MIDDLE EAST
ANCIENT & MODERN CULTURES MELD
A storied land is both serene and fertile, the Middle East exists within a web of cultures, religious faiths, and empires, both ancient and modern. Here, you’ll find cities from myth that still hum with life as well as people who live in the world’s most extreme climates. The Middle East, a region steeped in history and brimming with cultural treasures, offers a captivating blend of ancient wonders, modern marvels, and natural beauty. Explore the architectural splendor of the ancient city of Petra in Jordan, carved into rose-colored cliffs. Marvel at the towering skyscrapers of Dubai, a testament to modern innovation in the heart of the desert. From the serene beaches of Oman to the archaeological sites of Egypt, the Middle East promises a journey of discovery and fascination at every turn.
Highlights
TO DO:
Explore Petra, the ancient desert city in Jordan that was carved into solid rock, viewing its famed Treasury and learning its myriad secrets.
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum to view a vast trove of artifacts.
Decipher hieroglyphics in the impressive and well-preserved temples and tombs of Luxor's West Bank.
Get a bird’s-eye view of Dubai’s skyline from the observation deck of the world’s tallest skyscraper, Burj Khalifa, and roam through its medieval souks.
TO SEE:
Venture inside one of the pyramids and view the enigmatic Great Sphinx on the Giza Plateau.
Overnight in Jordan’s Wadi Rum, dining Bedouin-style amid red sands and towering rock formations and sleeping beneath the sparkling desert sky.
Relax in the buoyant, restorative waters of the mineral-rich Dead Sea.
Descend into the tomb of Tutankhamun (King Tut) and the tomb of Seti I, father of legendary Ramses II, in the Valley of the Kings.
