Get ready to see extraordinary world wonders, jaw-dropping landscapes, and fascinating temples with this tour of Egypt! You will spend several nights staying in your luxurious floating hotel on the Sonesta St. George 1 Cruise Ship, as you escape into a world of distinguished upscale hospitality and personalized service sailing down the Nile, with a few extra nights staying in a lavishly appointed room in St. Regis Cairo, a 5-star hotel by the Nile, known for its state-of-the-art facilities. Your journey will begin in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt and the cultural hub of the Arab world. Visit the Great Pyramids and see the Sphinx of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. From there, board your flight to Aswan and embark on a relaxing three-night cruise on the Nile, the longest river in the world, stretching 6,650 kilometers in length. Bask in the beauty of the Philae Temple, built to worship the Goddess Isis, and discover the fascinating historic sites of Kom Ombo, including the tombs of the Theban rulers, ancient kings, and queens of several dynasties. Continue your journey to see the Temple of Edfu — the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt. Next, you will board your flight to Luxor, known for its tantalizing tombs, towering temples, and legendary landmarks. Finally, you will make your way back to Cairo before your small-group tour to Egypt comes to an end!
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect as safari tours seem expensive, and I kept wondering if it would really be worth the cost. But it absolutely was. From the first day I knew I’d made the right choice. Every game drive felt like a new adventure. One morning we watched a group of baby elephants playing in the dust while their mothers stood nearby. Later, we spotted a hippo yawning near a watering hole. So close we could see its giant teeth! And the sunsets? Incredible.
Our guide was excellent. He was friendly & funny. The group dynamic was easy and fun. We had a mix of people: a couple celebrating their anniversary, a solo traveler from NY, and me with a close friend. It never felt awkward or too crowded.
You don’t need to be super fit for this tour. Everything is done at a relaxed pace and was very accessible, even for folks who aren’t used to rugged travel.
If Tanzania is on your list, my advice is that you don’t overthink it. Just go. It’s 100% worth it.
Wildlife
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Serengeti National Park
Arusha, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, Lake Manyara National Park
Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime with this 9-day ultra-small group tour of Tanzania! You will discover some of the most breathtaking sights and extraordinary landscapes in Africa, home to incredible species of wildlife, national parks, and world wonders. Your journey will begin in Arusha, a fascinating city situated at the base of Mount Meru and the Gateway to Mount Kilimanjaro — Africa’s tallest mountain peak! Pass through the charming African villages and plantations as you travel through Makuyuni and reach your lodge on the edge of the Rift Valley, where you will discover magnificent views over Lake Manyara. Head on a game drive through Lake Manyara National Park, one of Africa's best birdwatching parks, and search for the Big Five in Serengeti National Park, where the Great Migration takes place every year and some of the greatest predators on the planet can be found! Visit the Ngorongoro Crater, often referred to as the “world’s largest wildlife arena” and the largest intact volcanic caldera on Earth. Africa's "Eighth Wonder of the World", the Ngorongoro Crater, boasts breathtaking swamps, lakes, forests, and springs, and will show you some of the most beautiful sights mother nature has to offer! From there you will explore Tarangire National Park, known for its magnificent birdlife and baobab trees before you make your way back to Arusha where your tour of Tanzania will come to an end!
Wildlife safaris and game drives
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Lodge, Hut
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Arusha, Tarangire National Park
Arusha, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater
This Egypt vacation is a unique and unforgettable way to explore the ancient wonders, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant cultures. Begin your journey in Cairo, one of North Africa's largest cities and a cultural and political crossroads. Before taking a flight to Luxor, visit the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx of Giza. Prepare for a breathtaking cruise down the Nile River in your floating hotel, discovering ancient Egyptian cities. Cross the Luxor Bridge to Esna and see the Temple of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings. Disembark the ship in Edfu and visit the Temple of Sobek and Horus, the best-preserved ancient temple. Continue your journey to Aswan, where you will see the High Dam and the Philae Temple, a beautifully preserved ancient temple complex dedicated to the goddess Isis. Sail to Edfu and then enjoy the onboard Egyptian Gallabiyah Celebration. As the cruise ship docks in Luxor, you can unwind in your spacious cabins overnight. Continue your journey to Luxor's East Bank, where you will see the Karnak and Luxor Temples. Enjoy the Belly Dance show in the evening. After breakfast, disembark from the cruise in Luxor and proceed to the airport to catch your flight back to Cairo. Visit the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mosque, and Bazaar to finish off your exceptional trip in Cairo.
