Middle East Bucket List

Experience the Dead Sea floating

Float effortlessly in Earth's lowest point (-430m) between Israel and Jordan

Visit Abu Dhabi

Visit Abu Dhabi, the capital of UAE

Visit Turkey

Straddle Byzantine domes, Cappadocia chimneys, and turquoise coasts of Turkey

Visit Egypt

Stand by pyramids, sail the Nile, and snorkel Red Sea reefs of Egypt

Visit Petra

Discover the ancient city of Petra carved into rose-colored rock in Jordan

Visit Cyprus

Bask on beaches, walk Troodos trails, and explore ancient sites of Cyprus

Visit Istanbul

Visit Istanbul, city on two continents

Visit Jordan

Uncover rose-red Petra, Wadi Rum desert skies, and Dead Sea shores of Jordan

Visit Iran

Marvel at tiled mosques, desert caravanserais, and poetic hospitality of Iran

Visit Doha

Visit Doha, pearl of the Gulf

Visit Dubai

Visit Dubai, city of gold

Visit Middle East

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Visit Saudi Arabia

Trace Nabatean canyons, Red Sea reefs, and date-palm oases of Saudi Arabia

Visit Qatar

Blend desert dunes, dhow-lined corniche, and museum-rich districts of Qatar

Visit United Arab Emirates

Leap between desert dunes, skyline icons, and pearl-diving heritage of the UAE

Visit Tehran

Visit Tehran, capital of Iran

Visit Bahrain

Blend Dilmun history, modern skyline, and pearl-diving heritage of Bahrain

Visit Mecca

Visit Makkah, holy city of Islam

Visit Yemen

Imagine mud-brick skyscrapers, incense routes, and terraced highlands of Yemen

Eat Āsh

Enjoy a traditional Persian soup called Ash (Aush, Aash), known for its rich flavors and nutritious ingredients

Visit Jerusalem

Visit Jerusalem, holy city of Israel

Visit Palestine

Walk storied hills, old-city souqs, and olive-dotted terraces of Palestine

Visit Israel

Walk layered holy cities, desert fortresses, and Mediterranean beaches of Israel

Visit Iraq

Explore Mesopotamian heartlands, date-palm rivers, and golden minarets of Iraq

Visit Riyadh

Visit Riyadh, capital of Saudi Arabia

Visit Baghdad

Visit Baghdad, capital of Iraq

Visit Kuwait

Find desert dunes, seaside corniche, and vibrant souks of Kuwait

Learn Arabic

Learn Modern Standard Arabic and its unique script

Visit Lebanon

Savor mountain terraces, coastal ruins, and Beirut nights of Lebanon

Visit Syria

Recall ancient souqs, Roman theaters, and resilient culture of Syria

Visit Oman

Camp frankincense deserts, swim wadis, and stroll seaside forts of Oman

Visit Tel Aviv

Visit Tel Aviv, modern heart of Israel