Adventure Holidays in the Middle East

Name: Middle East
Brand: Exodus
Rating: 4.6 (637 reviews)

The cradle of civilisation is a must for adventure seekers with an eye on history

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Tours in the Middle East

The fascinating countries that fill the borders of the Middle East have been calling out to avid explorers for centuries – and for good reason.

So don’t wait to head out on a true adventure across the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East, where you can explore Saudi Arabia’s holy cities, ancient tombs in Egypt, the towering sand dunes in Oman, or the iconic Nabataean ruins of Petra in Jordan.

Our Top Destinations in the Middle East

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Middle East Holidays

7 Days from £ 2099

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Explore ancient and natural wonders in the Pearl of Arabia

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9 Days from £ 1499

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From Amman to the Dead Sea via Petra and the Wadi Rum desert, visit the essential stops in this extraordinary kingdom

Culture

9 Days from £ 1649

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Discover temples and tombs and travel by Nile cruise boat

Culture

13 Days from £ 2399

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Travel Egypt and explore its history, food and landscapes.

Culture

12 Days from £ 2399

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Our most comprehensive Jordan trip. Visit every UNESCO site, plus nature reserves and all the highlights.

Culture

9 Days from £ 1699

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Cycle through Jordan's desert and visit the most impressive historical UNESCO sites

Cycling

9 Days from £ 3249

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Discover ancient Egypt in style along the Nile from Luxor to Awan

Culture

13 Days from £ 4599

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Discover ancient treasures in the birthplace of Islam as it begins to open to the world

Culture

9 Days from £ 2399

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Discover the ancient to modern Kingdoms of Jordan

Culture

8 Days from £ 1299

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Enjoy a magical desert trek through Jordan

Walking & Trekking

14 Days from £ 3499

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

Visit the classic highlights of Jordan and Egypt: Petra, the Valley of the Kings, the pyramids, Abu Simbel, Wadi Rum and more.

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Top three Middle East tours

1. The Lost City of Petra, Jordan: Discover the legendary lost city of Petra. Carved into red and pink sandstone cliffs, the vast subterranean township was once a thriving trade centre and capital of the Nabataean Empire between 400 BC and AD 106. In 1812, a young Swiss explorer – whose ambition was to discover the source of the Niger – disguised himself as a Bedouin in order to explore the area and stumbled upon the fabulous ghost town of ornately decorated tombs, temples and theatres.

2. Nile Cruise, Egypt: Sail between Aswan and Luxor by cruiser to witness the landscape of the Nile Valley and the lavish tombs of the Valley of the Kings, and savour the tranquility of your setting during a day aboard a felucca – these single-masted wooden boats have been sailing the Nile since ancient times. From here watch the golden late-afternoon sun dissolve into a spectacular sunset.

3. A Week in Oman, Oman: Spend a night deep in the desert in very comfortable accommodation and navigate the dunes of the Wahiba Sands in 4x4s; marvel at stunning views over the Grand Canyon of Arabia from Jebel Shams, the highest mountain in Oman; wade in the cooling, turquoise waters of an idyllic desert oasis and uncover historic forts before witnessing the weekly live auction cattle market in Nizwa, an event not to be missed!

Jordan has been on my bucket list for a long time and this trip ticked all my boxes! It was eye-opening as we visited all the UNESCO sites of Jordan and visiting the castles, church ruins and learning about the influence from the Bronze Age, Roman, Byzantine and Umayya. The preserved Mosaics were a highlight too! Despite what is going on in neighbouring countries, we felt very safe. Sadly, due to the ongoing conflict is having an impact on tourism and locals, so the Jordanians needs us more than ever! This did mean we had most of the sites to ourselves such as the baptism site & the Treasury!

We stayed at Mujib Chalet which meant we were away from the big hotels and was able to enjoy the Dead Sea for ourselves, and it was only a few mins walk from our chalet. The sunset here was magical! The food were delicious, everyone was catered for (veggies and meat), the humous was the best we ever tried! We also visited during the harvest of olives (happens from late Oct- early Dec) so be prepared to get fresh olives wherever you go 🙂

Dee R Jordan: Culture & Nature In Depth

A wonderful week in Jordan. I would highly recommend this trip. Despite what is going on in other Middle Eastern countries, Jordan felt safe and it was clear that Jordan was struggling with a lack of tourists. The trip took us to such varied places in Jordan itself and I really enjoyed the mix. The group got on well and for anyone who is younger reading this – not everyone in an Exodus trip is over 60.

Monica Li A Week in Jordan

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