Top Middle East Cultural Custom Private Tours & Packages In 2025/2026

Our 154 most popular Middle East Cultural Custom Private Tours & Packages trips. Compare tour itineraries from 29 tour companies. 96 reviews.

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The Human Journey: Tracing Legendary Peoples & Sacred Places
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3.5/5 Great
30 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • See the world withNational Geographic Explorer-in-ResidenceDr. Spencer Wells
  • Travel in a privateBoeing 757 jet
  • Go off the beaten path to discover some of the most incrediblelegacies of legendary civilizations
  • Enjoy a private tour of theGeorgian National Museum
  • Explore thevibrant bazaars ofSamarqand inUzbekistan
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"We booked a National Geographic expedition Holland and Belgium by River. The promotional literature promised a 14-day deposit refund window. The “invoice” was marked “non-refundable” deposit. We completed the National Geographic Traveler Information. About 8 days later we received the “Travel Agreement” to be signed. We both approved and signed the National Geographic documents. A Cruise Line Travel agreement was enclosed but had no signature line. This document contained language which was unacceptable. We submitted the signed NatGeo documents. The following day we canceled the trip due to the unacceptable Cruise Line language. Cancellation was made 12 days after booking and no deposit was returned. We were told on the phone that the refund deadline was triggered by the 14 day window OR signatures on the Travel Agreement which ever came first. This was NEW information. To date, we have received NO refund of our $1000. We cancelled our trip within the advertised 14 day window."

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7 Days Oman Basic Tour
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4.8/5 Excellent
24 reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Exciting sand dune driving and peaceful desert camping;
  • Visit Nizwa, Oman’s cultural capital;
  • Visit Wadi Habib to see one of the remote villages and fruit plantations.   
  • Enjoy the spectacular view of Jebel Shams, the ‘Grand Canyon of Oman’.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, Family Friendly, Local Immersion & Homestays, Photography, National Parks, Trekking & Expeditions, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"DO NOT BOOK WITH THIS COMPANY!!!! They SCAMMED ME AND MY FAMILY OUT OF 5,000 US Dollars!!!"

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Dana to Petra Trek - 8 Days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Madaba, Petra

Highlights

  • Follow the most famous section of the 'Jordan Trail' from Dana to Petra
  • Explore Dana Nature Reserve
  • Walk amongst sculpted sandstone, through deep gorges and across high ridges, climbing gradually up to 1100m at the high viewpoint above Petra
  • Camp Bedouin style under the desert stars
  • Explore Petra - UNESCO-listed Nabataean city that was all but lost to the modern world until its rediscovery in 1812
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Themes

Cultural, 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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Trek Jordan - 7 days
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4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Visits

Amman, Dead Sea, Jordan Valley, Madaba, Petra

Highlights

  • Jordan Trail Trek – Spend three days trekking along part of the Jordan Trail through scenic rugged mountain countryside
  • UNESCO-listed Petra – Tour the Rose Red City and discover highlights including the iconic Treasury and the Monastery
  • Mt Nebo – Enjoy panoramic views of Jerusalem, Jericho and the Jordan River Valley from the summit of this holy site
  • Madaba – Explore the highlights of the city and see the famous mosaic map of the Middle East on the floor of St George Church
  • Beidha – Discover the 9,000 year old Neolithic settlement and the lesser-known site of Little Petra

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure, Trekking & Expeditions

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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Luxury Dubai: beach & desert
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Experience local heritage activities at the Al Maha Desert Resort.
  • Relax in your private Bedouin-style pool villa.
  • Enjoy sundowner cocktails overlooking the rolling sand dunes.
  • Stay at the lavish One&Only The Palm on the Palm Jumeirah peninsula.
  • Indulge in high-quality food at restaurants headed by Michelin-starred chefs.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Treasures of Turkey: history, culture & beach
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4.8/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Explore the classical ruined cities of Pergamon and Ephesus.
  • Relax by the Mediterranean, on Turkey's Turquoise Coast.
  • See the impressive terraces of Pamukkale.
  • Stay in a beautiful boutique property amid orchards and vineyards.
  • Take a cruise along the Bosphorus in Istanbul.

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"Another wonderful trip organised by the team at Audley Travel. This time we arranged a holiday to South Africa. Robyn Hutchons was our advisor and her personal experience and knowledge was invaluable in planning the holiday. The local ground agents in South Africa were extremely helpful in resolving some car hire problems. All in all, I have no hesitation in recommending Audley and we will certainly be using them again for our holidays."

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Egypt & Jordan Explorer
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Discover Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis, Solar Boat Museum, Pyramid of Zoser, Sunset Camel Ride, Egyptian Museum
  • Visit Luxor- Temples of Luxor and Karnak, Avenue of Sphinx, Karnak Open Air Museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, King Tut’s Tomb, Nefertari Tomb
  • Explore Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Felucca Sailing and Kitchener Island
  • Discover Amman Jerash City Tour
  • Visit Petra, The Treasury, Rock-Cut Tombs, Nabatean-Built Theatre, Ad-Deir Monastery
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Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks

What travelers are saying

"We returned recently from our trip to Egypt set up by Chris at Travelous and it could not have been better; exceeded our high expectations. It was a private tour for four of us that Chris set up. The itinerary was perfect, seeing all that mattered the most, including local flavor, yet still allowed time to relax at the luxurious hotels he chose. The views at each were stunning. The guides were exceptionally knowledgeable and super friendly. We felt safe at all times. It was one of our most favorite trips."

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Wonders of Ancient Egypt
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5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Cairo See the historic seeing’s such as Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, & Memphis, Solar Boat Museum, Sunset Camel Ride, Pyramid of Zoser, Egyptian Museum
  • Explore Luxor
  • Visit temples of Luxor and Karnak, Avenue of Sphinx, Karnak Open Air Museum, Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, King Tut’s Tomb

Themes

Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We returned recently from our trip to Egypt set up by Chris at Travelous and it could not have been better; exceeded our high expectations. It was a private tour for four of us that Chris set up. The itinerary was perfect, seeing all that mattered the most, including local flavor, yet still allowed time to relax at the luxurious hotels he chose. The views at each were stunning. The guides were exceptionally knowledgeable and super friendly. We felt safe at all times. It was one of our most favorite trips."

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Middle East Cultural Custom Private Tours & Packages Reviews

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T. Morris

Feb 2023

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The trip planned by CharlieTheTraveler to Turkey was filled with a variety of activities and excursions, and I was amazed it all came at a low cost.

The trip planned by CharlieTheTraveler to Turkey was filled with a variety of activities and excursions, and I was amazed it all came at a low cost. This trip was or...

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James E.

Feb 2023

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I found it an easy decision to book my trip to Turkey with CharlieTheTraveler.

I found it an easy decision to book my trip to Turkey with CharlieTheTraveler. All reviews so far have been positive and they include so much with the tour. This has...

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Pamela D.

Feb 2023

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The trip was everything I wanted in a vacation and I couldn’t have planned anything better!

As soon as I saw the itinerary CharlieTheTraveler had for this trip to Turkey, it was an easy decision for me to book through them. The trip was everything I wanted ...

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Ma Lourdes Amparado

Feb 2023

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This tour was amazing.

This tour was amazing. It was better that I expected, truly VIP all the way through, from the moment you arrive in the airport.. the hotels were well picked and situ...

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Thomas G.

Feb 2023

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The trip to Turkey was one of my favorite trips ever.

The trip to Turkey was one of my favorite trips ever. This company organized a fantastic sightseeing tour that had a great balance of cultural and natural experience...

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