Things to do in the Middle East


Our Middle East Holidays
Tailor made tour of Jordan & Israel
A tour of Jordan & Israel with breathtaking sites & fascinating history
Tailor made tours of Oman
Privately escorted mystical trip of stunning Oman
Petra and Wadi Rum by bike, Jordan
Cycling trip through stunning desert scenery
Jordan self drive holiday
Be independent & explore Jordan at your own pace
Oman small group tour
Ancient spice trails, Wahiba Sands, superb coastal scenery
Exciting family holiday in Jordan
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Jordan
Iran holiday
Discover the rich culture and famed hospitality of Iran
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
Family culture & adventure holiday to Egypt
An Egyptian adventure the whole family will remember
Jordan holiday on a shoestring
Great value tour covering all Jordan's major sites
Petra and Wadi Rum trekking holiday
Some of the most spectacular desert scenery in the world
Highlights of Lebanon holiday
Discover Lebanon in one week
Israel holidays, small group tour
Israel, a hidden gem this 8 day tour hits all the main spots
Jordan highlights & camel safari, small group
Taste the real life of Bedouin at Mars on Earth, Wadi Rum!
Jordan and Egypt budget holiday
Adventure through historical landscapes of Jordan & Egypt.
Egypt cultural holiday, small group
Discover Egypt on this amazing 10 day tour
Egypt Nile and Red Sea Tours
Cairo, Giza, Luxor & Aswan Nile Cruise & Red Sea Holiday
Red Sea diving holidays
Best shore diving @ Dahab, super private with our 4-1 ratio
Iran tour, the best of Persia
Join us to discover Iran's rich culture and history
Oman holiday, Forts and Deserts of Oman
Explore the dramatic mountains and deserts of Oman
Learn to scuba dive in the Red Sea
Learn to dive, safely, in the warm waters of the Red Sea.
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
Ancient history
Religious sites
The Bible, the Torah and the Quran loom large over the Middle Eastern landscape. Most important, of course, is Jerusalem, whose holy sites are significant for Jews, Christians and Muslims, and include the Western Wall, Temple Mount (Al Haram Ash Sharif) and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. The Church of the Nativity stands in Bethlehem in the Palestinian Territories on the site where Jesus was believed to be born.Other key religious sites across the region include Mount Sinai, where it is believed that Moses received his Ten Commandments from God, and Jordan’s Mount Nebo, from where Moses looked out over the Promised Land.
Some of the world’s oldest, most beautiful and most open mosques can be found in Iran, with most dating back 500-1,000 years. The best examples include the Blue Mosque of Tabriz, and Shiraz’s Nasir al-Mulk, known as the Pink Mosque, after the rose-coloured tiles that cover the interior. Unlike in many countries, most Iranian mosques are open to non-Muslims; all visitors must remove their shoes before entering, and women must wear a headscarf.
Desert safaris
Our top Middle East Holiday
Exciting family holiday in Jordan
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Jordan
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements


Shopping the souks
Walking & cycling holidays
If you prefer trekking to tombs and temples, never fear – the Middle East offers enough walking territory to keep you going for weeks. And if you’re worried that Middle Eastern walks only involve baking in a hot desert, then don’t be. Yes, there are trails though barren and dusty lands, but you can also wander through olive groves, lush valleys, fields of wildflowers and along coastal paths with the tang of salt in your mouth.Highlights include hiking Jordan’s Dana Biosphere Reserve, which has 320km2 of shark-tooth mountain ridges, towering cliffs, and sandstone and granite canyons; tackling the Galilee Walking Trail, a 65km pilgrimage route also known as the Jesus Trail, which takes you through some of Israel’s eclectic landscapes; and following the Palestinian leg of the Abraham Path, which traces the footsteps of Prophet Abraham and is a fantastic opportunity to connect with remote local communities.
There are also some fantastic and little-known cycling routes in the Middle East. You could cycle through wadi landscapes and green plantations in Oman; make your way through the deserts and mountains of Jordan; or pedal from Tehran to Shiraz, through the great, open terrain of the Iranian countryside. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll find that cycling through rural areas is a fantastic way to get to meet local people and see a side of life that tourists often miss out on.

