# Middle East itineraries

[Canonical collection](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/>)

## Itineraries

- [Istanbul weekend · Market breakfast and a neighborhood meze lunch](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/istanbul-weekend-z0533/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/istanbul-weekend-z0533/index.md>)
- [Istanbul neighborhood break · Market breakfast and a neighborhood meze lunch](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/istanbul-neighborhood-break-z0534/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/istanbul-neighborhood-break-z0534/index.md>)
- [Istanbul slow stay · Religious sites with visitor etiquette](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/istanbul-slow-stay-z0535/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/istanbul-slow-stay-z0535/index.md>)
- [Istanbul with a day in Princes’ Islands](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/istanbul-with-a-day-in-princes-islands-z0536/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/istanbul-with-a-day-in-princes-islands-z0536/index.md>)
- [İzmir weekend · Agora site and waterfront history](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/izmir-weekend-z0537/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/izmir-weekend-z0537/index.md>)
- [İzmir neighborhood break · Kemeraltı market and regional food](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/izmir-neighborhood-break-z0538/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/izmir-neighborhood-break-z0538/index.md>)
- [İzmir slow stay · Local museum or gallery candidate](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/izmir-slow-stay-z0539/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/izmir-slow-stay-z0539/index.md>)
- [İzmir with a day in Selçuk](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/izmir-with-a-day-in-selcuk-z0540/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/izmir-with-a-day-in-selcuk-z0540/index.md>)
- [Amman weekend · Citadel and Roman Theatre](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/amman-weekend-z0541/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/amman-weekend-z0541/index.md>)
- [Amman neighborhood break · Downtown food and Jordanian dishes](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/amman-neighborhood-break-z0542/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/amman-neighborhood-break-z0542/index.md>)
- [Amman slow stay · Stairways and hillside city layout](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/amman-slow-stay-z0543/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/amman-slow-stay-z0543/index.md>)
- [Amman with a day in Jerash](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/amman-with-a-day-in-jerash-z0544/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/amman-with-a-day-in-jerash-z0544/index.md>)
- [Wadi Musa weekend · The Siq and Petra Treasury with a paced route](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/wadi-musa-weekend-z0545/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/wadi-musa-weekend-z0545/index.md>)
- [Wadi Musa neighborhood break · Rock-cut façades and visitor interpretation](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/wadi-musa-neighborhood-break-z0546/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/wadi-musa-neighborhood-break-z0546/index.md>)
- [Wadi Musa slow stay · Landscape viewpoints with heat and access checks](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/wadi-musa-slow-stay-z0547/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/wadi-musa-slow-stay-z0547/index.md>)
- [Wadi Musa with a day in Little Petra](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/wadi-musa-with-a-day-in-little-petra-z0548/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/wadi-musa-with-a-day-in-little-petra-z0548/index.md>)
- [Dubai weekend · Creek-side heritage and modern architecture](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/dubai-weekend-z0549/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/dubai-weekend-z0549/index.md>)
- [Dubai neighborhood break · Market snacks and a neighborhood meal](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/dubai-neighborhood-break-z0550/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/dubai-neighborhood-break-z0550/index.md>)
- [Dubai slow stay · Gallery exhibitions in Alserkal Avenue](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/dubai-slow-stay-z0551/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/dubai-slow-stay-z0551/index.md>)
- [Dubai with a day in Sharjah](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/dubai-with-a-day-in-sharjah-z0552/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/dubai-with-a-day-in-sharjah-z0552/index.md>)
- [Abu Dhabi weekend · Cultural district architecture](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/abu-dhabi-weekend-z0553/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/abu-dhabi-weekend-z0553/index.md>)
- [Abu Dhabi neighborhood break · Cultural district architecture](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/abu-dhabi-neighborhood-break-z0554/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/abu-dhabi-neighborhood-break-z0554/index.md>)
- [Abu Dhabi slow stay · Grand Mosque visit with dress and access checks](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/abu-dhabi-slow-stay-z0555/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/abu-dhabi-slow-stay-z0555/index.md>)
- [Abu Dhabi with a day in Al Ain](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/abu-dhabi-with-a-day-in-al-ain-z0556/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/abu-dhabi-with-a-day-in-al-ain-z0556/index.md>)
- [Muscat weekend · Grand Mosque visitor window and etiquette](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/muscat-weekend-z0557/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/muscat-weekend-z0557/index.md>)
- [Muscat neighborhood break · Mutrah market and Omani meal](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/muscat-neighborhood-break-z0558/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/muscat-neighborhood-break-z0558/index.md>)
- [Muscat slow stay · National Museum and old Muscat sites](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/muscat-slow-stay-z0559/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/muscat-slow-stay-z0559/index.md>)
- [Muscat with a day in Nakhal](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/muscat-with-a-day-in-nakhal-z0560/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/muscat-with-a-day-in-nakhal-z0560/index.md>)
- [Doha weekend · Museum of Islamic Art and waterfront](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/doha-weekend-z0561/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/doha-weekend-z0561/index.md>)
- [Doha neighborhood break · National Museum architecture and Msheireb](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/doha-neighborhood-break-z0562/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/doha-neighborhood-break-z0562/index.md>)
- [Doha slow stay · Stadium precinct and sport museum candidate](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/doha-slow-stay-z0563/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/doha-slow-stay-z0563/index.md>)
- [Doha with a day in Al Wakrah](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/doha-with-a-day-in-al-wakrah-z0564/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/doha-with-a-day-in-al-wakrah-z0564/index.md>)
- [Tbilisi weekend · Balconied streets and bathhouse architecture](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/tbilisi-weekend-z0565/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/tbilisi-weekend-z0565/index.md>)
- [Tbilisi neighborhood break · Georgian lunch and a market visit](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/tbilisi-neighborhood-break-z0566/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/tbilisi-neighborhood-break-z0566/index.md>)
- [Tbilisi slow stay · Churches and local visitor etiquette](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/tbilisi-slow-stay-z0567/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base/tbilisi-slow-stay-z0567/index.md>)
- [Tbilisi with a day in Mtskheta](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/tbilisi-with-a-day-in-mtskheta-z0568/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/single-base-plus-day-trip/tbilisi-with-a-day-in-mtskheta-z0568/index.md>)
- [Türkiye’s port cities and heritage sites · Two bases with one hotel change](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0765/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0765/index.md>)
- [Türkiye’s port cities and heritage sites · Three bases with a stop in the middle](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0766/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0766/index.md>)
- [Türkiye’s port cities and heritage sites · More time in the middle and at the far end](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0767/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0767/index.md>)
- [Türkiye’s port cities and heritage sites · Short middle stop and a slower finish](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0768/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/open-jaw/turkiye-s-port-cities-and-heritage-sites-z0768/index.md>)
- [Amman gateway and southern Jordan · Wadi Musa side stay with a gateway night](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0833/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0833/index.md>)
- [Amman gateway and southern Jordan · Wadi Rum side stay and two return nights](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0834/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0834/index.md>)
- [Amman gateway and southern Jordan · Three bases and a return to the gateway](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0835/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0835/index.md>)
- [Amman gateway and southern Jordan · Longer intermediate stays and a return buffer](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0836/>) · [Markdown](<https://zukio.com/trips/middle-east/return-gateway-loop/amman-gateway-and-southern-jordan-z0836/index.md>)