This city on the Arabian Peninsula is known for record breaking achievements and innovation in architecture and real estate development. It rose from a small port city to a major, international economic-engine and world-class tourist destination in just a few decades. Some of the city's achievements ... Read More »
Name that Site Quiz
Egypt Tours: Name That Site!
This ancient temple is one of the most requested visits on our Egypt tours. After the pyramids at Giza, it's the 2nd most visited site in Egypt. Sprawling along the east bank of the Nile in Luxor (ancient Thebes), the temple complex was embellished by a long series of pharaohs over the course of ... Read More »
Israel Tours – Name That Site
In the Old City of Jerusalem, a sacred route weaves past ten stations marking significant moments in the walk of Jesus to his crucifixion. At the end of the route the Holy Sepulchre Church holds the final four Stations of the Cross, including a tomb held by some traditions to be the actual ... Read More »
Turkey Tours – Name That Site!
Located in southwestern Anatolia, this site is known as the "Cotton Castle" because of its dramatic travertine terraces formed by hot-spring deposits of calcium carbonate. Even in ancient times, the area was a popular stop on Turkey tours (although they would have been called Asia ... Read More »
Morocco Tours: Name That Site!
All of our Morocco tours include some time to experience this massive square in the medina of Marrakech. The square is recognized by UNESCO as a sanctuary of authentic local culture and in the midst of steaming food and fresh orange juice stalls, story tellers, dancers, musicians, acrobats, sellers ... Read More »
Turkey Tours: Name That Site!
This little Byzantine church-turned-mosque-turned-museum is tucked into a quiet neighborhood of Istanbul, about 3 miles from the star attractions of the Old City. The building's modest exterior belies the brilliance inside, where an outstanding collection of Byzantine frescoes and mosaics cover the ... Read More »
