Middle East Tours & Trips 2020

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Style Style Small Group Tour Small groups are usually defined as between 10 and 24 travelers, often less. If you're the kind of person who enjoys more intimate experiences and personal service this is a good choice. All else being equal you will pay a premium for this style vs a larger group tour.
Private Guided Private tours give you the undivided attention of a guide, and often involve special access to sites and unique experiences not available to larger groups. This is a great option for families, couples, and small friend groups. Expect to pay a bit more for the extra service.
Self Guided Tour A travel company plans your itinerary and arranges all the logistics including lodging, local activities, and transportantion. You have the flexibility of a solo trip while still getting the convience and time savings of expert planning. Get 90% of the benefits of a tour, without a guide.
Group Tour Groups are between 25-60 people, typically ~30-40. Usually there will be many opportunities to split off and enjoy meals and excursions in smaller groups. This is the most economical way to travel, saving up to 40% versus booking the same itinerary yourself.
River Cruise These vessels are smaller than most ocean cruisers, limiting which amenties are available. Passenger counts can vary. One of the biggest advantages of a river cruise is the ability to dock at smaller ports and local villages.
Small Ship Cruise Small ship cruises usually have a max passenger count of 500. The primary purpose of these trips is to spend time off the vessel in local ports (e.g. Mediterranean) or experiencing nature (e.g Galapagos or Antarctica). Cabins can vary from budget to luxury.
Large Ship Cruise This is the "floating city" experience, with multiple ways to enjoy your vacation aboard the ship as much as on land. Ships are multiple floors, provide several activities, culinary, and shopping options. They often make fewer stops and have less time available for shore excursions.
Retreats Similar to a self guided tour but staying in one location only with activities and day outings included as a part of the stay.

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Lodging Level Lodging Level Camping Typically involves most nights sleeping in tents (sometimes permanent tented sites) or in rustic cabins and lodges.
Basic - 2 star You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping.
Value - 3 star Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels.
Premium - 4 star 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards.
Luxury - 5 star The highest level of comfort and service. All accomodations are in four or five star hotels, boutique lodges or high-end homestays.

Physical Level Physical Level Very Easy Minimal walking - motor vehicles available for all major parts of trip.
Easy Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments.
Moderate Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment.
Strenuous All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included.
Extreme Very challenging all day hiking and backpacking carrying significant equipment.

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Travel Style Travel Style Flexible schedule A lot of free time, with very few inclusions. Ideal for independent and/or low-key travelers and cruisers.
Full schedule For those looking to maximize their sight seeing time. You thrive on a packed day’s schedule from 8 am to 6pm, with some (but limited) free time. Most activities and meals included.
Balanced schedule You will have solid amounts of both free time and structured time with some activities and meals included.

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Solo Friendly Solo Friendly Good for Singles Trips that specifically cater to travelers looking to meet other singles.
No Single Supplement Trips where single supplement is usually not required for solo travelers.

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Stride Gives Back Stride Gives Back This trip visits a destination impacted by climate change. When you opt in to the Travelstride Gives Back program, we will donate 10% of our net revenue to organizations that help mitigate climate change in these destinations and across the globe. Learn more

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Morocco Uncovered

Intrepid Travel
Premier
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13 days
$ 138 / day
$ 1,738
From : $ 2,214
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Travel by camel across the dramatic red dunes of the Sahara Desert and spend the night camping under North African stars.
  • Spend time in two of Morocco’s most picturesque towns – the 11th century kasbah of Ait Benhaddou and Chefchaouen with its striking blue and whitewashed houses, red-tiled roofs, and artistic doorways.
  • Tuck into a memorable dinner in Fes and dine on one of the city’s signature dishes, the salty and sweet pastilla, one of the best pies you’ve ever tasted!
  • Join expert local guides to explore medinas, Roman ruins and rural areas and gain a deeper understanding of significant sites in Rabat, Volubilis, Fes, M’Goun and Marrakech.
  • Visit the Tawesna teahouse, a community-run establishment that provides local women with an income to support themselves and their families.
Visits:
Ait Benhaddou, Atlas Mountains, Chefchaouen, Fes, Marrakech, Rabat, Sahara Desert, Erg Chebbi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Mediterranean Fables Superior Idyllic

