Cultural vacation tours of Africa are available in northern and sub-Saharan nations. Cultural tours of Morocco led by companies such as Gateway2Morocco visit notable locations Casablanca and Marrakech and include cultural staples such as snake charmers, traditional crafts and Islamic architecture. Tours of Egypt focus on ancient culture, including the pyramids and sphinx. Companies such as Vuya Africa run cultural vacation tours of South Africa. The Kenya Association of Tour Operators offers information about several tours within the country, including Cultural Manyatta vacation tours.
Many cultural vacation tours of China are available. These tours range in focus and content from traditional Chinese history, art and culture centers such as Beijing to modern metropolises like Shanghai and Hong Kong. Tour operator China Culture Tour offers various vacation packages. Ancient history tours take participants to cultural landmarks such as Tienanmen Square, the Temple of Heaven and the Forbidden City. World Heritage cultural tours visit the Yungang grottoes and the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum and include a Chinese dumpling-making class.
Cultural tours of Latin America are available in several countries, including Argentina, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, Costa Rica and Mexico. Latin Trails is an operator associated with United States Tour Operators Association and the international Ecotourism Society. The company offers culture and history vacation tours focusing on archaeology, community and indigenous customs, including a visit to Peru's cultural landmark Machu Picchu. Cultural tours of Mexico operated by companies such as Journey Mexico offer vacations to the Mayan cities of the Yucatan peninsula, UNESCO World Heritage Site Guanajuato -- birthplace of artist Diego Rivera -- and Mexico City.
Companies such as Go Incredible India and India Cultural Tours offer culture vacation tour packages throughout India. As of 2011, Go Incredible India offers a 16-day tour of Rajasthan, India's largest state, which includes cultural attractions and activities such as Delhi, the Taj Mahal and elephant rides. India Cultural Tours offers special tours of regions such as southern India, Rajasthan, eastern India and Kashmir. Cultural attractions on these tours include traditional Indian houseboats, several famous temples and yoga and meditation.
Due to the relatively compact size of Europe, some cultural vacation tours of the continent take participants through several countries. Others focus on specific nations and cultures. Tour operators such as Atlas Tours offer multi-country jaunts with titles like London to Rome, Imperial Highlights and European Splendor. Stops on these tours include Munich, Prague, Budapest and Rome. Merion, an Italian company, offers cultural tours include activities like opera, art, wine tours and visits to historical gardens and villas.
