Istanbul, Dubai, Cairo, and Petra: short flight times and visa-free access.
A week on the Mediterranean: Konyaalti beaches, Old Town Kaleici, Duden Waterfalls, and a day in the Taurus Mountains.
Modern Doha: futuristic skyline, Souq Waqif, Museum of Islamic Art, Pearl-Qatar district, and desert jeep safari.
Dynamic Dubai: Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall fountain show, desert safari with BBQ dinner, Dubai Marina, and historic Al Fahidi district.
Fairy-tale Cappadocia: sunrise hot air balloon flight, Goreme open-air museum, Derinkuyu underground city, and cave hotel stay.
Authentic Oman: Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, Royal Opera House, Mutrah Corniche and Souq, Bimmah Sinkhole, and pristine wadis.
Ancient wonders of Jordan: rose-red city of Petra, lunar landscapes of Wadi Rum with Bedouin camp night, and floating in the Dead Sea.
Crossroads of civilizations: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, and picturesque Bosphorus cruise.
