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.
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Middle East tour reviews
Discover Egypt & Jordan, March 2018
steven pahlavan
Discover Egypt & Jordan is a wonderful trip. You should do both countries if you can even though it is comprised of two separate Intrepid trips with two separate guides. Visiting Egypt is surreal with all its rich history, it is chaotic, busy, yet welcoming. There are limited covered meals and one can eat cheaply. Don't pass on Abu Simbal. I Ubered everywhere prior to the trip. Jordan is civilized and more expensive. Yet one can eat for $10-15/meal. Glamping in Wadi Rum, and exploring Petra were both memorable. There is lots of walking in both countries. Be mindful of the weather, and the difficulty rating when booking. So you can keep up with the rest of the group. Just bring a carry on, you can have your clothes washed . I love traveling with Intrepid.
Review submitted 24 Apr 2018
Egypt Experience, April 2018
Marina Albuquerque
Egypt was amazing very safe place and I really enjoy my time there, our guide Mohamed knew everything and make everything easy for the entire group. I trully believe that now is the right time to go there and in general is very easy to keep the travel under budget. I travel solo and I didnt feel afraid anytime and before I was very concern about how would be but was better than expected and the sites are breathtaking
Review submitted 24 Apr 2018
Trek Jordan, April 2018
Jonas Zurschmiede
Perfect combination of hiking, beautiful landscapes and useful information about an interesting Country.
Review submitted 23 Apr 2018
Explore Egypt, March 2018
Allan Hamilton
Egypt is an amazing place to visit and this Intrepid trip covered everything site that I really wanted to visit. It was great how the tour was broken up with stops at seaside resorts & the Nile cruise, so you could chill out & recharge between the hectic large cities. I'd recommend to anyone that they "suck it up" and pay for the extra stupid ticket to take photos at the sites like Abu Simbel & The Valley of The Kings.
Review submitted 23 Apr 2018
Jordan & Egypt Express, March 2018
Allan Hamilton
Jordan is a incredible place to visit, not just for Petra (though this has to be the highlight). This Intrepid trip covered the highlights of the country well.
Review submitted 23 Apr 2018
Explore Jordan, April 2018
Miriam Laliberte
Jordan should be on everyone’s list! Awe inspiring desert sunsets, amazing history, good food, and the people are very welcoming. I never felt unsafe, even when exploring on my own in my free time. Two very enthusiastic thumbs up!
Review submitted 23 Apr 2018
Explore Jordan, April 2018
Jacqueline Toohey
Intrepid is a great way to see the world in an economical, safe and efficient way, with knowledgeable, well organised local guides. Highly recommended!
Review submitted 22 Apr 2018
Egypt Adventure, March 2018
Jacqueline Toohey
As a solo traveller in my 50s, I have found Intrepid to be the best way for me to see places efficiently, safely and economically, while meeting wonderful people and gaining valuable insight into each country's history and culture.
Review submitted 22 Apr 2018
Explore Jordan, April 2018
David Lowe
Explore Jordan is an excellent short trip that combines the country’s highlights with as much walking as you want, in our case a lot. Petra and Wadi Rum are unique and fantastic must see places but also Jerash is an amazing site. A great trip all round with enhanced by our lovely guide Ahmad
Review submitted 22 Apr 2018
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