Top Middle East & Africa Food, Wine & Nightlife

Burj Khalifa: At the Top (125th floor) & Lunch or Dinner at Roof Top Combo

• 5 Reviews
• At a dizzying 2,722-feet (829.8-meters) high, Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building, and home to Dubai’s highest observation deck. On this tour, take in incredible views over Dubai from the 125th floor, then enjoy a 3-course lunch or dinner at the Rooftop restaurant at The Burj Club on the 5th floor.
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Full-Day South African Wine Tour

• 51 Reviews
• The wine regions of Paarl, Franschoek, and Stellenbosch produce some of the finest wines in the Cape Winelands, surrounded by lush mountains and rolling vineyards. On this tour, enjoy a comprehensive introduction to South African wine as you visit four different wineries; sample a wide variety of red and white wines, including port brandy and sparkling wine; stop at a local restaurant for lunch; and taste regional specialties including cheese and chocolates.
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Desert Experience: Dinner and Emirati Activities with Vintage Land Rover Transport from Dubai

• 336 Reviews
• Venture through the desert by vintage Land Rover and enjoy Arabic entertainments and dinner on this 7-hour experience from Dubai. Board an open-top Land Rover with a driver, and watch for wildlife as you drive into the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve. See a falconry display and continue to a plush Bedouin-style camp within a royal residence. Here, experience traditional activities, including a camel ride and bread-making demonstration, and enjoy a delicious dinner, live music and dancing displays.
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Full Day Private Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tour from Cape Town.

• 31 Reviews
• Embark on a leisurely day-tour of the Cape Winelands from South Africa's Cape Town, with stops in Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl. Enjoy a series of wine tastings at three different vineyards, including a master tasting pairing 8 wines and cheeses. Along the way you'll experience spectacular scenery, including stunning mountain views and some incredible examples of Cape Dutch and Victorian architecture. Have your camera ready for a brief stop at Drakenstein Prison, where former SA President Nelson Mandela served time.
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Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Wine Tasting Private Tour from Cape Town

• 44 Reviews
• Sample some of South Africa’s best-known wines in the lands where they’re grown during a private tour of Paarl, Stellenbosch and Franschhoek. From Cape Town you’ll head for the Cape Winelands region to visit four different wineries. During each stop, learn about how the combination of climate, soil and grape varietals create the unique wines for which South Africa is known throughout the world. Taste wines, fortified wines, cheese and chocolate on this decadent private tour.
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Stellenbosch, Franschoek and Paarl Winelands Full day Tour from Cape Town

• 10 Reviews
• South Africa’s Western Cape is the wine-producing hub of the African continent. On this 9-hour tour from Cape Town, you will tour three vineyards in the Cape Winelands, stopping to taste estate wines at each as well as 'biltong' (cured meat) and cheese. Along the way, learn about the winemaking process from your guide and see the South African countryside. This tour includes stops in the towns of Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Paarl.
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Cocktails at Burj Al Arab

• Considered by many to be the most luxurious hotel in the world, the Burj Al Arab sits in a man-made island off the coast of Dubai and can only be accessed by registered gusts and those holding reservations at the exclusive restaurants and clubs inside. Not to worry: your reservation includes entry to the Skyview Bar on the 27th floor, where you can enjoy two complimentary cocktails while taking in the view of the city lit up at night. Afterward, explore the public areas of the hotel and the surrounding Jumeirah Beach area to top of the night.
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Stellenbosch, Franschhoek and Paarl Valley Wine Day Trip

• 94 Reviews
• Spend a day in the gorgeous wine country of Stellenbosch and Paarl Valley, enjoying some of the Cape Winelands’ famous wines along with historic towns and scenic drives. It’s an ideal day trip for wine lovers as well as anyone who can appreciate the area’s history and dramatic beauty.
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Half-Day Stellenbosch Winelands Tour from Cape Town

• 6 Reviews
• South Africa’s winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and on this half-day tour from Cape Town you’ll visit two of the finest estates in the Cape Winelands, the country’s best-known wine-producing region. With an in-the-know guide, you’ll travel to Stellenbosch, where you’ll learn about South African viticulture and take part in wine and cheese tastings. You’ll also enjoy a guided tour of Stellenbosch, whose tree-lined streets are thronged with museums, bars, eateries and gorgeous examples of Victoria, Georgian and Cape Dutch architecture.
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Experience Morocco: Visit a Souk and Cook Moroccan Food in Marrakech

