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You might be imagining a hike through the echoing tombs of Petra, a camel ride through the shifting sands of the Wahiba Sands or a cruise past temples along the Nile. Whatever your interests, our Middle East specialists can create a tailor-made itinerary that will help you make the most of your time.
These suggested itineraries are intended to show you what鈥檚 possible, but when it comes to planning your trip, your specialist will weave in places and activities matched to your interests and time frame. Using their first-hand experience, they鈥檒l help you take in the region鈥檚 highlights, from ancient monuments to glorious mosques to vast tracts of dunes, as well as introducing you to its hidden corners.
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These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in Middle East, and they showcase some of the routes that we've found work particularly well. Treat them simply as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely for you by one of our specialists based on your particular tastes and interests.
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Explore the magical ancient city of Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world, with a private, local guide.
Enjoy a hands-on cookery class preparing traditional Jordanian dishes with a local chef in Petra.
Your family can try their hand at traditional mosaic making in Madaba.
Spend a night under the stars in the epic, Mars-like desert of Wadi Rum.
Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea to relax at the end of your trip.
Visit the huge Roman site at Jerash and marvel at the 2nd century Hadrian鈥檚 Arch.
Travel the King鈥檚 Highway between Amman and Petra and visit the Christian mosaics at Madaba en route.
Take a privately guided tour of Petra and then return at night for a candlelit light show.
Enjoy a driving tour of Wadi Rum and follow in the footsteps of Laurence of Arabia.
Float effortlessly in the waters of the Dead Sea before unwinding with a relaxing mud bath.
Stay next door to the pyramids at the iconic Marriott Mena House hotel, a 19th century former hunting lodge.
Privately tour the Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur pyramids, one of the earliest attempts at pyramid architecture.
Enjoy the scenery of the Nile Valley on a romantic three-night cruise from Aswan to Luxor.
Take a short motorboat ride to the incredibly peaceful and tranquil Philae Temple, close to Aswan.
Explore lesser-known and lesser-visited temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek.
Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and have an expert private guide explain how they were built more than 4000 years ago.
Enjoy a food tour through downtown Cairo and sample delicious local street food as well as hearty Egyptian classic dishes.
Privately tour the National Egyptian Museum and see fascinating artifacts including Tutankhamun's iconic death mask.
Head out snorkeling or diving with your family on the amazingly colourful reefs of the Red Sea.
Stay at the Movenpick El Quseir which offers a range of activities and fun for all the family.
Spend the afternoon getting up close and personal with Cairo's downtown food scene, from restaurants to street food stalls you'll sample the best of Egyptian classics.
Decipher hieroglyphics in the impressive and well-preserved temples and tombs of Luxor's West Bank.
Drive overland and spend longer than most people visiting the lesser known and lesser visited temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.
Take a relaxing felucca ride to a Nubian village in Aswan and experience this unique culture first-hand.
Enjoy a family-friendly, self-drive tour of this scenic Sultanate.
Witness the majestic green turtles laying their eggs at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
Ride a camel at sunset in the magical Wahiba Sands desert.
Hike through three of the prettiest villages in the Jebel Akhdar mountains.
Step back in time as your family enjoys a traditional dhow cruise in Muscat.
Relax and unwind in the serenity of Al Moudira Hotel, on the west banks of the Nile.
Tour Luxor's West Bank tombs with your private expert guide and explore their well-preserved decoration and hieroglyphics.
Visit the vast temple complexes at Luxor and Karnak, and be amazed by the Great Hypostyle Hall boasting 134 vertical columns.
Relax and unwind at the most luxurious hotel on the Red Sea, The Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.
Snorkel or dive among the tropical fish in the wonderfully bright Red Sea's coral reefs.
Explore Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.
Take a leisurely cruise along the Bosphorus admiring Europe on one side and Asia on the other.
Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Try your hand at mastering Turkish cuisine on a cooking class with a local family.
Explore Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.
Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Enjoy time to explore the characterful Ala莽ati.
Marvel at the ruins of Ephesus.
Marvel at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Experience the delights of Turkish cuisine.
See the limestone terraces of Pamukkale.
Take a boat trip out to the sunken city of Kekova.
Experience the delights of Turkish cuisine.
Visit the poignant WWI battlefields of Gallipoli.
Explore the ancient ruined city of Pergamon.
Enjoy time to explore the characterful Ala莽ati.
Marvel at the ruins of Ephesus.
Explore the Roman ruins at Pella and Jerash with your private local guides.
Meet local families and try your hand at traditional handicrafts in Umm Qais.
Prepare, cook and devour classic Jordanian cuisine in the old city area of Amman.
Take a private tour of the awe-inspiring Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world.
Hike a beautiful trail through the Dana Nature Reserve and spot native birdlife, flora and fauna.
Marvel at the impressive modern architecture of Muscat鈥檚 Grand Mosque and Royal Opera House.
Visit the historic fort town of Nizwa, along with traditional Jebel Akhdar mountainous villages.
