul, one of the world’s most exotic and exciting cities, filled with palaces, bazaars, markets and magnificent mosques.  Then it’s on to…More

  • Classic Turkey

    11 days, 10 nights

    This 11-day, circular tour through Turkey is filled not only with wonderful scenery but with many amazing historical antiquities.  Begin this tour in fabulous and exotic Istanbul where you will discover the rich palaces of the Ottoman Empire, the hushed beautiful of its huge mosques and the excitement of its markets and the Grand Bazaar.  There are also optional excursions…More

  • Glories of Turkey

    14 days, 13 nights

    There can never be too much Turkey!  This is a country that is jam packed with so many things to see and do that it merits as long a stay as possible.  This 2-week itinerary caters to those who have the time to explore this fascinating country, following the classic circular route that will show you the best, the most…More

  • Egypt Past & Present

    9 days, 8 nights

    Discover Egypt’s treasure trove during this 9-day tour. Start in Cairo with the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the world-famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities before flying on to Luxor for a 5-day cruise up the Nile. Marvel at Luxor and Karnak’s magnificent temples, visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and sail in comfort up river to visit the temples…More

  • Tunisia Adventure

    11 days, 10 nights

    Here’s your chance to discover this lesser known North African nation. In 11 days combine exciting sightseeing with a relaxing stay in a Mediterranean resort. Explore Tunisia’s past - from famous Carthage to the magnificent Roman amphitheatre, El Djem. Meet the Berber people of Matamata living in their lunar-like caves, and take a thrilling ride on the Red Lizard train…More

  • Pharaohs Phollies

    7 days, 6 nights

    Each day is filled with historic wonders: visit one of the original seven wonders of the world – the great Pyramids of Giza.  Also a ‘must visit’ is the incredible Egyptian Museum of antiquities with its collection of the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen.  Visit the great Dams at Aswan and the granite quarries to the many temples such as Philae,…More