Explore the World’s Wonders with GeoTours

Togo and Benin are peaceful West African countries with fascinating cultures and traditions, without large numbers of tourists.  This will be an unforgettable tour in two of the least known countries of Africa.

GeoTours Algeria focuses on the spectacular Sahara Desert landscapes of the Tadrart Rouge in Tassili N’Ajjer National Park and Assekrem Mountain in Ahaggar National Park. The tour also visits Algiers and historical sites of northern Algeria. This tour is ideal for travelers who love the desert and camping in the wild.

This tour is a rewarding stopover after GeoTours Libya and before GeoTours Algeria. It includes the highlights of Tunis, with English-speaking guide and a comfortable hotel in an excellent location.

Tour the highlights of Libya, including the great Roman cities of Leptis Magna and Sabratha. Visit the ancient caravan town of Ghadames and the fortified Berber villages of Kabaw, Tormeisa, Nalut, and Qasr al-Haj, Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity!

Tour the highlights of Eritrea, one of the cleanest, safest, and least visited countries of Africa. Enjoy Asmara, the pleasant capital city with remarkable Italian architecture. Observe colorful Timkat celebrations, the most important holiday for Eritrean Christians.  Take a steam train ride though the highlands, see the vibrant camel market in Keren, travel on a scenic drive from Asmara down to Massawa on the Red Sea. Space is limited, so don’t miss this opportunity!

Take a grand tour of Egypt’s classic historical sites: the Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza; Cairo (Grand Egyptian Museum with King Tut’s treasures; Museum of Egyptian Civilization with the royal mummies; Citadel); Nubian village and dinner; Abu Simbel (incredible monument to Pharaoh Ramses II); Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Karnak, Luxor temple, and Hatshepsut Temple).

Tour remarkable Jordan with GeoTours: Petra (ancient city carved into stone cliffs; one of the greatest archeological sites in the world); Dead Sea (float in the saltiest, lowest body of water on earth); Jerash (great ancient Roman city); Wadi Rum (2 nights in the desert at a comfortable desert camp); Mt. Nebo (where Moses died); Baptism Site of Jesus on the Jordan River; Amman (Jordan’s capital).

2024 JORDAN TOUR IS CANCELLED

Central Asia is an outstanding region of deserts, mountains, historical cities, and local cultures. It is possible to join the tour for 1, 2, 3, or 4 countries: Uzbekistan/Tajikistan – June 3-14, 2023 ($1990); Kyrgyzstan – June 13-22, 2023 ($1790); Kazakhstan – June 22-25, 2023 ($390). As of 10/8/22 there are 3 spaces remaining.

Join San Diego Mesa College geology professor Don Barrie on an educational tour of Iceland’s natural wonders: waterfalls, glaciers, icebergs, volcanoes, geysers, hot springs, lakes, canyons, beaches, and wildlife. The tour cost includes a contribution of $500 for Mesa College Foundation’s study abroad scholarship fund, which helps students live and learn in other countries.

GeoTours returns to the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali, one of the most rewarding destinations of Southeast Asia. Bali has beautiful landscapes of volcanoes, lakes, forests, beaches, and rice terraces, along with a fascinating culture based on Hinduism, rich in art, music, dance, and food.