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This Egypt and Middle East expedition overland delivers a journey through history, starting in Istanbul , Turkey and travelling to Cairo Egypt. Istanbul is a beautiful city joining Asia to Europe . We explore the Ruins, battle fields take in the culture of this great country, travelling on we discover the Crusader castles and markets of Syria as well as exploring the oldest continually inhabited city in the world, Damascus in Syria.

The Dead Sea in Jordan is next and Wadi Moussa from where we explore the ancient capital of the Nabataeans, Petra. Taking a break from man-made structures, we venture into the desert to Wadi Rum, Lawrence of Arabia’s country, to drink mint tea with the locals and sleep out under the stars. Departing the port of Aqaba we take the ferry to Egypt . The Red Sea has some of the best diving in the world with clear blue water and abundant coral and sea life, camel safaris, jeep safaris, snorkelling or just relax in a beachside café. This is a great chance to sit back and relax before catching a transfer to Cairo and the tours end.

Middle East Overland / Turkey - Days 1 - 14

Istanbul on the Bosphorus. Gallipoli - Anzac soldiers battlefields Dardenelles cross from Europe to Asia. Troy - Trojan wooden horse Ephesus the largest Roman city on the Mediterranean coast. Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Pamukkale a hillside of white limestone curtained terraces, with ancient spa pools. Turquoise Coast - Kas and Olympos with its eternal flames. Kekova underwater temple. Cappadoccia, a region formed from volcanic ash, Goreme churches and monasteries .Derinkuyu massive underground city. Turkish carpets and pottery in the world.

Middle East Overland / Syria - Days 15 - 21

Aleppo - covered markets, citadel and caravanserais. Crusader Castle Krac-de-Chevaliers. Palmyra; the Roman city in the desert. Damascus the oldest city in the world. Day trip to Lebanon - temple of Jupiter at Baalbeck & Beirut (politics permitting).

Middle East Overland / Jordan - Days 22 - 26

Dead Sea so salty you can only float on top. Petra with buildings and temples carved into the mountain walls. Wadi Rum the desert base of Lawrence of Arabia

Middle East Overland / Egypt - Days 27 - 28

Ferry across the Red Sea to the Sinai. Dahab - the best coral reefs in the world. and transfer to Cairo.