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These tour operators offer a variety of tours to the Middle East, an area geographically defined as a part of Asia, so while Egypt's Sinai is apparently in Asia the rest of Egypt is in Africa, and Turkey, where's that? Europe? Asia?..but who cares?
Here's our definition of the mid-east, an area of dramatic, silent sandscapes, rocks and scrubby acacia trees, roamed by camel trains and occasionally splashed with colourful nomadic tents or mud-village oases. The big cities - Cairo, Damascus, Istanbul, Tehran, Amman, Beirut - have been around for a thousand years while the big, ancient wonders - Giza, Luxor, Petra, Jerash, Palmyra, Isfahan and Persepolis are each several thousand years old.
The people in these parts are mostly Arabs [but not Egyptians!] and have a long-standing tradition of hospitality and friendliness due to eons of welcoming strangers in harsh desert conditions, but don't ever insult their leaders or their religion.
Avoid travelling in these areas in winter when night temperatures can be surprisingly cold or mid summer when the heat is a killer, and don't expect subtle foods.

Outstanding price-conscious Adventure holidays in the Middle-East from Explore! Egypt | Jordan | Syria | All Egypt & Middle East Tours

Grand Tour of the Middle East [Jordan - Lebanon - Syria]:
This 24-day trip, to experience the heart of the Middle East, is a fantastic journey into the history of the region. We travel from Beirut, Lebanon to Aqaba, Jordan through Syria stopping at each country's prime sights such as the famous 'Rose Red' city of Petra. Also there are opportunities to swim in the Dead Sea and the Red Sea.

Highlights of Egypt [families]:
7 days, child friendly. Children will delight in exploring the underground tombs of the pharoahs, riding to ancient temples in horse-drawn carriages and riding camels into the desert - plus of course seeing the Pyramids and Tutankhamun's treasures This short but action-packed trip will show you the very best of Upper Egypt and Cairo.
See the very best of Egypt -Cairo, Luxor and Aswan in an exciting and diverse one-week adventure. Be prepared for hot weather for most of the year though Nov - Feb can be surprisingly cold in the early morning, especially in the north. Note that this trip can be combined with 'Sinai Explorer' to make a 16 day tour encompassing the Sinai and Red Sea, as well as the Nile Valley.

Bedouin Trails [walking]:
9 days of Sinai hiking. This short walking tour takes us to the very heart of the Sinai, into a land full of astonishing variety - sandstone 'wadis' (valleys), granite mountains, fertile oases and vast sand dunes make the Sinai a place whose subtle beauty never fails to surprise. On foot, moving from camp to camp with our camel caravan, we learn about the Bedouin who inhabit these arid lands and begin to understand the mysterious allure of the desert.

Nile Cruise:
A classic 10 day journey with an Explore twist! We cruise the Nile Valley in our small, exclusive and informal riverboat, stopping en route to explore the antiquities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Plus, of course, we get under the skin of modern Egypt - a fascinating blend of old and new.

Crusader Castles & Desert Cities [Jordan - Syria]:
A 16 day trip around Jordan and Syria visiting the region's best sights - Aleppo, Krak des Chevaliers, Palmyra, Damascus, Petra, Wadi Rum and a float in the Dead Sea.

Spice Trails of Petra [walking]:
On this 8 day active walking adventure we hike through some of the most spectacular scenery in the Middle East, pink, stripey Petra and the melting rocky desert of Wadi Rum. In addition we stroll Roman Jerash and float in the Dead Sea.

Ancient Persia [Iran]:
15 days. An all-encompassing journey to both the less visited and more popular sites of this amazing country of Iran. We'll experience the many wonders of ancient Persia, from the 'Throne of Solomon' to the wonders of Isfahan, Persepolis and Shiraz. A tour for the lover of Persian architecture and culture.

Heights of Oman Tour [hiking]:
This 9 day tour heads off to traditional Omani villages, ancient traders and dramatic scenery. Trekking across plateaux, landscapes and visiting remote mountain villages, the tour is a great way to experience Oman's tranquillity and rich culture much of which is still relatively undiscovered.

Sultanate of Oman:
A 15 day holiday exploring Oman, one of the friendliest and most picturesque countries in the Middle East. We travel from dramatic sand-dunes and wadis to fertile highland villages as well as the stunning coastline, which we journey by traditional dhow.

Cappadocia Freewheel [cycling]:
8 days of biking on quiet backroads and farm tracks to navigate the magical region of Cappadocia in central Turkey, where bizarrely shaped rock forms and exotically contoured cliffs feast the eye while underground a fascinating network of tunnels, rock-cut churches, caves and even whole cities are waiting to be explored.

The Lycian Way [hiking]:
8 days walking through history on the Lycian Way, Turkey's first and only long distance walking route. Stretching from Fethiye to Antalya, the route traverses the ancient province of Lycia. We spend a peaceful time amongst the hills and mountains of this beautiful land, travelling on foot between little-known ancient ruins and time-forgotten villages.

Pyramids to Petra:
18 days from Egypt to Jordan. Myth, religion and wonder come together on this expedition across the timeless terrain of Egypt and Jordan. From the mysteries of the Pyramids and the Sphinx to the mysticism of Mt Sinai and the sublime stone structures of pink Petra, there are ancient sights galore. A ride on a felucca down the mighty Nile, a stay on an undiscovered stretch of Red Sea coast and a night with Bedouin locals amid the sand dunes of Wadi Rum are some of the highlights that make this journey across the sands of time truly memorable.

Cairo to Istanbul [Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey]:
21 days. Climb Mt Sinai, snorkel in the Red Sea, explore the lost city of Petra, set out on a desert safari, play knights at Krak des Chevaliers, visit a Syrian bath house, discover ancient Damascus, experience the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, uncover hidden gems in the backstreets of Istanbul.

Turkey Family Adventure:
12 days of kid-friendly action in sunny Turkey from the ancient and colourful sights of Istanbul, to soaking in the hot springs of Pamukkale, exploring the ancient city of Hierapolis, learn about the lives of heroic gladiators, relax on idlyllic beaches, experience warm hospitality in a Cappadocia 'fairy chimney' cave house.

Iran Adventure:
Admire the delicate beauty of Esfahan, ponder life in Persepolis, gain an insight into the lives of Silk Road traders, spend a night with a nomadic family, enter into the mysterious world of the Zoroastrians and more.