9 HIDDEN TREASURES

Voyage through thousands of years of history in Egypt, Jordan and Turkey.

27 DAY TOUR & CRUISE: EGYPT, JORDAN & TURKEY Includes return flights Cruise the Nile from Luxor to Aswan via the Valley of the Kings See the Egyptian pyramids and the Sphinx, Troy, Petra, Istanbul, Cappadocia and the Dead Sea Mar 2023 – Nov 2023

This journey immerses you in some of the Middle East’s most captivating scenes, including the splendour of the ancient pyramids and epic golden desertscapes. In Istanbul, wander inside enigmatic landmarks including the Blue Mosque. Leave the city behind for the stirring battlefields of Anzac Cove and Gallipoli, the history-steeped ruins of Troy, Ephesus and Hierapolis, top-notch vineyards in Sirince and Cappadocia’s surreal underground architecture. An early morning hot-air balloon ride over the rock-hewn landscape is optional but not to be missed. Egypt’s frenetic capital, Cairo, is your base for trips to the Sphinx and Great Pyramids of Giza. But, of course, no visit to ancient Egypt is complete without a cruise along the Nile, so on a four-night trip aboard a five-star ship you’ll wonder at the magnificent Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Horus at Edfu, which was preserved under sand for about 2000 years. Next up is an incredible overnight stay in Jordan’s Wadi Rum (also known as the Valley of the Moon) where Lawrence of Arabia was filmed. Traverse the red dunes by jeep – and camel! – before glamping under the stars in a Bedouin-style tent. As the end of the journey draws near, a thrilling excursion to the Lost City of Petra, the blush-coloured city lost for more than a millennium, is matched with downtime floating in the Dead Sea.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

The culture of three countries comes to life in the 58 vibrant local meals you’ll enjoy. Taste Istanbul’s imam bayildi (eggplant stuffed with grilled lamb), sip sweet green tea while cruising the Nile and feast on zarb, a traditional Bedouin dinner in Jordan.