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Middle East

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Middle East

Golden dunes, visionary cities and the warm tradition of Arabian hospitality.

Overview

Discover Middle East

The Middle East blends ancient wonder with visionary modernity — the pyramids of Giza at dawn, the rose-red city of Petra, the silent dunes of the Empty Quarter and the glittering skylines of the Gulf. Arabian hospitality is unmatched, and our journeys pair grand desert camps with the world's most celebrated hotels.

Signature highlights

  • Pyramids of Giza & the Nile
  • Petra & Wadi Rum, Jordan
  • Empty Quarter dunes of Oman
  • Marrakech & the Sahara

Experiences we curate

Private Nile dahabiya cruisingEgyptologist-led temple accessLuxury desert camps & dune diningSouk & heritage-quarter toursHelicopter panoramas

Where to go

Countries & destinations in Middle East

Explore the distinct character of each destination across Middle East.

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

Visionary cities, timeless desert

Glittering skylines give way to silent golden dunes. In the Emirates, contemporary luxury and Arabian heritage entwine — private desert dining, helicopter panoramas and the world's most celebrated hotels.

  • Private desert dune dining
  • Helicopter flight over the coastline
  • Souk and heritage quarter tours

Best time: November to March for cooler, sunlit days.

Egypt

Egypt

Where the ancient world still breathes

Sail the timeless Nile aboard a private dahabiya, stand before the pyramids of Giza at first light and explore the temples of Luxor with leading Egyptologists. Egypt rewards the curious traveller with wonders unmatched anywhere on earth.

  • Private Nile dahabiya cruise
  • Pyramids of Giza at dawn
  • Valley of the Kings, Luxor

Best time: October to April for comfortable temperatures.

Morocco

Morocco

Imperial cities and Saharan silence

Lose yourself in the souks of Marrakech, retreat to a riad of carved cedar and zellige, cross the Atlas Mountains and dine beneath the stars in a luxury desert camp on the edge of the Sahara.

  • Luxury Sahara desert camp
  • Marrakech medina & riads
  • Atlas Mountains scenic drives

Best time: March to May and September to November.

Jordan

Jordan

Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea

Jordan packs wonder into a compact land — the rose-red city of Petra revealed at dawn, the Martian dunes of Wadi Rum, floating in the Dead Sea and the Roman ruins of Jerash, with warm Bedouin hospitality throughout.

  • Petra by candlelight & dawn
  • Wadi Rum luxury desert camp
  • Floating in the Dead Sea

Best time: March to May and September to November.

Oman

Oman

Empty Quarter dunes and dramatic fjords

Authentic and unhurried, Oman offers the towering dunes of the Wahiba and Empty Quarter, the fjord-like Musandam, frankincense souks and grand desert and coastal retreats far from the crowds.

  • Empty Quarter dune camps
  • Musandam fjord cruising
  • Muscat's grand mosque & souk

Best time: October to April for cooler temperatures.

Curated for you

Journeys in Middle East

Arabian Desert Private Charter
On Request
Oman 7 days

Arabian Desert Private Charter

A wholly private charter through Oman's wadis, mountains and dunes — exclusive desert camps, a private yacht day and bespoke experiences arranged entirely around you.

Price on RequestView Journey →
Egypt & the Nile by Private Dahabiya
Limited Availability
Egypt 10 days

Egypt & the Nile by Private Dahabiya

Sail the timeless Nile aboard an intimate private dahabiya, with the pyramids of Giza at dawn and the temples of Luxor explored alongside leading Egyptologists.

From $10,600 ppView Journey →
Egypt in a Week
Available
Egypt 8 days

Egypt in a Week

No destination on earth offers a more epic glimpse into antiquity than Egypt. Experience its magic and mystery in succinct yet immersive fashion, cruising for four nights along the Nile River aboard stylish Sun Boat IV, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary and exploring architectural treasures such as Tutankhamun’s tomb with an expert Worldway Travels x A&K Egyptologist — all in just over a week.

From $6,195 ppView Journey →
Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey
Available
Egypt 10 days

Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey

The mysteries of Egypt have captivated travellers for centuries. Now it’s your turn to explore the Land of the Pharaohs with an expert Worldway Travels x A&K Egyptologist on this private journey, discovering its quintessential archaeological treasures and cruising for four nights along the Nile aboard Nile Seray, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary, the most luxurious boat on the river.

