Bartering in souks, climbing a holy mountain, spending a night in a desert Bedouin tent, marvelling at ancient civilizations and crusader castles.
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This epic budget adventure is off the beaten path and out of the ordinary. Absorb history, inhale the atmosphere of souks and bazaars and stand in awe before the Lost City of Petra and Egypt’s incomparable treasures. Accommodation and transportation are organized and our CEOs will help you discover places you wouldn't otherwise have known were there. And because this trip is all about flexibility, you’ll enjoy the freedom to roam where you want!
What's Included
- Orientation walk with your Tour Leader of Istanbul, Walk in Goreme, Ihlara Valley guided walk, Orientation tour of Aleppo, Krac des Chaveliers guided walk, Palmyra guided tour, Petra guided walk, 4x4 experience and overnight in Bedouin tent, Wadi Rum, St Catherine Monastery, Guided climb of Mt Sinai. Entrance fees not included unless otherwise specified.Please note "guided walk" means the services of a guide are provided but entrance fees, where applicable, are extra.
- 19 breakfasts, 1 dinner. (Allow USD335-440 for meals not included)
- Simple hotels and hostels (18 nts, at times multi-share), overnight train (1 nt, 4-berth sleeper), Bedouin tent (1 nt)
- Private and public bus, ferry, 4x4 pick-up, walking, overnight sleeper train
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10.
Places Visited
- Egypt
- Jordan
- Syria
- Turkey
Day 1 Istanbul
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Istanbul (1B)
Orientation walking tour in Istanbul, overnight train to Ankara.
Day 3-4 Goreme, Cappadocia (1B)
Hike in Goreme. Option to visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, hire a bike or catch a local bus and explore local villages, or have dinner in a local family home.
Day 5 Ihlara Gorge (1B)
Ihlara Valley guided walk.
Day 6 Antakya (1B)
Explore Antakya.
Day 7-8 Aleppo (2B)
Orientation tour of Aleppo.
Day 9 Hama, Krac des Chevaliers (1B)
Krac des Chaveliers guided walk.
Day 10 Palmyra (1B)
Palmyra guided tour.
Day 11-12 Damascus (2B)
Orientation tour of Damascus.
Day 13 Amman (1B)
Option to visit Jersash, time to explore Amman.
Day 14-15 Petra (2B)
Option to view Madaba mosaics, visit to Mt Nebo, swim in the Dead Sea, Petra guided walk.
Day 16 Wadi Rum (1B,1D)
Desert 4x4 excursion, dinner and overnight in Bedouin tent, Wadi Rum.
Day 17-18 Dahab (2B)
Relax at the Red Sea.
Day 19 Mt Sinai (1B)
Guided climb of Mt Sinai.
Day 20 Cairo (1B)
Cross under the Suez Canal.
Day 21 Cairo (1B)
Depart at any time.
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