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From the Ancient City of Petra to the new age skyscrapers of Dubai, there is plenty to discover on a tour of the Middle East. Explore this captivating region with group tours and small group adventures to Israel, UAE, Egypt and Jordan that immerse you in the Middle Eastern culture, legends of old, enthralling landscapes, bustling souks and mouth watering local cuisine.

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9 Days Amman to Amman

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8 Days Amman to Amman

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8 Days Cairo to Cairo

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10 Days Cairo to Luxor

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On The Go Tours
Every holiday experience from On the Go Tours has been carefully designed to ensure that you not only enjoy authentic local experiences but do so while...more getting the best value for money. Guided group tours are our specialty, with well-planned itineraries balancing the key highlights of each destination with plenty of free time to explore. Led by expert and passionate tour leaders, our tours attract a variety of ages and are ideally suited to solo travellers as we have very few compulsory single supplements. We use distinctively local means of transport too, with an excellent selection of 3-5-star hotels and boutique properties. As an award-winning tour operator, we offer a range of trip types from family adventures to tailor-made holidays, so we’re bound to have a trip style to suit you. We're passionate about making your holiday truly memorable, along with Global Journeys, our valued partner, to help you book your next journey with us.
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Budget:Affordable
Accommodation:3 - 4 Star
Viking
A Viking river cruise is the discerning traveller’s dream. Whether you choose to visit Egypt, Asia, Europe or the Mississippi, our itineraries are designed...more to immerse you in the history and culture of each destination. With us, you could be exploring a local food market with our head chef one day and experiencing an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a world-famous museum the next. Our state-of-the-art ships take you right into the heart of each destination, and you won’t find any kids or ‘nickel and diming’ on board. In fact, our fares include everything you need - from meals, beverages and Wi-Fi to a culturally enriching shore excursion at every port of call. This unique combination of features has become affectionately known as ‘the Viking difference’. Viking has 70 award-winning river ships sailing all over the world, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board to discover the Viking difference for yourself.
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Budget:Premium
Known For:Scandinavian Design
Fleet Size:86
Explore
Explore has been taking small groups on adventure holidays all over the world for almost 40 years. The expert team, at home and overseas, works together...more to create itineraries that leave you feeling that you’ve really explored a destination rather than just visited. You’ll see the highlights, the must-sees, of course. But you’ll also get away from the beaten track, and get a different perspective on your destination. You’ll get closer to a place, its people and cultures. Our small groups are typically 12 people – small enough to get right into the heart of your destination, but big enough to find like-minded people to share your experiences with. And the glue that holds these groups together is our local tour leaders, who are uniquely placed to add individual and spontaneous moments to each trips – moments that stay with you long after you return home. All sorts of people travel with Explore – our groups are usually a mix of solos, couples and friends. What unites them is their adventurous spirit and thirst for real travel experiences. We provide authentic small-group travel, designed by experts and led by experts, with sustainability at its heart and a common desire for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re on a cultural tour of Lebanon, cycling in Vietnam, walking in Italy or exploring Costa Rica with your family, when you’re travelling with Explore you know that you’re in good hands.
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Budget:Affordable & Premium
Accommodation:Mixed

Discover Must do experiences and highlights of the Middle East

Climb the Tallest Building in the World

Climb the Tallest Building in the World

Ascend to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa to take in sweeping views of the dazzling Dubai cityscape sprawled below.

Enjoy Bedouin Hospitality

Enjoy Bedouin Hospitality

Explore Wadi Rum with local Bedouin tribesmen and spend the night in a desert camp, where you’ll learn about their history and prevailing traditions.

Float in the Dead Sea

Float in the Dead Sea

Soak in the buoyant waters, lather your skin in the black mud rich with minerals, and relax as you float effortlessly taking in the view.

Ancient City of Petra

Ancient City of Petra

See the iconic facades carved into the rock face and watch another era spring to life in this ancient city. Visit by night to see this impressive Rose Red City illuminated by over 1,000 candles.

Pyramids of Giza

Pyramids of Giza

Rising from the sand swept landscape, these towering feats of Ancient Egypt stand as a tribute to the pharaohs who conceptualised them and the workers who constructed them. Striking on the eyes, provocative on the imagination.

