The Eastern Mediterranean is one of the most popular regional destinations for Australian travellers. This website offers travel information on the destinations we define as being part of the Eastern Mediterranean.

The region includes Italy, Greece, Turkey, The Balkans (Albania, Slovenia, Croatia, Yugoslavia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Macedonia), Syria, Lebanon, Cyprus, Israel and the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Egypt and Libya.

It is home to some of the world's most exciting and spectacular cities including Rome, Venice, Florence, Naples, Athens, Dubrovnik, Istanbul, Aleppo, Damascus, Beirut, Jerusalem, Amman, Cairo and Alexandria.

The Mediterranean Sea is fringed by magnificent beaches and islands, and is bathed with sunshine during the long, hot summers.

If you are after a relaxing time or an adventure tour, the easiest way for you to make the most of your trip to the Eastern Mediterranean is to book your holiday through an EMTA travel specialist. EMTA specialists have the full range of options for those looking for a cultural, historic or religious experience, or just a fun time.

EMTA was one of the first signatories to the Charter for Safe Travel and a foundation member of the committee that formulated the Charter and the Smartraveller concept.