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 »
PETRA PLACES: THE TREASURY & BEYOND
If you're able to conjure images of Petra in your mind, chances are you see the monument known as the Treasury. The Treasury is not a treasury at all but the mausoleum of a 1st-century king. As the first sight most visitors have of Petra, it is certainly a treasure. It's hard to imagine a grander ... Read More »
ISTANBUL TOURS: ZOOM IN!
Istanbul tours take visitors through a grand sweep of history on a millennial scale. Monumental buildings dot the shores of the city's extensive waterways, marking historical periods like an architectural timeline, the view that launched a thousand trips! In this post however, we drop down in and ... Read More »
Morocco Tours Spotlight: Best of Morocco
At 6 nights/7 days, Best of Morocco is one of our introductory Morocco tours. It focuses on the imperial cities of Fes and Marrakech, with some brief touring in Casablanca, Meknes and Rabat. Meknes and Rabat are also imperial cities. ... Read More »