Insight Vacations
Preferred
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12 days
$ 236 / day
$ 3,350
From : $ 3,488
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 7 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 6 Lunch with Wine (LW)
  • Athens: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful Welcome Drink.
  • Athens: Ascend the Acropolis with a Local Expert to admire the Parthenon, built in 5th century B.C. Steps away you'll see the Temple of Athena Nike, also known as the Temple of the Wingless Victory, and the six stone-carved caryatids that make up the Porch of the Maidens on the Erechtheion.
  • Athens: Visit the Greek Islands of Crete, Mykonos, Santorini, Milos. Explore the Turkish port of Kusadasi.
  • Ephesus: Discover one of the world's finest ancient sites. Led by your Local Expert, walk the Arcadian Way, see the Library of Celsus and Amphitheatre and visit the House of the Virgin Mary.
  • Rhodes: With your Local Expert, explore the classical Acropolis of Lindos and the Temple of Athena in Rhodes. These awe-inspiring ruins date back to the 4th century and offer panoramic views of the stunning coastline.
Visits:
Greece, Turkey
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Israel and Jordan Uncovered

Contiki
Preferred
Has very high quality customer experiences and demonstrated commitment to responsible travel practices. read more
13 days
$ 228 / day
$ 2,965
From : $ 4,151
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 11 Breakfast (B)
  • Amman: Visit the TreadRight-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Co-operative Society to see the work they are doing to make local women financially independent.
  • Jerash: Get your Indiana Jones hat on and tour this ancient city. See the 2nd Century Hadrian’s Arch, Corinthian Columns at Temple of Artemis and the Oval Forum Colonnade.
  • Petra: It’s an archaeology treasure trove! Grab your camera and get to know the ‘rose city’: one of the seven Wonders of the World.
  • Wadi Rum: Jump in a 4x4 to tour the desert and visit Wadi Rum: AKA ‘Valley of the Moon. It’s literally out of this world!
  • Jerusalem: Visit one of the world’s oldest cities and a holy focal point for three different religions. See the Church of Holy Sepulchre, Arab Market, Jewish Quarter and Western Wall.
  • Jerusalem: Pay your respects to the Jewish people who suffered in WWII, at Israel’s official site of remembrance.
Visits:
Israel, Jordan
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Egypt Adventure

Intrepid Travel
Premier
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8 days
$ 158 / day
$ 1,262
From : $ 1,704
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Get an on-site ancient history lesson when visiting some of the world's premier historic sites – the Pyramids, Sphinx and the Valley of the Kings – with an expert local guide.
  • There are so many chances to interact with the locals and experience their culture. Lose yourself in Cairo's colourful Khan al-Khalili bazaar and dine with village folk along your way.
  • Your felucca sailing trip not only lets you experience some excellent Nubian hospitality, but is perhaps the perfect way to see the Nile and its gorgeous surrounds at any time of day.
  • Admire Karnak Temple – the Cult temple dedicated to Amun, Mut and Khonsu with your small group, and feel the ancient royalty when discovering the mighty Valley of the Kings.
  • With plenty of free time to choose your own Egyptian adventure, you’ll have the power to possibly fit in an Abu Simbel escapade, head on a camel ride, or just chill out at a local teahouse.
Visits:
Aswan, Cairo, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, Sphinx, Egypt
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Greek Escape plus 3-night Iconic Cruise

Globus
By Globus
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11 days
$ 159 / day
$ 1,690
From : $ 2,363
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Visits:
Athens, Corinth, Delphi, Ephesus, Epidaurus, Kusadasi, Mycenae, Mykonos, Olympia, Santorini, Crete, Heraklion, Piraeus, Greece, Turkey
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Jordan Discovery

