Ruins &amp; Archaeology Religious Tours &amp; Trips

Private Guided

Why we love them

They have exceptional customer service, and are truly committed to ensuring every customer's trip to Egypt is seam-less, stress-free and individual.

Lodging level

Luxury - 5 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Abu Simbel, Alexandria, Aswan, Cairo, Luxor, Luxor Temple, Memphis, Pyramid of Giza, Sphinx, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings

Highlights

Visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
Get ready for some of the most interesting tombs of the West Bank
Begin your group tour to Abu Simbel Temples
Enjoy an optional trip to visit the Step Pyramid of King Zoser in Sakkara

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"Egypt – June 10 to June 16 We had planned this trip over almost two years. After looking at offerings from various vendors, we selected Memphis Tours. In a brief high-level summary, they did NOT disappoint! In rating this adventure on a 5-star scale, 5. One of my bucket list is to see the ancient wonders of the world. I’ve been to the site of the Colossus of Rhodes, the Acropolis in Athens, Colosseum in Rome, Machu Pichu, Great Wall of China, Stone Henge and now the antiques of Egypt. We structured this trip to see a lot; the Pyramids of Giza; The temples of Aswan and the temples of Luxor including the Valley of Kings. In a word WOW! To be up close, touch and otherwise experience these monuments some almost 5,000-year-old, is mind blowing. To understand the context in human history is amazing. Our trip included a mini-cruise on the Nile (WOW!). The boat the “Minerva” was good; including accommodations, staff and food. We flew from Cairo to Aswan, caught the boat, sailed from Aswan to Luxor; then flew back to Cairo to go home. Flights were included in our package. In the hope of not botching names, I’d like to call out three people: “Menna” who was our coordinator and overall “boss” of our trip. This young lady can do it all. “Mai” who was our guide in Cairo/Giza, so smart, feisty and knowledgeable in all things ancient Egypt. Lastly, but NOT least is “Waled” who took us to Aswan and Luxor. His passion and knowledge are amazing. I’m just glad there wasn’t a test after. Their in-depth knowledge of not just facts, but the whys are incredible. Memphis Tours – be glad you have these folks on your team!"

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Christian Journey in Israel

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Beit Shean, Caesarea, Cha Am, Chalchuapa, Chamonix , Ein Gedi, Galilee, Jerusalem, Masada, Nazareth, Tel Aviv, Tel Jezreel, Tiberias, Yardenit

Highlights

Explore Caesarea's Roman ruins and history
Enjoy a cruise on the Sea of Galilee
Visit Yardenit for a meaningful experience at the baptismal site
Discover Qumran Caves, where Dead Sea Scrolls were found
Visit the Garden Tomb, associated with Jesus' burial and resurrection

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Religious, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"I didn’t take this tour exactly, but made some changes based on my schedule and interests and travel dates. It was my first time in Southeast Asia and I was a traveling solo female. Liz my trip consultant and contact person was so helpful and responsive to any and all my concerns and questions. It was a trip of a lifetime. I can not gush enough about the itinerary and experiences. I am completely impressed with is company and this person. Ya ya in Chang Mai and Sam in Bangkok are top notch guides. The diving in Phuket was arranged with Siam diving, a small private boat not an over stuffed crowded one. It felt like we were the only people in the ocean. Goo, GO, GO!!!!"

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Jerusalem and Bethlehem

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bethlehem, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Highlights

Full-day exploration of the Sacred Old City of Jerusalem
Tour the New City, including the Israel Museum
Journey to Bethlehem to explore the Milk Grotto and the Church of the Nativity

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

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Israel Unveiled: A Comprehensive Journey

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

al-Aqsa Mosque, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Dead Sea, Dome of the Rock, Ein-Karem Village, Galilee, Garden of Gethsemane, Garden Tomb, Golan Heights, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Jezreel Valley, Mount Massada, Mount Zion, Neve Tzedek, Qasr-el-Yahud, Sea of Galilee, Tel Aviv, Tel Megiddo, Yad Vashem

Highlights

Tour the Old City in Jerusalem including the Jewish Quarter and Western Wall
Explore Mount Massada's historic fortress and enjoy a cable car ride
Experience floating in the Dead Sea
Visit Bible sites around the Sea of Galilee
Discover Tel Aviv's vibrant neighborhoods and architecture

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

By Eastern European Experience

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Jewish Heritage in Romania

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4.4/5 Great

7 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bucharest

Highlights

Visit of the Choral Temple in Bucharest
Yeshua Tova Synagogue
Bucharest Jewish Quarter & Cemetery
Visit the only wooden half underground synagogue of the country where Baal Shem Tov served for years
The Old Jewish Cemetery in Suceava

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Photography, Religious

What travelers are saying

""After being presented different offers in the hotel we decided to book with this company at the recommendation of our receptionist Alex. We were picked up in a brand new minivan and together with 4 others we left for our Transylvania adventure. Soon we realized that we are in for a treat. Our guide Teo was amazing, took great care of us and got us in all the castles where he guided just the 6 of us. We had our own pace and we were never in a hurry. Every detail was checked to perfection and after returning to our hotel, all we can say is Thank you Eastern European Experience. You made this day trip wonderful. We will recommend this tour anytime.""

