Itineraries for Middle East History and culture

Treasures of the Adriatic on Seven Seas Grandeur®

7-day luxury ocean cruise from £4,580 pp incl. flights

Visit Croatia, Greece and Montenegro as you explore ancient walled cities, historic sites and picturesque ports, enjoying fabulous food and five-star service along the way.

Oman in Style with Anantara

13-day tailor-made holiday from £5,115 pp incl. flights

This luxury holiday, staying at two spectacular Anantara resorts, combines the breathtaking beauty of Oman’s mountainous interior with the gold-sands beauty of its coast.

Venice Simplon-Orient-Express: London to Istanbul

9-day luxury rail journey from £20,385 pp incl. flights

Each year, the Orient Express takes an exclusive few on its original route, enjoying luxury stays and curated tours in France, Hungary and Romania en route to Istanbul at the gateway to Asia.

Essential Iran

11-day tailor-made private tour from £3,695 pp incl. flights

Discover old Persia in the splendour of the country’s desert ruins and welcoming Iran in palatial gardens, venerable mosques and glorifying mausoleums.

Luxury Oman: Muscat and Mountains

8-day tailor-made holiday from £3,860 pp incl. flights

Discover Oman in style on this twin-centre holiday, first relaxing at the beachfront Jumeirah Muscat Bay and then experiencing the dramatic Al Hajar Mountains from the Alila Jabal Akhdar, a spectacular resort perched on the edge of a canyon.

Sanctuary Nile Experience

11-day river cruise holiday from £6,130 pp incl. flights

Paired with the highlights of Cairo, this 8-night Nile luxury cruise with Sanctuary Retreats takes in everything from the Valley of the Kings to Aswan's majestic Philae Temple.