Spot green turtles nesting on the beach at the Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve.
Go dune bashing and enjoy a sunset dinner among the desolate desert of the Empty Quarter.
Visit the fascinating ruins at Khor Rori, thought to date back to the 1st century AD.
Visit the impressive Roman site at Jerash.
Explore Dibeen Forest and Azraq Wetlands.
Visit Petra 鈥� a Modern Wonder of the World.
Enjoy a night under canvas in the awesome Wadi Rum.
Admire impressive views over Wadi Mujib.
Hike through Dana Biosphere Reserve.
Float in the Dead Sea.
Take a cruise along the Bosphorus to see Istanbul's iconic skyline.
Enjoy a jeep safari to some of the best panoramic viewpoints in Cappadocia.
Spend time relaxing on the beautiful Turquoise Coast.
Experience local heritage activities at the Al Maha Desert Resort.
Relax in your private Bedouin-style pool villa.
Enjoy sundowner cocktails overlooking the rolling sand dunes.
Stay at the lavish One&Only The Palm on the Palm Jumeirah peninsula.
Indulge in high-quality food at restaurants headed by Michelin-starred chefs.
Join your private, expert guide and marvel at the Nabatean Petra, one of the seven wonders of the modern world.
Take a 4x4 tour with a local Bedouin guide across the vast, rocky, awesome landscapes of Wadi Rum.
Explore the pyramid complexes at Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur with your private guide.
Cruise down the Nile and combine relaxation and culture whilst visiting awe-inspiring, ancient temples dedicated to Ancient Egyptian gods.
Dive or snorkel among the first class, pristine reefs and tropical fish of the Red Sea.
Enjoy privately guided visits to historic sites including Jerash, Ajloun Castle, and downtown Amman.
Join a private, local guide for a tour of Petra, one of the seven wonders of the world.
Soar high above the red rose city of Petra during a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Hike with a local guide through the beautiful Dana Nature Reserve.
Join a local Bedouin family for coffee and refreshments at their home in Wadi Feynan.
Privately tour the Pyramids of Giza, the last surviving ancient wonder of the world, Saqqara and Dahshur.
Sample a range of local delicacies and sumptuous street food on a tour through downtown Cairo.
Take a luxury cruise down the Nile and explore the iconic temples and tombs from Luxor to Aswan.
Enjoy afternoon tea at the Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel, a historic hotel with splendid views across the Nile.
Fly to Abu Simbel to marvel at this awe-inspiring, towering temple complex, dedicated to Ramesses II.
Enjoy stylish architecture at Muscat's Grand Mosque.
Imagine days gone by in the evocative forts.
Swim the turquoise waters of the Musandam Peninsula.
Explore Musandam's mountains and fjords.
Take a dhow cruise around the northern coast.
Stay in the luxurious Shangri-La on the Bosphorus in the heart of Istanbul.
Explore highlights such as the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
Sleep in a deluxe cave hotel with glorious views in Cappadocia.
Relax in style on the Turquoise Coast in the Kempinski Barbaros Bay.
Go hot air ballooning over the striking Cappadocian landscape.
Explore the Acropolis and the Acropolis Museum with a private guide.
Tour Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.
Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Visit the site of ancient Delphi where the oracle was served.
Marvel at the ruins of Ephesus.
Tour Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.
Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Travel the King's Highway between Amman and Petra and visit Mount Nebo, Madaba and Kerak Crusader castle en route.
Prepare to be in awe as you walk down Siq Canyon before emerging into Petra, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
Follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia and enjoy an extended jeep tour of Wadi Rum.
See the impressive limestone terraces of Pamukkale.
Explore the pretty village of Ala莽ati.
Visit the home of the Whirling Dervishes in Konya.
Travel to ancient Termessos in the Taurus Mountains.
Exclusive and private tour of the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx at sunrise with your expert guide.
Privately tour the even older pyramids of Saqqara and Dahshur, with your expert local guide.
Drift down the Nile on the deluxe Oberoi Philae, a luxury cruiser equipped with excellent facilities and serving first class cuisine.
Explore the fascinating tombs on the East and West Bank in Luxor, such as the iconic funerary temple of Hatshepsut.
Stay at the iconic Sofitel Legend Old Cataract hotel in Aswan, adored by Agatha Christie among others.
Explore Istanbul's highlights, such as the Blue Mosque and Spice Market.
Taste your way around Istanbul on a fun food tour.
Fly high above Cappadocia on a sunrise hot air balloon ride.
Spend time relaxing on a gulet cruise exploring the beautiful Turquoise Coast.
Take an awe-inspiring helicopter sightseeing tour of Muscat.
Hike the stunning 鈥楪rand Canyon鈥� of Oman, in the Jebel Akhdar mountain range.
Step back in time as you privately visit historic forts and castles near Nizwa.
Spend a magical night under the desert stars and have a candlelit dinner in the Wahiba Sands.
Learn how to prepare some of the most delicious Omani dishes during a cooking class in Muscat.
