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Holidays across Asia

From Angkor and Bali to Petra and the Silk Road: 332 places in 45 countries, with flights, stays, visas and sightseeing arranged by one team.

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45 countries and 332 places to see, grouped by region. Visa rules and travel advisories change often, so we check the latest for your destination and confirm it in writing before you book.

Southeast Asia

Temples, islands and street food, a short flight from India.
Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque · 5 places

Brunei

Golden mosques, water villages and rainforest
  • Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Bandar Seri BegawanReligious / architecture · Best: Jan–May
  • Kampong Ayer, Bandar Seri BegawanHeritage / water village · Best: Jan–May
  • Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, Bandar Seri BegawanReligious / architecture · Best: Jan–May
  • Royal Regalia Museum, Bandar Seri BegawanMuseum · Best: Jan–May
  • Ulu Temburong National ParkRainforest / adventure · Best: Feb–Apr
Angkor Wat · 7 places

Cambodia

Angkor’s temples, Phnom Penh and Koh Rong
  • Angkor Wat, Siem ReapUNESCO heritage / temple · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Banteay Srei, Siem ReapTemple / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Bayon Temple, Siem ReapTemple / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Koh Rong, SihanoukvilleIsland / beach · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Royal Palace, Phnom PenhPalace / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Ta Prohm, Siem ReapTemple / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, Phnom PenhHistory / museum · Best: Nov–Feb
Borobudur Temple · 10 places

Indonesia

Bali, volcanoes, temples and island diving
  • Borobudur Temple, MagelangUNESCO heritage · Best: May–Sep
  • Gili Islands, LombokIsland / diving · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Komodo National Park, Labuan BajoWildlife / island · Best: Apr–Nov
  • Kuta Beach, BaliBeach / surfing · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Lake Toba, North SumatraLake / nature · Best: May–Sep
  • Mount Bromo, East JavaVolcano / adventure · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Prambanan Temple, YogyakartaUNESCO heritage · Best: May–Sep
  • Raja Ampat, West PapuaDiving / islands · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Ubud, BaliCulture / nature · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Uluwatu Temple, BaliTemple / coastal viewpoint · Best: Apr–Oct
Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang · 7 places

Laos

Luang Prabang, waterfalls and the Mekong
  • 4000 Islands (Si Phan Don), ChampasakRiver / islands · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Kuang Si Falls, Luang PrabangWaterfall / nature · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Mount Phousi, Luang PrabangViewpoint · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Pha That Luang, VientianeReligious / monument · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Plain of Jars, PhonsavanArchaeology · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Vang ViengAdventure / nature · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Wat Xieng Thong, Luang PrabangTemple / heritage · Best: Nov–Apr
Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur · 9 places

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Langkawi and rainforest
  • Batu Caves, Kuala LumpurReligious / cave · Best: May–Jul, Dec–Feb
  • Cameron Highlands, PahangHill station / tea · Best: Feb–Apr, Jun–Aug
  • George Town, PenangUNESCO heritage / food · Best: Dec–Mar
  • Langkawi Sky BridgeViewpoint / adventure · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Melaka Historic CityUNESCO heritage · Best: Dec–Feb
  • Mount Kinabalu, SabahMountain / trekking · Best: Mar–Sep
  • Perhentian Islands, TerengganuIsland / diving · Best: Mar–Oct
  • Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala LumpurArchitecture / city · Best: May–Jul, Dec–Feb
  • Taman Negara, PahangRainforest / adventure · Best: Feb–Sep
Old Bagan · 6 places

Myanmar

Bagan’s temples, Inle Lake and golden pagodas
  • Bagan Archaeological ZoneUNESCO heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Golden Rock (Kyaiktiyo), Mon StatePilgrimage / nature · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Inle Lake, NyaungshweLake / culture · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Mandalay PalacePalace / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Shwedagon Pagoda, YangonReligious / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • U Bein Bridge, AmarapuraHeritage / viewpoint · Best: Nov–Feb
El Nido, Palawan · 12 places

