Middle East in August

Classic Egypt & Jordan - This 16 day tour incorporates a Luxury Cruise with visits to Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Red Sea, Wadi Rum, Petra and the Dead Sea. 16 days from £1995 with Egypt Uncovered available in January, May

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Jordan Family Adventure - This 9-day family tour visits all of the major tourist sites in Jordan and has been designed to work well for families. 9 days from £850 with Egypt Uncovered available in January, May, June

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Syria & Jordan Uncovered - Exciting tour through two of the Middle East's most interesting and diverse countries. 15 days from £2235 with Egypt Uncovered available in May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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Gourmet Lebanon - Discover the flavours of the Orient in beautiful Lebanon. 8 days from £1295 with Travel The Unknown available in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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Pyramids & Petra - This 11-day tour visits the main sites in Cairo before heading to Jordan via the Red Sea to visit Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. 11 days from £1495 with Egypt Uncovered available in January, May

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JUST LET the dolphins come to you

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