Middle East Vacations

Middle East tours typically visit Israel, Jordan or Turkey, in a region often referred to as the Holy Land. Escorted tours include the services of an expert guide who knows the area well. Guides will ensure a comfortable, educational and enriching experience, while guests enjoy the convenience and value of well-chosen hotels and discounted airfares.

These itineraries feature a number of historically and spiritually significant destinations. Jerusalem, Nazareth and Bethlehem are prevalent stops in Israel. Jerusalem's Israel Museum and its Shrine of the Book, which holds the Dead Sea Scrolls, are among the highlights. Other lures include Nazareth's Church of Annunciation and Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity.

Holy Land tours also visit Jordan or Turkey. In Jordan, guests spend time in Petra, its monastery, treasury and ancient tombs carved into the red-orange rock. Travel to Turkey will likely include Istanbul, the present-day name for the ancient city of Constantinople, and Ephesus, a well-preserved site of Greek and Roman architectural remains.

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Trips are rated according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered. The vacations below are categorized according to the industry rating scale (budget, first class and deluxe). Click any vacation name for the itinerary, dates and prices.

Vacation Name	Days	Starts In	Ends In	Travel Style	Company	Quality*
Middle East Vacations

* Key to Quality Ratings These vacations are classified according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered. = Budget vacations that typically range from $50 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. = First class vacations that typically range from $80 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. = Deluxe vacations that typically range from $200 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.