Middle East Express

Explore the scenes of classic Greek and Roman authors, Homer and Virgil. Visit the city of Troy and discover where Achilles was slain and the legendary wooden horse caused the defeat of the Trojans. Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Egypt are steeped in legend and history and the mists of time will evaporate before your eyes as you discover this fascinating region. There is plenty of opportunity for action too, swimming or diving in the Red Sea, climbing Mount Sinai and the Wadi Rum desert is as hauntingly beautiful as ever.

Itinerary / Highlights

Week 1 - Istanbul, Gallipoli, Dardenelles, Cannakale, Troy, Selcuk, Ephesus, Aegean Coast, Olympus, Kas, Anatalya, Cappadocia, Goreme
Week 2 - Aleppo, Hama, Crac des Chevaliers, Homs, Palmyra, Damascus, Lebanon (optional), Jerash, Amman
Week 3 - Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum, Aqaba, Nuwaiba, Dahab, Mount Sinai, Suez, Cairo

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Camping/Hotels (20 Nights)