Intrepid Travel
Premier
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8 days
$ 256 / day
$ 2,045
From : $ 2,515
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • You’ll never forget your first glimpse of The Treasury in Petra. Spend a day taking in the majesty and mystery of this unforgettable place on a guided tour then enjoy free time to explore.
  • Experience the unique sensation of floating in the super-salty waters of the Dead Sea, then cover yourself in the mineral-rich mud for a spa treatment like no other.
  • Be welcomed into a local home in Petra where you’ll chat to your friendly family hosts over a traditional meal and learn what life is like in this popular spot.
  • Meet Bedouin locals, learn about their ways, and sleep under the stars in a desert camp in the far-out destination of Wadi Rum.
  • Relax in the seaside town of Aqaba on the shores of the Red Sea relax around its untouched reefs and transparent waters – a spectacular spot for snorkelling.
Visits:
Amman, Aqaba, Dead Sea, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Madaba, Shobak, Jordan
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Classical Greece with Iconic Aegean 3-Night Cruise

Globus
By Globus
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12 days
$ 278 / day
$ 3,340
From : $ 4,108
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Athens : Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
  • Corinth : Guided visit
  • Mycenae : Guided visit of the excavations and museum
  • Epidaurus : Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater
  • Olympia : Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum; learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer
  • Delphi : Guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological Museum; learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo
  • Meteora area : Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries
  • Thermopylae : Guided visitCRUISING
  • You've seen photos of the ancient Acropolis, dating back to the 5th century BC—now’s your chance to see it in person
  • You've watched the Olympics on TV—now’s your chance to walk among the remains in Olympia, where the Olympics began in 776 BC
Visits:
Athens, Corinth, Crete, Delphi, Ephesus, Epidaurus, Heraklion, Kusadasi, Mycenae, Mykonos, Olympia, Santorini, Piraeus, Greece, Turkey
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Israel and Jordan Uncovered

Contiki
Preferred
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13 days
$ 210 / day
$ 2,736
From : $ 3,830
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : You'll stay in no-frills, but clean and comfortable, hotels or guesthouses. A 'Basic' trip might also involve a few nights of camping. Basic (2*)
Highlights
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 11 Breakfast (B)
  • Amman: Visit the TreadRight-supported Iraq Al-Amir Women’s Co-operative Society to see the work they are doing to make local women financially independent.
  • Jerash: Get your Indiana Jones hat on and tour this ancient city. See the 2nd Century Hadrian’s Arch, Corinthian Columns at Temple of Artemis and the Oval Forum Colonnade.
  • Petra: It’s an archaeology treasure trove! Grab your camera and get to know the ‘rose city’: one of the seven Wonders of the World.
  • Wadi Rum: Jump in a 4x4 to tour the desert and visit Wadi Rum: AKA ‘Valley of the Moon. It’s literally out of this world!
  • Jerusalem: Visit one of the world’s oldest cities and a holy focal point for three different religions. See the Church of Holy Sepulchre, Arab Market, Jewish Quarter and Western Wall.
  • Jerusalem: Pay your respects to the Jewish people who suffered in WWII, at Israel’s official site of remembrance.
Visits:
Amman, Aqaba, Haifa, Jerash, Jerusalem, Petra, Tel Aviv, Wadi Rum, Israel, Jordan
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Israel & Jordan - Classic Group, Winter

