As the ancient remains closest in proximity to the last Temple, the Western Wall in Jerusalem is the most important holy site for Jews. It's the western retaining wall to the Temple Mount, upon which the Temple once stood. The Temple itself was destroyed by the Romans in 70 CE. The Western Wall ... Read More »
Sell That Egypt Nile Cruise Tour!
NILE CRUISE TOUR BASICS In our experience, most tourists to Egypt include a Nile cruise tour in their program. Here's what you need to know to help your clients book a Nile cruise. Usually, a Nile cruise is one piece of a longer Egypt tour. Most Nile cruises are 3 or 4 nights, traveling one way ... Read More »
Turkey Tours – 5 Must-See Sites Outside of Istanbul
EPHESUS Even with only about 15% uncovered, Ephesus is one of the most extensively excavated Greco-Roman sites in the world. The city was established by the Greeks in the 10th century BCE. By the Roman period, Ephesus was the 2nd largest city in the empire, with a population of 250,000. After ... Read More »
Ancient Stories of Greece: Prometheus & Pandora
Prometheus was a surviving member of the Titan generation after the cosmic war between Cronus and his Titans and their offspring the Olympian gods, led by Zeus. Prometheus sat out the conflict and escaped the fate of the Titans, who were banished to Tartarus, the deepest, most torturous pit of the ... Read More »
Egypt Tours: The Red Pyramid of Dahshur
The Red Pyramid at Dahshur, built by the pharaoh Senefru, was the first successful smooth-sided pyramid. Senefru’s first attempt at a smooth-sided pyramid, the Meidum Pyramid, collapsed. Next, he built the Bent Pyramid, which alters its angle of inclination part way up, probably as a precaution ... Read More »
WHY MOROCCO?
Morocco is a majestic realm with vistas fit for a king – a one-of-a-kind getaway as vibrant and romantic as the rose, the national flower that abounds in spring. Here are some reasons why a trip to Moroccan paradise should be on your holiday wish list! THE FREEDOM TO SAFELY EXPLORE Morocco is ... Read More »
