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To travel through the Middle East is to start where recorded civilization found its roots. Few places on earth offer such a direct link with the past; an unbroken timeline, that allows the visitor to experience the legacy of illustrious dynasties and empires, and to explore the birthplace of three of the world’s greatest religions. And most extraordinary of all, in the Middle East of the 21st Century, one can meet people whose lives still reflect both ancient traditions and lifestyles unchanged down the ages. Our selection of destinations in the Middle East offers you a unique window on past and an opportunity to gain insight into the present and the future. 

Egypt is more than just a destination; it is a treasure trove of antiquities that has no equal. As the origin of one of man’s most glorious civilizations, enter the world of the Pharaohs while cruising down the Nile. The very scale of the Pyramids, the grandeur of the great temples of Karnak and Luxor and the massive monuments at Abu Simbel, give ‘awesome’ a whole new meaning. From exploring markets and mosques in Cairo to enjoying the unparallel diving in the Red Sea or climbing Mt. Sinai, Egypt earns its title as an exceptional country.

It’s hard to imagine how such a small country as Israel has so much history but it does! A trip through Israel is a journey through time. Its archaeological footprints lead to many sacred and holy places - the Dome of the Rock, the Wailing Wall and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. See the imprint left by Romans, Crusaders and Saracens. Marvel at the beauty of Dead Sea and the Negev Desert. Soak up the vibrancy of Tel Aviv and Haifa or just relax in the Red Sea resort of Elat. Israel has it all and more!

The Kingdom of Jordan is bursting with historical wonders. Most famous is the exquisite ‘Rose City’ of Petra, followed closely by Jerash, the world’s best-preserved Roman town. Amman, the capital, boasts ruins starting in Neolithic times and including the grand architecture of the Greeks, Romans and Arab Islamists. Whether visiting its desert wadis, the mosaic city of Masaba or enjoying sun and sand in Aqaba on the Red Sea, Jordan is a cultural and historical delight.

Just waiting to be explored are the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. Fuelled by ‘Petro Dollar’ wealth, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman are popular with holidaymakers seeking everything from modern resorts to dramatic deserts and ancient cultures. The city-states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer an array of glittering hotels, sports activities, exceptional shopping and endless sunshine against a backdrop of stunning desert landscapes.

In Oman, a country of lush oases, stark mountain ranges, golden beaches and soaring sand dunes, discover how the 21st Century blends with its exotic past. From the fascinating capital, Muscat, explore its ancient desert fortresses, mosques, authentic markets and date palm plantations. Enjoy the warm hospitality of the Bedouin during off-road adventures in 4x4 vehicles, meeting these nomadic people in the land where once frankincense was a commodity more precious than gold. This is a part of the Middle East not to be missed!

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We offer tours in 5 destinations in The Middle East for your exploration.

Our destinations in The Middle East

  • Africa › Egypt

    Egypt

    From the vibrant metropolis of Cairo, the Giza Pyramids and awesome Karnak Temple, to picturesque Aswan and Abu Simbel, Egypt is all about a land of mystery, the birthplace of one of the most glorious civilizations the world has ever known.

  • The Middle East › Israel

    Israel

    It is almost impossible to imagine how a very small country such as Israel can contain so much history but it does! Not only is it overflowing with the archaeological footprints of historical events that date back thousands of years but the impact of these events still resonates today. To visit Israel is to truly travel through time, and while… More

  • The Middle East › Jordan

    Jordan

    Born of the Hashemite kingdom in Biblical times, re-created as the Kingdom of Jordan in the aftermath of WW1, this is a land bursting with historical wonders. Amman, the capital, is a vibrant, friendly city of uniformly white buildings and tree-lined streets, full of fascinating museums and lively markets filled with artisans’ workshops.  It boasts historical ruins starting in Neolithic… More

  • The Middle East › Oman

    Oman

    Wrapped around the eastern side of the Arabian Peninsula is the Sultanate of Oman. This is a country of geographical extremes: extremely beautiful and unspoiled golden beaches that stretch for 1,700 kms along its often mountainous coastline, extremely lush and fertile oases surrounded by date palm and banana plantations, extremely scenic desert landscapes filled with soaring, red and white sand… More