Insight Vacations
Preferred
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16 days
$ 402 / day
$ 6,425
From : $ 7,903
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Sea of Galilee: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Kinneret, the very place Jesus is said to have walked on water.
  • Sea of Galilee: Find out more about the ancient Galilee Boat and hear the story of its excavation.Alternatively, cruise the serene waters of lake Kinneret for glorious views of the Golan Heights.
  • Choose between two carefully selected activities
  • Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.
  • Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
  • : Our highly-skilled Travel Director will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
  • : We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
  • : Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
  • : From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
  • : Complimentary transfers are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
  • Tel Aviv: Enjoy a Welcome Drink and mingle with your fellow travel companions to begin your journey.
  • Tiberias: Participate in a Friday night Shabbat dinner.
  • Jerusalem: Toast the adventures of your travels with a lively Highlight Dinner.
  • Amman: Get to know your fellow travelers and Travel Director over a drink at your Welcome Dinner.
  • Amman: Enjoy lunch at Beit Khairat Souf, a local café hosted in the home of the Bataresh family. This women-owned café aims to create a platform for local women to become financially independent. This experience advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality, supporting women empowerment in a region suffering drastically from women unemployment
  • Petra: Taste authentic Jordanian flavours as you experience a traditional desert dinner when you dine at the Ammarin Bedouin camp.
  • Wadi Rum: Enjoy tea with the Bedouins at sunset and taste authentic Jordanian cuisine dine under the stars for your Zarb dinner.
  • Amman: Toast to your adventures with your fellow travellers at a lively Celebration Dinner.
  • Tel Aviv: Meet a local artist for a private tour of their studio in Jaffa's artists’ quarter.
  • Sea of Galilee: Find out more about the ancient Galilee Boat and hear the story of its excavation.Alternatively, cruise the serene waters of lake Kinneret for glorious views of the Golan Heights.
  • Wadi Rum: Join an astronomer in one of the most magical places on earth for a private stargazing session, and sweeping views of the night sky.
  • Amman: Visit the Iraq-Al Amir Women's Cooperative supported by the TreadRight Foundation. Learn some skills behind these traditional handicraft activities from the ladies of the cooperative and admire their work, which helps boost their financial livelihoods. The Cooperative, which is managed and run by local women, has provided training projects for more than 150 women from all villages of Wadi Seer on a variety of handicrafts. Here women are provided with job training skills enable them to gain access to economic opportunities that might not have otherwise been possible. The Women's Cooperative advances UN Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality and UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities.
  • Hula Valley: Join a ranger for a safari tour of the Agmon Hahula nature reserve. Visit the ecological garden, protecting endangered plant species native to the region.
  • Tel Aviv: Explore with your Local Expert and see the Habimah National Theatre, Rabin Square and browse around the Carmel Market.
  • Tel Aviv-Yafo: Visit the ancient port and artists' quarter and see the famous clock tower and old harbour.
  • Caesarea: With your Local Expert, explore the Roman and Crusader ruins of Caesarea, formerly one of the splendid cities in Palestine.
  • Nazareth: Visit the Church of the Annunciation built on the site where the angel Gabriel is said to have appeared to Mary.
  • Sea of Galilee: Enjoy a relaxing cruise on Lake Kinneret, the very place Jesus is said to have walked on water.
  • Capernaum: Visit the Synagogue where Jesus taught and the Mount of Beatitudes, where he preached the Sermon on the Mount
  • Masada National Park: Alongside your Local Expert, ascend to the ancient fortress of Masada by cable car where Jewish Zealots held out for three years against Herod's armies, before sacrificing themselves.
  • Jerusalem: Visit the Garden of Gethsemene and see the Temple Mount, Room of the Last Supper, the Pool of Bethesda and Ecce Homo Arch.
  • Jerusalem: Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.
  • Jerusalem: At the Israel Museum, wander to the Shrine of the Book wing housing the Dead Sea Scrolls.
  • Jerash: Feel like you have stepped 2,000 years back in time as your Travel Director guides you through this marvellous ancient metropolis - now the finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city in the world!
  • Petra: Explore the ancient and hidden 'rose-red' city, as you journey with your Travel Director, through the winding, dark passageway, between rock walls up to 200 metres high. See the Treasury and explore the Roman Amphitheatre and ancient tombs.
  • Shobak: Explore the Crusader fortress and see the Crusader chapel.
  • Madaba: Guided by your Travel Director, see St George Church and admire the detail of the Madaba Map - a fascinating mosaic that is believed to be the earliest surviving map of the Holy land.
  • Mount Nebo: Take in the astounding view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are truly a site to behold.
  • Wadi Rum: Enjoy beautiful desert scenery as you make your way on a jeep safari deep into the heart of Wadi Rum's majestic desert.
  • Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.
  • Amman: Explore Amman's street art scene on a guided graffiti walking tour.
  • : Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned coach with onboard washroom. Alternate vehicles without onboard washroom may be used on occasion. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
  • : Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
  • : We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
  • : Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Visits:
Amman, Dead Sea, Galilee, Jerusalem, Petra, Tel Aviv, Wadi Rum, Israel, Jordan
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Best of Israel and Jordan

