Middle East

Home to both the Great Pyramids and the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest skyscraper, the Middle East is an intriguing juxtaposition of the very ancient and the very modern—with a riveting history in between. Our itineraries to the Middle East draw on the expertise of our local contacts to provide a balanced, thought-provoking experience in a complex part of the world. Meet politicians and archaeologists in the Holy Land, examine architecture in Dubai, or spend time in the world of the pharaohs with our seasoned Egyptologists.

Middle East

Developed programs include:

  • Conflict, Culture and History: The Israeli-Palestinian Conundrum
  • Jordan & the Politics & Culture of the Middle East
  • Uzbekistan: An Important Link on the Silk Road
  • Georgia and Armenia: At the Cusp of Europe and Asia
  • Design in the Desert: The Architecture of Dubai and Abu Dhabi
  • Seventy Years of the State of Israel
  • Women in Jordan
  • Israel Past and Present
  • Israel’s Diverse Landscapes, Wildlife and Cultures