Middle East Overland
Trip Details
- Duration: 35 day(s) days
- Visited Areas: Middle East
A magical journey that takes you from Istanbul, a cultural melting pot of different people, cuisines and architectural styles, to Aswan, where the mighty Nile was tamed, and to Cairo. Highlights include exploring Roman Ephesus, the cave villages of Cappadocia, bargaining in the fabled souks of Aleppo, standing in awe at the entrance to Petra and marveling at the never-ending splendour of the giant ancient Egyptian monuments. Travel by truck, mini bus, traditional felucca and train. Try mint tea, Turkish kebabs, baklava, spicy mezes and a plethora of other Middle Eastern delights as you soak up the atmosphere and wonderful hospitality of this region. This tour truly has it all.
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Itinerary
Week 1
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Dardenelles, Cannakale, Troy, Selcuk, Ephesus, Aegean Coast, Kas, Olympos, Cappadocia, Goreme
Week 2
Aleppo, Hama, Crac des Chevaliers, Homs, Palmyra, Damascus, Lebanon (Optional), Jerash, Amman
Week 3
Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Nuweiba, Dahab, Mount Sinai, Suez, Cairo
Week 4
Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Western Desert, Aswan, Abu Simbel (Optional), Felucca Sailing
Week 5
Felucca Sailing, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hurghada, Cairo