Middle East

Lonely Planet's Middle East is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Wonder at the enchanting Petra, visit Ancient Egyptian sites and explore the ruins of Persepolis; all with your trusted travel companion.

Inside Lonely Planet's Middle East Travel Guide:
 

Lonely Planet's Top Picks - a visually inspiring collection of the destination's best experiences and where to have them

Itineraries help you build the ultimate trip based on your personal needs and interests
Local insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - whether it's history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politics

Eating and drinking - get the most out of your gastronomic experience as we reveal the regional dishes and drinks you have to try

Toolkit - all of the planning tools for solo travellers, LGBTQIA+ travellers, family travellers and accessible travel

Colour maps and images throughout
Language - essential phrases and language tips

Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots

Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, Turkey

ISBN: 9781787017184

Edition: 10th

Publication Date: December 2024

Writers: Walker, Jenny

Elliott, Mark
Ersoy, İsmet
Fallon, Steve
Hardy, Paula
Hattam, Jennifer
Jackson, Anthon
Kaçar, Ömercan
Keith, Lauren    Lee, Jessica
Majdalani, Nidal
Maxwell, Virginia
Morton, Owen
Ruffin, Jason
Stafford, Paul
Tabbaa, Sanad
Walker, Jenny

Other Authors:
Kaminski, Anna
Obeid, Lama
Oleiwi, Fatimah
Robinson, Daniel
Sekhavati, Zara

448 pages, 90 maps | Dimensions: 128mm width × 197 mm height

Next edition due: December 2026