Philippines

Palawan lagoons, Boracay and rice terraces
  • Banaue Rice Terraces, IfugaoUNESCO cultural landscape · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Boracay White Beach, Boracay, AklanBeach / island · Best: Dec–May
  • Chocolate Hills, BoholNature / viewpoint · Best: Dec–May
  • Coron, PalawanIsland / diving · Best: Dec–May
  • El Nido, PalawanIsland / lagoons · Best: Dec–May
  • Intramuros, ManilaHeritage / old town · Best: Dec–Feb
  • Kawasan Falls, Badian, CebuWaterfall / adventure · Best: Dec–May
  • Mayon Volcano viewpoint, AlbayVolcano / nature · Best: Dec–May
  • Puerto Princesa Underground River, PalawanUNESCO nature · Best: Dec–May
  • Rizal Park, ManilaPark / history · Best: Dec–Feb
  • Siargao, Surigao del NorteIsland / surfing · Best: Mar–Oct
  • Vigan Historic City, Ilocos SurUNESCO heritage · Best: Nov–Apr
Marina Bay Sands · 7 places

Singapore

Gardens, Sentosa and easy family travel
  • Chinatown, SingaporeCulture / food · Best: Year-round
  • Gardens by the Bay, SingaporeGarden / attraction · Best: Feb–Apr
  • Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, SingaporeViewpoint / city · Best: Feb–Apr
  • Sentosa Island, SingaporeIsland / family attractions · Best: Feb–Apr
  • Singapore Botanic GardensUNESCO garden · Best: Feb–Apr
  • Singapore ZooWildlife / family · Best: Year-round
  • Universal Studios Singapore, SentosaTheme park · Best: Year-round
Wat Arun, Bangkok · 12 places

Thailand

Bangkok temples, Chiang Mai and the islands
  • Ayutthaya Historical ParkUNESCO heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Chiang Mai Old CityCulture / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Doi Inthanon National Park, Chiang MaiMountain / nature · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Grand Palace, BangkokPalace / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Khao Sok National Park, Surat ThaniRainforest / lake · Best: Dec–Apr
  • Koh Samui, Surat ThaniIsland / beach · Best: Jan–Aug
  • Phi Phi Islands, KrabiIsland / marine · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Phuket beachesBeach / island · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Railay Beach, KrabiBeach / climbing · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Sukhothai Historical ParkUNESCO heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Wat Arun, BangkokTemple / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Wat Pho, BangkokTemple / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
Coast near Liquica · 5 places

Timor-Leste

Quiet islands, reefs and mountain treks
  • Atauro IslandIsland / diving · Best: May–Nov
  • Cristo Rei of DiliMonument / viewpoint · Best: May–Nov
  • Jaco Island, TutualaIsland / beach · Best: May–Nov
  • Mount Ramelau, AinaroMountain / trekking · Best: May–Nov
  • Tais Market, DiliMarket / culture · Best: May–Nov
Ha Long Bay · 11 places

Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and the Mekong Delta
  • Da LatHill town / nature · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Golden Bridge, Da NangArchitecture / viewpoint · Best: Feb–Aug
  • Ha Long Bay, Quang NinhUNESCO nature / cruise · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Hanoi Old QuarterHeritage / city · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Ho Chi Minh City War Remnants MuseumHistory / museum · Best: Dec–Apr
  • Hoi An Ancient TownUNESCO heritage · Best: Feb–Apr
  • Hue Imperial CityUNESCO heritage · Best: Feb–Apr
  • Mekong Delta, Can ThoRiver / culture · Best: Dec–Apr
  • Nha Trang beachesBeach / diving · Best: Jan–Aug
  • Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Quang BinhCaves / nature · Best: Feb–Aug
  • Sapa rice terraces, Lao CaiMountain / trekking · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct

East Asia

Ancient capitals, modern cities and mountain scenery.
Great Wall of China · 10 places

China

The Great Wall, giant pandas and river scenery
  • Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda BreedingWildlife · Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
  • Forbidden City, BeijingPalace / museum · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
  • Great Wall – Mutianyu, BeijingUNESCO heritage · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
  • Jiuzhaigou Valley, NgawaNature / lakes · Best: Sep–Oct
  • Li River cruise, GuilinRiver / scenery · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Potala Palace, LhasaPalace / religious heritage · Best: May–Oct
  • Terracotta Army, Xi'anArchaeology / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • The Bund, ShanghaiWaterfront / city · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • West Lake, HangzhouLake / garden · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Zhangjiajie National Forest ParkNature / mountains · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Mount Fuji and Chureito Pagoda · 11 places

Japan

Kyoto temples, Tokyo energy and Mount Fuji
  • Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, KyotoNature / sightseeing · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Fushimi Inari Taisha, KyotoReligious / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Himeji CastleCastle / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Kinkaku-ji, KyotoTemple / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Mount Fuji, Yamanashi / ShizuokaMountain / nature · Best: Jul–Sep for climbing
  • Nara ParkNature / culture · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Okinawa beachesBeach / islands · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Osaka CastleCastle / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Peace Memorial Park, HiroshimaHistory / memorial · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Senso-ji Temple, TokyoReligious / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Shibuya Crossing, TokyoCity / culture · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Mongolian steppe · 7 places

