Immerse yourself in the journey of a lifetime, exploring the cultural wealth of North Africa, the Middle East and Turkey. Spend a week in Morocco, visiting the imperial cities of Marrakesh and Fes. They are best explored amid their medinas, or old cities and mosques. Day excursions to the Atlas Mountains allow you to experience a way of life relatively unchanged over the centuries. Next fly to Cairo to begin a journey through the land of Egypt. Visit the Great Pyramids, and the ancient cities of the Nile. Fly to Damascus for touring of the remarkable historical highlights of Syria, embracing the many cultures that have left their mark on this gracious land. Visit the awesome ruins at Baalbek before experiencing the wonders of Palmyra. These two ancient Roman ruins are reason enough to visit the region. Travel to Jordan for touring of Petra and Wadi Rum, as well as other features of what many consider the most hospitable nation of the modern Middle East. Fly to Turkey and experience the seductive charms of Istanbul, once known as City of the World's Desire. Fly to Cappadoccia, where a rich Byzantine culture once flourished amid this wonderful landscape. Return to Istanbul for your international departure.

Day 1: Arrive Marrakesh; Day 1: Arrive Casablanca, transfer to Marrakech hotel for 4 nights. Afternoon tour of Ben Youssef Medersa, souks & Djema El Fna; Day 2: AM tour Said Tombs & Dar Si Said museum:, Afternoon tour Menara & Majorelle Gardens; Day 3: Full day excursion to Atlas villages; Day 4: At leisure; Day 5: Fly to Fes for 4 nights, afternoon tour Fes El Bali; Day 6: Morning tour Fes El Jedid, afternoon at leisure; Day 7: Meknes / Volubilis / Moulay Idriss day tour; Day 8: Day at leisure / optional Atlas village tour; Day 9: Transfer to Casablanca; Fly to Cairo; transfer to hotel for three nights; Day 10: Full day Giza, Saqqara, Dashur; Day 11: Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo, Sound & Light Show; Day 12: Fly to Abu Simbel (Tour temples, afternoon fly to Aswan); Day 13: Aswan touring (Nubian Museum, St Simeon Monastery); Day 14: Fly to Luxor (Visit Valley of Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut); Day 15: Luxor touring: (Luxor temple, Temple of Karnak, PM sound & light show); Day 16: Fly to Cairo; Day 17: Fly to Damascus; Day 18: Damascus city tour; Day 19: Tour Baalbeck, overnight in Safita; Day 20: Tour Crac des Chevaliers, drive to Aleppo, city tour; Day 21: Tour Aleppo, St. Simeon, and Hama, overnight in Palmyra; Day 22: Full day Palmyra tour; Day 23: Tour Maaloula and Seydnaya en route to Damascus; Day 24: Tour Bosra and Jerash en route to Amman; Day 25: Tour Madaba & Mt. Nebo en route to Dead Sea; Day 26: Tour Kerak, then drive to Petra; Day 27: Full day tour of Petra; Day 28: Tour Wadi Rum, then drive to Amman for overnight; Day 29: Fly to Istanbul; Day 30 & 31: Full days Istanbul touring; Day 32: Fly to Cappadocia; Days 33 & 34: Cappadocia, touring; Day 35: Cappadocia - Ankara - Istanbul; Day 36: Istanbul; Day 37: Depart Turkey

Cost per person based on double occupancy:   Deluxe   $15,040