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The Best Art History, Museums, and Cultural Organized Tours in the Middle East

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Get ready to embark on an unparalleled journey with one these exceptional art history and museum tours in the Middle East. We've invested our time and effort to scrutinize a wide selection of holiday packages and organized guided tours from top-rated companies, ensuring that we bring you the very best travel experiences. Our analysis covers crucial factors such as pricing, guest ratings, service excellence, sought-after destinations, and thrilling activities. Whether you're an intrepid wanderer or a novice traveler, these handpicked art history and museum tours will provide an unforgettable adventure in the Middle East.


The Top 3 Tours:

  • 15 Days, $1994.43

  • 12 Days, $2130.00

  • 8 Days, $1565.00
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The Best Art History, Museums, and Cultural Tours through the Middle East

Including guided tours, organized tours, holiday packages, all-inclusive vacations, and guided itineraries.

All tour prices are listed in US Dollars before taxes, and come from a base price that is reported by TourRadar. Peak season prices can vary significantly, particularly in destinations where seasonal travel fluctuates dramatically. While we do our best to evaluate all tours to maintain accuracy, always confirm the details directly with TourRadar or the tour company before booking. The information provided on this website is sourced directly from TourRadar and may change at any time.

Organized by Timeless Tours 15 Days Cairo to Amman 13 Destinations
  • On Sale: 20% Off
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for art history and museum tours in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Undersea Explorers
  • History Enthusiasts
  • Culture Lovers
  • Nature Lovers

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Age Range: 17 to 44
Maximum Group Size: 37
Price per Day: $106

This tour visits Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada, Amman, Jerash, Petra, Wadi Rum, Madaba, Mount Nebo, and Dead Sea.

  • Snorkelling
  • Sightseeing
  • Historical
  • Museum
  • Beach
  • Camping
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Temples
  • Fully Guided

By Timeless Tours
Timeless Tours is a smaller tour company that offers trips to 3 countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco. Budget travelers will appreciate the relative affordability of the company's offerings. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as diving, camping, and snorkelling.



$1,994 $1,596
on TourRadar

Organized by Bein Harim Tourism Services 12 Days Start/End in Tel Aviv 19 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for art history and museum tours in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 4 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $178

This tour visits Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, Acre, Megido, Tiberias, Mount Precipice, Nazareth, Capernaum, Galilee, Tabgha, Yardenit, Golan Heights, Mount Bental, Jerusalem, Aqaba, Masada National Park, Ein Gedi Reserve, Jerusalem, Qumran National Park, Dead Sea, Jerash, Amman, Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, Petra, Wadi Rum, and Madaba.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$2,130
on TourRadar

Organized by Bein Harim Tourism Services 8 Days Tel Aviv to Jerusalem 10 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for art history and museum tours in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.7 rating

Age Range: 4 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $196

This tour visits Tel Aviv, Golan Heights, Galilee, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, and Jerusalem.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,565
on TourRadar

Organized by Bein Harim Tourism Services 7 Days Jerusalem to Tel Aviv 11 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.6 rating

Age Range: 4 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $201

This tour visits Jerusalem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Galilee, Golan Heights, Mount Hermon, Safed, Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Acre, and Rosh Hanikra.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,410
on TourRadar

Organized by Bein Harim Tourism Services 7 Days Tel Aviv to Jerusalem 13 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 4 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $199

This tour visits Tel Aviv, Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, Rosh Hanikra, Golan Heights, Jerusalem, Yardenit, Masada National Park, and Dead Sea.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,390
on TourRadar

Organized by Bein Harim Tourism Services 5 Days Start/End in Tel Aviv 11 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.8 rating

Age Range: 4 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $216

This tour visits Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Nazareth, Tiberias, Yardenit, Galilee, and Capernaum.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,080
on TourRadar

Organized by Bein Harim Tourism Services 8 Days Jerusalem to Tel Aviv 14 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.4 rating

Age Range: 4 to 85
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $199

This tour visits Jerusalem, Jericho, Bethlehem, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Caesarea, Haifa, Rosh Hanikra, Acre, Nazareth, Capernaum, Tiberias, Yardenit, and Tel Aviv.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,595
on TourRadar

Organized by Bein Harim Tourism Services 6 Days Start/End in Tel Aviv 15 Destinations
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.4 rating

Age Range: 4 to 75
Maximum Group Size: 30
Price per Day: $222

This tour visits Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Jericho, Mount of Olives, Masada National Park, Dead Sea, Nazareth, Capernaum, Yardenit, Tiberias, Caesarea, Haifa, Acre, and Rosh Hanikra.

  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Local Guide
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Bein Harim Tourism Services
Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.



$1,330
on TourRadar

Organized by Consolidated Tour Operators 8 Days Start/End in Tel Aviv 15 Destinations
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.3 rating

Age Range: 5 to 90
Maximum Group Size: 40
Price per Day: $200

This tour visits Tel Aviv, Jaffa, Caesarea National Park, Megido, Galilee, Tiberias, Golan Heights, Kafar Kanna, Nazareth, Beit Alfa, Jerusalem, Masada National Park, Qumran National Park, Dead Sea, and Bethlehem.

  • Coach / Bus
  • Sightseeing
  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Consolidated Tour Operators
Consolidated Tour Operators offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, and Palestinian Territory. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category.



