Top Middle East Budget Ruins & Archaeology Tours & Packages 2025/2026

Our 60 most popular Middle East Budget Ruins & Archaeology Tours & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 21 tour companies. 10 reviews.

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Premium Turkey & the Caucasus
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4.5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Antalya, Blue Mosque, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Gallipoli Peninsula, Georgia, Istanbul, Konya, Narikala Fortress , Pamukkale, Selcuk, Tbilisi, Troy, Yerevan

Highlights

  • Get to the heart of Turkey and the Caucasus’s with experienced local leaders – enjoy guided city tours, stroll the ancient streets of Ephesus, learn the secrets of Troy, marvel at Baku’s diverse architecture, explore Tbilisi’s winding narrow streets, and uncover the history of ancient Yerevan.
  • Enjoy Feature Stays in Cappadocia, with elegantly decorated rooms carved from stone, and at the foot of the Tsiv-Gombori mountains, with unforgettable views of the Alazani Valley.
  • Uncover the real Turkey during Exclusive Experiences, including a cooking class with a celebrated chef, visit to an empowering carpet weaving cooperative, cruise around the southern coast, and traditional dinner at a local’s home in Cappadocia
  • Visit the Tserovani Refugee Settlement in Georgia during an Exclusive Experience, where you will visit a jewellery making workshop aimed at providing employment to displaced women within the camp, create a piece yourself and learn about the issues surrounding long-term displacement.
  • Marvel at ancient wonders and otherworldly sights, from the Cotton Castle of Pamukkale and psychedelic rockscapes of Cappadocia to the open-air archaeological museum of Qobustan in Azerbaijan and the magnificent cave town of Vardzia in Georgia.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Religious

What travelers are saying

"I went on the Intrepid 15 day "Best of Morocco" tour in 2025 and had such an amazing time that I wasn't ready to leave by the time the trip finished! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways: value for money, itinerary, a lot of included activities balanced with lots of rest stops on longer travel days, very caring & attentive local guides, and lots of optional activities. As a company, Intrepid was very easy to communicate with before the trip started (I had sent a few questions about optional activities). The website is also easy to navigate and simple for updating travel & health information. If you are considering doing a tour with Intrepid - make sure you read the Essential Trip Information they have on each tour page. It describes everything in detail so you'll know what to expect. While I LOVED my tour, I can see some people signing up for this without reading the description and then being surprised at some of the 2 star hotels (in this case it was the "Original" tour style). Overall, I am impressed at how this tour managed to simultaneously get us closer to Moroccan culture AND feel like an adventure AND feel like a vacation from day-to-day life back home. I would travel with Intrepid again."

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Biblical Israel with Jordan - Faith-Based Travel - Protestant Itinerary
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4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Ajloun, Amman, Bethlehem, Caesarea, Capernaum, Dead Sea, Jaffa, Jerash, Jericho, Jerusalem, Madaba, Masada, Nazareth, Petra, Tel Aviv, Tiberias, Yardenit

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Religious, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"I would highly recommend this company and some trips to Scandinavia and Baltic. The countries are amazing, the service and our guide Ausra Paukste was really the best ever. If you wish to visit this region consider Cosmos company."

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Ottoman Trek
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4/5 Great
8 reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Extreme
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Mostar, the bridge and the bakeries
  • Sarajevo walking tour with a cevapcici lunch in the Old Town
  • The buzz of Belgrade
  • Our gypsy evening in Sofia
  • Bulgaria’s Black Sea Coast
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Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"We were booked for an Italian Adventure in Capri and were booked at the Camp Santa Fortunata in Sorrento which turned out to be a nightmare. We paid for an upgrade and the cabin we were placed in had no air conditioning, windows had no mosquito net, the bathroom had no toilet paper. I have contacted them for a refund, of at least the upgrade that we paid, and they have refused. We ended up having to book a hotel in Sorrento because we just couldn't sleep at the cabin they placed us in. We hated the accommodation and their communication was poor and underserved to their clients."

