Walking Holidays in the Middle East

We have secured the most experienced local partners, the most suitable accommodation and the best leaders for all our walking holidays in the Middle East. The region is renowned for its rich history, ancient civilisations and unique landscapes. Among its numerous treasures, Jordan stands out as a must-visit destination for Middle East walking holidays.

With its diverse terrain and surreal landscapes, Jordan is home to many of the most awesome sites in the Middle East. A holiday in Jordan wouldn’t be complete without visiting Petra, an awe-inspiring UNESCO World Heritage Site. Known as the “Rose City,” it’s a treasure trove of ancient architectural wonders carved into rose-coloured sandstone cliffs where you can immerse yourself in history as you explore the Monastery, the Royal Tombs and the Roman Theatre.

Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon, is a desert landscape like no other. Renowned for its striking red sand dunes and towering mountains, this vast wilderness is a fabulous destination on walking holidays in the Middle East. Traverse through Siq el Barrah, a narrow and secret path that leads you through sandstone canyons, revealing ancient inscriptions and unusual rock formations.

Experience the serenity of the desert as you trek past iconic landmarks like the Seven Pillars of Wisdom and witness mesmerising sunsets when you sleep under a star-studded sky in a Bedouin camp. You can also trek to Jebel Burdah for rewarding views at its summit or explore Little Petra, where you’ll discover intricate carvings and ancient dwellings inside the sandstone canyons.

Middle East Walking Holidays

8 Days from £ 1199

£ 959

Guided Group (Excl. Flights)

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Walking the Amalfi Coast was my second trip with Exodus. What an amazing part of Italy. Lots of stairs on first few days. Thankfully we had good weather despite the time of year. Beautiful hikes and great scenery on most of our days.
Food was meant to be a highlight of the trip but we were told on arrival that the kitchen was closed in the hotel so we had to eat dinner at a local restaurant. The food was reasonable at the restaurant but very few vegetables or greens served.
However one evening we had a barbecue at the hotel that was very good. It was an additional cost though.
The company was great and lots of friends were made.
Our guide accompanied us on most dinners

Manish Vaid Walking the Amalfi Coast

I recently returned from the trip- December 2025. Everything about the trip was terrific. Wonderful scenery, great places to stay, interesting towns and cities to visit and a terrific guide. I enjoyed every minute.

Hester Sophie Watson Spice Trails of Kerala

Although I travelled from quite far away, (Vancouver Island, Canada), I was so very pleased at the kindness and friendly attitude of everyone in the group. I was the eldest in the group (73 years young), but had absolutely no trouble keeping up. I would say this trip is not for the feint of heart; even at the end of October/early November the days were quite hot (although the evening temps were perfect). We experienced no bugs and no rain throughout the week. Definitely expect long days and some arduous climbs as well as steep descents. Hiking poles were essential. It was occasionally windy and cool at each summit but I was able to hike in shorts all week. I’m quite used to climbing mountains and found this itinerary to be just perfect. The accommodation was basic but comfortable; the food was good but at times limited for me as a vegetarian. Breakfasts outside were fantastic and the triple-decker sandwiches that José made for us were to die for. You definitely won’t be disappointed.

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