Middle East Budget Hiking Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

Highlights

• Visit historic castles, churches and forts in Madaba, Kerak and Acre.
• Tour the ancient Nabatean city of Petra.
• Spend some time relaxing on the Dead Sea.
• Explore significant Biblical sites, from Mount Nebo to the Mount of Olives.
• Taste your way through Amman, explore the markets of Tel Aviv and enjoy a Shabbat dinner in Jerusalem.

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• The Silk Road - follow in the path of ancient merchants on the legendary Silk Road which weaves its way from Xi'an to Istanbul
• China - marvel at the westerly most point of the legendary Great Wall, cross the sprawling Taklamakan Desert, see the incredible Zhangye Rainbow Mountains and end your tour in Xi'an
• Kyrgyzstan - hike in the Kyrgyz Fergana Valley, explore the relaxed capital of Bishkek, stay with a local family in Kochkor and camp in traditional Yurts on the shore of Song Kol Lake
• Uzbekistan - learn about the gruesome history of Bukhara, explore the heart of Timur's empire in Samarkand and wander around the Soviet city of Tashkent
• Turkmenistan - see the highlights of the country's bizarre and futuristic capital Ashgabat, marvel at the Darvaza Gas Crater and cross the remote Karakum Desert

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• Turkey - ExplorTelavi cultural Istanbul, stroll around legendary Ephesus, marvel at the Sumela Monastery and discover the magical landscape of Cappadocia
• Georgia - Relax in friendly Batumi, visit the capital Tbilisi, wander around ancient Kutaisi and enjoy wine tasting in Telavi
• Armenia - Camp on the shores of Lake Sevan, explore the ancient city of Yerevan and admire the stunning Khor Virap Monastery set against the snow-capped peak of Mt Ararat
• Azerbaijan - Stay in an ancient caravanserai in Sheki, stroll around the coppersmiths village of Lahij and lose yourself in the modern metropolis of Baku
• Turkmenistan - Gaze at the bizarre buildings of Ashgabat, visit the flaming Darvaza Gas Crater and explore the ruined city of Kunye Urgench

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• Istanbul - Begin your adventure in the cosmopolitan Turkish city, which is the only city in the world that lies in two continents - Asia and Europe
• Cappadocia - Enjoy guided sightseeing of the enchanting region including the underground city of Kaymakli and the valley of Ihlara
• Tbilisi - See the highlights of Georgia's charming capital city including the Sioni Cathedral and the hilltop Narikala Fortress
• Lake Sevan - Camp on the shore of this breathtaking lake which is home to the only beaches in Armenia
• Vardzia - Take in the incredible underground cave city including the monastery which is still maintained by a handful of dedicated monks

Highlights

• Take a dip in the crystal clear waters in the mountains at Wadi Bani Khalid
• Enjoy some 4WD dune bashing
• Visit the ancient city of Qalhat
• Learn about the nesting habits of the Green Turtles
• Sleep under the stars in a Bedouin desert camp

Highlights

• Explore Istanbul, Antalya and Konya
• Visit Konya Mevlana Museum
• Discover Kaymaklı Underground City
• Visits Artemis Temple which used to be one of the 7 wonders of ancient world
• Explore Cappadocia