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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From Cairo, Alexandria and Aswan to the Valley of the Kings at Luxor, see the pharaohs,...
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Visit Egypt and adventure along the River Nile through the land of the pharaohs, from...
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Experience the best of the Middle East on this comfort-style adventure through Jordan....
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From the Pyramids of Giza to the temples of Karnak and the bustling Khan al-Khalili...
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This 19-day tour explore the best of Egypt and Jordan in Comfort, from Cairo to...
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Take an adventure holiday through Egypt and Jordan. Visit Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza,...
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Discover Egypt and Jordan on a 15-day Premium adventure from Cairo to Amman, including...
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Travel down the Nile from Cairo to Aswan, exploring Luxor, Alexandria and more along...
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Discover Israel and the Palestinian Territories on a seven-day Premium adventure...
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Uncover the culture and history of the Middle East on a 21-day Premium journey through...
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Discover the contrasts of modern and ancient Egypt and Jordan on this in-depth Premium...
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Discover Iran on a two-week journey, beginning in bustling Tehran and travelling to...
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Discover Iran and Turkey on a 27-day Premium adventure that delivers rich culture,...
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Jordan and Egypt on a 22-day adventure with Lonely Planet and Intrepid, including Petra...
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Travel from the capital, Amman, to the Dead Sea, Madaba, through the desert of Wadi Rum...
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Explore Egypt in 15 days with a Lonely Planet Experience to Cairo, the Nile, Aswan,...
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Take a mind-expanding 8-day journey through Israel and the Palestinian Territories,...
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Take an immersive nine-day tour through Egypt. Kick off in Cairo, home to the Pyramids...
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Pedalling past Petra, Jerash, Mount Nebo, Wadi Rum and more – experience the best...
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Beginning and ending in Amman, this four-day active trekking trip from Dana to Petra,...
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