Middle East Highlights

from USD 1645 for 18 days

This exciting journey takes us all the way from Syria to Egypt, through some of the Middle East’s most spectacular scenery and to some of the world’s most impressive sights.

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Day 1 - DAMASCUS

Arrival day.

Day 2 - DAMASCUS – ALEPPO

Travel to Aleppo, an exciting town in the north of Syria and a great introduction to the region. (B)

Day 3 - ALEPPO

Free day in Aleppo. Explore the exotic atmosphere of the covered bazaars or visit the town’s imposing citadel. (B)

Day 4 - HAMA

We have a short drive to Hama, famous for its old water wheels. In the afternoon there is the option to visit the imposing Crac des Chevaliers crusader fortress. (B)

Day 5 - PALMYRA

A drive through the desert brings us to the breathtaking city of Palmyra. (B)

Day 6 - PALMYRA

Guided tour of these marvellous Roman ruins. (B)

Day 7 - DAMASCUS

Drive to Damascus in the morning, free afternoon. (B)

Day 8 - DAMASCUS

Free day to explore the old city with its many souks, palaces and mosques. (B)

Day 9 - DAMASCUS - AMMAN

Transfer to Amman by service taxis. (B)

Day 10 - AMMAN

Morning walking tour of Amman, including the amphitheatre, the citadel and the old souk (bazaar). (B)

Day 11 - AMMAN - PETRA

Morning option to visit the Dead Sea. In the afternoon we transfer to Wadi Musa beside the hidden 'rose-red' city of Petra. 

Day 12 - PETRA - WADI RUM

A whole day to explore the magnificent site of Petra with a guide. Late in the  afternoon we travel to the spectacular desert area of Wadi Rum where we spend the night in a Bedouin-style camp. (BD)

Day 13 - CAMEL TREK - AQABA

We join the Bedouin people of Wadi Rum for a short camel trek into the desert. Optional jeep safari (US$15). Later we travel to the picturesque Red Sea port of Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba. (B)

Day 14 - AQABA - NUWEIBA - DAHAB

Board the hydrofoil to Nuweiba and transfer to Dahab on the Red Sea coast where the rest of the day is free. (B)

Day 15 - DAHAB – ST CATHERINE

Free morning to relax on the beach before an afternoon transfer to St Catherine where we spend the night near the foot of Mt Sinai. (BD)

Day 16 - ST CATHERINE - CAIRO

Rise early to ascend Mt Sinai in time for sunrise. In the afternoon we drive to Cairo. (B)

Day 17 - CAIRO

Morning guided tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza. Free afternoon. (B)

Day 18 - CAIRO

Tour ends. (B)

Itinerary Notes

AQABA TO NUWEIBA
If the hydrofoil service from Aqaba to Nuweiba is not operating, we will travel by ferry instead. This may necessitate a change to the published itinerary.