Trafalgar
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14 days
$ 368 / day
$ 5,150
From : $ 6,335
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • 12 Breakfast (B)
  • 5 Dinner (D)
  • 2 Be My Guest (BMG)
  • 1 Lunch (L)
  • 1 Regional Dinner (RD)
  • 1 Farewell Dinner (FD)
  • Tel Aviv: In Jaffa, meet the Hiffawi family for a Be My Guest lunch and taste the coffee they have been making for generations. You'll also learn their story of living as Christians in a multi-religious society.
  • Amman: Embrace the genuine hospitality of your Jordanian hosts during an exclusive Be My Guest dinner with a family in their Amman home featuring favourite local flavours.
  • Jerusalem: Visit the Western Wall, otherwise known as the Wailing Wall, renowned as one of the holiest places for the Jewish faith.
  • Petra: In the 'Rose City' of Petra, you'll see tombs and temples carved into pink sandstone cliffs and admire the 45m-high facades of Al Khazneh, the Treasury.
  • Masada National Park: Ascend to the ancient fortress of Masada by cable car where Jewish Zealots held out for three years against Herod's armies before sacrificing themselves.
  • Jerusalem: Explore Jerusalem's Old Town on foot during a guided tour. Stroll through the Garden of Gethsemene and visit the city's Jewish Quarter. See the Temple Mount and learn of the importance that the Dome of the Rock holds for both Jews and Muslims.
  • Nazareth: Spend the day discovering the sacred Nazareth Church.
  • Jerusalem: Visit the Yad Vashem Holocaust Museum.
  • Jerusalem: At the Israel Museum, wander to the Shrine of the Book wing housing the Dead Sea Scrolls.
  • Sea of Galilee: Take a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, then view the ancient Galilee Boat and hear the story of its excavation.
  • Acre: Spend the day discovering the medieval Crusader buildings in Acre.
  • Caesarea: Explore the Roman and Crusader ruins of Caesarea, formerly one of the splendid cities in Palestine.
  • Tel Aviv: Explore with your Local Specialist and see the Habimah National Theatre, Rabin Square and browse around the Carmel Market.
  • Amman: During a city tour of Amman, visit the Citadel, the grand Roman Amphitheatre and the Archaeological Museum.
  • Jerash: Feel like you have stepped back 2,000 years in time as your Travel Director guides you through this marvellous ancient metropolis - now the finest surviving example of a Greco-Roman city in the world!
  • Petra: Join a Bedouin tribe and taste authentic Jordanian flavours as you experience a traditional desert dinner at a Bedouin camp.
  • Mount Nebo: Take in the astounding view of Moses' Promised Land, where the ruins are truly a site to behold.
  • Wadi Rum: Enjoy the beauty of this arid landscape as you make your way through Wadi Rum's majestic desert.
  • Iraq al-Amir: Visit the Iraq al-Amir Women's Centre and learn how they create soap from olive oil and greeting cards from recycled paper, followed by lunch prepared by the women.
  • Explore Jerusalem and Amman with a Local Specialist
  • Visit the Fortress of Masada and the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem, the Mount of Olives and the Israel Museum in Jerusalem, the Church of Annunciation in Nazareth, Jesus Boat at the Sea of Galilee, the old Synagogue and the Mount of Beatitudes near Capernaum, the ancient Synagogue and artists' colony at Safed, the underground Crusader City of Acre, the Roman Amphitheatre at Caesarea, the Greco-Roman city at Jerash, the unique ancient city at Petra, the Crusader Fortress at Shobak and Wadi Rum
  • View the Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, the Baha'i Shrine from the summit of Mount Carmel in Haifa, the excavations of Solomon's Stables and the Roman Amphitheatre, the aqueduct at Caesarea, the Roman amphitheatre and Citadel in Amman, Moses' Promised Land on Mount Nebo and the mosaic map of the Holy Land at Madaba
  • Scenic Cruise boat ride on the Sea of Galilee
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Optional Experiences and free time
Visits:
Amman, Dead Sea, Galilee, Jerusalem, Petra, Tel Aviv, Israel, Jordan
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Taste of Egypt with Jordan