• 59 Reviews
• Gain a newfound appreciation for Moroccan cuisine during this small-group, 4-hour cooking class, including shopping at the market, preparation of a traditional dish and lunch. Learn some Arabic phrases from your guide to shop at the ‘souq’ (market) for ingredients. Then create a traditional Moroccan meal such as couscous or ‘tagine’ (a meat and vegetable dish named after the pot used for cooking). Finish by enjoying lunch with fellow students in the courtyard of a 'riad,' a traditional Moroccan dwelling. This small-group class, limited to 12 participants, also includes a recipe sheet so you can replicate the dish later.
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Dinner Cruise on the Zambezi River

• 13 Reviews
• Dine by twilight on this Zambezi River dinner cruise, which takes you down toward Victoria Falls for a good view before turning around and heading for the sunset. Enjoy a 4-course dinner with drinks as you watch the sun dip below the horizon and keep company with the intimate crew of people on board, setting this cruise apart from its larger competitors.
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Seafood dining at Apronas and Hammers

• A seafood dining experience at Aprons and Hammers restaurant with its unique setting at Jumeirah Beach makes for a fun place for a casual meal. Take in the lively atmosphere in an electric industrial setting by the water as you enjoy massive portions of freshly caught seafood. With our convenient private transfers from your hotel in Dubai
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Dubai Top 5 Tour

• 11 Reviews
• Experience five of Dubai’s most iconic modern sights, including the views from ‘At the Top’ at the Burj Khalifa, on a 7-hour sightseeing tour. Learn about Dubai’s architectural marvels from an expert guide as you discover landmarks such as the Palm Jumeirah, luxury souks and more. Enjoy a cruise to see the Mina Seyahi lagoon and Dubai Marina, and ascend to the Burj Khalifa’s 124th floor ‘At the Top’ observatory to witness the breathaking views. Finish by watching a Dubai Fountain Show and enjoying dinner at the chic Armani Hotel.
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Magical dinner in Marrakech desert

• 1 Review
• It’s not easy getting outside of Marrakech if you don’t have transport planned out ahead of time. This magical dinner in the Marrakech desert makes it simple to enjoy a night outside the city’s bustle by providing round-trip transport from your hotel to Agafay. Once you arrive, find a spot either under the starry night sky or under a comfortable tent, and indulge in a traditional Moroccan dinner.
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Full-Day Winelands Tour with Tastings from Cape Town

• 6 Reviews
• Raise a glass to an incredible day of wine, food, scenery and history during this 8-hour, small-group, excursion to the Cape Winelands. Explore the unique wineries and stunning landscape of this region just north of Cape Town, stopping at five wineries for tastings accompanied by local meats like biltong (dried meat) and cheeses. In between tastings, discover the historic cities of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek and see Victor Verster, the prison that once held South African leader Nelson Mandela. A guide, plus all wine tastings, entrance fees and round-trip hotel transport are covered.
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Moroccan Cooking Workshops at La Maison Arabe

• 2 Reviews
• Eating at a traditional Moroccan restaurant in Marrakesh lets you experience Moroccan cuisine, but this Moroccan cooking workshop at La Maison Arabe teaches you how to make the traditional dishes, so you can have them again and again. Use your personal workstation to prepare a meal using fresh local ingredients as you follow a Moroccan cook’s instructions. Then, afterward, you can taste what you’ve made.
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Experience Marrakech: Food and Market Tour of Djemaa El Fna, Including Traditional Dinner

• 50 Reviews
• Experience a Moroccan spice market and the height of the hubbub at Marrakech’s central square, Djemaa El Fna, on a 3.5-hour food tour. With a food-loving guide, learn about Morocco’s exotic spices and flavors; watch buyers and sellers haggle at a meat market; and sample culinary specialities such as fluffy Berber pancakes and ghoulal, a soup made with snails. Finish with an authentic Moroccan dinner surrounded by the dizzying colors, sounds and sights of Djemaa El Fna. Numbers are limited to 12 for a more personalized experience.
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Zanzibar Food and Spices Tour Including Traditional Swahili Lunch

