Middle East and Africa · Planned start to finish
Traveland plans personal trips across the Middle East and Africa, from the pyramids of Giza and the rose city of Petra to the souks of Marrakech, the skylines of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and the safari country of South Africa, and handles every detail from the first conversation to your flight home. We are a family-owned travel agency in Connecticut, planning trips since 1978 as a member of the Signature Travel Network.
Since 1978Family-owned and operated
Signature Travel NetworkMember agency
Orange & BridgeportTwo Connecticut offices
Every detail handledSo you can simply enjoy the trip
How we plan the Middle East and Africa
This is a region where local knowledge matters. We arrange private guides at historic sites, plan desert camps and safari stays, and handle the visas, transfers and timing, so you spend less time planning and more time exploring.
Destinations
Choose a destination to see how we plan it, or ask us to combine two in one trip.
The pyramids of Giza, the temples of Luxor and a cruise on the Nile.
Petra, Wadi Rum, the Dead Sea and Roman Jerash.
Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, the Dead Sea and the Galilee
Medinas, mountain kasbahs and nights in the Sahara
Desert dunes, old souks and a record-setting skyline
The Grand Mosque, the Louvre and desert oases
Museums, souqs and the dunes of the Inland Sea
The desert tombs of AlUla, historic Diriyah and the Red Sea coast.
Cape Town, wine country and safari in the bush
The Maasai Mara, the Serengeti, Ngorongoro and the beaches of Zanzibar.
Working with us
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Tell us how you like to travel, who is coming, and what you hope to feel. There is no charge to begin.
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We design the route, hotels, transfers and experiences, then refine them with you, so you skip the hours of research and comparison.
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We book the flights, stays, cruises and tours and keep track of every confirmation, so all you have to do is enjoy the journey.
Questions
October through April is the most comfortable time for Egypt, Jordan, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. Summer temperatures in much of the region are very high, especially away from the coast.
The dry winter months, from about May to September, are the classic game viewing season around Kruger. Cape Town is at its best in the southern summer, from about November to March.
Requirements vary. Some countries in the region admit U.S. citizens without a visa for short stays, while others, such as Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia, require a visa or e-visa. We will confirm what you need for every country on your trip.
Yes. Egypt and Jordan pair well, as do Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and Morocco can be combined with Spain or Portugal.
Conditions vary by country and change over time. We follow U.S. State Department travel advisories and will talk through current conditions and any concerns with you before you commit to a plan.
Send us a note through the form below or call our office. We will talk through your dates, budget and interests, then come back with a plan for you to review.
Keep exploring
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Inquire
Tell us a little about the journey you have in mind. One of our advisors will reply personally.
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Orange
564 Racebrook Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-929-6000
Bridgeport
4270 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
203-371-1114
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
info@traveland.net