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Explore the incredible archaeological sites of Africa with one of these 77 amazing tours and cruises during 2025 or 2026. Experience the captivating culture of this ancient continent as you traverse the vast savannahs and explore the enigmatic ruins of civilizations. From the majestic pyramids of Egypt to the ancient rock-hewn churches of Ethiopia, these journeys span 5 to 21 days and range in price from $1,550. Every corner of Africa offers a new and exciting adventure - from the bustling markets of Marrakech to the ancient caves of South Africa. Take the plunge into a cultural voyage and uncover the secrets of Africa's past. Discover the wonders of this continent with one of these 77 incredible tours and cruises. Explore the majestic pyramids of Egypt, the ancient rock-hewn churches of Ethiopia, and the bustling markets of Marrakech. Traverse the vast savannahs and uncover the secrets of Africa's past. These journeys span 5 to 21 days and range in price from $1,550. For help planning your next seamless trip, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists.
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Facade of Kom Ombo Temple by night
from $6,499
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Pharaohs & Pyramids

Cairo Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Viking River Cruises
  • Enjoy scenic views in Nile river
  • Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Visit pyramids and camel riding
  • Visit Aswan's spice market
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Variable
Immerse yourself Experience the wonders of Egypt on this 12-day cruise aboard Viking Cruises. Don't miss the opportunity to sail the Nile on a traditional felucca and visit the iconic Pyramids of Giza, the grand Temple of Karnak, and the captivating Valley of the Kings.
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Entrance of Pico do Fogo
from $3,090
20% EBD
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Islands of Cape Verde Archipelago

Roundtrip Palmeira, Sal - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Harmony V
  • Taste grogue in Santo Antao
  • Visit the port of Mindelo
  • Visit Santiago’s historic fort
  • Discover Boa Vista's beaches
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Palmeira / Palmeira
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on this 8-day cruise from Palmeira aboard Harmony V. Explore Cape Verde's diverse landscapes and rich blend of African-Portuguese heritage.
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Sunrise above Tamerza canyon or Star Wars canyon, Sahara desert, Tunisia
from $4,495
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Tunisia Eclipse Adventure

Small Group tour in Tunisia - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Walk along the medina in Tunis
  • Discover Carthage's ancient site
  • Visit the old medina of Kairouan
  • Learn about the desert architecture
  • Explore the mountain oases by 4x4
  • Pass the Chott el-Jerid Salt Lake
  • Engage with the nomadic tribesmen
  • See the troglodyte home in Matmata
  • Visit the seaside city of Sfax
  • See the total solar eclipse at Sfax
  • Enjoy the great Roman Amphitheater
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Tunis / Tunis
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Hiking, Cooking Classes
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover Tunisia on a 9-day journey from the historic capital of Tunis to the vast Sahara Desert. Explore ancient Carthage, the village of Sidi Bou Said, and the sacred city of Kairouan. Drive by 4x4 through desert oases, visit Berber cave dwellings in Matmata, and witness the 2027 total solar eclipse beside Chaffar Beach
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Pharaoh at the Temple of Luxor, Egypt at night
from $2,395
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Egyptian Legacy Tour

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Visit the iconic Great Pyramids
  • Explore Saqqara Step Pyramid
  • Tour the Valley of the Kings
  • See the well-preserved Edfu Temple
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day small group tour through Egypt's most famous landmarks, including the Great Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the stunning Philae Temple in Aswan. You'll be guided by an expert Egyptologist and have the option to explore Cairo's vibrant markets and Coptic churches.
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Nile River
from $10,733
2for1
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Treasures of Egypt

Roundtrip Cairo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III
  • Explore Giza's Great Pyramids
  • Marvel at Luxor's Temples
  • Sail Nile's scenic banks
  • Visit Philae's Ancient Sanctuary
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, exploring Egypt's timeless treasures. Highlights include the Great Pyramids, Luxor's grand temples, the Nile's iconic sites, and Abu Simbel.
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Enjoy a fire on the beach
from $7,123
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Hidden Zimbabwe

