north africa & middle east

If you wish to draw back the veil of the past and explore the treasures of an ancient land, then North Africa and Arabia is the perfect choice. The lands of Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt, Oman, Israel, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon each hold a different yet equally intriguing heritage within their borders; such a wealth of options that our expertise is invaluable.

On A&K's Morocco Holidays 2011, 2012 travel back in time and wander through the labyrinthine streets of Morocco's souqs where traders hawk their wares, old men sit and talk and women move silently behind shutters - scenes as ancient as time itself.

For millennia, the iconic sights encountered on our luxury Egypt holidays have held visitors in their sway, from the Pyramids of Giza erupting from a haze of heat to the white sails of a felucca floating down the Nile. We have recreated this fascinating Pharaonic past on our own elegant vessels, Sun Boat III and IV, with their private docks, evoking a glamorous era of travel.

We will help you follow in the footsteps of British explorer Thesiger through wadis, deserts and old forts to capture the stillness of Wahiba Sands in the Sultanate of Oman, one of the oldest civilisations in the Arabian Peninsula.

Or, for an ethnic melting pot of cultures, Israel's landscapes reverberate with history that has changed the world. Few countries pack as many hidden gems into such a small space, where archaeological sites dot the landscape echoing famous names and momentous events.

Jordan's greatest legacy is undoubtedly the ancient city of Petra, yet there is far more to this compact gem than the rose-red city alone. Our guides will explain how The Seven Pillars of Wisdom inspired T.E. Lawrence, show you where Jesus was baptised and reveal the secrets of Jerash.