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The Land of Israel: Past, Present and Future : A Journey of Discovery

By Road Scholar

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4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Dead Sea, Galilee, Jerusalem, Tel Aviv

Highlights

Join thousands of Israelis at the Western Wall to welcome the Jewish Sabbath
Journey to the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea, and float in its buoyant and therapeutic waters
Stay on a Kibbutz and talk with residents about their life in a collective community

Themes

50 plus, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"Our family of four, including two adult children, took the Bicycling: Day Trips to Paradise in Canada. This trip is entirely outsourced to the owners of the inn, there are no Road Scholar employees involved in the trip. Two of us have taken bicycle trips all over the world and the bicycling component of this trip was disorganized, haphazard and almost unsafe. We all filled out forms giving details regarding our bicycle fitting months before the trip. On the first day, the leader Stephen, went around the room and asked the same questions and said everyone would get fitted in the morning before we began the first ride. The morning brought a rack of bikes, all different types in various levels of readiness. There were road bikes, hybrid bikes, mountain bikes and e-bikes. The rides were all on paved surfaces and the mountain bikes were heavy and the additional suspension added weight. The bike I received had rust on the chain and rear sprocket. When I asked about it, was told they were waiting for another van to show up with tools and equipment. Once it arrived, they gave me the lubricant to spray on the rust. My wife’s bike would not shift into the high gear on the front sprocket. Instead of adjusting the derailleur, they suggested spraying it with lubricant. Our one son is over six feet and needed a larger frame bike, even though he detailed it in the bike form months ago, there was no bike to fit him. One of the guides, then went home and brought a larger bike that was a full suspension mountain bike for him. The bike was very heavy, hard to control on the road and he felt unsafe. After two days, one of the guides convinced Stephen that they could adjust a hybrid bike to fit him. Clearly there was no work done to prepare the bikes for the trip. Many of the bikes needed adjusting and all needed lubricant to function easily. For every day, there was a tray of snacks placed out for us to take along the ride. None of the bikes had any baskets or attached bags, so if you didn’t bring a small day pack, there was no way to carry the snacks. For lunch on the rides, they brought exactly one sandwich for each rider. Since most of us get hungry while doing a day of exercise, it would have been helpful to have a few extras. On one day, they ran out of sandwiches and one of the leaders that were riding with us did not get lunch. Do NOT take this trip if you are expecting it to be a bicycling trip. We have used VBT and Discovery Bicycle Tours many times over the past 25 years and they are excellent bike tour companies. Lastly, after sharing these details with Road Scholar after the trip, their response was weak at best. After doing the full reviews and having to call them, their response was to give us $200 credit after spending $8000 on this trip. Not only was that insulting, they assumed that I would take another trip with their organization."

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Highlight Tour: Best of Indonesia

By Bravo Asia Tours

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4.8/5 Excellent

24 reviews

Private Guided

Lodging level

Basic - 2 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Yangon

Highlights

The orang utan rehabilitation center in Gunung Leuser National Park, Sumatra;
Visit hill town Berastagi for the unspoiled hill tribe culture;
Two volcanoes in Sumatra: Sinabung and Sibayak;
Breathtakingly beautiful Lake Toba;
The culture center of Java - Yogyakarta and Borobudur;

Themes

Cultural, Education / Learning, Family Friendly, Hiking & Walking, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing, Transformative, Photography, Religious

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Egypt, Jordan & Israel Discovery

By Travelous

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

Amman, Bethlehem, Cairo, Dead Sea, Galilee, Jerusalem, Luxor Temple, Memphis, Nazareth, Petra, Pyramid of Giza, Sphinx, Tel Aviv, Temple of Karnak, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Wadi Rum

Highlights

Explore Cairo and see the exciting Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis, Solar Boat Museum, Pyramid of Zoser, Sunset Camel Ride, Egyptian Museum
Discover Luxor, Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Avenue of Sphinx, Karnak Open Air Museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, King Tut’s Tomb, Nefertari Tomb
Experience tour to Amman,Jerash City Tour
Explore Petra, tThe Treasury, Rock-Cut Tombs, Nabatean-Built Theatre, Ad-Deir Monastery
Visit Wadi Rum, enjoy Jeep Tour, Canyons, Water Holes, Lawrence Spring, Khazalee mountain

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"Our trip to Egypt was perfect- expert guides, drivers and airport reps. Our guides took us into tombs that others didn’t get to see, we had lunch in a private home with an Egyptian family, we had Nubian coffee made the old way, by a Nubian man, on the banks of the Nile. Everything went so smoothly. The timing was perfect too …our guides had us in temples, pyramids and tombs without crowds. I will use Travelous in the future and I have advised friends and family to do the same. Chris Bazos made all the arrangements for us. Our guides were Noha and Atef."