8 Day Itinerary
  • Go on safari in Gonarezhou Park
  • Tour the Great Zimbabwe Monument
  • Track rhino and hike Matobo Hills
  • Learn about Zimbabwe culture
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Tour seldom-visited regions in Zimbabwe on this 8-day safari tour. Stay in Matobo Hills, a World Heritage Site where rhino tracking is possible and granite boulders dot the landscape. Tour the Great Zimbabwe Monument and continue south to Gonarezhou National Park. Experience a Zimbabwe walking safari and game drives in this wild region.
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Luxor-Karnak from the Nile
from $6,552
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Egypt Tour: Cairo, Luxor to Aswan

Cairo - Aswan - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Visit Pyramids, Sphinx & Memphis
  • Grand Egyptian Museum visit
  • Karnak & Luxor temple tours
  • Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut
  • Edfu, Kom Ombo & Nile sailing
  • Explore Coptic Cairo & Khan el Khal
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Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience Egypt on a 10-day adventure through Cairo, Luxor, a Nile Cruise, and Aswan. Visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, and Dashour, plus the Grand Egyptian Museum. Explore Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Edfu, Kom Ombo, and Philae. End the trip in Cairo with Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, and Khan el Khalili Bazaar.
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Giant tortoise walking on a sandy beach in Seychelles.
from $20,800
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The Coralline Seychelles & Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mahe to Zanzibar - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Watch seabirds at Remire
  • Visit Alphonse & Saint-François
  • Kayak Farquhar island lagoons
  • Experience Pemba Island
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Mahe / Zanzibar
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Fishing, Snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Your 11-day Coralline Seychelles, Zanzibar, & Tanzania cruise aboard Aqua Lares, begins in Mahé, the largest island in the Seychelles, before sailing through remote atolls & islands rich in biodiversity. Along the way, explore pristine marine habitats, ancient trading ports, & cultural landmarks shaped by centuries of Arabian & African influence.
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Giant Aldabra tortoise from the Seychelles resting on sand.
from $19,800
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The Coralline Seychelles & Zanzibar, Tanzania

Mahe to Zanzibar - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Dive Astove underwater canyon
  • Watch seabirds at Remire
  • Kayak Farquhar island lagoons
  • Explore Kilwa Kisiwani ruins
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Mahe / Zanzibar
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 12-day Coralline Seychelles, Zanzibar, and Tanzania cruise aboard Aqua Lares. Snorkel and scuba dive vibrant reefs, kayak and flyfish in clear waters, observe giant tortoises and seabirds, and explore historic ruins and pristine islands.
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A close-up view of Aldabra giant tortoises in their natural Seychelles habitat.
from $18,000
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Zanzibar, Tanzania & the Coralline Seychelles

Zanzibar to Mahe - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Zanzibar
  • Explore Kilwa’s ancient ruins
  • Dive Aldabra’s coral atoll
  • Snorkel Astove Wall Reef
  • Kayak and flyfish in Farquhar Water
  • Birdwatch across Seychelles
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Zanzibar / Mahe
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on Aqua Lares for an 11-day luxury cruise through Zanzibar, Tanzania, and the Coralline Seychelles. Explore Kilwa ruins, snorkel Aldabra reefs, kayak Farquhar lagoons, see giant tortoises and seabirds, with dining and guided wildlife tours.
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The pyramids of Giza
from $10,486
2for1
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Egypt in Depth

Roundtrip Cairo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sanctuary Sun Boat III
  • Tour the Great Pyramids
  • Visit the Osiris temple in Philae
  • Relax on the shores of the Red Sea
  • Discover Quwwn Hatshepsut's temple
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 15-day cruise on the Sanctuary Sun Boat III, exploring Egypt’s iconic sites like the Great Pyramids and Abu Simbel. Enjoy a blend of history, archaeology, and relaxation along the Nile and the Red Sea.
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Gambia Stone Circles
from $3,250
20% EBD
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Rivers of West Africa - Banjul to Banjul

