Middle East Trail

The Middle East is an area rich in culture and history. This tour starts in Istanbul (or Cairo). You visit Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kas and Cappadoccia. Travelling into Syria, we make our way to the oldest city in the world - Damascus. Explore the bustling markets before a chance to visit Lebanon. Jordon is next - swim in the Dead Sea, take a mud bath, visit Petra and stop at Wadi Rum. Cross the Red Sea by ferry to arrive in Egypt where you can relax on the beach at Dahab. Mount Sinai, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Aswan, Abu Simbel and the amazing Pyramids are just a few of the highlights that you will remember about this tour.

Tour Overview

Duration:	37 days
Start Point:	Istanbul / Cairo
Finish Point:	Cairo / Istanbul
Accommodation:	Camping   approx 70% Simple Hotels   approx 30%
Meals:	Meals prepared by group - approx 50%
Transport:	Overland tour vehicle – ferry
Staff:	Tour Leader / ­Driver + Local Guides
Max Group Size:	24
Local Tour Payment:	GBP250
NOTE:	* denotes Anzac Day at Gallipoli

Tour Inclusions:

Camel Ride at Pyramids, Egyptian History Museum entrance + guide, Entry to Pyramids & Sphinx + Egyptologist Guide, 2 day Felucca sailing on Nile (inc all meals), Train, Boat and Passenger Ferry in Egypt, Gallipoli Tour, Cappadocia, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Mt Nebo, Mt Sinai
 

Tour Highlights:

Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Kas, Cappadoccia, Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut*, Dead Sea, Petra,  Wadi Rum,  Red Sea, Aqaba, Dahab, Mount Sinai,  Suez Canal,  Luxor, Valley of the Kings,  Aswan, Abu Simbel, Felucca Sailing, Cairo