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Giza, Egypt WELCOME TO THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN & THE ARABIAN GULF Mediterranean Sea The eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea have seen the beginning of human history, and the rise and fall of civilizations. Now you can see the place where the ancient kings lived and died, and where words and ideas have changed the direction of humanity. And this is just the beginning…. Haifa IS RA EL Tel Aviv Jerusalem Amman Bethlehem J O RDAN Canal Eilat Aqaba Nil e Cairo Suez EGYPT 0 Re d Sea Luxor miles 100 0 km 100 Aswan OMAN Ras Al-Khaimah Umm Al-Qaiwain 11 18 Sharjah Dhaid 88 Persian Gulf Dubai Fujairah 11 Abu Dhabi Dasah Buraimi Al-Ain 7 22 11 11 O MAN Tarif UN ITE D ARAB E MIRATE S Dhafir Aradah 0 0 miles km This region contains Egypt, one of the most renowned places on earth. Experience the unequalled majesty of the Pyramids, which have stood where they are for nearly five millennia while the country around them has transformed into a modern center for entertainment, activities and culture. The modern city of Cairo boasts a wealth of museums, cultural events, restaurants and limitless shopping. Travel down the Nile on a luxurious river cruise to Luxor, snorkel in the Red Sea, or view the treasure trove that is the Valley of the Kings. Israel is a popular destination in the Mediterranean for its multitude of religious and historical sites, luxurious resorts, modern culture and nightlife of Tel Aviv, healing spas of the Dead Sea and Eilat, and unique natural surroundings throughout. A vacationer's paradise set amongst rich culture and history, Israel offers something for everyone. Surprising and unexpected, visitors can bask in nature, the arts, sumptuous beaches, watersports, and every outdoor activity imaginable. Or, choose to head toward the Arabian Gulf to Dubai, the desert's most exciting city located at the crossroads of Asia, Europe and Africa. A completely unique and intriguing destination that incorporates the traditions of the east with the comforts of the west, Dubai offers a fascinating combination of ultra-luxurious accommodations, championship golf courses, and world-class shopping, with remote Bedouin villages, rolling sand dunes and old-world markets. 50 50 Welcome to the Eastern Mediterranean & the Arabian Gulf 3