Middle East Sightseeing Trips

A very well-organised tour from beginning to end. Breakfast at most places had plenty of choice, and having some lunches and dinners included was excellent and made everything so convenient. We really appreciated the little extras along the way — things like the horse ride around the city, free time to explore, and stops at local shops known for their regional produce all added something special to the experience. The guides were incredibly informative and took great care of us, and by the end felt more like friends than guides. We made wonderful memories and would happily recommend this tour. A bit more information about the optional additional tours would have been helpful, as some were different than expected, and it would have been nice if tickets to certain sites, like the palaces in Sintra, were included.

An absolutely fantastic tour! Everything was so well organised, with great breakfast options at most places and some delicious lunches and dinners included — which made everything easy and stress-free. The guides were amazing: super knowledgeable, genuinely caring, and by the end felt like close friends. We had the best time, made unforgettable memories, and couldn’t recommend this tour more! Oumaima, our guide was wonderful — so knowledgeable, spoke English really well and always happy to answer our many questions. Most importantly, they truly cared about our safety and wellbeing, which made us feel relaxed and confident the whole time.

Colombia will be one of the biggest surprises in all your travels. Amazing cities, modern and colorful with local ‘art graffiti’ murals showcasing the history and pride of the Colombian people. Stroll through 15th century streets, walk on the Camino Real, and hike up a staircase along a rock face, all the while enjoying the lush garden-like landscapes in this tropical paradise. You will be astonished at the diversity and beauty of the flora, fauna, culture and most all, the welcoming smiles through the country.

I wish it was longer, I've done it in Christmas and new year and it was so good since the local people were partying too with us. I wish I've done the other leg of trip too before to see the full Spain.

Used explore a few times over the years, and this trip was one of the better ones. Brilliant leader, lovely hotel and amazing location. 11 in the group so a sensible size. The walking was superb, and included were many cultural experiences, particularly the balloon flight on Christmas day. My partner and I stayed on for two more nights in Goreme, then three more nights in Istanbul to get an enhanced Turkish experience.

Great itinerary with plenty of exposure to local food and wine. The hosted lunches were fantastic! Our guide Ana made this an incredible trip. She kept us informed, gave us history without over talking and always had coins for the WC. My fourth Explore trip, and each has been amazing.