Mongolia

Open steppe, the Gobi and nomadic culture
  • Flaming Cliffs, BayanzagGeology / archaeology · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue, Tsonjin BoldogMonument / culture · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Gobi Desert, ÖmnögoviDesert / adventure · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, UlaanbaatarNature / adventure · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery, KharkhorinHeritage · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Khuvsgul Lake, KhatgalLake / nature · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Orkhon Valley, ÖvörkhangaiUNESCO cultural landscape · Best: Jun–Sep
Gyeongbokgung Palace, Seoul · 9 places

South Korea

Seoul’s palaces, Busan beaches and Jeju Island
  • Bukchon Hanok Village, SeoulHeritage / culture · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
  • Bulguksa Temple, GyeongjuUNESCO heritage · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
  • DMZ tours, PajuHistory / guided tour · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Gamcheon Culture Village, BusanCulture / sightseeing · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Gyeongbokgung Palace, SeoulPalace / heritage · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
  • Haeundae Beach, BusanBeach · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Jeju IslandIsland / nature · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • N Seoul TowerViewpoint / city · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
  • Seongsan Ilchulbong, JejuUNESCO nature · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Taipei 101 · 7 places

Taiwan

Taipei, Taroko Gorge and Sun Moon Lake
  • Alishan Forest Railway, ChiayiMountain / heritage railway · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Jiufen Old Street, New TaipeiHeritage / village · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Kenting National Park, PingtungBeach / nature · Best: Oct–Apr
  • National Palace Museum, TaipeiMuseum / culture · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Sun Moon Lake, NantouLake / nature · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Taipei 101Landmark / viewpoint · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Taroko Gorge, HualienNature / hiking · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov

South Asia and the Himalaya

Close to home: Himalayan kingdoms, island atolls and tea country.
Band-e Amir, Bamyan · 5 places

Afghanistan

Bamiyan’s cliffs, blue lakes and Herat’s citadel
  • Babur Gardens, KabulGarden / heritage · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Bamiyan Buddhas site, BamyanHistory / archaeology · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Band-e Amir National Park, BamyanNature / lakes · Best: May–Sep
  • Blue Mosque, Mazar-i-SharifReligious / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Herat CitadelFort / heritage · Best: Apr–Oct
Tea gardens, Sreemangal · 7 places

Bangladesh

Tea country, the Sundarbans and Cox’s Bazar
  • Ahsan Manzil, DhakaPalace / museum · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Cox's Bazar BeachBeach · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Jaflong, SylhetNature / river · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Lalbagh Fort, DhakaFort / heritage · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Saint Martin's Island, TeknafIsland / beach · Best: Nov–Feb
  • Srimangal tea gardensNature / tea tourism · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Sundarbans, KhulnaWildlife / mangrove · Best: Nov–Feb
Tiger’s Nest, Paro · 6 places

Bhutan

Dzongs, mountain passes and Tiger’s Nest
  • Buddha Dordenma, ThimphuMonument / viewpoint · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Bumthang Valley, JakarCulture / nature · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Dochula Pass, Thimphu–Punakha roadMountain pass · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Phobjikha Valley, Wangdue PhodrangValley / wildlife · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Punakha DzongFortress / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Tiger's Nest Monastery, ParoMonastery / trekking · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Island atolls · 6 places

Maldives

Atolls, reefs and quiet island stays
  • Addu Atoll, Addu CityIsland / diving · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Ari AtollDiving / marine life · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Baa AtollMarine life / diving · Best: May–Nov for manta rays
  • Maafushi, Kaafu AtollIsland / beach · Best: Nov–Apr
  • MaléCity / culture · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Vaadhoo Island, Raa AtollBeach / bioluminescence · Best: Season varies, check locally
Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu · 11 places

