The reputed home of the Queen of Sheba, Yemen has been at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia for thousands of years thanks to its position on the ancient spice routes.
The Romans knew this fertile and wealthy country as Arabia Felix, in contrast to the relatively barren Arabia Deserta to the north. And today it maintains its distinct character. Yemen attractions include its striking scenery and spectacular Islamic and pre-Islamic architecture. Yemen boasts hugely varied landscapes, from magnificent mountains to lush fruit-growing valleys to semi-arid plains and wide sandy beaches. The towns and cities hide souks and spice markets, mosques and castles and ancient city walls.
The country is home to numerous significant archaeological sites, while adventure travellers can enjoy camping and trekking in, among other places, the unique Socotra archipelago, which counts over 270 endemic species among its enormous range of flora and fauna.
Group Adventure Tours and Tailor-Made Holidays in Yemen and Socotra Island.
Following a wonderfully imaginative and unique route – from Ethiopia, through Djibouti and across the Red Sea to Yemen – our first foray into this fascinating part of the world is sure to be exciting.