Roundtrip Banjul - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Harmony V
  • Walk through to Batelling
  • Discover Baboon Island
  • Visit Kaur's museum
  • Explore Dakar's surroundings
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Banjul / Banjul
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise along the Gambia River aboard the Harmony V, exploring wildlife and local culture from Banjul to Tendaba. Enjoy guided tours, optional excursions to national parks, and visits to UNESCO sites like Kunta Kinteh Island before returning to Banjul.
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Kom Ombo temple
from $6,529
Free Air
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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile

Roundtrip Cairo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Amadahlia
  • Explore Cairo’s Egyptian Museum
  • Visit Luxor’s Karnak Temple
  • Cruise Nile River Valley
  • Discover Abu Simbel Temples
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt on a 12-day Nile cruise aboard MS Amadahlia. Explore iconic sites like Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, and the Great Pyramids while savoring authentic cuisine.
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View of the Mosque Sultan Hassan in Cairo and pyramids
from $2,085
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Discover Egypt Tour

Small Group Tour - 10 Day Itinerary
  • Explore the ancient Sphinx
  • See the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • Visit a local Nubian village
  • Explor the Temple of Philae
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activity Level
Easy Active
Experience the wonders of Egypt on this 10-day small group tour visiting the iconic Pyramids and the Sphinx, followed by a journey to Aswan to explore Nubian culture, the Temple of Philae, and more. Enjoy a mix of history, culture, and adventure, along with opportunities for diving, shopping, and relaxing.
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Enjoy the clear blue waters of the Canary Islands
from $6,420
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Volcanic landscapes from Cape Verde to Canary Islands

Dakar to Canary Islands - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Discover Goree Island history
  • Experience Mindelo’s cultural vibe
  • Encounter El Hierro nature
  • Marvel at Lanzarote volcanoes
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Dakar / Las Palmas
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Dakar to Las Palmas aboard Le Laperouse. Discover Dakar’s lively culture, historic Goree Island, and Cape Verde’s Praia and Mindelo. Explore the Canary Islands with stops in Santa Cruz de La Palma, El Hierro, Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria, paired with enriching days at sea.
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Facade of Kom Ombo Temple by night
from $4,075
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Egypt Tour: Cairo, Cruise & Red Sea

12 Day Itinerary
  • Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara tour
  • Grand Egyptian Museum visit
  • Nile cruise with temple stops
  • Luxor tombs and temples tour
  • Temple of Hathor at Dendarah
  • Red Sea beach and desert trip
Starts / Ends
Cairo / Cairo
Activities
Land & Sea Exploration, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Egypt on a 12-day tour with visits to the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, Memphis, Saqqara, Dashour, and the Grand Egyptian Museum. Cruise the Nile from Aswan to Luxor, stopping at Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. Explore Luxor’s temples and tombs, visit Dendarah, then unwind by the Red Sea in Hurghada before ending in Old Cairo.
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Elephants cooling down with a mud bath, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa
from $7,590
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Namibian & South African Coastlines

Walvis Bay to Durban - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Spot flamingos in Walvis Bay lagoon
  • See Cape fur seals in Pelican Point
  • Hike Cape St. Blaize trail
  • Explore Addo Elephant National Park
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Walvis Bay / Durban
Activities
Urban Exploration, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Take an 11-day cruise from Walvis Bay to Durban aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Experience Walvis Bay’s birdlife and seal colonies, Lüderitz’s colonial history, Cape Town’s Table Mountain, Mossel Bay’s wildlife, and Port Elizabeth’s Addo elephants. Enjoy days at sea with spa, fitness, lectures, and ocean views before ending in multicultural Durban.
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Beautiful beaches of Praslin
from $6,800
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The Essential Seychelles

Victoria, Mahe Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore UNESCO Vallee de Mai
  • Snorkel at Remire reefs
  • Spot giant Aldabra tortoises
  • Relax on beaches of Grande Soeur
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Victoria / Victoria
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through the Seychelles on a 9-day voyage aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Begin in Victoria, Mahe, and visit Praslin, Aride, Curieuse, Cousin, Grande Soeur, and La Digue. Discover giant tortoises, the UNESCO-protected Vallee de Mai, coral reefs, and unique birdlife.
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