• 10 Reviews
• Breathe in Zanzibar’s scents and spices on a 4-hour food and culture tour with a Swahili lunch, and learn to prepare a traditional cassava leaf sauce. Visit a spice farm deep in Zanzibar’s countryside, and learn the island’s remarkable role in the historic spice trade. Taste fresh spices and seasonal fruits, see how cassavas are cultivated and processed, and join in a short cooking lesson in the farm’s outdoor kitchen. Enjoy a traditional meal of richly spiced rice with vegetables and fruit then return to Stone Town in an air-conditioned minivan.
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Private Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Casablanca Local with Transfers

• Maria will meet you at your Casablanca hotel and take you to the local market where you will get to know each other over a refreshing drink. See where she buys her fresh produce, meat and discover the spices that are on offer. Sample a few local Moroccan fruits and snacks before driving to Maria's to get cooking! Join her in her kitchen to prepare her favorite family recipes in this hands-on cooking experience! Learn to make two authentic Moroccan dishes such as tagine and a couscous salad before sitting down at the dining table to enjoy the dishes you helped prepare along with other dishes prepared by Maria in advance. Maria lives in a modern, luxurious villa in a gated community, in the suburb of Casablanca. She will welcome you with some Moroccan tea -while you sip on the aromatic beverage learn about life in Morocco, its history, culture and cuisine. What better way to get to know a country than through its welcoming locals!
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Full-Day Franschhoek Wine Tram Tour from Cape Town

• Explore the Franschhoek wine region on a hop-on hop-off tram tour, which allows you to explore the wineries that interest you at your leisure. Sit back and enjoy the scenery while you ride through vineyards dotting rolling hills; you'll be able to taste as much wine as you like without worrying who will be the sober driver. Convenient pickup and drop-off at Cape Town hotels makes this an easy door-to-door option.
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Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo

• 181 Reviews
• Celebrate an evening in Cairo with a glittering 2-hour dinner cruise along the iconic Nile River. Step aboard the elegant Nile Maxim cruise boat, and soak up the sparkling city lights, delicious food and live entertainment as you glide along the beautiful Nile. Feast on your choice of either a scrumptious set menu or à la carte menu; listen to tunes from the house band; and enjoy an after-dinner folklore show featuring sequinned belly dancers and spinning ‘tanoura’ artistes performing to foot-tapping folklore music.
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The Cape Town Essentials Food Tour

• 4 Reviews
• Immerse yourself in the vibrant food and beverage scene in Cape Town on this half-day walking tour. Follow a guide through the streets of the South African city to stop at city landmarks and hidden gems you might not find on your own. Indulge in five food tastings and four alcohol tastings (wine, beer, port) to taste the flavor of the city firsthand. Along the way, listen to insightful commentary on the city's history and culinary culture from your guide.
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Flavors of Arabia - Traditional Local Emirati Food Tour on Foot

• Join us for iftar dinner meal on the best bang for your buck food tour! You will get to sample food specialties from the region. This tour brings for you most authentic traditional Emirati meals over a multi course dinner walk. As we visit historical sites, we will also understand about the Holy Month of Ramadan. We will weave through the Spice Souk where you can smell the beautiful aromas of different spices. We would then move to our next stop as you take the Abra with stunning views of the Dubai Creek. Enjoy your starters like Taboulleh, Hummus & Falafel and Moutabel with a beautiful view of the Creek. Our guide will tell you more about the souks, the culture and you can also stop at a local shop. We move on to our next stop for the day. It is time for our main course! Enjoy traditional Machboos and much more! We will then walk to the historical neighbourhood of Bastakiya for our last stop of the day. Make sure you arrive hungry!
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5-hour Dubai Illuminations and Nightlife Tour

• Dubai is at its most atmospheric after dark and this small-group evening tour ensures an unforgettable night out. Admire illuminated landmarks such as Al Bateen Palace, Burj Al Arab, and Dubai Marina; watch the famous Musical Fountain show at Dubai Mall; then drink and dance the night away at one of Dubai’s coolest nightclubs.
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