FionaEgypt Specialist01993 838 418
If you would like to see the less visited sights along the Nile, try a cruise on a dahabiyya. These sailing boats allow you to visit areas that the bigger cruise ships cannot get to.
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MarcIran Specialist01993 838 218
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MeganJordan Specialist01993 838 427
Try an evening cookery course at Beit Sitti - it is a fantastic experience and will give you a real insight into Jordanian cuisine.
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HarryLebanon Specialist01993 838 428
Try some Chateau Musar wine before you go. Made in the Beqaa Valley, it's Lebanon's premium wine and is comparable in style to some of Bordeaux's finest.
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FionaMorocco Specialist01993 838 418
Take a city tour if you are in Fez or Marrakesh so you are guaranteed to see all of the best bits.
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HarryOman Specialist01993 838 428
If meeting with an Omani family, do accept dates and at least one cup of coffee if offered. The English habit of saying 'no, thank you' to everything can actually cause offence!
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HarrySyria Specialist01993 838 428
The ATM link between Syria and the UK fails rather frequently, so it is advisable to have a supply of dollars, euros or pounds with you to change in case you can not withdraw money.
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North Africa & the Middle East Specialists
Our North Africa and Arabia team is filled with people who know the region intimately.
We have Arabic scholars, former tour leaders from the region and people who grew up in these countries in our number. This gives our specialists a passion and knowledge that is maintained with eagerly-anticipated and frequent trips to the region.
Recent trips have been as diverse as a fortnight in Syria as we relaunch this fascinating destination, a week in Libya to check out the new hotels that are springing up, and some time on the Nile to try out our new favourite Nile cruiser, the Steam Ship Sudan.
Travel Guides
Travel Guide to Jerusalem
Easily combinable with an itinerary to Jordan, and fascinating enough to merit a trip in its own right, the enthralling sights and monuments of Jerusalem are certain to charm you. History has never seemed so alive.
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Islamic Festivals in North Africa & the Middle East
With the exception of Israel, all of the countries featured in our North Africa and Arabia programme are predominantly Islamic; therefore it is important to be aware of the Islamic festivals that will be widely celebrated in these countries.
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The Road to Ruins
The number of well-preserved Roman sites across North Africa and Arabia is exceptional and no holiday to these destinations would be complete without visiting at least one of these historic monuments.
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