Avalon Waterways
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14 days
$ 378 / day
$ 5,293
From : $ 7,146
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Travel Style : N/A
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Welcome to Egypt
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, Ramses II, and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, and the 'Stairway to the Sky' at Sakkara; Sounds & Light Show at the pyramids
  • Visit Tutankhamun’s Tomb in the Egyptian Museum; see Saladin’s citadel and visit the Alabaster Mosque in Old Cairo; see the Hanging Church and Cairo’s oldest synagogue in Coptic Cairo; visit the Khan el-Kahlili souk
  • Fly to Luxor; visit Luxor Temple, the Avenue of Sphinxes, monument of Karnak & Temple of Amun-Ra; onboard welcome reception
  • Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens, Deir El-Bahri, and the Colossi of Memnon; galabya party on board
  • Visit the Temple of Horus; visit the twin temples at Kom Ombo; lecture on board
  • Sail by felucca to Kitchener Island; visit the Botanical Gardens
  • Excursion to the High Dam; cruise to Agilika; visit Temple of Isis and ancient granite quarries; fly to Cairo
  • Special tour to the world's largest open-air museum, followed by a walk in the maze of shops at the famous bazaar; felucca ride; Cairo by night orientation
  • Fly to Amman; free time
  • Sightseeing in Amman; visit St. George Church in Madaba; transfer to Petra
  • Sightseeing in Petra; transfer to Dead Sea
  • Visit Jerash Ruins
  • Take an extraordinary journey on this escorted tour of Egypt, beginning and ending in Cairo, followed by a 4-night stay in Jordan
  • Begin with a 3-night stay in Cairo—called the “Mother of the World”—to explore the legendary sites you’ve dreamed of seeing
Visits:
Amman, Aswan, Cairo, Dead Sea, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Madaba, Petra, Egypt, Jordan
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Iran Adventure

Intrepid Travel
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14 days
$ 242 / day
$ 3,390
From : $ 4,577
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Walking or physical activity half to most of day - no carrying equipment. Easy
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Discover an Iran beyond the media portrayals of a repressive and dour regime – this is a country full of warm, lively and friendly people.
  • Explore the rich history told in the ancient ruins that lie across the country, many of which sit in remote and isolated landscapes that only add to their magic.
  • Experience the wondrous remains of the ancient capital of Persepolis – the scale and grandeur will leave you in no doubt that this was once the centre of the known world.
  • Immerse yourself in rural nomadic life with a remote homestay with the Qashqai people in Fars Province, enjoying meals, stories and songs.
  • Slip into the heeled-sandals of a Silk Road merchant with an overnight stay in a classic 16th-century caravanserai, located in the vast salt desert of Zein-o-din.
Visits:
Persepolis, Shiraz, Tehran, Iran
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Jordan: Women's Expedition