$1,597
on TourRadar

Organized by Booking Tours 6 Days Start/End in Tel Aviv 11 Destinations
  • Great Value: the daily price is lower than average for art history and museum tours in the Middle East.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Efficient: you'll cover a variety of destinations swiftly.

Great for:
  • Culture Lovers
  • History Enthusiasts

starstarstarstarstar 4.5 rating

Age Range: 1 to 99
Maximum Group Size: 55
Price per Day: $187

  • In-depth Cultural
  • Historical
  • Religious Sites
  • Fully Guided

By Booking Tours
Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.



$1,120
on TourRadar

Why does the Middle East appeal to history and art lovers?

The Middle East is a treasure trove for art history enthusiasts, with its iconic museums, historic art movements, and architectural marvels. Across a variety of destinations and historical periods, the Middle East's rich artistic heritage captivates travelers.

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How much do art history and museum tours in the Middle East cost?

The average daily price of Art History, Museums, and Cultural Tours in the Middle East is $219 per day. Prices can vary widely due to the included amenities, length of the trip, number of guests on the tour, and many other factors. If you want more information about prices, we have put together a complete analysis of the costs of Art History, Museums, and Cultural Tours in the Middle East here.


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$219
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Tours Analyzed
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Average Group Size

Which Tour Companies Offer Art History, Museums, and Cultural Tours?

A number of fantastic tour companies offer art history and museum tours in the Middle East. These are a few of the best, because they offer the highest rated service, provide the best overall quality, and have the most five-star guest reviews to prove it.

Bein Harim Tourism Services

Bein Harim Tourism Services offers local cultural tours through Israel, Palestinian Territory, and Jordan. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 3 days to 12 days. They like to use local guides who offer a specialized experience into the region's culture. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. A large number of their tours fall within in the mid-range price category.

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Booking Tours

Booking Tours offers local cultural tours through Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Palestinian Territory, and others. Most participants are adults and the tours range in length from 3 days to 3 weeks. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category.

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On The Go Tours

On The Go Tours is a large multi-national travel company which offers tours to destinations around the world. Many of their tours visit Europe and Africa. Some of their most popular destinations include Egypt, Great Britain, Morocco, and India. Some of their offerings cater to families with children. Many of their tours are priced in the mid-range category. Travelers usually enjoy the tour activities such as camping, wine tasting, whale watching, island hopping, snorkelling, camel riding, dolphin watching, kayaking, diving, white water rafting, quad biking, horse riding, and cooking classes.

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Cosmos

Cosmos logo Cosmos is a large international travel company offering tours all over the world. A number of their tours visit destinations in Europe and North America. Some of their most popular destinations include the U.S., Canada, Italy, and Argentina. The company appeals to travelers of all ages, with many tours focusing on families with children. Many of the tours fall into the mid-range price category. The company's adventures often highlight activities such as snorkelling, cooking classes, and wine tasting.

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Art History, Museums, and Cultural Destinations in the Middle East

Wondering where art history, museums, and cultural tours visit in the Middle East? With a variety of stops and destinations along the way, there's something for everyone.

A few of the most popular places visited by tours in the Middle East include Jerusalem, Caesarea, Haifa, Nazareth, and Acre.


Art History, Museums, and Cultural Tours vs. Independent Travel: Pros and Cons

Trying to determine whether to book a guided tour or manage your own travel itinerary? Consider the advantages and trade-offs of both approaches.

Organized Tours
Pros
  • Guides offer expert insights into art and history.
  • Access to lesser-known stories and details.
  • Skip-the-line access to popular sites or museums.
  • Organized itineraries save time and effort.
  • Opportunities to ask questions and interact.
  • Group tours often include transportation.
  • Visits to curated highlights ensure you see the best.
  • Learn cultural context for deeper appreciation.
Cons
  • Group settings may feel impersonal or distracting.
  • Fixed itineraries limit flexibility.


Independent Travel
Pros
  • Freedom to choose your favorite museums and landmarks.
  • Explore at your own pace without feeling rushed.
  • Tailor your itinerary to your specific interests.
  • Spend more time at off-the-beaten-path locations.
  • Flexibility to adjust plans as you go.
  • Enjoy a more personal, intimate experience.
Cons
  • Researching locations takes time.
  • Risk of missing important context or details.
  • Navigating transportation to multiple places can be tricky.
  • Long lines or limited access without advanced booking.
  • Harder to discover hidden stories or significance.
  • No expert to answer your questions on-site.
  • Overwhelming number of options to choose from.
  • Requires managing tickets, hours, and reservations yourself.


Tour Prices in the Middle East

Which is cheaper?

Are guided art history and museum tours worth the money compared to independent travel? It depends on the specifics. Tours combine accommodations, meals, transport, tickets, and activities into a single cost, while independent travelers manage and pay for these individually. To determine which is more affordable, compare the tour's total price with what you'd spend booking everything separately. Preferences like staying in low-cost lodging or indulging in fine dining can influence whether a tour costs more or less. Make sure to check out the tour package to see what is included, or not, very carefully before deciding.

Also, before booking a tour, make sure you know exactly what is included as tour companies sometimes change their itineraries or included amenities to keep them updated with seasonal changes and customer interests.

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