{"id":253,"date":"2022-09-05T08:11:21","date_gmt":"2022-09-05T08:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/notjusttravel.local\/?post_type=destinations&#038;p=253"},"modified":"2023-06-09T11:51:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T11:51:41","slug":"middle-east","status":"publish","type":"destinations","link":"https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/tc\/brincattravels\/destinations\/middle-east\/","title":{"rendered":"Middle East"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"about-the-culture\"\n         class=\"about-the-culture\" style=\"background-color: #F7F4F4\");>\n    <div class=\"container\">\n        <div class=\"about-the-culture__wrapper\">\n                            <h2 class=\"about-the-culture__title heading-checkmark\">\n                    Choose The Middle East                <\/h2>\n                                        <div class=\"about-the-culture__subtitle golden-plans\">\n                    For Your Next Cruise                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"row about-the-culture__row\">\n                <div class=\"col-lg-3\">\n                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column about-the-culture__column_left\">\n                                                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column-image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/juan-nino-rdvqTZLaE-k-unsplash.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/juan-nino-rdvqTZLaE-k-unsplash.webp 900w, https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/juan-nino-rdvqTZLaE-k-unsplash-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/juan-nino-rdvqTZLaE-k-unsplash-768x513.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column-content\">\n                                One of the most popular ports in the Middle East is Alexandria, which lies along Egypt&#8217;s Mediterranean coast. Here you can tour stunning ancient monuments like Pompey&#8217;s Pillar and gaze out over stunning views of the sea from Fort Qaitbey. Another must-visit destination is Dubai, one of the most bustling and modern cities in this region. Stroll along iconic waterfronts, shop for designer fashion at dazzling malls, or take part in thrilling desert activities like dune bashing or camel riding.                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-4 offset-lg-1\">\n                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column about-the-culture__column_primary\">\n                                                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column-content\">\n                                If you&#8217;re looking for an exciting and unique holiday experience, a cruise through the Middle East is a great choice. This fascinating region is home to many of the world&#8217;s most famous ports and historical sites, making it truly a destination like no other. Whether you&#8217;re interested in exploring bustling cities like Dubai or packing your days with action-packed adventures around the Red Sea, here are just a few of the top places to visit when cruising through the Middle East.                            <\/div>\n                                                                            <div class=\"about-the-culture__column-image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/christoph-schulz-wJ6xyh1YMxU-unsplash.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/christoph-schulz-wJ6xyh1YMxU-unsplash.webp 900w, https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/christoph-schulz-wJ6xyh1YMxU-unsplash-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/christoph-schulz-wJ6xyh1YMxU-unsplash-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"about-the-culture__column-line\"><\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-lg-3 offset-lg-1\">\n                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column about-the-culture__column_right\">\n                                                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column-image\">\n                                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/getty-images-4Ep0x-EhHk-unsplash.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/getty-images-4Ep0x-EhHk-unsplash.webp 900w, https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/getty-images-4Ep0x-EhHk-unsplash-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/notjustcruise.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/getty-images-4Ep0x-EhHk-unsplash-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/>                            <\/div>\n                                                                                                    <div class=\"about-the-culture__column-content\">\n                                In addition to its many historic attractions, another great feature of cruising through the Middle East is all of the wonderful outdoor opportunities available. Whether you prefer scuba diving or snorkelling among colourful coral reefs or kayaking alongside tranquil mangrove swamps and nature reserves, there are plenty of beautiful spots where you can get out on the water during your trip. Also be sure to keep an eye out for various wildlife species like bottlenose dolphins and hawksbill sea turtles as you explore this fascinating part of the world.                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re looking for an exciting and unique holiday experience, a cruise through the Middle East is a great choice. 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