Travel through the Wadi Rum Desert and the ancient ruins of Petra, swim in the Dead Sea, see the oil fields of Kuwait, tee off at a desert golf course in Abu Dhabi, marvel at the awe inspiring structures of Dubai and discover a warm welcome in Beirut then visit the ancient Syrian trading centers of Aleppo, Damascus and the Greco-Roman city of Apamea, experience the beauty of Iran, the ancient relics of the Persian empire and the modern day Holy Lands. Globe Trekker's Ultimate Middle East offers all these experiences and more. <p> Our roving Globe Trekkers, Ian Wright, Megan McCormick, Zay Harding and Holly Morris have traversed the Middle East region to find the most interesting and exciting places, leading you off the tourist track and into a world often missed by package tours.