Following their Mediterranean experience, The World’s Residents gain new perspectives on the Middle East as they visit destinations in Israel and Egypt. Our explorers will discover the Israeli city of Ashdod, home to one-of-a-kind museums on Philistine culture, ancient Canaanite ruins and the nation’s inspiring blend of French, Moroccan, Russian and Ethiopian cultures.

Afterward, Egypt welcomes our adventurers to the Sharm el Sheikh, where traditional dancers may perform throughout the city, the scents of spices drift through the bazaars of the Old Market and the Al-Sahaba Mosque opens its doors for all to admire the intricate beauties of Islamic architecture. Once in Hurghada, Residents will also enjoy authentic cuisine like koshari and molokhia while marveling at the eye-catching colors and textures of handmade fabrics found both in the souqs and in galleries throughout the city.