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Best of Cambodia: Siem Reap & Phnom Penh

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5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

They are able to handcraft custom trip plans in over 70 different destinations worldwide.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Phnom Penh , Siem Reap

Highlights

See the mysterious smiling faces of Bayon Temple
Catch the magical sunrise over the Angkor Wat
Ride a boat deep into the floating villages in the Tonle Sap Lake
Take in the stunning architecture of Royal Palace

Themes

Cultural, Family Friendly, Relaxing Retreats, Photography

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A Week in Jordan

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.6/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

Discover the secrets of Petra with two full days exploring the Red Rose City
Experience Bedouin life at our private desert camp in Wadi Rum
Stroll through the ancient Roman streets of Jerash
Float in the tranquil waters of the Dead Sea, an unmissable experience
Visit Mount Nebo, said to be the burial site of Moses

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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The Complete Historical Panorama of Greece

By Greece Insiders

Local Expert

Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

5/5 Excellent

Private Guided

Why we love them

Designing original, innovative, and out-of-the-box travel itineraries and incredible personalized service.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Chania, Delphi, Delphi Museum, Elafonissi, Epidavrou, Heraklion, Mycenae, Mykines, Olympia, Papandreou, Santorini, Thera, Tripolis

Highlights

Flavors of Athens - Food Tour - Private
Ancient Olympia Guided Tour - Private
Chania Local Cooking Class - Small Group
Knossos and Archaeological Museum Guided Tour - Private
Acropolis & Acropolis Museum Guided Tour - Private

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Sailing

What travelers are saying

"Normally, I don't feel like writing reviews, but I felt compelled to do it for Athens Insiders. I made the decision to travel to Athens in the summer of 2012 in order to avoid the commotion that was predicted to result from the Queen's jubilee. As usual, my work kept me busy right up to the last minute, so I ran out of time to do anything fun for my week-long trip. I learned about this young group of tour guides for Athens and its vicinity from a friend. I had a wonderful experience. I got in touch with Daphne, who gave me email recommendations for Athens attractions to see, inquired about my preferences for local cuisine, and then devised an itinerary for my trip. In addition to visiting the typical suspects in Athens (Acropolis, etc.), I also chose to travel to Delhi and spend a night at a campground there. And I had a great time, honestly. We visited the attractions when there were few visitors and spent the busiest times outside of Athens rather than being herded around like cattle. I was taken to incredible tiny eateries (the well-known tavernas), marketplaces, and other regional shops."

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Explore Jordan

By G Adventures

preferred

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’ve partnered with well-known names like National Geographic and the Jane Goodall Institute to offer unique experiences unavailable elsewhere.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Jerash, Madaba, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

Visit the ancient ruins of jerash and petra
Watch a cooking demonstration and taste local specialties
Float in the dead sea
Thunder through the red-hued desertscapes of wadi rum
Enjoy a lecture from an archaeologist

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"We spent two wonderful weeks touring several of the best destinations in Portugal & Spain with a group of 16 people. Our guide (Fredy) was from Spain and intimately familiar with the region, including its rich history, attractions, and food/beverages. The tour was well-paced using a combinations of private vehicles (small buses and cabs), trains, and an airplane ride as well as a fair amount of walking to get around these two beautiful countries. We extended our stay in Lisbon to see more attractions and took a side trip to Fatima, Obidos, and Nazare that was also excellent. Would have liked to have a bit more time in a couple of the cities, but we'll just have to plan another trip!"

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Classics of Turkey

By Omega Tours

preferred

5/5 Excellent

47 reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

They discover the best local partners, providing trips that are both efficient and authentic.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Ankara, Cappadocia, Istanbul, Izmir, Pamukkale

Themes

Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"Everything was pretty much perfect."

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Excellent tour of Cambodia

We enjoyed a week's tour of Cambodia (Siem Reap - Battambang - Phnon Penh) with Odynovo, with many attractions and activities included. It was easy to book online, a...

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Oct 2018

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A Week in Jordan

Highlight was night in the desert. Trek round Petra also very good. Trip to Aqaba seemed a bit superfluous. Maybe cancel that and have two nights in desert camp in...

Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

A Week in Petra

A great week with a great bunch of people This was the trip just as I expected it - Petra being the highlight, but Wadi Rum coming a close second. Or maybe Jerash?...

Anonymous

Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

a week in jordon

full on trip which was very informative and interesting. all sites were good especially Petra, Little Petra and camping in Wadi Rum Eddy was entertaining and engag...

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Oct 2018

Provided byExodus Travels

Fantastic week, thoroughly recommend

An awe inspiring trip, with something for everyone, and covering all the key sights, sounds and tastes of Jordan. I knew I wanted to see Petra, but didn't really h...