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Jordan & Egypt in 15 days - Hashemite Kingdom, Pyramids & Nile Cruise - Charm
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By Exoticca
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Cairo, Dead Sea, Little Petra, Luxor, Petra, Valley of the Kings, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Giza
  • Luxor
  • Nile River
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great trip. A little more free time would be nice."

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Central Asia Discovery Westbound - 63 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Silk Road - follow the ancient trading route known as the Silk Road from Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan to the Turkish city of Istanbul - the gateway to Europe
  • Kyrgyzstan - explore hospitable Bishkek, overland through stunning Jeti Oguz, watch a demonstration from an eagle hunter and camp in yurts beside Song Kol Lake
  • Uzbekistan - take in the enchanting Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, camp in the Kyzylkhum Desert and discover modern Tashkent
  • Turkmenistan - marvel at the bizarre marble architecture of Ashgabat and see the incredible flaming Darvaza Gas Crater which is known by the locals as the 'Door to Hell'
  • Azerbaijan - see the bubbling mud volcanoes of Gobustan, explore bustling Baku and spend the night in an old Silk Road caravanserai
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Jordan in 10 days - Hashemite Kingdom & Dead Sea Escape - Charm
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By Exoticca
preferred
4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Little Petra, Petra, Wadi Rum

Highlights

  • Ajloun Castle
  • Amman
  • Dead Sea
  • Jerash
  • Mount Nebo
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great trip. A little more free time would be nice."

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Greece & Turkey  in 11 days - Amazing Ruins, Istanbul & Cappadocia - Charm 2
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By Exoticca
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4.4/5 Great
100+ reviews
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Acropolis, Athens, Cappadocia, Istanbul

Highlights

  • Acropolis of Athens
  • Athens
  • Delphi
  • Kalambaka
  • Meteora
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, Local Immersion & Homestays, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"Great trip. A little more free time would be nice."

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Jordan & Egypt Discovered - 19 days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

  • Petra - Explore this spectacular UNESCO-listed Nabataean city, which is one of the New7Wonders of the World
  • Wadi Rum - Explore this vast red desert with its rolling dunes and dramatic rock formations in a 4x4 and camp under a blanket of stars
  • Dead Sea - Bob around like a cork in the famously buoyant, mineral-rich waters and smother yourself in Dead Sea mud
  • Mt Nebo - Take in the incredible panoramic views across the Promised Land
  • Karak - Roam around this imposing Crusader castle, perched dramatically on a hill top
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Completely unethical booking situation. I requested a tour, submitted my CC info to hold the tour and tried to cancel it the following day. (My daughter broke her foot thus we couldn’t go). We were told the tour was not ‘confirmed’ but they still had to reach out to their local team prior to cancelling. The charge on credit card read pending. The intermediary company, Tour Radar, assured me that On the Go Travel would drop the pending charge. After a week or so, I got a generic email saying congratulations your tour has been booked. The full charge appeared on my credit card. I am livid. I am currently working with Tour Radar to drop the charge. Regardless of how this turns out, I will never ever travel with On the Go Travel."

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Middle East Budget Ruins & Archaeology Tours & Packages Reviews

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Joseph

Apr 2019

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Everything from biblical times to current events

We recently returned from a tour to Israel through Odysseys Unlimited. This was our fourth tour with Odysseys. Again, we were not disappointed. Our guide, Yanay, was...

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Nick

Apr 2016

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Wonderfully displayed exhibits

Dear Lavina, We just returned from our Egypt trip. We had a great time and wanted to give a bit of feedback On our own we went to the Sakkara Pyramid and the museum ...

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Leah

Jan 2016

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Overall, the tour was outstanding

Hello, Lavina, Overall, the tour was outstanding. We felt protected and safe, cared for, pampered and valued. We were treated with respect and appreciation, and guid...

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Katherine

Jun 2016

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Morocco trip was fabulous

Keren @ Indus, I just wanted to let you know that the Morocco trip was fabulous. The five of us got along splendidly and our guide, Nadia was the reason the trip was...

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Dorothy

Jan 2015

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Were excellent helpful, informative, attending to individual needs

First, Tordes, overall the trip was terrific Id do it again, our guide and driver (Houda and Hamid I forgot to ask for surnames, but they should both be commended)...

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