Recent Reviews What our clients are saying about their trips to the Middle East

Beautiful Jordan with G Adventures   , VIC, Australia, Mar 2025
The 10 days trip in Jordan has been amazing. Not one dull day. Weather was perfect and not many crowds. Everyday we were at a unique place and definitely hit all the highlights in Jordan. Even though its not an 'active' tour, it is definitely active enough compared to other classic tours which I am glad. Jordan is amazing, would love to return agai ...read moren.
Egyptian antiquities   , NSW, Australia, Oct 2024
This tour is a great way to see the wonders of ancient Egypt. The Valley of the Kings excursion was a highlight for us, plus the (optional but worth the $$$) trip to Abu SImbel. Cairo and its traffic are chaotic but the Marriott was an excellent respite. Internal flights were OK, but the security setup at airports can be challenging so make sure you ...read more allow lots of time before departure. Georgie and GJ were very helpful prior to our journey.
Amazing, magical, memorable and…just book it - Bunnik Tours, Egyptian Discovery!   , QLD, Australia, Oct 2024
We enjoyed every nanosecond of our tour from the moment we were met by Saeed at the airport until he saw us off again after a most memorable tour. Bassem (our guide, very approachable and a knowledgeable Egyptologist) also deserves a special mention for making our tour exceptional.

To choose a highlight is near impossible as the whole tour was probably ...read more one of, if not the best that we’ve ever done. (We’ve visited close to 60 countries over the past ten years). The Nile River Cruise, Dendera Temple Complex, Tombs of the Nobles and the Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise over the Valley of the Kings are noteworthy though and none of the Optional Excursions should be missed!

We were lucky enough that the new Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened during our tour and as a special gesture Bassem took us there on the last day of our tour - so special to be able to experience a visit to the largest museum of its kind in the world - thanks Bunnik Tours!

Our accommodation was very conveniently located and well appointed. Staying in the Four Seasons at Alexandria, Steigenberger Nile Palace at Luxor and Mövenpick Resort at Aswan was a real treat!

We added an extra day before and after the tour and it was so worth it – we were able to do an unforgettable privately booked Sunset Camel ride at the Giza Pyramids (what a magical start to our time spent in Egypt) and some other wonderful tours in Cairo with which Saeed very ably assisted.

Only Egypt offers the opportunity to cruise and sail on the Nile, the longest river in the world; visit GEM, the largest museum of its kind on the planet; enter the Step Pyramid of Djoser in Saqqara, the earliest known large-scale cut stone construction (built around 2650 BC) and touch the only surviving structure from the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Great Pyramid of Giza.

And lastly – thanks Hannah Campbell and Global Journeys (since 2017 we’ve booked 10 tours with great prices quoted) for your promptness and once again fine-tuning our journey by handling extra accommodation, special requirements etc and in the past dealing with unforeseen cancellations and changes due to the Covid Pandemic. We are looking forward to our next Bunnik Tour to Sri Lanka, coming up very soon!
Highlights of Jordan and Egypt Review   , NSW, Australia, Nov 2023
A great adventure for in depth ancient history buffs of Jordan and Egypt.

The tour guides were locals, confident, experienced, very knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and well organised, always conscious of our safety and well being. They told us what pitfalls to be aware of when shopping and touring. However, often, there was information overload, ...read more leaving insufficient time for exploring, which was quite disappointing, especially, for many, this was a bucket list destination.

The tour in Jordan was enjoyable with its varied activities. However, that in Egypt was heavily concentrated on rushing to visit as many tombs as possible, so we soon became “tombed”out. A more leisurely pace with time to enjoy some of the beautiful hotels on the Nile and an exploration of modern Egypt would have created a more enjoyable experience.

The accommodation was a mixture of very modern exclusive hotels, some bygone ones in the process of being renovated and one unwelcoming, very basic, old Wadi Rum “glamp”. Thank goodness for the lovely, modern Movenpick cruise boat which softened the blow, with its wonderful crew and experienced chefs!

The variety of foods was an experience, a mixture of delicious to wanting, as in Wadi Rum where you couldn’t even have toast! Often, dishes were comparatively very salty and heavily spiced, just how the locals like it?

The Bunnik tour was pricey for such inconsistent accommodation and food options but we felt very safe, well looked after and happy to be with a small group of lovely easy going Aussie fellow travellers. You will have fun, if you are willing to go with the flow.

To stay well, don’t eat the salad, even in five star hotels, or use ice and always use bottled water, even for brushing your teeth! This was made easy with Bunnik providing an endless supply of complimentary bottled, water!

Lastly, I must commend Global Journeys and Bunnik for their professional and dedicated staff, who are always happy to answer our questions and concerns.

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Collette's Treasures of Egypt Await

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Collette's Treasures of Egypt Await

Egypt is a trending destination with amazing sights, good weather and unique history. Collette’s 12-day guided tour is the perfect way to experience the beauty and legends of the Nile River and the wonders that line its shores. Beginning in Cairo, you will step back in time to explore...

Egypt & Jordan with Travelmarvel

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Egypt & Jordan with Travelmarvel

Set on the crossroads of Africa and Arabia, both Egypt and Jordan are timeless kingdoms which hold a myriad of wonders. With Travelmarvel, prepare to unearth a world of intrigue, in which towering pyramids, sand-covered tombs, medieval bazaars and ancient Pharaonic temples await. Enjoy a...

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