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MIDDLE EAST

It is where it all began....travel back in time to see the historic sights of where our world began. Visit historical monuments, climb the pyramids in Egypt, cruise down the Nile. Take the Kasbah trail in Morocco. Hike the Atlas Mountains, stay in a Berber village right with the locals and take a camel trek the next day. Visit the walled city of Fez and sample their exotic cuisine.
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ISTANBUL TO CAIRO

Trip code:

 im-tais

Trip length:

 36 days

Group size:

 Maximum 18

Transportation:

 Public buses, private coach, overnight seater train, hydrofoil.

Trip Overview

A fascinating journey between two of the Middle Eastís most vibrant and exciting cities. We see some of the most impressive
wonders of the ancient world, taking in the Roman remains at Ephesus and Palmyra, the beautiful desert city of Petra, carved from rock and entered through a narrow gorge and the fabulous Pharaonic remains of Egypt. Wander through the souks (markets) of Aleppo and Damascus and marvel at the amazing scenery of Cappadocia and Wadi Rum, or the reef life off the Red Sea coast in Hurghada. A real adventure for those looking for an in depth journey to the Middle East.
You love the whole concept of travel. Getting there is as much fun as being there and you love using public transport, local restaurants and small family run hotels where you get the best chance to really get under the skin of a destination. You love the sometimes tough but ultimately rewarding nature of adventure travel and you love spending more time enjoying every experience rather than wasting time on travel arrangements.

Itinerary & Departure Dates

Day 1 Istanbul
Day 2 Gallopoli
Day 3 Selcuk
Day 4 Selcuk ñ Ephesus
Day 5 Pamukkale
Day 6 Pamukkale - Fethiye - Dalyan
Day 7 Dalyan
Day 8 Kas
Day 9 Turquoise Coast - Antalya
Day 10 Cappadocia
Day 11 Cappadocia
Day 12 Cappodocia 		Day 13 Kahta
Day 14 Mt. Nemrut
Day 15 Urfa - Aleppo
Day 16 Aleppo
Day 17 Hama
Day 18 Palmyra
Day 19 Palmyra
Day 20 Damascus
Day 21 Damascus
Day 22 Border - Amman
Day 23 Amman
Day 24 Amman 		Day 25 Dana - Petra
Day 26 Petra - Wadi Rum
Day 27 Camel Trek - Aqaba
Day 28 Aqaba - Nuweiba - St. Catherine
Day 29 Mt. Sinai - Cairo
Day 30 Cairo - Hurghada
Day 31 Hurghada
Day 32 Hurghada - Luxor
Day 33 Luxor
Day 34 Luxor
Day 35 Cairo
Day 36 Cairo

Accommodations

32 nights simple hotels or hostels (twin share not guaranteed at Petra, Dana or St Catherines), 1 night Bedouin style camp, 1 night seater train, 1 night boat.

Meals

As per itinerary B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner.

Departure Dates

           

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