Middle East

Boasting the origins of Judaism, Christianity and Islam, the Middle East represents a unique cultural, political and religious centre. Embark on a pilgrimage to the city of Jerusalem; where you can enter the Old City through the Damascus Gate and follow Christ’s final journey on the Via Dolorosa to the ornate Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Survey the plethora of souks, mosques and palaces in old Damascus; venture to Aleppo in the north of Syria with its bustling bazaars and impressive citadel; or see the Crac des Chevaliers crusader fortress in Hamas. No journey to the Middle East is complete without a visit to Giza’s fascinating range of pyramids and sphinx and St Catherine’s awe-inspiring mountain; Mount Sinai.

The trademark of the new Middle East is Dubai; rich with foreign investment and famed for sprouting an array of five- and six-star resorts, hotel chains, golf courses and swimming pools. The centre sports a fascinating culture fusing Western and Arabic influences; and is also visually astounding, with a wealth of restaurants and bars offering remarkable seaside views.