Ports of Call Tours in Middle East and Africa

Making your own day trip to Petra from Aqaba means arranging your own transport and a guide once there - both unwanted diversions on a hard-earned vacation. With this private full-day tour, everything's laid on: from return private transport to a licensed guide at Petra, your entry fee, and lunch. So all you need do is admire the ancient rock city with your personal guide, with no distractions or travel worries.

When your cruise ship docks at Abu Dhabi, discover top city attractions with ease on this private 4.5-hour Abu Dhabi city highlights tour. Explore popular local landmarks including Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque with your private guide. Discover a recreated traditional Bedouin desert camp at the Abu Dhabi Heritage Village, and learn of life here in days gone by. Visit the Zayed Centre, where Sheikh Zayed's fascinating story is brought to life, then return to your ship in time for your onward travel.

Discover Casablanca on a private, 4-hour shore excursion through the city's most iconic sites and neighborhoods. Tour the soaring architecture and distinctive artwork of Hassan II mosque and pass through suburbs full of opulent villas; stroll the manicured grounds of the Arab League Park then get a glimpse of Casablanca's bustling civic life at the United Nations Place. Visit the country's most important cathedral, walk the intricate esplanade of the King's Royal palace and explore the winding streets of the Habous quarter before returning to your ship.

While you're in port in Dubai, check out the city's dazzling highlights on a memorable 4.5-hour private tour. Traveling between the sights in a private, air-conditioned minivan, and with personalized commentary from your private guide, take in top Dubai attractions such as Jumeirah Mosque, the Burj Al-Arab hotel and the old Al Bastakiya neighborhood, with its traditional wind-tower houses. Visit Dubai Museum to chart the city's incredible history and ride an 'abra' water taxi across Dubai Creek to explore the aromatic Spice Souk and shop at the glittering Gold Souk.

Discover the rock-cut architecture of the ancient Nabateans on a private shore excursion from Aqaba to Petra and Little Petra that includes a guided tour of the site. Traveling between Aqaba and Petra in a private vehicle is ideal for cooling off after exploring Petra's sun-baked desert terrain, and you'll have the flexibility to take in Petra at your own pace, without being rushed by a crowded group tour.

Visit Israel's historic sites and religious landmarks on a full-day, private shore excursion to Jerusalem and Bethlehem from Ashdod Port. Take in views from the Mount of Olives, and pass the Garden of Gethsemane as you enter old Jerusalem. Walk ancient streets, say a prayer beside the Western Wall and follow pilgrims' footsteps to the Via Dolorosa; explore a vibrant bazaar before traveling to Bethlehem to vist Christianity's most iconic places. Join the crowd in Manger Square, see the city's extraordinary churches and grottoes, then visit a 12th-century mosque. 

Experience the many sides of Port Elizabeth on this full-day shore excursion. Visit historic sites including the Campanile Memorial, Donkin Reserve, and Fort Frederick; admire the artworks along Route 67, enjoy lunch with a local family in the Walmer Township, and sample craft beers at two local breweries.

While in port in Abu Dhabi, visit two of the city's stand-out attractions on this full-day shore excursion. With an expert guide, visit the vast Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al-Nahyan Mosque, named after the UAE's late founder. Ogle the gleaming minarets and lavish interiors, and after a panoramic city tour, break for lunch and visit the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, a health facility for the UAE's national birds. Tour the hospital, learn about the birds and watch an impressive flying display, with the opportunity for photos with the magnificent falcons.

Do not miss the opportunity to stroll through the most fascinating corner of the medina of Marrakesh ( Old towen) through the streets of Marrakesh.Get your  Walking Tour in Marrakesh and discover its culture, incredible sites, stories and  legends with entertaining and passionate official  local guides.

While in port in Muscat, take in the signature sights of Oman's delightful capital on this 4-hour private shore excursion. Traveling in your own private, air-conditioned minibus with a private guide, visit top Muscat attractions including the splendid Sultan Qaboos Mosque; the bustling fish market and colorful Muttrah souk, where the stall hawk spices, silver and traditional handicrafts. Stroll along Muttrah Corniche past old-time merchants' houses; see the Portuguese forts at old Muscat harbor; and visit the Bait Al Zubair Museum to chart's Oman's rich heritage and history.

