Welcome to the Middle East, where futuristic skyscrapers rise like mirages from cities surrounded by desert sands. The world’s oldest kingdoms await you with the flawless domes of their celestial temples and wondrous bazaars selling red mountains of exotic spices.

Here history is carved into 4,000 year old stone pyramids, and elegant mosques with marble hallways. Walk the side streets of Istanbul where beautiful rugs hang from balconies and warm-hearted hosts wait to welcome you for hot Turkish tea served in small tulip-shaped glasses.

A mysterious and enchanting charm courses through these countries, ready to surprise you with a rich and lively cuisine. From hot air balloon rides over rugged mountains to a quick shawarma stop while on the go, the Middle East beckons with its exotic and rich hands as it has for millennia.