  • The Middle East › United Arab Emirates

    United Arab Emirates

    Just waiting to be explored are the United Arab Emirates and the Sultanate of Oman. Fuelled by ‘Petro Dollar’ wealth, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Oman are popular with holiday makers seeking everything from modern resorts to dramatic deserts and ancient cultures. The city-states of Dubai and Abu Dhabi offer an array of glittering hotels, sports activities, exceptional shopping and endless… More

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We offer 19 tours in The Middle East. Contact us to customize your own.

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  • The Middle East › Israel

    The Best Of Israel Plus Petra

    9 days, 8 nights

    Enjoy the best that Israel has to offer on this 9-day tour filled with every historical site imaginable.  Starting from modern Tel Avi, travel back into the past to the heights of Masada where, in 73 AD, the Zealots fought their final battle against the Romans before committing mass suicide.  Here you can walk through the excavations of Herod’s palaces,…More

  • The Middle East › Israel

    Classic Israel

    10 days, 9 nights

    Jerusalem is Israel’s historic, religious and emotional heart, and during this 10-day tour through the country, you will be given an in-depth tour of both the old and the new sectors of the city; from the Wailing Wall to the Shrine of the Book where the Dead Sea Scrolls are housed to the miniature model of Jerusalem as it was…More

  • The Middle East › Israel

    Israel Kaleidoscope

    13 days, 12 nights

    Any journey through Israel is a journey through history. On this 13-day tour, history unfolds as you travel from one end of the country to the other.  Starting at Tel Aviv head north to Haifa and the Golan Heights and end up in the southeast at Eilat on the shores of the Red Sea. Explore the antiquities of the Jews,…More

  • The Middle East › Israel

    Biblical Journey

    8 days, 7 nights

    Israel is a living museum, a monument to historical and biblical events from the beginning of recorded time.  It is also the perfect size.  Our 8-day tour easily encompasses the most important aspects of Israel’s fascinating biblical past with the emphasis on the major sites that are recorded in both the Old and New Testament.

  • The Middle East › United Arab Emirates

    Jewels of the Emirates

    8 days, 7 nights

    Travel through this amazing southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula where you will visit five out of the seven United Arab Emirate that lie between the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean.  This is an area of contrasting landscapes where the desert predominates against a backdrop of Rocky Mountains, awesome dunes and lush oases.  Each day is an adventure as…More

  • Africa › Egypt, Jordan

    Ancient Journeys

    14 days, 13 nights

    On this 2-week odyssey from Egypt into the Sinai and to Jordan, experience a thousand years of civilization. Enjoy Cairo’s Pyramids, its great mosques, museums and bazaars before cruising up the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Crossing the beautiful Sinai Desert into Jordan visit the Byzantium mosaics at Madaba, the Dead Sea, Mt. Nebo and the Rose City of Petra.…More

  • The Middle East › Jordan

    Nabatean Wonder

    8 days, 7 nights

    Probably one of the most amazing archaeological sites in the Middle East is Petra, the ‘Rose City’, and on this 8-day tour through the Kingdom of Jordan, you will enjoy 2 full days exploring in-depth this ancient city, which lies hidden deep within its protective canyons.  Other equally historic sites are also part of your journey such as the Graeco-Roman…More

  • The Middle East › Israel

    The Holyland Tour

    9 days, 8 nights

    This special 9-day tour recreates the Christian past as you follow in the footsteps of Jesus exploring some of Christianity’s most sanctified places. From the Sea of Galilee to Nazareth and Bethlehem, to the walls of Jericho and the holiest of shrines and churches in Jerusalem, every day has moments of personal religious importance. There will be time for prayer,…More

  • Africa › Egypt

    Cairo Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Cairo ‘the city of a thousand minarets’ is not only the largest and most populous city on the African continent but is also home to one of the original seven wonders of the world – the great Pyramids of Giza. Also a ‘must visit’ is the incredible Egyptian Museum of antiquities with its collection of the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen.…More

