Epic cities of antiquity, hustle-bustle metropolises, fairytale landscapes...the Middle East has all the history you'd expect and a host of surprises. Step up the pace with a hurtle through Cairo, then laze back with Red Sea diving or yachting on the Turkish coast.

This guide covers: Egypt, Iraq, Israel & the Palestinian Territories, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and Turkey.

    One handy table summarises border crossings and visa requirements for the entire region
    The only multicountry Middle East guidebook on the market
    The only author-researched coverage of Kurdish Iraq in print
    Comprehensive information on budget accommodation and public transport
    Sustainable travel choices