Middle East in January

A Taste of Rural Lebanon - Discover the flavours and hospitality of pastoral Lebanon. 8 days from £1995 with Travel The Unknown available in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

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Jordan Adventure - This 8 day tour visits all of the major tourist sites in Jordan as well as some lesser known ones. 8 days from £825 with Egypt Uncovered available in January, February, March, April, May, June, July

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Land of the Bedouins - Welcome to Jordan, the gateway to the Middle East. 11 days from £1195 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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Hiking the Holy Valleys - Hike through the verdant and historic Qadisha valley. 6 days from £745 with Travel The Unknown available in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November

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Swimming with dolphins and off-road desert excitement make Eilat a hit with JANE WHARTON
JUST LET the dolphins come to you

Fun, culture and a beach that runs the length of the city whats not to love about Tel Aviv?

IT was like a head spinning cocktail topped up with youth and energy, finished off with a dash of pure, fruity joy.

Who? Teen dream.
Hows it sound? At just 14, Alexis made it to the semi-finals of Americas Got Talent

New affordable air routes are opening up Jordan's wonders to the short-break market, says LIZ BIRD