  • Africa › Egypt

    Alexandria Getaway

    3 days, 2 nights

    A taste of the Mediterranean mingled with the flavour of Egypt this is Alexandria.  Named for its founder, Alexander the Great, Alexandria has always been an important port city, located on the edge of the Nile Delta.  Its ancient antiquities emphasize the importance of the Greco-Roman past but it is a city with an undeniable, European chic with its wide…More

  • Africa › Egypt

    Hurghada Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Situated on the Red Sea, the resort town of Hurghada is a great place to relax after visiting Egypt’s many antiquities.  Particularly famous for its exceptional snorkeling and diving, Hurghada has some of the world’s best off-shore reefs with a diverse variety of sea life.  Deep sea fishing, sailing, wind surfing are all popular recreations.

  • Africa › Egypt

    Sharm El Sheikh Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Perched on a promontory at the tip of the Sinai Peninsula and overlooking the Gulf of Aqaba, this ancient fishing village has been transformed into a sophisticated resort destination.  Boasting a varied selection of top-quality hotels and attracting divers from around the world who explore its colourful reefs, Sharm El Sheik is a favourite destination for rest and relaxation as…More

  • The Middle East › Oman

    Oman Getaway

    4 days, 3 nights

    Muscat offers the visitor a unique opportunity to witness a modern commercial centre existing in harmony with its traditional culture. While enjoying this coastal capital with its lovely natural harbor, you will also travel into the interior of Oman to Nizwa, the birthplace of Islam in the Sultanate of Oman.  Exotic markets, an oasis as well as a boat tour,…More

  • The Middle East › United Arab Emirates

    Abu Dhabi Getaway

    3 days, 2 nights

    Abu Dhabi offers, luxury, style and traditional values of hospitality. Year round sunny weather, tranquil beaches, lush oases, vibrant city life, and a mixture of culture and traditions come together to create an unparallel holiday experience.  Explore the emirate’s old souks, visit the famous parks and gardens, ride the dunes on an exhilarating desert safari, or dive into a dazzling…More

  • The Middle East › United Arab Emirates

    Dubai Getaway

    3 days, 2 nights

    Located at the cross-roads of Asia, Europe and Africa, Dubai has something to offer everyone. Moreover, the emirates is friendly, safe and virtually crime-free.  An intriguing land that combines old-world souks and modern shopping malls, rolling sand dunes and championship grass golf courses, remote Bedouin villages and an array of five-star hotels, Dubai defies easy definition. Top class hotels, superb…More

  • The Middle East › Jordan

    Jordan Explorer

    5 days, 4 nights

    During your 5-day stay in Jordan, you’ll be treated to the very best it has to offer.  Starting out from the capital, Amman, travel back in time to explore the astounding ruins left behind by the Nabateans who build the ‘Rose City’ Petra.  Here you ride by horseback through a deep rocky canyon to look upon some of the finest…More

  • Africa › Egypt

    Nile Antiquities

    6 days, 5 nights

    No other river in the world holds our imagination as much as the majestic Nile that flows from the heart of Africa to empty into the Mediterranean.  As it winds northward through the continent, slipping between the great deserts of Egypt, it becomes the road along which you will travel into the past to discover the glorious dynasty of the…More

  • Africa › Egypt

    Egypt Past & Present

    9 days, 8 nights

    Discover Egypt’s treasure trove during this 9-day tour. Start in Cairo with the Pyramids, the Sphinx and the world-famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities before flying on to Luxor for a 5-day cruise up the Nile. Marvel at Luxor and Karnak’s magnificent temples, visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and sail in comfort up river to visit the temples…More

  • Africa › Egypt

    Pharaohs Phollies

    7 days, 6 nights

    Each day is filled with historic wonders: visit one of the original seven wonders of the world – the great Pyramids of Giza.  Also a ‘must visit’ is the incredible Egyptian Museum of antiquities with its collection of the priceless treasures of Tutankhamen.  Visit the great Dams at Aswan and the granite quarries to the many temples such as Philae,…More

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