Cruise
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Mauritius is an Indian Ocean island nation, is known for its beaches, lagoons, and reefs. However, there is so much more attractive to Mauritius than the sapphire beaches and it’s the type of place that rewards even the smallest attempts at exploration. There is hiking in the forested interior of Black River Gorges National Park and world-class diving and snorkelling offshore. You can explore near-perfect islets and marvellous botanical gardens and colonial plantation houses. Along with natural wonders such as rainforests and waterfalls, Mauritius is a fabulous culinary destination with a side of great wildlife.
Beach
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Visit the West coast of Mauritius on this beautiful 8-day tour to Mauritius. This part of the island is protected from the wind and in the region, you can find many lagoons that are calm enough for swimming, snorkelling, diving, waterskiing, kayaking and many other water activities as well as superb hotels and resorts, such as the Anelia Resort and Spa. It is also where you can find the lush Black River Gorges National Park or spend time in the large shopping centers to search for souvenirs. Discover why Mauritius is rightly famed for its sapphire waters, powder white beaches, and its mountainous interior.
Beach
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Designed for independent travelers who want to experience culture, history and adventure. Your Solo Moroccan journey commences in the captivating city of Casablanca, famous for its stunning Moresque architecture that beautifully combines Moorish and European styles. Explore the vibrant Habous District, the bustling central market, and the magnificent Royal Palace. Journey through Meknes, the historic Ismailia capital, before immersing yourself in the spiritual heart of Fes. Discover medieval Medina, filled with enchanting mosques, mausoleums, and madrasas. Continue to Rabat, the nation's capital, nestled along the Bouregreg River and the Atlantic Ocean. Visit the Royal Palace, Oudayas Garden, and the Mausoleum of Mohammed V. Marrakech, the historic southern gem awaits with its breathtaking attractions such as the Menara Garden, Saadian Tombs, Bahia Palace, and the iconic Koutoubia Mosque. Conclude this delightful solo adventure in Casablanca.
This is a Solo Tour
You don't pay single supplement and get a room for yourself!
Embark on an unforgettable 9-day journey through Morocco, where vibrant cities, ancient villages, and the mesmerizing Sahara Desert await. This adventure will take you to Casablanca, Marrarkech, Fes, Chefchaouen, and Rabat, immersing you in the country's rich culture and natural beauty.
Your Moroccan escapade begins in the coastal city of Casablanca. After arriving and settling in, you'll have time to unwind before connecting with your fellow travelers. Over the next few days, you'll visit the 'Red City' of Marrakech, traverse the majestic High Atlas Mountains, uncovering hidden gems like the UNESCO-listed village of Ait Benhaddou, a frequent backdrop for films, and Ouarzazate, the "Hollywood of North Africa," where you can explore renowned film studios. Your journey continues through the fragrant Roses Valley to Boumalne Dades.
Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you venture into the awe-inspiring Todra Gorge and the enchanting Sahara Desert. Embark on a magical camel trek across the golden dunes as the sun sets, followed by a night under the desert stars in a traditional Berber camp, complete with local cuisine and music. Leaving the desert behind, you'll travel through the palm-filled Ziz Valley, cross the Atlas Mountains again, and encounter playful monkeys in the Cedar Forest. Your next destination is Fes, Morocco's oldest imperial city. Here, a guided tour will lead you through the heart of the bustling medina, where you'll witness traditional craftsmanship and have the option to indulge in a delicious Moroccan feast accompanied by traditional music and dance.
Next, you'll discover the picturesque "Blue Pearl" of Chefchaouen, a town nestled in the Rif Mountains and known for its captivating blue and white architecture. Your journey south takes you to Rabat, Morocco's official capital, where you'll explore iconic landmarks like the Hassan Tower and the Mausoleum. Continuing to Casablanca, you can choose to visit the magnificent Hassan II Mosque before bidding farewell to this magical country.
If you would prefer to start/end your tour in Marrakech, please see our Moroccan Circuit tour
Explorer
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
This comprehensive 14-day journey commences in Jordan's bustling capital, Amman. Your exploration delves into the country's rich history and culture, starting with visits to the unique hilltop town of As-Salt, a UNESCO site celebrated for its Ottoman architecture and interfaith harmony, and the magnificent Roman ruins of Jerash. Cultural immersion continues with an authentic 'Daily Life Trail' experience and lunch with a local family in As-Salt, plus a street food tasting in Amman. The itinerary then follows the historic King's Highway south, taking in the biblical sites of Madaba and Mount Nebo, and the Crusader-era Shobak Castle, before arriving at the phenomenal Nabataean city of Petra for a full day's exploration of its rock-carved wonders, including the iconic Treasury reached via the narrow Siq canyon.
