Top Middle East & Africa Historical Tours

Experience spectacular Petra, Wadi Rum and more on a 2-day small-group Jordan tour from Eilat, including accommodation, meals, and transport. After crossing into Jordan, take a tour of Petra's highlights including the tombs, Roman theater, and treasury house and learn about the area's history. Stay overnight in a Bedouin camp and spend the next day exploring the UNESCO-protected Wadi Rum by 4x4 before your return to Eilat.

Petra was only recently rediscovered by the western world. Recently it has been named one of the seven wonders of the world. Entering Petra through the Siq you will soon see why. The first look at the Treasury is astounding. The workmanship and the sheer size of the Treasury will amaze you. There is much to see in Petra, many more facades, tombs, a Roman theater, caves where they once buried the dead, and prayed over them, and much more. At one time the Nabateans controlled all of the water in the area, see the great water cisterns that they built.

The Dead Sea is located at the lowest point on Earth in the South of Israel. No plant or animal can live in the Dead Sea due to its high salt content which is about 33%. The waters of the Dead Sea are said to be very therapeutic for all sorts of skin ailments, due to the high mineral content in the water. Masada resides on a plateau in the middle of the desert. King Herod was the first to come and build for himself 2 palaces on Masada. Masada is known for the Jews residing here and how the Romans built a huge ramp and finally with fifteen thousand troops conquered Masada. They did it by building a ramp that was 375 feet from bedrock stones.

See the sights of Jerusalem and Bethlehem on a full-day trip from Tel Aviv. With an expert guide, glimpse the Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives and other sights around Old Jerusalem. Then, enter the Old City through the Zion Gate to see the Western Wall (Wailing Wall), Via Dolorosa and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the site of Jesus’ crucifixion. Afterward, visit Bethlehem, the town where Jesus was born. Here, view the Church of the Nativity, where the exact place of Jesus’ birth is marked in an underground grotto.

Jerusalem is thousands of years old and was settled in the 4th millennium B.C. The history of Jerusalem covers thousands of years and countless religions. The Old City walls were built in 1538. Since then the city has outgrown those walls and has been extended. Jerusalem is holy to the Jews because of the Temple Mount, which contains the Western Wall. For the Christians due to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. For the Moslems, the Dome of the Rock.

Explore Egypt 9 days tour , include Nile Cruise 4 days/3 overnights on full board basis. Visit the Great Pyramids, the sphinx,and the ancient Sakara valley.

See some of Jordan’s best-known sights on a private, 2-day tour to Petra, Wadi Rum and Aqaba from Eilat. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, take a panoramic tour of Aqaba before continuing inland to Wadi Rum. Explore this awe-inspiring, Bedouin-settled desert valley by 4x4 and then journey to Petra. The next day, explore the UNESCO-listed rock city with a private guide. Walk through the Siq gorge, and admire the spectacular Treasury, amphitheater and other highlights as you hear their secrets. Daily lunches and overnight accommodation with breakfast in Petra included.

Combine two fascinating historic sites on a 2-day tour from Eilat to Petra and Montreal, a crusader castle perched high on a desert hill. Pre-booking ground transport on both sides of the border saves you time and hassle, and the trip includes guided tours of each site: walk the narrow siq into the ancient Nabatean city, explore rock-cut temples, then take in views from Montreal’s 900-year-old ramparts.

Discover each of the nine gates in Jerusalem’s Old City on a full-day tour from Tel Aviv that explores the stories behind each entranceway. You’ll see some of Jerusalem’s most popular sites, from Mount Zion to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, but also go beyond the city’s highlights to visit lesser-known spots with fascinating history.

Visit Cairo on a day trip from Eilat that coordinates transport, private tours, lunch, and border-crossing assistance so you don’t need to spend precious sightseeing time on logistics. With stops at the Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum, you’ll cover some of Cairo’s most important ancient sites, and traveling overland from Eilat to Cairo means beautiful views of the Egyptian deserts, mountains, and coast.