Nepal

Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and Everest treks
  • Bandipur, TanahunHeritage / hill town · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
  • Boudhanath Stupa, KathmanduReligious / heritage · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
  • Chitwan National Park, SaurahaWildlife · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Everest Base Camp trek, SolukhumbuTrekking / adventure · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Kathmandu Durbar SquareUNESCO heritage · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
  • Lumbini, RupandehiBuddhist pilgrimage · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Pashupatinath Temple, KathmanduPilgrimage · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
  • Phewa Lake, PokharaLake / boating · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
  • Pokhara LakesideLake / adventure · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
  • Sarangkot, PokharaViewpoint / paragliding · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
  • Swayambhunath Stupa, KathmanduReligious / viewpoint · Best: Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr
Sigiriya Rock Fortress · 11 places

Sri Lanka

Rock fortresses, tea hills, beaches and safaris
  • Bentota BeachBeach / water sports · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Dambulla Cave TempleReligious / heritage · Best: Dec–Apr
  • EllaHill town / nature · Best: Jan–Apr
  • Galle FortUNESCO heritage · Best: Dec–Apr
  • Horton Plains National Park, OhiyaNature / trekking · Best: Jan–Mar
  • Mirissa BeachBeach / whale watching · Best: Nov–Apr
  • Nine Arch Bridge, EllaHeritage / viewpoint · Best: Jan–Apr
  • Nuwara EliyaHill station · Best: Jan–Apr
  • Sigiriya Rock FortressUNESCO heritage · Best: Dec–Apr
  • Temple of the Tooth, KandyReligious / heritage · Best: Dec–Apr
  • Yala National Park, HambantotaWildlife · Best: Feb–Jul

Central Asia and Siberia

Silk Road cities, high mountain roads and vast lakes.
Charyn Canyon · 7 places

Kazakhstan

Almaty’s mountains, canyons and alpine lakes
  • Bayterek Tower, AstanaMonument / city · Best: May–Sep
  • Big Almaty LakeLake / mountain · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Charyn Canyon, Almaty RegionNature / canyon · Best: May–Sep
  • Kok Tobe, AlmatyViewpoint / recreation · Best: May–Oct
  • Kolsai Lakes, Almaty RegionLake / trekking · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Medeu and Shymbulak, AlmatyMountain / skiing · Best: Dec–Mar, Jun–Sep
  • Turkistan – Mausoleum of Khoja Ahmed YasawiUNESCO heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Yurt camp by a mountain lake · 7 places

Kyrgyzstan

Mountain lakes, yurt stays and Silk Road sites
  • Ala Archa National Park, BishkekNature / trekking · Best: May–Oct
  • Burana Tower, TokmokHeritage / archaeology · Best: May–Oct
  • Issyk-Kul Lake, Cholpon-AtaLake / nature · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Jeti-Oguz, KarakolNature / mountains · Best: Jun–Sep
  • KarakolAdventure / culture · Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Feb
  • Song-Kul Lake, Naryn RegionLake / nomadic culture · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Tash Rabat, Naryn RegionCaravanserai / heritage · Best: Jun–Sep
Mountain lake, Sughd · 6 places

Tajikistan

The Pamir Highway and turquoise mountain lakes
  • Dushanbe National MuseumMuseum / culture · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Hissar FortressFort / heritage · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Iskanderkul Lake, Fann MountainsLake / trekking · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Pamir Highway, Gorno-BadakhshanRoad trip / mountain · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Seven Lakes (Haft Kul), PanjakentLake / nature · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Wakhan Valley, Gorno-BadakhshanValley / culture · Best: Jun–Sep
Ashgabat · 5 places

Turkmenistan

Marble Ashgabat, desert craters and Merv
  • Ancient Merv, MaryUNESCO archaeology · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Ashgabat Monumental CentreArchitecture / city · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Darvaza Gas Crater, Karakum DesertDesert / natural phenomenon · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
  • Kunya-Urgench, DashoguzUNESCO heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Yangykala Canyon, Balkan RegionNature / canyon · Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Registan, Samarkand · 9 places

Uzbekistan

Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva on the Silk Road
  • Amir Timur Square, TashkentMonument / city · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Ark of BukharaFort / heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Chorsu Bazaar, TashkentMarket / culture · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Fergana ValleyCulture / nature · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, SamarkandHeritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Itchan Kala, KhivaUNESCO heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Kalon Minaret and Mosque, BukharaReligious / heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Registan Square, SamarkandUNESCO heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Shah-i-Zinda, SamarkandReligious / heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Lake Baikal · 6 places

