Middle East tailor-made holidays
Overview
The Middle East appeals to the adventurous, discerning traveller as one of the most rewarding places to spend time. Home to some of the world's most significant civilisations and great religions, the region resonates with history and culture.
Mythical modern cities sit alongside ancient sites of enormous importance including Persepolis in Iran and Petra in Jordan. Elsewhere, the minarets and mosaics of centres such as Esfahan in Iran mark the passage of centuries, the souks continue to bustle and Beirut in Lebanon and Dubai showcase a modern sophistication that is slowly sweeping the region.
Away from the cities, vast swathes of empty desert and shifting dunes in Oman or the UAE border the underwater world of the Red Sea, ensuring that there are plenty of activity and adventure holiday options here and natural wonders to explore as well.
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Essential experiences in the Middle East
Amongst the deserts and wild spaces of the Middle East are a host of natural wonders that are starkly, dramatically beautiful, with must-see sights in Israel, Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
The Middle East is a fascinating, diverse region to cruise through, with plenty of enticing ports and destinations to divert to. Popular stops in Israel, Jordan and Oman are the most frequently visited.
Take a 4WD and head into the desert on a Middle East wildlfie holiday, in search of dramatic landscapes and some unusual wildlife. Look for iconic antelope in Jordan and Oman or dive the Red Sea from Israel and Jordan.
The Middle East is rich in history and culture, with countries such as Israel, Jordan and Syria containing significant sites just waiting for you to discover.
Centuries of tradition, diverse natural and cultural highlights and breathtaking landscapes await you on an escorted tour of the Middle East, whether you travel to Israel, Jordan or Oman.
Escape the hurly burly and bustle of the Middle East main cities by taking a spa break in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. Alternatively travel to Jordan or Oman for the prefect, relaxing escape.
The Middle East has a number of exclusive beaches that compete with the luxury hotels' swimming pools for your attention, especially in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Oman.
The Middle East has been popualr with intrepid travellers in search of activity and adventure holdiays for some time. Travel into the deserts of Jordan or Oman in particular to discover the opportunities available to you here.
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Top itineraries in the Middle East
Discover old Persia in the splendour of the country’s desert ruins and welcoming Iran in palatial gardens, venerable mosques and glorifying mausoleums.
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Exclusive tailor-made fly, cruise and stay holiday
Sail from Rome to Dubai on this spectacular all-inclusive cruise and stay holiday on the refurbished Seven Seas Voyager
Sample Oman's incredible culture on this tailor-made tour, visiting Nizwa, capital of the interior and birthplace of Islam in Oman, and Muscat, the capital with its bustling souq (market) and sparkling gulf. Stay at Alila Jabal Akhdar and Shangri-La Muscat (al Bandar) during this tour.
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Save up to £480 per couple
Book by: 31 July 2017
This river cruise aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV takes in everything from the Valley of the Kings to the great temples of Aswan. And, spread across a total of eight luxurious days, it's a truly relaxed way to explore the highlights of the Nile Valley.
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Exclusive tailor-made fly, cruise and stay holiday
Sail from Rome to Dubai on this spectacular all-inclusive cruise and stay holiday on the refurbished Seven Seas Voyager
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Save up to £480 per couple
Book by: 31 July 2017
This river cruise aboard the Sanctuary Sun Boat IV takes in everything from the Valley of the Kings to the great temples of Aswan. And, spread across a total of eight luxurious days, it's a truly relaxed way to explore the highlights of the Nile Valley.
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Travel 11 Aug-11 Dec 2017 or 26 Dec to 20 March 2018 – Save up to £160 pp
Book by: 11 July 2017
See the varied natural and cultural highlights of northern Oman on this unforgettable eight-day tour in the company of a private driver-guide.
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Early booking offer - save up to £1,100 per couple
Book by: 30 June 2017
Shangri-La’s award-winning Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa is a luxury complex of three hotels set between rugged mountains and the Gulf of Oman’s sparkling Al Jissah Bay, in Oman’s capital city of Muscat.
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