Who hasn’t wanted to see the wondrous archeological sites and amazing artifacts to be found in Egypt—a land perfectly laid out for archeology buffs?  Now, guided tours of Egypt and all its splendor are available for travelers from all over the world to visit and explore.  Let’s take a look at what many guided tours have to offer. Most guided tours of Egypt begin in Cairo, where Egypt’s largest airport and biggest city are waiting to greet you.  While in Egypt, your guide may take you to the famous Egyptian Museum, where the treasures of Tutankhamen and other ancient artifacts are available for viewing.  You may take a drive to Old Cairo, the area where ancient Christians and Jews lived within the city.  Have fun shopping at the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and don’t forget to bargain. One of the most beautiful sites on guided tours of Egypt is a visit to the pyramids and the great Sphinx of Giza, a five thousand year-old monument.  After taking as many pictures as you can, visit the nearby Solar Boat Museum and continue on to the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital city of United Upper and Lower Egypt, and see Sakkara, the site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser.

Longer guided tours of Egypt will fly you out of the area to Sharm El Sheikh, a city on the sea with lovely beaches, pure white sands and a chance to go diving in the Ras Mohammed Underwater Nature Reserve.  Another option is a walking tour to visit a Bedouin camp in the desert.  Other visits include the St. Catherine Monastery or night tours of Mount Sinai, where you can watch a gorgeous sunrise and visit the monastery located there. 

Next, some guided tours will take you on a flight to Luxor where you’ll take a fabulous cruise ship for an unforgettable experience on the Nile River. Cruise trips typically last five days and four nights.  You’ll visit the Luxor Temple that was originally dedicated to the God Amon-Ra. Karnak Temple is nearby as well.
Guided tours of the area will have you continue on your cruise ship and will take you to the famous Valley of the Kings and Queens, where you can see the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and numerous other archeological findings.  The cruise ship will be sailing upstream and will take you up to Edfu where you can visit the Edfu Temple, a famous part of Egyptian architecture.

Still on the cruise ship the next day, guided tours of the Nile will stop off at the Temple of Kom Ombo, another Egyptian archeological find and to the Nilometer, an amazing site built by the pharaohs of Egypt that was built to measure the height of the waters of the Nile River.  Next, guided tours along the Nile River will show you the amazing and famous Aswan High Dam, as well as the Philae Temple and the huge unfinished obelisk in the nearby granite quarry.  At this point, your cruise ship adventure is complete and you’ll fly back to the city of Cairo. 

Guided tours of Egypt, especially if they are comprehensive, will show you dozens of amazing archeological sites and will teach you the history of this fascinating part of the world.  You’ll see hundreds of ancient Egyptian artifacts and you’ll come away with a new appreciation of how the Ancient Egyptians lived and built their monuments.

Most people don’t think of South America went they think of going on vacation.  Even so, there are guided tours of many places on this continent that will provide you with an adventure of a lifetime and will allow you to see things few venture forth to see.  Adventure guided tours of Brazil may be just the South American location for you.

Most guided tours of Brazil begin in Rio de Janeiro, the largest city in Brazil.  After getting you settled, your tour guide may begin by taking you on a spectacular two-stage cable car tour of the Sugar Loaf Mountain.  At the top of the mountain, you’ll need to have your camera ready to take mountaintop pictures of Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana Beach and the lovely Guanabara Bay.

While still in Rio de Janeiro, many guided tours will take you to see the sights of the city, including a visit to the H. Stern Gem Factory—the largest jewelry factory and store in the world.  You may also visit the Corcovado Mountain, ascending the mountain by means of a cog railway.  At the top, you’ll have a panoramic view of Rio de Janeiro from the site of the statue of Christ the Redeemer, sitting 2,300 feet above the city.

While in Rio de Janeiro, many guided tours will introduce you to traditional Brazilian cuisine, shopping areas, music venues and areas for further shopping and sightseeing on your own.  Another common site for guided tours of Brazil is Foz do Iguaçú, the fourth largest city in Brazil, located in Southern Brazil. There you will see the stunning Iguassu Falls, a waterfall with a flow capacity equal to three times that of Niagara Falls.  The falls marks the demarcation between Brazil and Argentina.  Perhaps you’ll stay in a hotel overlooking the waterfalls. 

Many guided tours offer you the opportunity to spend a couple of days at the waterfalls, including walking tours of the Brazilian side of the falls and a motor coach tour of the Argentine side of this spectacular place.  You can walk through the Foz do Iguaçú National Park with views that take you to spots directly over the falls—including one called the “Devil’s Throat”. Take an early morning flight out of the falls area, where many guided tours of Brazil will take you to Manaus, in the heart of the Amazon River valley.  You may stay at a hotel on the Rio Negro just before it meets with the more expansive Amazon River. 

Guided tours of this area of Brazil would be remiss if they failed to take visitors on an actual Amazon River tour.  So hop on an Amazonian riverboat for a day-long tour down the Amazon River.  Many such tours will let you stop off for an amazing hike through the jungle and a picnic lunch in this pristine area of Brazil.

Guided tours of the city of Manaus are also available, where you can see the Indian Museum, the municipal market and a famous Italian opera house.  Then it’s off to fly to Brasilia, Brazil’s planned, national capital.  You’ll go on a lovely tour of the city, including the President’s residence, the Military Ministries, the Itamaraty Palace and many other sites of interest. 

Other guided tours will fly you into Salvador da Bahia, where you’ll take a historic tour of this site of colonial architecture.  You’ll visit the Solar do Unhao, a restored colonial mansion where you can dine in the slaves quarters.  There are many sites and attractions to see on guided tours of Brazil. Allow yourself at least two weeks to see and discover all that Brazil has to offer.