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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’s 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’ll help you take in the region’s 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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Ideas for your trip to the Middle East

These itineraries are designed to give you some suggestions for what is possible when you travel in the 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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  • Spice market, Tunis

    Short Break in Tunis

    Tunisia

    • Wander around charming Sidi Bou Said.

    • Discover the history of doomed Carthage.

    • Browse the excellent Bardo Museum.

    • Explore the UNESCO medina of Tunis.

    • Visit impressive Roman ruins at Dougga.

    6 days from £1,230pp

  • Sbeitla

    Roman heritage in Tunisia

    Tunisia

    • Wander the bustling medina and souqs of Tunis.

    • Relax in picturesque Sidi Bou Said.

    • Visit the spectacular amphitheatre at El Jem.

    • Sample Roman history in Dougga, Sbeitla and Bulla Regia.

    • Take in the atmosphere of historical Carthage.

    • Explore Kairouan, one of Islam's holiest cities.

    8 days from £1,560pp

  • Karnak, Egypt

    Deluxe Luxor & the Red Sea

    Egypt

    • See Luxor's West Bank tombs with their well-preserved decoration.

    • Visit Luxor temple.

    • Relax by the Red Sea.

    • Enjoy the spa facilities at Hilton Luxor.

    • Snorkel among tropical fish in the Red Sea's coral reefs.

    8 days from £2,345pp

  • Hagia Sophia

    Istanbul & Cappadocia

    Turkey

    • 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.

    8 days from £2,730pp

  • Carthage and Cathedral

    Grand Tour of Tunisia

    Tunisia

    • Explore the UNESCO medina of Tunis.

    • Relax on the island of Jerba.

    • See the spectacular amphitheatre at El Jem.

    • Sample Tunisia's impressive Roman sites.

    • Take in the atmosphere of historic Carthage.

    • Visit Kairouan, one of Islam's holiest cities.

    • Take in remote desert scenery in the south.

    13 days from £2,960pp

  • Statue of Hatshepsut at her temple, West Bank at Luxor

    Cairo, Luxor & Aswan overland

    Egypt

    • Explore the Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur.

    • Discover the temples and tombs of Luxor's West Bank.

    • Visit the lesser known temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo.

    • Take in the varied antiquities in Cairo Museum.

    • Relax and visit Philae Temple in Aswan.

    • Explore the temples of Karnak and Luxor on the East Bank.

    9 days from £3,245pp

  • Wadi Rum, Jordan

    Jordan family adventure

    Jordan

    • Explore the magical ancient city of Petra.

    • Enjoy a hands-on cookery class with a local chef in Petra.

    • Spend a night under the stars in Wadi Rum.

    • Float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea.

    9 days from £3,495pp

  • Le Meridien, Dahab

    Cairo & beach

    Egypt

    • Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza.

    • Browse the fabulous Cairo Museum.

    • Dive on the reefs of the Red Sea.

    • Shop in Cairo's bustling souqs.

    • Explore the capital's '1000 minarets'.

    11 days from £3,745pp

  • 4X4 Transfer

    Oman self-drive tour

    Oman

    • Wander Muscat's charming old city.

    • Discover Nizwa's mountains and forts.

    • Wake up to sunrise over the Wahiba Sands.

    • Shop for spices in the city souqs.

    • Watch turtles nest at Ras Al Jinz.

    9 days from £3,975pp

  • Hagia Sophia

    Istanbul to Kalkan

    Turkey

    • 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.

    8 days from £4,170pp

  • Camels, The Wahiba Sands

    Oman family adventure

    Oman

    • Enjoy a self-drive tour of this scenic Sultanate.

    • Witness the majestic green turtles laying their eggs.

    • Relax in the sunshine as you unwind at the beach.

    • Spend a night under the stars.

    10 days from £4,275pp

  • Temple of Philae, Egypt

    Jordan & a cruise on the Nile

    Jordan and Egypt

    • Combine relaxation and culture on a Nile cruise.

    • Marvel at the antiquities of Petra.

    • View the awesome landscapes of Wadi Rum.

    • Explore the pyramid complexes around Cairo.

    • Relax by the Red Sea in Egypt.

    16 days from £4,945pp

  • Beach, Constance Moofushi, Maldive Island

    Constance Moofushi & Dubai

    Maldives and Dubai

    • A few nights in Dubai to explore some of its history and the lifestyle of the desert nomads, followed by relaxing for a week on a beautiful all-inclusive five-star resort in the Maldives.

    11 days from £5,200pp

  • COMO Cocoa Island, Maldive Island

    Cocoa Island & Dubai

    Maldives and Dubai

    • Spend a few days exploring Dubai's contrasts between old and new, city and desert before flying to the Maldives for a week relaxing on a beautiful island.

    11 days from £5,600pp

  • Muscat, Oman

    Classic Oman tour

    Oman

    • Explore the white city of Muscat.

    • Discover the mountains and forts of the interior.

    • Visit Nizwa's intriguing cattle market.

    • View the beautiful dunes of the Wahiba Sands.

    • Watch green turtles nesting in Ras Al Jinz.

    10 days from £5,795pp

  • Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay, Bodrum

    Luxury Turkey tour: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Bodrum

    Turkey

    • 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.

    12 days from £5,880pp

  • Jaffa Old Town, Tel Aviv

    Tel Aviv & Jerusalem

    Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    • Explore the highlights of Jerusalem, from the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and Western Wall to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial and Israel Museum.

    • Tour the infamous ruins at Masada and the natural oasis at Ein Gedi.

    • Experience the contrast of old and new in Tel Aviv.

    • Enjoy a traditional Shabbat dinner with a local family.

    7 days from £5,995pp

  • Jerash,Jordan

    Grand tour of Jordan

    Jordan

    • Visit the huge Roman site at Jerash.

    • Dive in the Red Sea at Aqaba.

    • Hike in Dana Nature Reserve.

    • Relax by the Dead Sea.

    • Shop in the bustling souqs of Amman.

    • Sample atmospheric Petra by night.

    • Enjoy the awesome scenery of Wadi Rum.

    14 days from £6,145pp

  • The Temple Mount

    Jordan & Jerusalem tour

    Jordan and Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories

    • Walk down Petra's magical Siq Canyon.

    • Float in the Dead Sea.

    • Marvel at the Roman ruins of Jerash.

    • Explore Wadi Rum's stunning landscapes.

    • Visit the evocative Western Wall.

    • Immerse yourself in Biblical history.

    11 days from £6,195pp

  • Outdoor seating area, Dubai

    Luxury Dubai: beach & desert

    Dubai

    • 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.

    8 days from £6,375pp

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