Middle East

Take an unforgettable 9-day journey to Egypt and its legendary Nile River. Fly from New York via Emirates air to Cairo, a mega-city rich in history and culture on the banks of the River Nile. The following day fly to Aswan, where you board a three-night all-inclusive cruise of the Nile. Enjoy the beauty of the Nile valley and extensive sightseeing excursions on board the cruise with tours of Ancient Egypt's most stunning temples led by Egyptologist guide: including High Dam, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, and the West Bank's Karnak and Luxor temples. After disembarking at Luxor, visit the East Bank's incomparable Valley of the Kings. Fly back to Cairo for three more nights, where tours include the Pyramids and the Sphinx, and the Old and New Museums, which house the astounding discoveries from King Tut's tomb. Transfer to the airport for your homeward-bound flight. Starting from $2885 per person including air from New York City. .

Take a 9-night trip and discover the heritage of Israel. After a day to explore the city of Tel Aviv on your own, your tour takes you north to Caesarea to see the excavations of this Crusader city, to Haifa, and to Acre, where the old city is a World Heritage Site. Tour Safed, one of Israel's four Holy Cities, and the Golan Heights. Stay at a kibbutz guesthouse and learn about the unique lifestyle. Your tour's extensive sightseeing also includes Beit Shean, where you see the extensive remains from the Roman and Byzantine periods. Continue to Jerusalem and visit the Tomb of King David on Mt. Zion, Sephardic synagogues, the Western Wall Tunnels, and the Israel Museum. An excursion to the Dead Sea takes you to Qumran and Masada. Spend a day at leisure in Jerusalem before your tour ends. Starting from $2265 per person, land only, on select departure dates.

Take an exotic journey via world-class Emirates Airlines and experience a South Africa safari, plus a stopover in fascinating Dubai. Begin with a visit to the city of Capetown, a port city with stunning views of mountains and sea. Explore attractions on your own or take advantage of optional activities. After two nights in Capetown, fly to Johannesburg and transfer on arrival to the Dinokeng Private Game Reserve, the first free-roaming Big 5 game reserve in Gauteng – and probably in the world – next to an urbanized area. A private/public initiative for which planning and development started in the early 2000’s, the Reserve officially opened in September 2011 after the introduction of four of the Big 5. The last of the Big 5, the buffalo, were introduced in late 2012, and they have settled in well. Spend two nights at the Mongena Private Game Lodge, located in the malaria-free northwestern section of the Dinokeng Game Reserve. The tame zebras, nyalas and springbucks residing in the main camp delight all guests with their presence and have become a favorite trademark of Mongena. Fly to Dubai for a 3-night stopover. Half-day city tour is included. Starting from $2,255 per person, including air from multiple gateway cities, with guaranteed weekly departures. Book by May 31, 2019.

Take this two-night stopover in Qatar with any Pacific Holidays' tour program via Qatar Airways that has a Doha connection. Doha is the capital and shining jewel of the Middle Eastern independent state of Qatar. The program includes a half-day city tour, an opportunity to discover what this historic, world-class city has to offer. Starting from $225 per person, land only.

Take an exotic journey via world-class Emirates Airlines and experience a South Africa safari, plus a stopover in fascinating Dubai. Begin with a visit to the city of Johannesburg, the vibrant heart of South Africa. Explore attractions on your own or take advantage of optional activities. After two nights in Johannesburg, continue to the Dinokeng Private Game Reserve, the first free-roaming Big 5 game reserve in Gauteng – and probably in the world – next to an urbanized area. A private/public initiative for which planning and development started in the early 2000’s, the Reserve officially opened in September 2011 after the introduction of four of the Big 5. The last of the Big 5, the buffalo, were introduced in late 2012, and they have settled in well. Spend two nights at the Mongena Private Game Lodge, located in the malaria-free northwestern section of the Dinokeng Game Reserve. The tame zebras, nyalas and springbucks residing in the main camp delight all guests with their presence and have become a favorite trademark of Mongena. Fly to Dubai for a 3-night stopover. Half-day city tour is included. Starting from $1,999 per person, including air from multiple gateway cities, with guaranteed weekly departures. Book by May 31, 2019.