Visit Middle East

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

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

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

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

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

Visit Istanbul, Turkey's historic city straddling Europe and Asia. Explore the Hagia Sophia (a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral turned mosque and museum), marvel at the Blue Mosque's six minarets and 20,000 Iznik tiles, wander the Grand Bazaar (one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops), and cruise the Bosphorus Strait for views of palaces and bridges linking continents.

Visit Dubai, a futuristic city in the United Arab Emirates. Ascend the Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building at 828m with observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors), shop at the Dubai Mall (one of the largest malls globally with an aquarium and ice rink), experience desert safaris in the Arabian Desert (dune bashing, camel rides, and traditional Bedouin camps), and admire the Palm Jumeirah (artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree with luxury hotels).

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