Cairo to Istanbul
From the Land of the Pharaohs to modern-day Istanbul via Jordan and Syria, travel through countries that bear the legacies of Islamic, Christian, Persian and Roman civilisations.
Discover deserts and mountains, camp under the stars and float in the Dead Sea, marvel at Petra and wander among the bizarre fairy chimneys of Cappadocia - experience it all on this quintessential adventure through the intriguing Middle East.
Discover deserts and mountains, camp under the stars and float in the Dead Sea, marvel at Petra and wander among the bizarre fairy chimneys of Cappadocia - experience it all on this quintessential adventure through the intriguing Middle East.
Itinerary / Highlights
Day 1 CairoWhy not arrive early to discover the ancient wonders of Giza?
Day 2 Mt Sinai
Climb to the summit of Mt Sinai for panoramic desert views then visit the monastery of St Katherine, built at the site of the burning bush.
Day 3 Red Sea Beach Camp
Stay in beach huts and use free time to relax, snorkel the Red Sea's underwater world and tuck into tasty seafood.
Day 4 Aqaba
Cross into biblical Jordan and spend the night in Jordan's only port city.
Day 5 Wadi Rum
Spend the night in a desert camp with local Bedouin tribespeople.
Days 6-7 Petra
Explore this astounding long-lost city carved out of a rose-coloured cliff face.
Days 8-9 Madaba
Float in the Dead Sea and wander through Madaba, famous for its beautiful Byzantine mosaics.
Days 10-11 Damascus
Cross the border into Syria and roam the streets of ancient Damascus to learn the history of Saladin, the great Arabic hero.
Day 12 Palmyra
The remains of this former Silk Road city rise hauntingly from the desert.
Day 13 Krak des Chevaliers
This imposing fortress remains one of the world's most impressive castles.
Days 14-15 Aleppo
Revel in the excitement of the souq and perhaps enjoy a rejuvenating scrub in a local Syrian hamam.
Day 16 Antakya
Wander through a meandering warren of streets for an introductory taste of Turkey.
Day 17 Ihlara Valley
Meet the locals and head out on enlivening hikes in the Ihlara Valley.
Days 18-20 Goreme
Explore the underground cities of Cappadocia and the whimsical fairy chimneys of Goreme.
Day 21 Istanbul
A fascinating fusion of East and West, Istanbul begs to be explored.
Other Details
Accommodation Details
Hotels (17 nts), basic beach hut with shared facilities (1 nts), desert camp (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt)
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