Turkey, the fabled land that joins the familiar West with the mystery of the East, is a prime destination for the adventure traveler. The history and legend presents an eclectic mix of new and ancient in the warmth of an open and welcoming culture.

Petra, one of Jordan's biggest attractions, is a must see for any visitor. Also explore the ruins at Jerash, a Roman city dating back to the Neolithic Age and once called "the Pompeii of the East". Stay at the lowest point on earth, the Dead Sea.

The great pyramids of Giza guarded by the Sphinx; the Valley of the Kings; the great Temples of Abu Simbel, Karnak and Luxor - mere words do not adequately describe these ancient wonders.

A journey through Syria is a journey through time. As the cradle of civilization, a meeting place of the world's three great monotheistic religions and a crossroads for ancient trade routes, echoes of the past can still be felt by the modern traveler.