Monemvasia is a picturesque walled village off the east coast of Greece's Peloponnese peninsula, 300 km south-west of Athens. The town sits on the lower slopes of a big rock that broke away from the peninsula during an earthquake in the 4th century. Above the town, on the rock's flat top, is a ... Read More »
Visiting Dendera, a visual feast!
Visiting Dendera temple complex is a highlight of Egyptian touring and that is saying a lot! The site was developed in the Old Kingdom, some 4,500 years ago, possibly even earlier. Existing buildings are from the Greek Ptolemaic period, significantly newer, but still 0ver 2,000 years old. There are ... Read More »
Morocco Experiences: Sahara Camping
For many of our travelers to Morocco, an overnight in the dunes of the Sahara Desert is a highlight of their trip. Most of the published Morocco tours on our website include one night camping in the desert and, of course, a night or more in the desert is always an option in a custom Morocco ... Read More »
Turkey Tours – 3 Must-See Sites in Istanbul
Lovers of history, architecture, food and shopping will find endless diversions in Istanbul. Here are three sites that should not be missed: HAGIA SOPHIA The Hagia Sophia is a 6th-century Christian basilica, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, then to a museum in the early 20th ... Read More »
Greece Tours – Santorini
So many Greek islands, so little time… Cyclades, Dodecanese, Sporades, Ionian…literally hundreds of islands, thousands if you count the uninhabited ones. Among the hundreds, Santorini island stands out for its explosive history and resulting dramatic scenery. The island as we know it is the caldera ... Read More »
Morocco 101: Some Basics to Help Plan a Morocco Tour
In this post, we're going to cover just the top attractions for North American leisure travelers to Morocco. North Americans typically take a Morocco tour to experience cultural and heritage sites, rather than the country's beach resorts. The goal is to give travel advisors enough information to ... Read More »