Following the awe-inspiring Petra, the adventure leads into the dramatic desert landscapes of Wadi Rum. Here, you'll enjoy a thrilling jeep safari through the iconic scenery made famous by T.E. Lawrence and spend a night under the stars at a traditional Bedouin camp, experiencing renowned local hospitality and cuisine. The Jordanian leg concludes with a visit to the remarkable Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, offering a unique opportunity to float effortlessly in its mineral-rich waters. Throughout Jordan, optional activities enhance the experience, ranging from Petra by Night and cookery classes to various desert excursions in Wadi Rum and potential canyoning in Wadi Mujib (seasonal).
Transitioning to Egypt, you will travel from Amman to Cairo by air. It's worth noting that this flight is not included in the tour price, offering flexibility in booking, while the necessary airport transfers in both cities remain part of the service. The Egyptian adventure immediately immerses you in ancient history with a visit to the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx, complemented by a taste of local life with an included Koshary lunch. Travelling south via overnight train, you'll explore Aswan, visit the beautifully relocated Philae Temple on its island setting, and experience Nubian culture firsthand with a stay in a local village. A major highlight is sailing the Nile aboard a traditional felucca, offering a peaceful perspective on riverside life and including an overnight stay onboard (with hotel upgrade options available). An optional early morning trip to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel is also offered.
Continuing north, the tour reaches Luxor, often described as the world's greatest open-air museum. Included tours cover the West Bank's Valley of the Kings, the impressive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the village of the tomb builders at Deir El-Medina, and the towering Colossi of Memnon. Optional excursions allow for exploration of the vast Karnak Temple complex and the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night, along with potential hot air balloon rides over the ancient sites at sunrise. The trip utilises overnight trains for travel between Cairo and Upper Egypt (with sleeper upgrades available) before concluding back in Cairo, offering free time or optional final explorations, such as the Egyptian Museum or vibrant Khan el-Khalili bazaar, before your departure transfer.
Accommodation is in comfortable mid-range hotels, Bedouin tents with proper beds in Wadi Rum, a friendly local Nubian guesthouse in Aswan, plus one night on board the felucca sailboat on the Nile.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Guest House, Hotel, Sleeper Train, Tent, Resort
Age Range
8-95 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Cairo, Amman, Abu Simbel, Luxor
Cairo, Amman, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Petra, Jerash, Aswan
On this tour we will take a boat trip for 13km from Rio to reach the meeting of the São Francisco River with the Atlantic Sea. known as Velho Chico, is one of the main rivers in Brazil, connecting several areas in its course through the mountains of Minas Gerais to the arid lands of northeastern Brazil. Its mouth is the border between the states of Alagoas and Sergipe and has a virgin nature, formed by dunes, mangroves and islands
This is a world-class trek that takes you through beautiful wooded valleys, along cold, clear mountain rivers, and into the soaring, snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas. The trek culminates in a climb to the high mountain glacial region of Everest Base Camp. The trek is justifiably famous for being both challenging and rewarding, and yet remains open to most who have the stamina and determination to make it.
You start this tour in Kathmandu where you meet your trekking guide to travel by road to Salleri where your trek to Everest Base Camp begins. Starting in Salleri means you avoid the flight into Lukla and instead add 3 beautiful days of trekking through the foothills of the Himalays in areas with few other tourists. This is a lodge-based trek, which gives you the chance to spend time meeting and talking with other trekkers and guides in the evenings, as well as enjoying a little more comfort at the end of each day and ensures you contribute to the local economy.
From Salleri the trek spends the first few days climbing gradually through the Himalayan foothills, crossing several deep, wooded river valleys before following the Dudh Khosi up to Namche Bazaar, an historical Sherpa trading centre of the Khumbu Region. From here you enter into the Sagarmatha National Park area, and tremendous mountain scenery surrounds your trail as you make your way towards the high mountain glacial region of the Everest Base Camp. Several acclimatisation days are built in en-route to ensure you ascend safely.
