Middle East Trip Planner: Build Your Itinerary

Pick one country or several, choose a month and a length of stay, and tick what matters most to you: beaches, culture, desert, cities, yachting, wellness, family, golf, diving or faith. The planner suggests an outline and links to our city and hotel guides, and it will flag when a month is better spent somewhere else. Nothing you choose leaves your browser.

For a ready-made route, see our ten trip ideas; for timing, our guide to the best time to visit. When you have an outline, our guides to the best airlines and the finest hotels will help you choose.