Culture Holidays in the Middle East

Cultural tours in the Middle East

From the ancient rock art of the Sahara and the pyramids and temples of Egypt to the classical remains of Jordan, our culture holidays in the Middle East are brimming with history. Soak in the landscapes of the Nile Valley while floating on a felucca, enjoy some of the world’s most spectacular desert scenery in the Wadi Rum or get lost in the region’s atmospheric souks or walled towns.

There is so much to explore on cultural holidays in the Middle East, you’ll be spoilt for choice. A Nile cruise is an unforgettable way of immersing yourself in the vibrant culture of Egypt. As the longest river in the world, the Nile has been the lifeline of countless civilisations throughout history. Cruising along its tranquil waters, you’ll witness the timeless beauty of ancient temples, such as Luxor and Karnak, that tell stories of pharaohs and the gods they worshipped. The lush landscapes on the banks of the river offer glimpses into the everyday life of local communities, where traditions have been preserved for centuries.

Jordan’s city of Petra is another popular destination for Middle East culture holidays as it stands as an awe-inspiring testament to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. Carved into the rose-red cliffs by the Nabataeans more than two thousand years ago, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a true marvel. As you enter through the narrow and winding Siq, the Treasury, with its intricate façade, comes into view. Exploring the ancient rock-cut tombs, temples and amphitheatres in this vast archaeological complex is like travelling back in time.

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A magical two weeks.
Very well organised and a comprehensive itinerary offering a good understanding of the fascinating present day culture and the history of the island. Enough free time to explore whatever we wished – or just to relax and enjoy watching the Sicilian world go by. Our tour leader Tiziano was the key to the success of the Grand Tour, communicating his knowledge of Sicily with an infectious passion.

Sian Owen Sicily Grand Tour

This is an incredible trip visiting 3 Stans, and all very different from each other. The scenery and hiking in Kyrgyzstan was spectacular and the Golden Eagle experience was a real highlight. Uzbekistan was such a contrast to the first 2 countries and some of the sights were breathtakingly beautiful.
All of the countries were fascinating in their own way and our guides Vitaliy and Dilshod were excellent! Both very knowledgeable and gave us great insights and the history of each place we visited.

Alex Morris The Silk Road

As with our other Exodus adventures, the trip was very well organised with a comprehensive itinerary. We did a loop of the island and saw most things you would want to see. There was good mix of temples and other ruins (Greek, Roman, etc.) and we got a good understanding of the complex history of the island (given that pretty much every empire, colonial power, etc. over the last 3000 years had bulldozed their way through the island). Our excellent leader Tiziano (more below) introduced us to the culture, food, etc. of Sicily. The itinerary was full-on, but there was time to slow down and explore. The local guides were very good. A particular shout out to Vanessa who showed us around Catania and Neapolis with a fun, honest, and critical eye.

Kurt Mills Sicily Grand Tour

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