Middle East Overland
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.
Ready to go to the Middle East but want to see some other options? Check out these adventures:
Middle East Discovery
The Road to Damascus
For details and booking, click the "More Information" button to the right. We are excited to talk to you about this Middle East adventure or another adventure that you have in mind any time.
Itinerary
Week 1
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Dardenelles, Cannakale, Troy, Selcuk, Ephesus, Aegean Coast, Olympus, Kas, Anatalya, Cappadocia, GoremeWeek 2
Aleppo, Hama, Crac des Chevaliers, Homs, Palmyra, Damascus, Lebanon (optional), Jerash, AmmanWeek 3
Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Nuwaiba, Dahab, Mount Sinai, Suez, CairoWeek 4
Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Western Desert, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, HurghadaWeek 5
Aswan, Abu Simbel (optional), Felucca Sailing, Kon Ombo, Edfu, Cairo
Trip details & price
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Duration: 35 day(s) Visited Areas: Middle East Trip Type: Overland Adventure Travel Airfare not included |
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When can I go?
| Start Date | End date | Availability |
| 2009-06-28 | 2009-08-01 | 5+ |
| 2009-07-19 | 2009-08-22 | 5+ |
| 2009-08-30 | 2009-10-03 | 5 |
| 2009-09-20 | 2009-10-24 | 5+ |
| 2010-04-24 | 2010-05-28 | 5+ |
| 2010-05-09 | 2010-06-12 | 5+ |

