Best time to visit the Middle East


Our Middle East Holidays
Family culture & adventure holiday to Egypt
An Egyptian adventure the whole family will remember
Highlights of Lebanon holiday
Discover Lebanon in one week
Egypt cultural holiday, small group
Discover Egypt on this amazing 10 day tour
Tailor made tour of Jordan & Israel
A tour of Jordan & Israel with breathtaking sites & fascinating history
Jordan holiday, a week in Jordan
A week to explore the spectacular sites and scenery of Jordan
Iran holiday, Persian Explorer
A 10 day trip to some of Iran's most fascinating highlights
Jordan holiday on a shoestring
Great value tour covering all Jordan's major sites
Tailor made tours of Oman
Privately escorted mystical trip of stunning Oman
Exciting family holiday in Jordan
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Jordan
Jordan self drive holiday
Be independent & explore Jordan at your own pace
Israel holidays, small group tour
Israel, a hidden gem this 8 day tour hits all the main spots
Egypt Nile and Red Sea Tours
Cairo, Giza, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise & Red Sea Holiday
Iran holiday
Discover the rich culture and famed hospitality of Iran
Jordan and Egypt budget holiday
Adventure through historical landscapes of Jordan & Egypt.
Jordan highlights & camel safari, small group
Taste the real life of Bedouin at Mars on Earth, Wadi Rum!
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
Petra and Wadi Rum trekking holiday
Some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world
Oman holiday, Forts and Deserts of Oman
Explore the dramatic mountains and deserts of Oman
Iran holiday, private departure
A private, tailor-made tour of historic Iran
Nile cruise holiday in Egypt
Discover ancient temples & tombs & travel by Nile cruise boat
Jordan holiday, small group
Visit Jordan from cities to mystic desert landscapes
Iran tour, the best of Persia
Join us to discover Iran's rich culture and history
Highlights of Jordan, small group tour
The most amazing highlights of Jordan in one go!
Iran cultural holiday
A captivating land dripping with history and culture
Egypt Weather Chart
Our top Middle East Holiday
Jordan highlights & camel safari, small group
Taste the real life of Bedouin at Mars on Earth, Wadi Rum!
2021: 12 Sep, 24 Oct, 14 Nov
2022: 20 Mar, 10 Apr, 4 Sep, 9 Oct, 6 Nov
The Middle East, month by month
What happens when in the Middle East
"What we often do, especially in the summer months if we’ve got a set itinerary and it’s really hot, is adapt the itinerary accordingly, so perhaps not visit the Valley of the Kings during the day when the temp peaks, but get everyone up two hours earlier and have them visit when it’s cooler and there’s no crowds. Things are subject to change, so be flexible."
“Visiting Petra during the winter gives the sandstone a much more distinct colour variation whilst in the summer months of June, July and August it's virtually washed out. Also, different times of the day offer variations on light with the Treasury in shade during the morning and bathed in sunlight from around midday onwards. Getting up early, around 5am, is the best way to beat the crowds and the heat when visiting Petra.”
“Unless you particularly want to be in Israel for the religious festivities then I would avoid visiting during any of the main Islamic, Jewish or Christian holidays as certain sites may have limited opening hours and tourist numbers will be much higher.”
Festivals & events in the Middle East
In late July and early August each year, Jordan’s ancient plazas, avenues and theatres provide an enchanting backdrop for the Jerash Festival of Culture and Arts, a major celebration of music, drama, dance, poetry, craftwork and fine art.
If you want to shake off any preconceptions that you have about Israel, head to the Midburn Festival in the Negev Desert. The country’s answer to the famous Burning Man Festival, it’s not a music festival, but a colourful, creative explosion that’s all about self-expression and community vibes.