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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Reviews
Explore Jordan, June 2018
Maria Acosta
I highly recommend intrepid because of the quality of their guides and the places chosen to be visited.
Review submitted 18 Jun 2018
Egypt Adventure, June 2018
Cameron Bang
Overall a fantastic trip. Group leader was fantastic and will definitely book another trip with intrepid again
Review submitted 17 Jun 2018
Egypt Adventure, May 2018
Greta Gilbert
Egypt Adventure was a wonderful experience! The guides were fantastic, and the itinerary was genius. I would do the exact same trip again tomorrow if I could!
Review submitted 16 Jun 2018
Egypt Experience, May 2018
Rod Palethorpe
This is a superb trip providing the opportunity to experience the giant pyramids, ancient tombs and temples dating back thousands of years, in a safe, comfortable and well organised package. Highly recommended.
Review submitted 16 Jun 2018
Jordan Discovery, May 2018
Andrea Vallance
Our trip to Egypt- Jordan was amazing.. beyond expectations and they were pretty high! Both guides were outstanding in their knowledge of ancient history and being able to navigate a tour group to best experience local culture and history. Egypt was Number one on my Bucket list with Jordan a geographical addition. Both were apart of the best trip we have ever taken..do it!
Review submitted 14 Jun 2018
Egypt Experience, May 2018
Andrea Vallance
The Intrepid trip to Egypt and Jordan was outstanding. One of the best trips we have ever done. Both of our tour guides were extremely approachable, knowledgeable and very proud of their heritage, and it showed. The group size and confirmation was perfect and we have recommended it to family and friends already. Bucket list - tick!
Review submitted 14 Jun 2018
Egypt Experience, April 2018
Elizabeth Anschaw
Highly recommend this trip if you are considering Egypt. Safety and comfort was a high priority. The itinerary was comprehensive and included most of what is of high interest. Would highly recommend Mohamed Mahet as a guide. His knowledge of Egyptology is unsurpassed.
Review submitted 13 Jun 2018
Egypt Adventure, May 2018
Maxine Downey-Smith
Intrepid had opened my mind to travel and heart to wanderlust.
Review submitted 13 Jun 2018
Iran Adventure, May 2018
Sarah Lockwood
This is a wonderful trip through a beautiful, fascinating and much misunderstood country. Iran is incredibly warm and welcoming - the ordeal of getting the visa and the minor inconvenience of wearing the hijab are forgotten once you arrive! Nadia really makes this trip - her enthusiasm and passion know no bounds and her knowledge of her country is truly amazing - we felt privileged to have Nadia show us around her country and pass on so much information to us. This is an amazing trip and an unforgettable country.
Review submitted 13 Jun 2018
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