Go to shore and head deep into the Egyptian desert on a 2.5-hour quad biking excursion from Hurghada. Learn to maneuver your quad bike then steer for the sand; climb towering dunes, navigate narrow canyons and open up the throttle on broad plains. Ride through the desert terrain for an hour and soak up the African sunshine, then return to your ship in Hurghada's port.  

Explore Morocco's Royal capital on a 9-hour, private Casablanca shore excursion to Rabat, and discover ancient ruins, towering minarets and a riverside fortress. Navigate the Atlantic coast in an air-conditioned vehicle, and take in the city's most iconic sights: the intricate walls that enclose the King's official residence, a crumbling, pre-Islamic necropolis and the imposing Hassan Tower. Choose the perfect place for lunch - dine seaside, or in a traditional, old city restaurant - then walk the 12th-century walls of the UNESCO-recognized Udaya Kasbah before returning to your ship in Casablanca.

Spend your time in port in Morocco on a private shore excursion that introduces you to the top sights of Rabat, Morocco's capital. From the Casablanca port, you'll visit Hassan II Mosque before heading to Rabat to see historical, archaeological, and cultural attractions such as the Kasbah of the Udayas (Kasbah des Oudaias), Hassan Tower, the ruins of Chellah, and the Medina of Rabat, where you can get a glimpse of local life. If you wish, you can check out the Museum Mohamed VI of Modern and Contemporary Art.

Spend a day exploring the beautiful city of Hurghada on this private sightseeing tour. Upon arrival in Safaga you'll meet your friendly driver and take off on a memorably journey into this world-famous destination. Venture into the Big Mosque, the port area, St Mary Church and enjoy free time shopping in the bustling bazaars on this three-hour shore excursion.

Come ashore at Ashdod for a private, full-day excursion to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, and experience Israel's most historic, holy sites. Take in sweeping views of Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, then leave a folded prayer in the Western Wall; walk the Christian, Armenian and Muslim quarters of the Old City and browse vibrant, open-air bazaars. Leave the city for the Dead Sea and stroll salt-encrusted beaches, roll in mineral-rich, therapeutic mud and float in some of the world's saltiest water before returning to your ship in Ashdod.

When your cruise ship docks in Dubai, spend your time in the city on a private shore excursion including tickets to the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa. This 5-hour tour includes round-trip private transportation from the cruise terminal.

Leave Ashdod on a private, full-day shore excursion to Jerusalem and the Western Wall, and experience the ancient city's holy and historic sites. Take in sweeping views from the Mount of Olives then explore the Old City's fortified walls and diverse neighborhoods with your personal guide. Tuck a folded prayer into the cracks of the Western Wall, follow the footsteps of ancient pilgrims on the Via Dolorosa, and stroll a Byzantine road through the heart of the old Jewish quarter before returning to your ship at Ashdod.

Visit the remarkable Abu Simbel Temples on a private tour from Aswan that explores ancient sanctuaries carved straight into a sandstone mountain. Travel to the edge of Lake Nasser in the comfort of a private, climate-controlled vehicle, enjoying expansive views of the Nubian desert along the way. Upon arrival, explore temples dedicated to Ramses II and his wife Nefertari, with extraordinary artwork that brings the ancient world to life.

Go under water without even getting wet on this Hurghada Shore Excursion that includes a Sinbad submarine ride under the famed Red Sea. Get an up close look at coral reefs, tropical fish, marine life and clear blue waters during this unforgettable adventure. Travelers are sure to enjoy this unique experience that's unlike any other Red Sea experience.

When your ship arrives in Muscat, explore some of Oman's most beautiful forts and old-world towns on this full-day private shore excursion. With personalized commentary from your guide, follow the rocky Hajar Mountains to the old town of Nizwa to visit picturesque Nizwa Fort. Browse Nizwa souk, and after free time for lunch, travel through time-warp villages to 17th-century Jabrin Fort, perched on a hilltop overlooking palms and mountains. Learn about its history as you view its famous murals, wooden doors and hidden rooms and return to Muscat port.