Beyond Lobuche, snow-capped mountains close around as you follow the Khumbu Glacier up to Gorak Shep (5,288m), and ascend Kala Pattar (5,545m). The view of Nuptse, Ama Dablam and Everest, from the summit of Kala Pattar, is truly breathtaking. The following morning, you trek up to the Everest Base Camp area, from where so many expeditions have begun. From Base Camp you retrace your steps back to Lukla, along the way appreciating spectacular views of peaks from angles you may have missed on the way up.
From Lukla you catch the morning flight back to Kathmandu where you have a little free time to do some last minute shopping or a little more sightseeing around the city and surrounding valley.
All those joining our Classic Everest Trek will receive free trekking pack hire (normally costs $45), containing a down jacket and sleeping bag; suitable for the season in which you are travelling.
If you prefer a slightly shorter trek, you may consider our 15 day Everest Base Camp Trek, which starts with a flight to Lukla.
Trekking and Hiking
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Accommodation
Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay
Age Range
12-75 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Kathmandu, Cairo, Dingboche, Lob
Kathmandu, Cairo, Dingboche, Lobuche, Everest Base Camp, Kala Patthar, Pangboche, Namche Bazar, Lukla, Kharikhola, Paiya, Phakding, Thengboche
There is no city in the world like Cairo. It has been the largest city in Africa and the Middle East for 750 years and has been attractive to tourists throughout the ages. This short tour gives you a taste of Egypt's bustling capital city and home to the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, and is ideal for those short of time or who may have visited other parts of Egypt already.
The tour begins with a guided sightseeing tour to Egypt's most well-known landmark - the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx and learn about the history and evolution of pyramid building. Next we explore the sprawling Egyptian Museum of antiquities with it's famous Tutunkhamun display.
Your next day is then free to explore independently, relax in your hotel or take an additional tour. These include a city tour to the Citadel, Coptic Cairo and the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, a day trip to the colonial Mediterranean city of Alexandria, or a tour to see more pyramids at Dashour, Saqqara and Memphis. Dinner cruise and felucca trips on the Nile are also available.
There is no city in the world like Cairo. It has been the largest city in Africa and the Middle East for 750 years and has been attractive to tourists throughout the ages. This short tour gives you a taste of Egypt's bustling capital city and home to the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum, and is ideal for those short of time or who may have visited other parts of Egypt already.
The tour begins with a guided sightseeing tour to Egypt's most well-known landmark - the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. We also visit the unique Step Pyramid at Saqqara to learn about the history and evolution of pyramid building. Next we take a fully-guided city tour of Cairo to visit the sprawling Egyptian Museum of antiquities, the imposing Citadel, several mosques (or alternatively Coptic Cairo) and the bustling Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. We also take an evening dinner cruise on the Nile and enjoy some traditional Sufi dancing and exotic Belly dancing.
Accommodation is based on a friendly small 3-star hotel in the up-scale district of Mohandiseen, with plenty of shops, cafes and restaurants within easy walking distance. Upgrades to a range of different 4 or 5 star hotels are also available on request.
This incredible Egyptian adventure has been thoughtfully designed with families and children in mind, promising a captivating and memorable experience for all ages. From the moment you arrive in Cairo, you'll be well looked after, staying in comfortable 5-star hotels in Cairo and Luxor, a welcoming Nubian Guest House in Aswan, and experiencing unique overnight journeys on a sleeper train and a traditional felucca. The itinerary balances iconic historical sites with engaging cultural experiences, ensuring there's always something to spark curiosity and wonder in both adults and children.
Prepare to be amazed by the majestic Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, with an expert guide bringing the ancient world to life in an accessible way. You'll also get to savour a delicious and authentic Koshary lunch during your time in Cairo, a true taste of Egyptian cuisine. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo offers a treasure trove of artifacts, including the wonders of Tutankhamun, presented to capture imaginations. A highlight for families is the visit to a traditional Nubian village in Aswan, where, during term time, children can uniquely interact with local Nubian children at their school, fostering cross-cultural understanding and friendship. Even outside of term time, the village visit provides invaluable insight into Nubian culture and traditions.
The gentle felucca sailing trip down the Nile offers a relaxing and picturesque experience for everyone, with comfortable sleeping arrangements under the stars (or an optional hotel upgrade). Exploring the impressive temples of Edfu and the West Bank of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Hatshepsut, provides awe-inspiring encounters with ancient history. Optional extras like a nighttime visit to Luxor Temple or a breathtaking hot air balloon ride offer opportunities for truly unforgettable family moments. Finally, the exploration of Cairo's Citadel and the vibrant Khan-el-Khalili bazaar provides a fun and engaging end to your family's Egyptian adventure.
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
