Yemen (Mainland) V

YEMEN MAINLAND + SOCOTRA Yemen is the last frontier when it comes to travel destinations. Closed for decades, and arguably the most dangerous country in the World, where the North is still in conflict, certain areas in the South have regained enough stability that allow us to visit. In this unique journey, we'll explore Wadi Hadramaut, the region of Shibam, the Manhattan of the Desert, an ancient city with towering mud-buildings that once was a legendary stop in the spice routes that crossed the Middle East. Yemen is the cradle of Arab culture from where it grew all across the Arabian Peninsula and the World. You will experience their intact hospitality and delicious gastronomy as well as marvel in their photogenic valleys full of traditional villages where time seems to have stood still. Some countries have a perfect window to visit them, don't miss it! This is your sign to visit Yemen!

Note: this is a rough sample itinerary and may vary its order or parts of it based on our local crew’s guidance and knowledge of the situation in every region and for safety purposes. Day 1: Arrival in Seiyun We'll fly from Cairo to Seiyun airport, then drive to our hotel, check-in, and go into town to buy local clothes, exchange some money, and explore the bazaar before enjoying our first Yemeni feast for dinner. Overnight: Seiyun Day 2: Seiyun, Aynat, Tarim After breakfast, we will drive to visit Old Seiyun town, the Sultan Al-Kathiri Palace Museum, and the Old Seiyun market, stopping to photograph Al-Fals Palace. We'll have lunch at a restaurant in Tarim. Afterward, we'll visit the historical Islamic shrines in Aynat, then drive back to Tarim, the Islamic historical town of Sufism, to photograph Al-Mihdar Mosque and visit the traditional market. We will end the day with a visit to a beautiful viewpoint of Tarim town before driving back to Hawta. Overnight: Seiyun Day 3: Shibam Today, we'll leave Hawta and drive to the beautiful town of Shibam Hadramout, also known as the "Manhattan of Arabia." We'll explore the town and go inside beautifully restored high-rise buildings for a view over Shibam and Wadi Hadhramaut. We will visit the Shibam museum and the handicraft center, where we can see dress weaving and woodworkers. We'll stroll through Shibam to see the different mosques and special buildings, and walk around the city wall before heading towards Wadi Doan. Day 4: Wadi Doan and Hawfah village After breakfast, we will visit the most beautiful part of Yemen, Wadi Doan. We will explore Al-Hajjrain and Sif towns, then drive up to Haid Al-Jizil to enjoy its stunning panorama. In the late afternoon, we'll drive to photograph the viewpoint of Buqshan village and visit the village. We'll then return to the hotel to photograph the sunset from the Haid Al-Jizil viewpoint. Then, we will have a wonderful trek down to Hawfah village, which takes about one hour. This beautiful trek from the top of the mountain down to Hawfah village offers stunning panoramas and viewpoints. We will then drive to another beautiful viewpoint of Wadi Doan called the Rehab area. Before reaching Rehab, we'll stop to photograph villages like Qarn Majed and others along the way. Overnight: Wadi Doan Day 5: Wadi Doan to Mukalla Today, we will drive to Mukalla city. Upon arrival, we will enjoy a traditional seafood meal, followed by a stroll around the port and a visit to the city's fortress, Al-Ghawizi. We will also stop to photograph Khoor Mukalla and have a chance to visit Old Mukalla town and its old market. And we will have the best sunset with a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea. Overnight: Mukalla Day 6: Fly Out or continue to Socotra! Today we will fly out from Mukalla Dubai or you can take an early flight to Socotra, a unique and breathtaking island known for its distinct flora and fauna,

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·Stans VIII·7 months ago

This was my first time joining a group trip, and it turned out to be an unforgetable experience! The group was fantastic, which made the journey even better. The itinerary offered a perfect mix of adventure, culture and relaxation. Looking forward to repeat the experience in other destinations.

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·Ghana, Togo & Benin IV·7 months ago

I think it is one of the best expeditions that you can do !

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·Malta: Every Country Twice·7 months ago

We definitely need these get togethers to become a yearly occurrence!

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·Pakistan IV·7 months ago

Joined the Pakistan WE and it was awesome! The itinerary and of course the group made it to an incredible experience

Tahlia

🇦🇺Australia

·Antarctica I·7 months ago

I never imagined my Antarctica experience to be anything like this. I wouldn’t change a thing! Great itinerary, great boat and AMAZING group! Definitely a once in a lifetime experience!

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·Socotra II·7 months ago

Incredible expedition! The itinerary was excellent, gorgeous hikes, incredible beaches, local experiences, you name it! We had a wonderful group which elevated the experience even further. Not a day goes by where I don't think about our time in Socotra. I'm really looking forward to joining another expedition in the future