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The Middle East › United Arab Emirates
Exploring The Emirates
5 days, 4 nights
Explore three of the United Arab Emirates on this 5-day tour that takes you through a world steeped in desert traditions while at the same time, becoming rapidly and dramatically part of the 21st Century. Visit a spice and gold market, see how ancient irrigation systems help oases bloom in the desert, and follow caravan routes as you experience the…More
Africa › EgyptPharaohs Phollies
7 days, 6 nights
DELUXE TOUR FROM ONLY $1,118 – created by RGC – 2010 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…More
Africa › EgyptCairo 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
Africa › EgyptEgyptian Riches
5 days, 4 nights
This 5-day tour blends the many-layered history of Cairo, one of the oldest cities in the world, with the great Pharonic cities of Thebes and Luxor on the banks of the Nile River. From pyramids to huge temples, this brief tour encapsulates the essence of Egypt’s colorful history. The option of going to see the wonderful temples and massive statues…More
Africa › EgyptNile 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
Africa › EgyptEgyptian Jewels
5 days, 4 nights
Cairo is not only just one of the world’s most ancient cities, its 5,000-year history has left a footprint that is still tangible today, making any visit an amazing walk through the past. No one can deny the awesome majesty of Giza’s Great Pyramids, the Pharoah’s most enduring legacy, and you have to really pinch yourself to make sure you…More
Africa › EgyptEgyptian Panorama
15 days, 14 nights
This tour is an in-depth journey through Egypt for connoisseurs of history. In Cairo not only will you marvel at the great Pyramids, Coptic Quarters and the ancient temples of Sakara, but you will see some of its lesser known treasurers. Then spend 4-days on the Nile, cruising in style from Luxor to Aswan visiting a myriad of Pharaonic antiquities…More
The Middle East › United Arab EmiratesJewels 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
Africa › MoroccoImperial 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
Africa › MoroccoMarrakech 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
Africa › MoroccoThe Deep South
5 days, 4 nights
No visit to Morocco is complete without experiencing the desert and the life of its people, the Berbers. From Marrakech cross the majestic Atlas Mountains, driving through fertile valleys filled with olive groves and date palms with occasional stops in small villages as you head towards the desert. From the oasis town of Tinghir, travel through the stunning and geologically…More
The Middle East › JordanNabatean 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
The Middle East › JordanJordan Overview
4 days, 3 nights
Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. While enjoying this coastal capital with its lovely natural harbor, you will also travel into the interior of Oman to Nizwa, the birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman. Exotic markets, an oasis as well as a boat tour,…More
The Middle East › JordanClassic Jordan
8 days, 7 nights
In the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, history has left its imprint, making it one of the Middle East’s most interesting destinations. Due to its strategic location, Jordan has been absorbed by many great civilizations, from the Sumerians, Babylonians and Assyrians to the Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. This 8-day tour takes you on a memorable journey down through the…More
Africa › MoroccoMagic of Morocco
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
Africa › EgyptPast & Present
9 days, 8 nights
Experience the best that Egypt has to offer. Starting in Cairo discover its many attractions such as the Pyramids and the Sphinx and the world-famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Then it’s off to Luxor on the banks of the Nile to board a cruise boat that will take you up the river in style and comfort. Each stop has its…More
Africa › TunisiaTunisia Explorer
12 days, 11 nights
Tunisia’s 1300 Km. long coastline glistens with white sandy beaches and enjoys temperate Mediterranean weather for most of the year. This tour is designed to take in the highlights in a leisurely relaxed pace whilst enjoying the amenities of a modern beachfront resort. Sunbath, dive, sail, golf or just relax. In between, embark on historical explorations of magnificent, centuries old…More
Africa › TunisiaTunisia Wonders
8 days, 7 nights
Tunisia’s rich historical past is amazing. Over the centuries, many empire builders have occupied this tiny country located at the northern tip of the African Continent. Prized for its ideal harbours along its Mediterranean shoreline, Tunisia has been conquered by Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines, Arabs, Ottoman Turks and the French from whom they gained independence in 1956. Its temperate climate, superb…More
Asia › IndiaGolden 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
Asia › IndiaTemples & 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
The Middle East › IsraelIsrael 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
The Middle East › IsraelHolyland Tour
8 days, 7 nights
Experience extraordinary history as you follow the path of great events that have shaped Israel on this 8-day journey through the Holy Land. From the Judaic kingdoms to the Roman conquest, from the birth of Christianity to the Crusader Wars, and on into modern times, discover Israel’s many holy places where the great Western religions are interwoven into the fabric…More
The Middle East › IsraelClassic 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
The Middle East › IsraelThe 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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