Jacada Travel, the bespoke travel company on a mission to create a positive impact on every continent, is delighted to announce an expansion into the Middle East. With interest from clients already enthusiastic, Jacada Travel’s dedicated travel designers are laying out fully customised itineraries for immersion in the culture, history, and beauty of Egypt and Jordan, with more destinations to follow throughout the region in the coming months.

All Jacada Travel trips are personally tailored to the desires of each traveller, with focus on showcasing the depth and diversity of Egypt and Jordan, including their multi-layered histories and rich cultures, contemporary and ancient alike.

“This is an exciting time, with inspiration from so many enthralling destinations throughout the Middle East that lay claim to thousands of years of history and remain among the most culturally rich in the world,” said Alex Malcolm, Founder and Managing Director of Jacada Travel.

“After months of building and curating exclusive experiences hand-in-hand with local experts, we’re excited to open the door for our clients go beyond surface-level itineraries and share one-of-a-kind excursions, truly incredible places to stay, and privileged access to historians and guides.”

Highlights of Jacada Travel’s new travel offerings in the Middle East include:

• Meet Cairo’s trailblazing female entrepreneurs and discover the businesses they have built around literature, art, Egyptian cotton and jewellery, in one of the city’s most upscale neighbourhoods.

• Dine under canvas in a Bedouin camp in Jordan, surrounded by the untamed beauty of Wadi Rum – aka, the Valley of the Moon.

• Spend time with the fascinating Nubian community, historic traders of gold and spices who have lived in Northern Sudan and Southern Egypt for thousands of years, and gain a deeper understanding of their rich heritage during a visit to Aswan.

• Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Petra in Jordan with an archaeologist as you learn about its history and culture, wrap up warm, and return at night to see the Rose City by the flickering glow of candlelight.

• Learn about Egypt’s modern history from prominent local journalists and thinkers, delving into topics ranging from the Arab Spring to contemporary Egyptian politics, society and economy.

• Embark on an intimate journey down the Nile on a luxurious cruise ship with just nine cabins, disembarking for an exclusive private tour of the tomb of Queen Nefertari and its vibrantly coloured hieroglyphics in Luxor.