Why you should go: Africa offers a wide range of experiences for travelers looking to visit culturally, historically and environmentally important locales, and it's home to nearly 100 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We’ve curated a list of five trips around the continent that feature archaeological treasures, natural wonders and centuries-old cities. Plus, we’ve included the World Heritage Sites you’ll visit on each journey.

What’s the big deal? These overseas adventures from Exoticca include international flights, transfers, select meals, English-speaking guides, well-reviewed hotels and tours. You’ll travel on select dates in May-December 2023 from your choice of 16 cities across the country (additional departure cities and 2024 dates start at +$100 per person). Our research shows that you’ll save up to $2700 compared to similar trips we’ve found on other sites.

• Morocco … 9 nights for $1399
  This comprehensive trip allows you to experience historic Casablanca, the “blue city” of Chefchaouen, the Atlas Mountains and the desert of Erg Chebbi
  World Heritage Sites: Medina of Fez, Medina of Marrakech, Ksar of Ait-Ben-Haddou, Meknes, Rabat
  
  
• Egypt … 7 nights for $1499
  See the Great Pyramid and Great Sphinx of Giza, then visit the ancient temples of Luxor and the city of Aswan during a 3-night Nile River cruise
  World Heritage Sites: Historic Cairo, Pyramid fields from Giza to Dahshur
  
  
• Kenya … 7 nights for $1799
  A weeklong tour including the capital of Nairobi, a game drive in Maasai Mara National Reserve and a resort stay near Thomson Falls
  World Heritage Sites: Kenya Lake System in the Great Rift Valley
  
  
• Ethiopia … 10 nights for $2199
  Explore Addis Ababa and see ancient castles and island monasteries in Gondar and Bahir Dar before learning about the different cultures of four ancient tribes
  World Heritage Sites: Rock-Hewn Churches, Lalibela; Konso Cultural Landscape
  
  
• Egypt … 11 nights for $2299
  This longer trip includes an extra night cruising on the Nile, a 4x4 safari though the Bahariya oasis (plus time in the White Desert), and a visit to Alexandria
  World Heritage Sites: Historic Cairo, Pyramid fields from Giza to Dahshur

To book by phone (rather than online via the links above), call 888-273-1533 from 12 a.m.-midnight ET Mondays-Fridays; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. ET Saturdays-Sundays. Mention the following vacation codes when calling: 9-night Morocco (6124); 7-night Egypt (7486); 7-night Kenya (16094); 10-night Ethiopia (15607); 11-night Egypt (16113).