Discover the ancient wonders of Cairo on this full-day trip from Eilat. Traveling by comfortable, air-conditioned coach or minivan, journey past beautiful desert mountains, beaches and towns to Egypt’s fascinating capital. Take a guided tour around the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, and learn about the history and mysteries of these age-old monuments from your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide. Visit the Egyptian Museum to see highlights including Tutankhamun’s golden death mask and burial riches; and after a delicious buffet lunch, relax on your ride back to Eilat.

Swim in the Dead Sea, walk through Jerusalem’s Old City, and visit Bethlehem’s biblical sites on a private tour from Eilat that includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel or port. This full-day tour offers flexibility and a personalized experience for your group of up to seven people, and takes in some of the country's highlights, including two of Israel's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

See the sunrise from Mt Sinai and visit St Catherine’s Monastery on a full-day trip from Eilat. Late in the evening, travel into Egypt to Mt Sinai, where according to the bible, Moses received the Ten Commandments. Then, climb to Sinai’s peak to witness the spectacular sunrise. Afterward, descend to the UNESCO-listed St Catherine’s. Admire the walled retreat’s church and chapel, and see sacred sites including the Burning Bush and Jethro’s Well (Moses’ Well) before lunch and your return to Eilat. Numbers are limited to 15 for a personalized experience.

Visit Petra on day trip from Eilat that includes assistance at the border crossing, climate-controlled transport, entrance fees, and pre-booked tours to ensure a hassle-free trip to Jordan. Since the cost-effective package also offers two nights of accommodations in Eilat with breakfast, you’ll have plenty of free time to relax by the beach both before and after your trip to Petra.

Explore many of Israel’s most revered Christian sites on this 4-day tour from Tel Aviv, including three nights’ accommodation. Visit Jerusalem and walk the Stations of the Cross to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, tour Bethlehem’s Church of the Nativity, Jesus’ believed birthplace, and see churches and locations associated with Jesus including Nazareth and Galilee. Includes your choice of 3-, 4-, or 5-star Jerusalem accommodation, air-conditioned transport, and Tel Aviv hotel pickup and drop-off.

See Israel’s Christian sites on a six-day tour that explores Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, and more. With a comfortable base in Tel Aviv, you’ll discover ancient history and spectacular landscapes, traveling with an expert guide as you explore each fascinating destination. This small-group Christian Israel tour is limited to 15 people for a more personal experience, and it includes all transport, accommodations, breakfast, and the remarkable chance to be baptized in the Jordan River.

See a different side of Israel while you maximize your time in the Middle East on this 2-day tour from Tel Aviv. Stay overnight in 3-,4-,or 5-star accommodation after visiting Nazareth highlights such as the Basilica of the Annunciation, Mary’s Well, and the Sea of Galilee. Plus, you’ll explore the 2,000-year-old former Roman capital of Caesarea and Old Akko in Acre, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Breakfast and hotel pickup and drop-off in Tel Aviv are included on this small-group tour, limited to 15 people.

Combine spectacular wonders of the ancient world on a 3-day trip from Eilat to Petra and Cairo, a convenient way to experience two fascinating countries without the hassle of booking separate hotels, transport, and tours. Highlights include the ancient Nabatean city of Petra, the Giza Pyramids, Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Saqqara, and Old Cairo, while door-to-door transport from Eilat hotels ensures a worry-free adventure.

Check out the highlights of Cairo and more on this small-group 2-day trip to Egypt from Eilat. See the three awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and Great Sphinx at Giza; view Tutankhamun’s treasures, including his gold death mask, on a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum; experience the vibrant atmosphere and sights of old Cairo, and visit a bustling bazaar. Finish with a trip to Sakkara to see the incredible Djoser step pyramid, the oldest in Egypt. Overnight hotel accommodation in Cairo, all meals and air-conditioned transport by minivan are included.