From $15,395 ppView Journey →
Desert Adventures in Saudi Arabia and Jordan
Available
Saudi Arabia, Jordan 11 days

Desert Adventures in Saudi Arabia and Jordan

The stone-carved marvels of Petra in Jordan and AlUla in Saudi Arabia share an ancient connection to the fiercely independent Nabatean civilization that arose in the region during the fourth century BC. Now, for the first time on an Worldway Travels x A&K small-group itinerary, explore the fascinating history behind these monuments and gain insight into the people and cultures, past and present, of the fabled desert countries where they’re found.

From $17,195 ppView Journey →
A Holiday Season Cruise on Nile Seray
Available
Egypt 10 days

A Holiday Season Cruise on Nile Seray

The mysteries of Egypt have captivated travellers for centuries. Now it’s your turn to explore the Land of the Pharaohs with an expert Worldway Travels x A&K Egyptologist on a special holiday journey, discovering its quintessential archaeological treasures and cruising for four nights along the Nile aboard Nile Seray, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary, the most luxurious boat on the river.

From $17,495 ppView Journey →
Wonders of Morocco: From Souks to the Sahara
Available
Morocco 12 days

Wonders of Morocco: From Souks to the Sahara

From medieval Fez to bustling Marrakech, Morocco delights with iconic architecture, intoxicating aromas and uniquely hospitable people. Explore these timeless cities, get a taste of local Berber life in the ruggedly beautiful Atlas Mountains and sleep under the stars at Worldway Travels x A&K’s Private Desert Camp, nestled among towering Sahara dunes.

From $11,695 ppView Journey →
Petra, the Pyramids and a Nile Yacht Cruise
Available
Jordan, Egypt 13 days

Petra, the Pyramids and a Nile Yacht Cruise

Ask any of our guests and they’ll agree: our acclaimed Egyptologists and local experts reveal both ancient and modern Jordan and Egypt like no one else. Experience this difference firsthand as our experts unlock the secrets of Wadi Rum’s Valley of the Moon and Petra’s iconic Treasury. Then, sail the Upper Nile from Luxor to Aswan aboard bespoke dahabiya Zein Nile Chateau, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary, pausing to take in ancient sites along the way and returning to Cairo for the Great Pyramids of Giza.

From $17,595 ppView Journey →
Ultimate Egypt: Pharaohs, Pyramids and a Nile Cruise
Available
Egypt 13 days

Ultimate Egypt: Pharaohs, Pyramids and a Nile Cruise

Recognized as the region’s finest journeys year after year, Worldway Travels x A&K’s Egypt adventures take you places others cannot in a seamlessly elevated style you won’t find anywhere else. Experience this difference firsthand as you cruise the Nile on an Worldway Travels x A&K-exclusive charter of Sun Boat III, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary, delving deeply into Egypt’s ancient wonders. Between destinations, fly aboard aircraft chartered exclusively for Worldway Travels x A&K guests.

From $17,495 ppView Journey →
Wonders of Morocco: A Private Journey
Available
Morocco 12 days

Wonders of Morocco: A Private Journey

From medieval Fez to bustling Marrakech, Morocco delights with iconic architecture, intoxicating aromas and uniquely hospitable people. On this Private Journey, explore these timeless cities, get a taste of local Berber life in the ruggedly beautiful High Atlas Mountains and sleep under the stars at Worldway Travels x A&K’s Private Desert Camp nestled among towering Sahara dunes.

From $12,445 ppView Journey →
Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey
Available
Egypt 10 days

Egypt and the Nile: A Private Journey

The mysteries of Egypt have captivated travellers for centuries. Now it’s your turn to explore the Land of the Pharaohs with an expert Worldway Travels x A&K Egyptologist on this private journey, discovering its quintessential archaeological treasures and cruising for four nights along the Nile aboard Sun Boat IV, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary.

From $11,295 ppView Journey →
Egypt and the Nile
Available
Egypt 10 days

Egypt and the Nile

The mysteries of Egypt have captivated travellers for centuries. Now it’s your turn to explore the Land of the Pharaohs with an expert Worldway Travels x A&K Egyptologist at your side as you discover its quintessential archaeological treasures and cruise for four nights along the Nile aboard Sun Boat IV, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary.

From $11,295 ppView Journey →

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