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Dear Traveller Nowhere in the world is as full of history as the countries of North Africa and the Middle East, and with political change sweeping the region, history continues to be made. Many ancient civilisations have held sway in this region: Sumerians, Phoenicians, Egyptians, Romans and Greeks all left their mark on the landscape, long before the Arab Conquest and the battles of the Crusades. Although the sites of antiquity are the main draw, there are also plenty of other experiences to enthral the traveller – traditional cultures existing in a modern world, bustling bazaars, sophisticated cuisines, fascinating national parks and inspirational desert and mountain scenery. All of our North Africa and Middle East specialists have travelled extensively through the region and many have lived there and studied the Arabic language. Not only are they passionate about this part of the world, they also know the practicalities of travelling here, and have daily contact with our partners on the ground to keep up to date with the very latest developments in each of the countries we cover. If you have tentative plans and would like an informal chat, or have more concrete ideas and want to start planning in earnest, please feel free to call them. Whether you are travelling here for the first time, or returning to explore in more depth, I hope our passion is infectious and inspires you to visit this historic and fascinating corner of the world. Craig Burkinshaw Managing Director
Introducing Audley After developing a real passion for travel in the early 1990s, Craig Burkinshaw founded Audley, or Asian Journeys as we were then called. Craig wanted to make it possible for others to share the same experiences and, from these small beginnings, the company was born. Audley offered a new type of travel – individual journeys, designed to match the traveller’s interests, tastes and budget, created with an absolute commitment to quality, authenticity and a passion for travel. Today Audley is one of the UK’s most highly regarded specialist tour operators, providing tailor-made trips throughout Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, Australasia, Antarctica and the Arctic, Canada and Alaska. Tailor-made journeys The beauty of tailor-made travel is that every trip is unique. Whether you want to stay in simple or luxurious accommodation, have great guides on hand or explore under your own steam, travel for one week or five, we can create a trip to match your tastes and budget. We can also design trips for a special occasion, where added touches can change an adventurous journey into a spectacular honeymoon, anniversary or birthday celebration. Your trip can be tailored to suit your particular interests, such as wildlife, photography or diving, and we have the specialist knowledge to match. Throughout the brochure you will find suggested itineraries and some of our favourite places to stay. These are included purely to offer inspiration and give you a flavour of what is possible, as each journey is created individually to give you the opportunity to experience a destination in exactly the way you choose. Planning your trip Once you have some ideas for your trip, or if you just want some general guidance, call one of our North Africa and Middle East specialists on 01993 838 400. They can offer advice and discuss your plans with you before creating a detailed itinerary, which will be forwarded to you together with maps, accommodation information, colour photographs and a price. Your specialist can then continue to refine the plans until you are completely satisfied. They will be on hand from the start of the planning process until your return and are always available to answer questions and offer sound advice. Specialist knowledge Our North Africa and Middle East specialists have all travelled extensively throughout the region and in many cases lived there, so you can rely on their extensive, first-hand knowledge. They regularly return to see the accommodation, meet our guides – many of whom are firm friends – experience all the excursions and activities, and keep up-to-date with local developments. They pride themselves on having an honest ‘tell it how it is’ approach to planning your trip and, as well as their own comprehensive knowledge, are able to draw on the considerable collective experience of their colleagues. We believe this approach is unique to Audley and the only way that we can genuinely offer you a tailor-made service. Financial security All travel arrangements in this brochure that include a flight are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 4817. Please see our booking conditions for more information. If your arrangements do not include any flights from the UK they are protected by a separate financial scheme, for further details please visit www.audleytravel.com/protect The pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx Contents Introduction 2-7 Egypt 8-29 Jordan 30-45 Syria 46-55 Lebanon 56-59 Morocco 60-77 Tunisia 78-81 Libya 82-83 Iran 84-89 Oman 90-98 Useful information 99
Page 1: N ORTH A FRICA & THE M IDDLE E AST
Page 5 and 6: Guiding and excursions Your guides
Page 7 and 8: Al-Azhar Mosque, Egypt Responsible
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Page 11 and 12: Mosaic, Hanging Church, Coptic Cair
Page 13 and 14: The Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
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Page 17 and 18: Coptic church service, Cairo Mosaic
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Page 45 and 46: Suggested itineraries Ajloun Castle
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Children, Aleppo The Hittite Temple
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Suggested itineraries St.Simeon’s
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