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The Middle East is living, breathing proof of an old maxim: you don’t know, until you go. Forget the headlines and the hyperbole; this is the cradle of civilisations, an ancient land emerging as a modern power, with the money, culture and panache to back it up. Ride camels with Bedouin tribespeople across the dunes of the Sahara, haggle for gold in the souqs of downtown Amman, cruise the Nile beneath the white sail of a felucca or float forever in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Wherever you go, three things will follow: the faint scent of cloves and camel, the echoing call to prayer and the smiles of people that call this place home. 

Our tours in the Middle East

Map of Jordan Retreat: Petra including Jordan

Jordan Retreat: Petra
4 Days From 875

Beginning and ending in Amman, this four-day active trekking trip from Dana to Petra,...

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Map of Egypt Experience including Egypt

Egypt Experience
12 Days From 2615

From Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan to the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, see the pharaohs,...

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Map of Explore Jordan including Jordan

Explore Jordan
8 Days From 1235

Travel to Jordan and tour Amman, Madaba and the inspiring desert landscape of Wadi Rum....

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Map of Jordan Discovery including Jordan

Jordan Discovery
8 Days From 1645

Experience the best of the Middle East on this comfort-style adventure through Jordan....

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Map of Egypt Adventure including Egypt

Egypt Adventure
8 Days From 1135

Visit Egypt and adventure along the River Nile through the land of the pharaohs, from...

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Map of Explore Egypt & Jordan including Egypt and Jordan

Explore Egypt & Jordan
19 Days From 4645

This 19-day tour explore the best of Egypt and Jordan in Comfort, from Cairo to...

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Map of Discover Egypt & Jordan including Egypt and Jordan

Discover Egypt & Jordan
15 Days From 2805

Take an adventure holiday through Egypt and Jordan. Visit Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza,...

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Map of Iran Adventure including Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Iran Adventure
14 Days From 2425

Discover Iran on a two-week journey, beginning in bustling Tehran and travelling to...

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Map of Jordan & Egypt Uncovered including Egypt and Jordan

Jordan & Egypt Uncovered
22 Days From 2800

Jordan and Egypt on a 22-day adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, including Petra...

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Map of Complete Jordan including Jordan

Complete Jordan
9 Days From 1925

Travel from the capital, Amman, to the Dead Sea, Madaba, through the desert of Wadi Rum...

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Map of Express Egypt including Egypt

Express Egypt
8 Days From 1750

Travel through Egypt on this express adventure that visits Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. See...

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Map of Explore Egypt including Egypt

Explore Egypt
15 Days From 1355

Explore Egypt in 15 days with a Lonely Planet Experience to Cairo, the Nile, Aswan,...

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Map of Discover Israel & the Palestinian Territories including Israel

Discover Israel & the Palestinian Territories
8 Days From 2445

Take a mind-expanding 8-day journey through Israel and the Palestinian Territories,...

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Ages 18 to 29
Map of Essential Egypt including Egypt

Essential Egypt
9 Days From 828

Take an immersive nine-day tour through Egypt. Kick off in Cairo, home to the Pyramids...

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Map of Cycle Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum including Jordan

Cycle Jordan: Petra & Wadi Rum
9 Days From 2035

Pedalling past Petra, Jerash, Mount Nebo, Wadi Rum and more – experience the best...

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Map of Explore Jordan, Israel & the Palestinian Territories including Israel and Jordan

Explore Jordan, Israel & the Palestinian Territories

15 Days From 3880

Explore the best of the Middle East: discover Jordan and Israel, explore Wadi Rum,...

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Map of Jordan: Women's Expedition including Jordan

Jordan: Women's Expedition

8 Days From 2100

Join Intrepid on a tailored women-only adventure for 8 days in Jordan. Explore Petra...

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Map of Iran Real Food Adventure including Iran, Islamic Republic Of

Iran Real Food Adventure
10 Days From 2440

Taste the spices, meats and stews of Iran as you travel from Tehran to Shiraz. Sample...

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Map of Trek Jordan including Jordan

Trek Jordan
8 Days From 1565

Travel to Jordan and tour Amman, Madaba and the inspiring landscape of Wadi Rum. Trek...

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Map of Jordan & Egypt Express including Egypt and Jordan

Jordan & Egypt Express
9 Days From 1525

Follow in the footsteps of prophets on an adventure tour through Jordan and Egypt....

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Map of Discover Oman including Oman

Discover Oman
8 Days From 2755

Travel to Oman, a world of sun, silver and spice, from portside Muscat and Muttrah to...

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Map of Classic Egypt and Jordan including Egypt and Jordan

Classic Egypt and Jordan
16 Days From 4340

Travel through Egypt and Jordan on an essential tour of the ancient sites, including...

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Ages 18 to 29
Map of Real Egypt & Jordan including Egypt and Jordan

Real Egypt & Jordan

15 Days From 2084

This is trip for the big names – Lawrence of Arabia, Indiana Jones, Tutankhamen. Jordan...

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Ages 18 to 29
Map of One week in Jordan including Jordan

One week in Jordan
7 Days From 788

Journey through Jordan on a small-group adventure, past the awesome sights of Petra,...

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