The Middle East is living, breathing proof of an old maxim: you don’t know, until you go. Forget the headlines and the hyperbole; this is the cradle of civilisations, an ancient land emerging as a modern power, with the money, culture and panache to back it up. Ride camels with Bedouin tribespeople across the dunes of the Sahara, haggle for gold in the souqs of downtown Amman, cruise the Nile beneath the white sail of a felucca or float forever in the mineral-rich waters of the Dead Sea. Wherever you go, three things will follow: the faint scent of cloves and camel, the echoing call to prayer and the smiles of people that call this place home.
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Reviews
Egypt Experience, May 2018
Madge Baker
I have already recommended Intrepid to other people and will keep doing- Saftey compassion, organization and very over all vacation planning was excellent
Review submitted 20 Jun 2018
Jordan & Egypt Express, May 2018
Ria Mehta
Egypt left much to be desired in terms of sightseeing as this trip focused so much on Jordan's highlights and not really much of Egypt's.
Review submitted 19 Jun 2018
Egypt Adventure, June 2018
Matthew Sickerdick
This tour ticks everything you need to do in Egypt, and some. If you think Egypt only has the pyramids to offer, you better buckle up!
Review submitted 18 Jun 2018
Explore Jordan, June 2018
Chloe McKeever
This was the perfect way to explore Jordan - brilliantly organised, beautiful locations, very informative guide and a really fun group. Having done a lot of back packing trips this is the first organised group trip I've done. Complete convert. Couldn't recommend it enough for a short holiday.
Review submitted 18 Jun 2018
Jordan & Egypt Express, May 2018
Emilia Baeza
Great trip. The desert was beautiful and Petra amazing.
Review submitted 18 Jun 2018
Explore Jordan, June 2018
Maria Acosta
I highly recommend intrepid because of the quality of their guides and the places chosen to be visited.
Review submitted 18 Jun 2018
Egypt Adventure, June 2018
Cameron Bang
Overall a fantastic trip. Group leader was fantastic and will definitely book another trip with intrepid again
Review submitted 17 Jun 2018
Egypt Adventure, May 2018
Greta Gilbert
Egypt Adventure was a wonderful experience! The guides were fantastic, and the itinerary was genius. I would do the exact same trip again tomorrow if I could!
Review submitted 16 Jun 2018
Egypt Experience, May 2018
Rod Palethorpe
This is a superb trip providing the opportunity to experience the giant pyramids, ancient tombs and temples dating back thousands of years, in a safe, comfortable and well organised package. Highly recommended.
Review submitted 16 Jun 2018
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