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8 days
$ 266 / day
$ 2,128
From : $ 2,873
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Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : All or most of day hiking or biking, hills included. Moderate
Lodging Level : Mid-range budget with accommodations ranging from comfortable lodges, guesthouses, and homestays to three star hotels. Value (3*)
Highlights
  • Uncover a lesser-seen side of Jordan as you travel with an all-women group guided by a female tour leader and eat, sip tea and chat with local women along the way.
  • Take a cooking class at Beit Sitti, an inviting cooking school run by three sisters who carry on their grandmother’s legacy and dedication to tradition. Hear their stories and help prepare a delicious meal.
  • Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, then visit a local beach resort that’s only open to women on Saturdays. Hang out by the pool and say hello to the local ladies.
  • Experience the majesty and mystery of ancient Petra during a guided tour. The first glimpse of the Treasury from the narrow path of the Siq is simply unforgettable.
  • Drive through the remarkable desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, then take a look behind closed doors as local Bedouin women join you to share their knowledge of henna application – a truly special experience.
  • Pop in for a cup of tea at the home of a renowned Jordanian matchmaker where you’ll learn about local marriage customs and how she pairs couples together.
Visits:
Amman, Dead Sea, Madaba, Petra, Hadrian's Wall, Jerash, Jerusalem, Wadi Rum, Jordan
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Cruising the Islands of Greece & Turkey

Intrepid Travel
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9 days
$ 467 / day
$ 4,205
From : $ 5,172
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Travel Style : Array Full on
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Explore the historical city of Athens on a walking tour, get the insider lowdown from your local leader and discover hidden gems and highlights that you won’t find in a guidebook.
  • Whether you want to revel in the atmosphere of Mykonos or relax on own your private paradise at Manganari Beach, there are plenty of opportunities to soak up the sun.
  • Enjoy an amazing view as you taste the local wines in Santorini.
  • Join a local guide and brush up on your history as you explore Delos – one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites in Greece.
  • Tour the Turkish ruins of Ephesus and discover the incredible relics that remain, including the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Visits:
Athens, Delos, Mykonos, Santorini, Greece, Turkey
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Classical Greece with Idyllic Aegean 7-Night Cruise

Globus
By Globus
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16 days
$ 264 / day
$ 4,230
From : $ 5,203
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Travel Style : Array Mixed
Physical Level : Normal generally flat walking in urban or suburban environments. Very Easy
Lodging Level : 3 to 4 star western hotel equivalents. While not all lodging will be 'luxury' they will be quite comfortable by western standards. Comfort (4*)
Highlights
  • Athens : Welcome drink; guided sightseeing, visit the Acropolis
  • Corinth : Guided visit
  • Mycenae : Guided visit of the excavations and museum
  • Epidaurus : Guided visit of the 2,300-year-old open-air theater
  • Olympia : Guided visit of the archaeological site and the museum; learn how to make the traditional Greek tzatziki appetizer
  • Delphi : Guided visit of the excavations, visit the Archaeological Museum; learn to dance the sirtaki and have a glass of Ouzo
  • Meteora area : Guided visit of the Varlaam and St. Stephen’s Monasteries
  • Thermopylae : Guided visitCRUISING
  • Ancient ruins, stunning scenery, lots of sunshine, the Greek Islands, the crystal-clear Aegean Sea, and tasty cuisine…this is Greece, and on this Greece cruise tour, you’ll experience all of this and more!History comes alive on your guided tour of Greece's ancient sights
  • Visit the Acropolis, dating back to the 5th century BC; Olympia, where the Olympics began in 776 BC; ancient Corinth, dating back to the 8th century BC; the ruins in Mycenae, dating from 1,350 to 1,200 BC; the amazingly well-preserved, 2,300-year-old open-air theatre in Epidaurus; Thermopylae, where the battle between the Greeks and Persians took place in 480 BC; Delphi, where you’ll hear about the Oracle; and more
Visits:
Athens, Corinth, Crete, Delphi, Ephesus, Epidaurus, Heraklion, Kusadasi, Milos, Mycenae, Mykonos, Olympia, Rhodes, Santorini, Thessaloniki, Piraeus, Cesme, Izmir, Greece, Turkey
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Top Middle East Attractions & Experiences

Top Middle East Experiences

    Exploring the Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt.

    Visiting the Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, both stunning examples of Ottoman architecture in Istanbul, Turkey.

