When you visit the Middle East, you'll have the chance to sample flavors that may be new to you. The meals included in our Middle East vacation packages will give you a taste of regional specialties. We recommend trying different things to see what you enjoy!
Olives, hummus, sesame seeds, and herbs are typical in many meals across the Middle East. In Israel, try falafel with salad made of tomato, onion, cucumber, and pepper. Egyptian cuisine uses the bountiful harvests of the Nile Valley—corn, eggplant, zucchini, chickpeas, and citrus fruits are popular in many dishes. In the United Arab Emirates, one-pot dishes like *fareeth*, a stew made with vegetables and bread, and *al harees*, a porridge of barley and meat, are popular.
While on one of our Middle East guided tours, ask your Tour Director for advice about what the local must-try is, and where to find it.