Russia

Lake Baikal, the Altai and Kamchatka volcanoes
  • Altai Mountains, Altai RepublicMountain / trekking · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Kamchatka VolcanoesVolcano / adventure · Best: Jul–Sep
  • Lake Baikal, Irkutsk Oblast / BuryatiaLake / nature · Best: Jun–Sep, Feb–Mar
  • Olkhon Island, Lake BaikalIsland / nature · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Vladivostok waterfrontCoastal / city · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Yakutsk and Lena Pillars, Sakha RepublicNature / heritage · Best: Jun–Aug

Caucasus, Turkey and Cyprus

Where Asia meets Europe: monasteries, old towns and coastlines.
Garni Temple · 6 places

Armenia

Ancient monasteries, Lake Sevan and Yerevan
  • Dilijan National ParkNature / hiking · Best: May–Oct
  • Garni TempleHeritage · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Geghard Monastery, GoghtReligious / heritage · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Lake SevanLake / nature · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Republic Square, YerevanCity / architecture · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Tatev MonasteryReligious / viewpoint · Best: May–Oct
Flame Towers, Baku · 6 places

Azerbaijan

Baku’s old city, fire mountains and Sheki
  • Flame Towers viewpoint, BakuArchitecture / city · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • GabalaMountain / recreation · Best: May–Oct
  • Gobustan Rock Art Cultural LandscapeUNESCO heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Old City (Icherisheher), BakuHeritage / old town · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Sheki Khan's PalacePalace / heritage · Best: May–Oct
  • Yanar Dag, AbsheronNatural attraction · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Gergeti Trinity Church · 7 places

Georgia

Old Tbilisi, Caucasus peaks and Black Sea Batumi
  • Batumi BoulevardWaterfront / city · Best: May–Oct
  • Gergeti Trinity Church, StepantsmindaReligious / mountain · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Narikala Fortress, TbilisiFort / viewpoint · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Old TbilisiHeritage / city · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Svaneti, MestiaMountain / trekking · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, MtskhetaReligious / heritage · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Uplistsikhe Cave Town, GoriArchaeology · Best: Apr–Oct
Cappadocia · 9 places

Turkey

Cappadocia, Istanbul and Aegean ruins
  • Antalya Old TownCoastal / heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Bosphorus waterfront, IstanbulWaterfront / sightseeing · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Cappadocia, NevşehirLandscape / hot-air balloon · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Ephesus, SelçukUNESCO archaeology · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Göbekli Tepe, ŞanlıurfaArchaeology · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Hagia Sophia, IstanbulReligious / heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Mount Nemrut, AdıyamanArchaeology / mountain · Best: May–Oct
  • Pamukkale, DenizliNatural terraces / heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Topkapi Palace, IstanbulPalace / museum · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
Sea caves on the coast · 5 places

Cyprus

Mediterranean beaches, ruins and mountain monasteries
  • Cape Greco, Ayia NapaCoastal nature · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Kykkos Monastery, Troodos MountainsReligious / heritage · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Nissi Beach, Ayia NapaBeach · Best: May–Oct
  • Paphos Archaeological ParkUNESCO heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Tombs of the Kings, PaphosArchaeology · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Middle East and the Gulf

Desert landscapes, ancient sites and Gulf cities.
Historic fort · 5 places

Bahrain

Island forts, pearling history and Manama
  • Al Fateh Grand Mosque, ManamaReligious / architecture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Bahrain Fort, KarababadFort / heritage · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Bahrain National Museum, ManamaMuseum / culture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Qal'at al-Bahrain, ManamaUNESCO heritage · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Tree of Life, SakhirNatural attraction · Best: Nov–Mar
Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, Shiraz · 7 places

Iran

Persian palaces, tiled mosques and desert towns
  • Golestan Palace, TehranPalace / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Kashan historic housesArchitecture / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Naqsh-e Jahan Square, IsfahanUNESCO heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, ShirazReligious / architecture · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Persepolis, ShirazUNESCO heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Tabriz Historic BazaarMarket / heritage · Best: May–Oct
  • Yazd Old TownHeritage / desert · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Erbil Citadel · 5 places

Iraq

Ancient Mesopotamia and the Erbil Citadel
  • Al-Mustansiriya School, BaghdadHeritage · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Erbil CitadelUNESCO heritage · Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov
  • Lalish, Duhok GovernorateReligious / heritage · Best: Apr–Oct
  • National Museum of Iraq, BaghdadMuseum / history · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Ziggurat of Ur, NasiriyahArchaeology · Best: Oct–Apr
Old City, Jerusalem · 7 places