    Seeing the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.

    Bargaining for exotic souvenirs like hand-painted tagines or leather handicrafts in the souks of Marrakech, Morocco

    Taking a Nile River Cruise and exploring the surrounding areas.

    Riding a camel and camping in a Bedouin tent in the Sahara Desert of Tunisia.

    Hiking North Africa’s highest peak, Jebel Toubkal, Morocco’s High Atlas, and along the way meeting the Berber people along the way.

    Scuba diving in Ras Mohammed National Park off the coast of Egypt.

    Touring the Old City of Jerusalem, where multiple histories, religions, and cultures intersect

    Visiting Shiraz, the City of Roses, known for its poetry and vineyards, and the close by ancient city ruins of Persepolis in Iran.



21,418 Middle East Tour Reviews - Summary 90% Recommend

4.5 out of 5
Excellent 16,193
Great 2,765
Average 560
Disappointing 329
Terrible 1,571
Value
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Guide
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Activities
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Lodging
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Transportation
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Meals
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Siagon Street food by night Experience

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Duy, the tour leader was attentive, informative and the food we were given was fantastic.
So much so, that we will organise another night street food tour in Hoi An when we arrive there.

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Operator Urban Adventures

Wonderful cruise with ms volendam…

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

Wonderful cruise with ms volendam departing in ft.lauderdale 3/1 till buenos aires on 12/2 special thanks to James and Wayan who wonderfull serviced our stateroom 6169 .
And special thanks to Rian and Mint from the main dining room table 156 for the very good service!!
The cruise was a wonderful experience !!
Regards William (wilhelmus)and monique from the netherlands.

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Operator Holland America Line

My wife and I sailed on a…

4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Guide 4.0
  • Activities 4.0
  • Lodging 4.0
  • Transportation 4.0
  • Meals 4.0

My wife and I sailed on a trans-Atlantic cruise from Fort Lauderdale in April 2022. Thought we had to endure a second Covid-19 test before boarding, that was the last problem that we encountered during our 21-day cruise. The veranda cabin on the cruise was comfortable and the shower very good. The food was first-class and the tours excellent, with only one exception. The trans-Atlantic portion of the cruise was one of the most pleasurable experiences I have ever had and the staff were memorable. I have read several of these reviews and I wonder whether they were actually on Holland America ships or their expectations ridiculously high. This is a fine, well-established cruise line and I would definitely recommend it.

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Operator Holland America Line

We had two cruises with HAL in 2022

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

We had two cruises with HAL in 2022. They were great. Good food, great service. Nice smaller ships. We are sailing with them again in 2024. On the first we did not get HIA as it was a 7 day Alaska cruise. On the second we did as it was a 14 day Panama canal cruise. We felt that we had good value for the money.

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Operator Holland America Line

Fantastische ervaring

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Fantastische ervaring. Was voor mij de eerste cruise en echt heel erg goed. De kamer, het even, echt erg goed allemaal

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Operator Holland America Line

Geweldige ervaring.

5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Guide 5.0
  • Activities 5.0
  • Lodging 5.0
  • Transportation 5.0
  • Meals 5.0

Wat een geweldige ervaring hebben wij gehad met de 8-daagse fjordencruise met de ms Rotterdam. Fantastisch mooi schip, uitstekend eten en vriendelijk personeel. De totale cruise was uitstekend geregeld.

Wij herkennen niets van de negatieve reacties die we hier tegenkomen. Ja, zo'n cruise kost geld en onderweg doet HAL er alles aan om iets te verdienen. Daar is het dan ook een ( amerikaans ) bedrijf voor. Maar je bent er zelf bij en kan er voor kiezen om ergens gebruik van te maken....of niet. Het is wel aan te raden om je van te voren goed te laten informeren waar je aan toe bent en wat je kan verwachten om verrassingen te voorkomen.

Wij heben de afgelopen week i.i.g.een uitstekende vakantie gehad.

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Operator Holland America Line

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