Middle East - Lebanon

Baalbek (Heliopolis) - one of the world's great historical sites.

Beirut - the intellectual and commercial capital of the Arab world, also known as 'Paris of the Middle East'.

Byblos - a lively modern seaside town with traces of history everywhere you turn.

Middle East - United Arab Emirates

Dubai City - has breathtaking modern architecture, beautiful beaches and a sophisticated entertainment industry.

Middle East - Syria

Aleppo - has the best example of Islamic architecture in Syria, and is the most interesting cities in the whole of the Middle East.

Krak des Chevaliers - one of the best preserved fortresses in the world.

Middle East - Saudi Arabia

Mecca - the geographical and spiritual focal point for all Muslims.

Medina - 'City of the Prophet of Allah'

Middle East - West Bank

Tel Aviv-Yafo - the most expensive city in the Middle East.

Jericho - 'City of Palms', is a desert oasis and a beautifully green town.

Middle East - Yemen

Sana'a - is one of the biggest and best preserved medinas in the Arab world which contains a wealth of architectural gems.

Socotra - is among the top ten endangered islands in the world.

Shibam - a city made of mud.

Middle East - Israel

Jerusalem - one of the holiest and most disputed cities on earth.

The Dead Sea - the lowest exposed point on the earth's surface.

Nazareth - is the cultural and political capital for Israel's Arab community and a city of Christian religious sites.

Middle East - Jordan

Petra - The Treasury, Petra's most impressive monument.

Middle East - Iran

Persepolis - the ancient hub of the Persian Empire.

Isfahan - for a variety of Islamic architectural treasures.

Qom - the world centre for the theological study of the Shi'a Islam faith.

Shiraz - more than 200 sites of historical significance.

Yazd - famous for its silk weaving, ceramics and sweet shops.

Mashhad - renowned for its high quality wool, knotted carpets and rugs. And is a city with lovely parks and gardens.

..... and much more tourist attractions, places of interest, places to see, places to visit and interesting places in The Middle East waiting to be explored!