Our 20 day Middle Eastern Adventure Itinerary
This Christmas we spent an action packed 20 days exploring the Middle East. It was my first time to this region of the world and I was extremely impressed by the amazing sites and wonderful adventures that awaited us throughout the four countries we visited. Check out our video recap of our adventures through Istanbul, Dubai, Oman, Abu Dhabi, Jordan and Israel!
Our Itinerary:
Day 1: Istanbul, Turkey
-15 hour layover
-Explore the East and West sides of Istanbul
Day 2: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
-Explore Old Dubia and the surrounding Souks
-Set sail on Royal Caribbean’s Splendor of the Seas
Day 3: Khasab, Oman
-Visit the Khasab Fortress
-Snorkel and dolphin watch on a Dow Cruis
through the fiords
Day 4 & 5: Muscat, Oman
- Hike along the seashore to downtown Muscat taking in abandon fortress and the Grand Incense burner
- View the Royal Palace, Al Jalali Fort and Mirani fort downtown
- Visit Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque
- Take a day trip to the Bahla Fort and surrounding hot springs
Day 6: Relax on the boat at Sea
Day 7: Abu Dhabi, UAE
-Explore the New and Old Palace
-Visit some of the pristine beaches
-Explore some of the largest shopping malls in the world
Day 8 & 9 Dubai
-Explore New Dubia
-Marvel at the Manufactured Islands
-Go to the top of the worlds tallest building, the Burj Khalifa
*Book your tickets ahead for big savings
-Watch the Dubai Fountain Show
-Check out the amazing Dubai Mall
Day 11: Amman, Jordan
*Be sure to purchase the Jordan Pass when visiting
-Visit the Citadel
-The Roman Theater
-Roam around the Souks
Day 12: Petra
-Marvel at the many amazing sites throughout Petra and take some small hikes
-Spend the night in a Bedouin Cave and learn about the culture with traditional
food and uncountable amounts of food
Day 13: Wadi Rum
-Take a tour to the major sites of Wadi Rum
-Spend the afternoon hiking through the desert
-Spend the night in A Bedouin encampment
Day 14: Aquaba
-Snorkel around a sunken military tank
Day 15: Eilat- Tel Eviv, Israel
-Cross the boarder from Jordan to Israel
-Explore the sea town of Eilat and take in the contrast of Jordan and Israeli life
Day 16: Jerusalem
-Take a free Sandeman tour to get an over view of the major sites
-Explore the sites of the city
Day 17: Jerusalem & Bethlehem
Day 18: Galilee, Nazareth, River of Jordan
Day 19: Dead Sea & Masada
Day 20: Fly out of Tel Aviv, Israel
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ALSO…Be on the look out for future posts where we will be giving tips on budget friendly and safe travel in the Middle East!
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