CuriOdyssey Travel
Custom & Curated Travel Planning
Benjamin Disraeli
"TO TRAVEL IS TO DISCOVER
THAT EVERYONE IS WRONG
ABOUT OTHER COUNTRIES."
MIDDLE EAST
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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which once captivated ancient travelers, continues to enthrall as a modern, vibrant nation. Jordan is a land of contrasts; from the lush, palm-filled wadis to the lifeless Dead Sea; from the red sands of Wadi Rum to the deep blues of the Gulf of Aqaba; from the ancient city of Petra to modern Amman. This journey travels along nearly the entire length of the country, following along the ancient King’s Highway.
Arabia – just the mellifluous word conjures images of desert kingdoms, tented Bedouin camps under starry skies, and markets full of fragrant spices, gold and camels. But Arabia of the 21st century is a fascinating and complex intermingling of ancient history and modern culture. Travel through Oman and the United Arab Emirates. Visit mosques and markets, cities of the future and ruins of the past. Wander through camel markets, see falconry demonstrations, even sleep in a lovely tented camp under the desert stars.
Walk through a land of history: from windswept crusader castles to ports where pilgrims disembarked; from desert landscapes once home to traveling tribes and camel caravans of merchants, to white-domed sheikhs’ tombs, silent monasteries, and ancient synagogues. The country’s underlying natural heritage, and how it intertwines with its cultural heritage, will be a focus of this journey. Delve into history from ancient to modern, visit archaeological ruins, and look at conservation programs.
Delve into the Mediterranean Sea: for millennia it was a thoroughfare for transport, trade, and cultural exchange, creating interactions between diverse peoples from Western Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe. Travel to Israel and Cyprus to explore the myriad historical layers and influences evident today. Learn about thousands of years of great battles and successive rulers, intrusions by external empires, and ongoing cultural exchanges that have shaped the history and societies of the Mediterranean to the present.
Egypt is adventure country par excellence. On this unusual journey traverse the rarely visited Western Desert with its sea of shifting sand dunes extending to the Libyan border. Returning to civilization, colossal pyramids and labyrinthian tombs inspire exploration in the grand tradition of Lawrence of Arabia or Indiana Jones. A four-day cruise on the Upper Nile from Abu Simbel to Aswan reveals temples and tombs.
Discover antiquities and natural wonders on this grand journey from oasis to oasis in Egypt’s remote Western Desert to the spectacle of ancient Luxor. Experience the must-see highlights (the Sphinx, the Cheops Pyramid, the Egyptian Museum, and Luxor) as well as some truly off-the-beaten path sights that define Egypt and showcase cutting-edge archaeological discoveries.
Cultural differences between Jewish communities are observed as far back as the Bible. Over centuries, an array of Jewish communities were established around the globe. Recently, many diaspora Jews have returned to Israel from Yemen, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Morocco, Spain, Ethiopia, Chile, Argentina, and more. Tour Israel and discover these fascinating communties. Learn about their foods, cultures, music, arts, languages, and challenges. This unusual trip provides rare insight into the breadth of worldwide Jewish culture—all within Israel.