Israel

Jerusalem’s Old City, the Dead Sea and Tel Aviv
  • Bahá’í Gardens, HaifaGarden / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Church of the Holy Sepulchre, JerusalemReligious / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Dead Sea, Ein BokekNature / wellness · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Masada, Dead Sea regionFortress / archaeology · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Old City of JerusalemReligious / heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Tel Aviv beachfrontBeach / city · Best: Apr–Oct
  • Western Wall, JerusalemReligious · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
The Treasury, Petra · 7 places

Jordan

Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea
  • Amman CitadelArchaeology / city · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • AqabaBeach / diving · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Dead Sea, SweimehNature / wellness · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • JerashRoman heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Mount Nebo, MadabaReligious / viewpoint · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Petra, Wadi MusaUNESCO heritage · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Wadi Rum, Aqaba GovernorateDesert / adventure · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Kuwait Towers · 5 places

Kuwait

City landmarks, old souqs and Failaka Island
  • Al Shaheed Park, Kuwait CityPark / recreation · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Failaka Island, Kuwait BayIsland / archaeology · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Grand Mosque, Kuwait CityReligious / architecture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Kuwait Towers, Kuwait CityLandmark / viewpoint · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Souq Al-Mubarakiya, Kuwait CityMarket / culture · Best: Nov–Mar
Byblos · 5 places

Lebanon

Byblos, Baalbek and the cedar mountains
  • BaalbekRoman heritage · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Beirut National MuseumMuseum / history · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Byblos Old Souk and CastleHeritage / coastal town · Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
  • Cedars of God, BsharriNature / mountain · Best: Jun–Sep
  • Jeita GrottoCave / nature · Best: Apr–Oct
Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Muscat · 8 places

Oman

Muscat, desert dunes, wadis and fjords
  • Jebel Akhdar, Al Hajar MountainsMountain / nature · Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov
  • Musandam fjords, KhasabCoastal / boat tours · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Mutrah Corniche and Souq, MuscatWaterfront / market · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Nizwa FortFort / heritage · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, SurWildlife · Best: May–Oct
  • Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, MuscatReligious / architecture · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Wadi Shab, TiwiWadi / hiking · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Wahiba Sands, Sharqiyah SandsDesert / adventure · Best: Oct–Apr
Museum of Islamic Art, Doha · 6 places

Qatar

Doha’s museums, souqs and the inland sea
  • Katara Cultural Village, DohaCulture / waterfront · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Khor Al Adaid (Inland Sea), MesaieedDesert / nature · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Museum of Islamic Art, DohaMuseum / architecture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • National Museum of Qatar, DohaMuseum / architecture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Souq Waqif, DohaMarket / culture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • The Pearl-Qatar, DohaWaterfront / luxury · Best: Nov–Mar
Hegra, AlUla · 8 places

Saudi Arabia

AlUla, Red Sea islands and the holy cities
  • Al-Masjid an-Nabawi, MedinaReligious · Best: Oct–Mar
  • AlUla – HegraUNESCO heritage · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Edge of the World, Riyadh regionCliff / adventure · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Elephant Rock, AlUlaNatural landmark · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Farasan Islands, JazanIsland / marine life · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Jeddah Historic DistrictUNESCO heritage · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Masjid al-Haram, MakkahReligious · Best: Oct–Mar
  • Riyadh National MuseumMuseum / culture · Best: Oct–Mar
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi · 10 places

UAE

Dubai, Abu Dhabi, mountains and beaches
  • Burj Khalifa, DubaiLandmark / viewpoint · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Dubai Mall and FountainShopping / entertainment · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Fujairah beachesBeach / diving · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Hatta, Dubai EmirateMountain / adventure · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Jebel Jais, Ras Al KhaimahMountain / adventure · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Louvre Abu DhabiMuseum / architecture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Museum of the Future, DubaiMuseum / architecture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Palm Jumeirah, DubaiIsland / luxury · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Sharjah Museum of Islamic CivilizationMuseum / culture · Best: Nov–Mar
  • Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu DhabiReligious / architecture · Best: Nov–Mar
Dragon’s blood tree, Socotra · 5 places

Yemen

Socotra’s unique nature and mud-brick Shibam
  • Al Saleh Mosque, Sana'aReligious / architecture · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Dar al-Hajar, Wadi DhahrPalace / heritage · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Old City of Sana'aUNESCO heritage · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Shibam, HadramautUNESCO heritage / architecture · Best: Oct–Apr
  • Socotra ArchipelagoIsland / nature · Best: Oct–Apr

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