Middle East
The "cradle of civilization" embraces the ancient and the modern: Roman ruins and Biblical sites, trendy city nightlife and the world's tallest tower. The moon shimmers over the silent desert where Bedouin ride their camels over rippling sand. Oasis resorts lure SCUBA divers and sun-worshippers, while the blue azure waters of the Mediterranean beckon the boating set.
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Take an elevator ride to the top of the world's tallest building in dazzling Dubai or bargain for gold and carpets in the busy souks. Watch camel racing or the newest sport: sand skiing. Whether you want to see thousands of pink flamingos or indulge in fantastic duty-free shopping, the UAE is courting discriminating visitors. Discount travel to Dubai is easy with Friendly Planet!
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Experiencing Turkey is like stepping onto a movie set of whirling dervishes, shimmering mosques, sultans' treasures, and ancient Roman cities like Ephesus. Long a historical link between Europe and Asia, Turkey embodies the modernity and traditions of both: bazaars, lush gardens of the Bosphorus Strait, and the cafe culture of Istanbul. Friendly Planet makes your travel planning easy with one of our wonderful discount tours of Turkey!
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Tour & Cruise Packages
Packages generally include: roundtrip airfare from the U.S., airline taxes & fees, fuel surcharges, transfers, hotel and/or cruise accommodations, many meals, and guided touring. Select a tour for a full list of features.
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8 days from $1472*
| Departures |
March 2012 |
| Departs |
New York Kennedy (JFK), Washington Dulles (IAD), Chicago O'Hare (ORD) |
| Highlights |
Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pergamon, Troy, Canakkale & the Dardanelles. |
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8 days from $2084*
| Departures |
April – August 2012 |
| Departs |
New York Kennedy (JFK); other gateways on request |
| Highlights |
Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini. Optional touring includes Ephesus ruins & St. John's Monestary. Optional Classical Greece extension. |
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9 days from $2284*
| Departures |
April – June 2012 |
| Departs |
New York Kennedy (JFK); other gateways on request |
| Highlights |
Athens, Mykonos, Kusadasi, Santorini. Optional touring includes Ephesus & Knossos ruins. Optional Classical Greece extension. |
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14 days from $1977*
| Departures |
August – November 2012 |
| Departs |
New York Kennedy (JFK), Washington Dulles (IAD), Chicago O'Hare (ORD) |
| Highlights |
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Troy, Canakkale & the Dardanelles. Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia & Gallipoli. |
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6 days from $2079*
| Departures |
April – November 2012 |
| Departs |
Los Angeles (LAX), New York Kennedy (JFK), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) |
| Highlights |
Abra Water taxi ride, Dubai Museum, Mall of the Emirates. Optional extensions Kenya Wildlife Safari and India's Golden Triangle. |
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9 days from $1899*
| Departures |
May – November 2012 |
| Departs |
Los Angeles (LAX), New York Kennedy (JFK), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) |
| Highlights |
Abra Water taxi ride, Dubai Museum, Mall of the Emirates; Wat Trimitr (Golden Buddha) and Wat Po (Reclining Buddha) |
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12 days from $2584*
| Departures |
April – August 2012 |
| Departs |
New York Kennedy (JFK); other gateways on request |
| Highlights |
Athens, Mykonos, Istanbul, Izmir, Santorini, & Crete. Optional Classical Greece extension. |
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8 days from $2199*
| Departures |
May – November 2012 |
| Departs |
New York Kennedy (JFK) |
| Highlights |
Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara Game Reserve. Optional Balloon Safari Adventure and optional 3 night extension to Istanbul. |
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11 days from $2791*
| Departures |
May – October 2012 |
| Departs |
New York Kennedy (JFK) |
| Highlights |
Nairobi, Samburu Game Reserve, OL Pejeta Convervancy, Lake Nakuru National Park & Masai Mara National Reserve. Optional 3 night extension to Istanbul |
