60 days in Western Asia Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tiberias: Mount Tabor (in Kfar Tavor), Safed (Tzfat Gallery of Mystical Art, The Old City of Safed, &more) and Nazareth (Church Of Annunciation & Nazareth Village). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Sea of Galilee, take in nature's colorful creations at The Baha’i Gardens 'Akko, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baha'i Gardens, and explore the striking landscape at Tabgha.

For where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Tiberias visit planning site.

Athens, Greece to Tiberias is an approximately 8.5-hour combination of flight and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Tiberias can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to drive to Ramallah.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ramallah: Cremisan Monastery (in Beit Jala), Gush Etzion (Gush Etzion Winery, Gush Etzion Heritage Center, &more) and Bethlehem (The Star Bazaar Gift Shop, Palestinian Heritage Center, &more). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Dar Zahran Heritage Building, learn about winemaking at Taybeh Winery, sample the tasty concoctions at Birzeit Brewery, and see the interesting displays at Mahmoud Darwish Museum.

To find reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Ramallah trip itinerary planning tool.

Drive from Tiberias to Ramallah in 2.5 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a bus to Jerusalem.

Get out of town with these interesting Jerusalem side-trips: Jaffa (Jaffa Old City & Iris Eshet Cohen Gallery) and Tel Aviv (Walking tours & ANU - Museum of the Jewish People). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, contemplate the long history of Mt of Olives, delve into the distant past at Western Wall, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Jerusalem trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by bus from Ramallah to Jerusalem takes an hour. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in June, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel to Wadi Rum.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Wadi Rum: Aqaba (Scuba & Snorkeling & Ayla Golf Club at Ayla Oasis). Next up on the itinerary: explore the fascinating landscape at Wadi Rum Protected Area, look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, get great views at Lawrence's House, and make a trip to Wadi Rum Guide.

To see photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Wadi Rum road trip website.

Traveling by combination of flight, ferry, and taxi from Jerusalem to Wadi Rum takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi; or fly. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Petra - Wadi Musa.

Petra - Wadi Musa is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Petra, ride a horse along Horse Riding Jordan, and explore the ancient world of Little Petra.

For traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Petra - Wadi Musa trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Wadi Rum to Petra - Wadi Musa takes 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can travel to Medina.

Medina is known for historic sites, nature, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Al Masjid an Nabawi, contemplate the long history of Abu Bakar Masjed, explore the different monuments and memorials at Jannatul Baqi, and don't miss a visit to The Seven Mosques.

For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Medina trip planner.

Traveling by combination of car and flight from Petra - Wadi Musa to Medina takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Petra - Wadi Musa to Medina due to the time zone difference. In July in Medina, expect temperatures between 50°C during the day and 36°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can fly to Mecca.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mecca: Jeddah (Nassif House Museum, Al-Balad, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Kaaba, contemplate the long history of Mount Arafat, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Jabal al-Nour, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Station of Ibrahim.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Mecca trip planner.

You can fly from Medina to Mecca in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In July in Mecca, expect temperatures between 51°C during the day and 36°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can fly to Abu Dhabi.

Spend the 21st (Fri) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, admire the striking features of Qasr Al Watan, get the adrenaline pumping with Yas Marina Circuit, and browse the different shops at Marina Mall.

To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Abu Dhabi day trip planning website.

Fly from Mecca to Abu Dhabi in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time to Gulf Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In July, plan for daily highs up to 50°C, and evening lows to 37°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Dubai.

Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 30th (Sun) at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. Pack the 29th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Al Montazah Parks. And it doesn't end there: browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall, explore the activities along Dubai Creek, make a splash at Wild Wadi Waterpark, and tee off at The Emirates Golf Club.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Dubai tour itinerary maker website.

Drive from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and subway; or fly. In July, daytime highs in Dubai are 49°C, while nighttime lows are 39°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Baku.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Baku: Gobustan (Gobustan State Reserve & Mud Volcanoes). There's much more to do: make a trip to Baku Old City, examine the collection at Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum, go for a walk through Baku Boulevard, and explore the ancient world of Ateshgah Fire Temple.

To find more things to do, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Baku travel app.

Getting from Dubai to Baku by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Dubai in August, things will get little chillier in Baku: highs are around 38°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Yerevan.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ashtarak (Spitakavor Church of Ashtarak & Tsiranavor Church), Byurakan (Vahramashen Church & Amberd Fortress) and Hovhannavank Monastery (in Ohanavan). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of The Monastery of Geghard, explore the ancient world of Khor Virap, learn about winemaking at Armenia Wine, and see the interesting displays at Matenadaran - The Museum of Ancient Manuscripts.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Yerevan itinerary planning site.

Getting from Baku to Yerevan by flight takes about 9.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. August in Yerevan sees daily highs of 41°C and lows of 23°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.