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Mention Israel and most would picture the biblical sites of Bethlehem, the historic mosques of Jerusalem, or even the sunny beaches of Tel Aviv, but would you ever dream of wineries? In fact, wine has been produced in Israel since biblical times, taking advantage of the region’s microclimates, producing internationally acclaimed wines.

Traveller safety is our highest priority. Bunnik Tours’ has therefore adopted the covid safe travel protocols released by the Council of Australian Tour Operators (CATO) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) to ensure a high level of hygiene and safety on our tours. Bunnik Tours has always practiced social distancing through our policy of using full sized coaches for small groups.

The ways to travel in Egypt are many and varied. From camels to feluccas, luxury cruise ships to dahabiyas and safari jeeps, take your pick!

Tucked away on an island on the Nile a short boat ride from Aswan lies one of the most beautiful sights in all of Egypt. It’s not the biggest or the grandest of the Ancient Egyptian monuments. It’s not even the most important. Yet most travellers to Egypt come away saying that it was one of their favourite spots. It is Philae Temple.

A traditional dish from the levant region, manakish is a delicious bread dish that is sometimes refered to as an Arabic pizza.

Wadi Rum has to be seen to be believed! Our night in the Bedouin Camp was under a million stars.

Transport yourself into the heart of magical Wadi Rum with this fun, mindful colouring-in activity.

When you tell your friends and family that you are considering heading to Egypt you will be asked “is it safe?”. Let me revise that. It won’t be just your friends and family asking that. It will extend to anyone you come in contact with – your bank teller, your doctor, your coffee guy, anyone!

We love to read. We love to read before we travel and when we travel. We’ve asked the Bunnik Tours team which books have inspired them to travel. Here are some of their favourites.