This comprehensive tour contrasts the modern city life of Tel Aviv with one of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem. Wonder at the biblical and historic sites that lie around the Sea of Galilee, experience life on a traditional kibbutz and end your stay in the fascinating holy city of Jerusalem. Cox & Kings offers two grades of hotel in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
2012 A Journey to Jerusalem - Luxury Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
The Ancient City of Jerusalem • The Galilee • Masada • The Dead Sea
This comprehensive tour contrasts the modern city life of Tel Aviv with one of the oldest cities in the world, Jerusalem. Wonder at the biblical and historic sites that lie around the Sea of Galilee, experience life on a traditional kibbutz and end your stay in the fascinating holy city of Jerusalem. Cox & Kings offers two grades of hotel in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
2012 Colours Of Kyrgyzstan Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
Karakol • Ala-Archa Gorge • Lake Issyk-Kul
Discover the beauty and spectacular landscapes of one of Central Asia's most picturesque countries. From the white peaks of the Tien Shan mountain range and the deep blue of Lake Issyk-Kul to the striking red cliffs of Djety-Oguz and the green gorge of Ala-Archa, this tour explores some of the countries most colourful highlights.
2012 Egyptian Grand Tour Small group journey -11 Days / 10 Nights
7 nights cruising from Luxor to Abu Simbel • Temples of Lake Nasser & Abu Simbel
This luxurious journey recalls the golden age of the Grand Tour, when travellers would explore some of the world’s most fascinating places in style. Staying in some of the country’s finest accommodation, this comprehensive tour visits Lower Egypt, Upper Egypt and Lower Nubia, and is ideal for those wishing to see Egypt’s greatest sites in the most comfort.
2012 Heart Of Central Asia Uzbekistan Small group journey -11 Days / 10 Nights
Samarkand’s Registan Square • The Magnificent Cities of Bukhara and Khiva • Kunya Urgench, Turkmenistan
Set on the Silk Road, Uzbekistan has played host to waves of conquerors and nomads. The legacy they have left behind can be seen in the towering fortresses of Khiva and Bukhara and the glorious Islamic architecture of Samarkand.
2012 Lebanon: Land of the Phoenicians Small group journey -7 Days / 6 Nights
Phoenician Byblos • Jeita Grotto • Roman Temples at Baalbek
Lebanon is a jewel of the Levant; a captivating mix of coastal and mountain scenery, dotted with important and impressive historic remains. This journey takes in the highlights, visiting the Phoenician ports of Byblos and Sidon, the bustling cosmopolitan capital of Beirut and the spectacular Roman remains of Baalbeck.
2012 Oman: An Arabian Odyssey Small group journey -7 Days / 6 Nights
Medieval Omani Forts • Wahiba ‘Sand Sea’ • Al Hoota Cave Complex
Combining breathtaking natural beauty with a well-preserved cultural heritage, the sultanate of Oman is one of the least known, yet most exciting tourist destinations in the Middle East. Taking in magnificent forts and palaces, the rolling dunes of the Wahiba Sands and the stunning Al Hoota cave complex, this tour discovers one of the region’s best-kept secrets.
2012 Splendours Of Jordan Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
Marriott Properties Throughout • Two Full Days in Petra • Petra by Candlelight
This tour highlights the rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes of Jordan. The journey takes in the fantastically well-preserved classical city of Jerash, the biblical site of Mount Nebo, and Petra, the rock city lost to the world for a millennium and recently classified as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. The shifting sands of Wadi Rum and the curative waters of the Dead Sea complete your exploration of this country.
2012 Treasures of Iran Small group journey -9 Days / 8 Nights
Islamic Architecture & Monuments • World Heritage City of Isfahan • Palace of Persepolis
The fantastically rich and varied history of Iran has left a dramatic cultural heritage. This tour reveals the best of that legacy, including the supreme Islamic architecture of Isfahan and Shiraz, the ancient Achaemanid capital of Pasargadae and the splendid bas-reliefs of the Palace of Persepolis.
2012 Wonders Of Egypt Small group journey -8 Days / 7 Nights
4 Night Nile Cruise • Full Day Sightseeing in Cairo
This weeklong tour, accompanied by a qualified Egyptologist throughout, is the perfect introduction to the many and varied sights of Egypt. The tour combines a stay in Cairo, home of the pyramids and the Egyptian Museum, with a cruise on the Nile, taking in the famous sights of Upper Egypt, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Karnak and the Aswan High Dam.