MIDDLE EAST TOURS
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CAPITAL CITIES
JORDAN: Amman
EGYPT: Cairo
UAE: Abu Dhabi
OMAN: Muscat
LANGUAGE
Arabic is the official language, but English is widely spoken
CURRENCY
JORDAN: Jordanian Dinar
EGYPT: Egyptian Pound
UAE: UAE Dirham
OMAN: Omani Rial
PASSPORT/VISA
JORDAN: A visa is required for UK passport holders and is arranged on your behalf prior to departure through Travel Collection (UK passport holders only)
UAE: British passport holders do not require a visa
EGYPT/OMAN: British passport holders require a visa
FLYING TIME
JORDAN: 5 hours (direct) to Amman; EGYPT: 5 hours (direct) to Cairo; 7:30 hours (indirect) to Luxor; UAE: 7 hours (direct) to Abu Dhabi; 7 hours (direct) to Dubai; OMAN: 10 hours (indirect) to Muscat. NB: All timings are approximate from London and for indirect flights in include stopover time.
CLIMATE/SEASON
Generally, the summers from June-September are hot and dry. The winters are cooler and more variable with rainfall. Either side of summer, there is the possibility of winds and sand storms.
BEST TRAVELLING PERIOD
Generally, October to May are considered more comfortable for travelling, to avoid the hot summers.
Bustling souks, crusader castles, mud walled villages and the most futuristic cities in the world; the Middle East is a fascinating land of contrasts.
~ 7 night Nile cruise ~ explore the pyramids at Giza ~ Optional Red Sea beach extensions
~ Explore spectacular Petra & other historic sights ~ Float in the Dead Sea ~ Red Sea beach extension
~ Discover the treasures of Oman ~ Desert camps, historic forts & green turtles ~ Spend time in Dubai