Middle East & Egypt,
Privately Arranged.

Dubai — Bulgari Resort Dubai

The Gulf by private yacht, old Dubai's creek and spice souks with a guide, and dinner high above the city.

The desert — Al Maha Desert Resort

A private pool suite in a nature reserve. Falconry at dawn, a camel ride and a private dinner in the dunes.

Abu Dhabi — Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental

The Louvre Abu Dhabi with a curator, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque at sunset and Saadiyat's beaches. Depart day 7.

Muscat — The Chedi Muscat

The Grand Mosque, the Muttrah souk and a dhow cruise along the coast at sunset.

The Wahiba Sands — a luxury desert camp

Via the turquoise pools of Wadi Bani Khalid. Dune driving, Bedouin coffee and a night under the stars.

Jebel Akhdar — Alila Jabal Akhdar

The old fort town of Nizwa, then up into the mountains: terraced villages, rose gardens and canyon walks.

Musandam — Six Senses Zighy Bay

A pool villa in a hidden bay and a dhow through the fjords of Musandam. Depart day 8 via Dubai.

Amman

The Citadel and the Roman theatre, then dinner in the old town.

Petra

Along the King's Highway. The Siq and the Treasury early with an archaeologist, the Monastery climb and Petra by Night.

Wadi Rum — a private desert camp

Jeep and camel through the red canyons, a Bedouin lunch and stargazing with an astronomer.

AlUla, Saudi Arabia — Banyan Tree AlUla

By connecting flight. The Nabataean tombs of Hegra, the mirrored Maraya and a hot-air balloon over the sandstone valleys. Depart day 9.

Cairo — Marriott Mena House

Rooms facing the Pyramids. Giza and Saqqara with an Egyptologist, the Grand Egyptian Museum and the old Islamic city.

Luxor & the Nile — a private dahabiya

Fly to Luxor: Karnak, the Valley of the Kings and a balloon at dawn. Then sail south on a traditional boat, mooring at quiet temples along the way.

Aswan — Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

A felucca at sunset, Philae Temple and a short flight to Abu Simbel. Depart day 10 via Cairo.