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.

Hear from the experts!.......Come along to one of EMTA’s forthcoming TRAVEL BAZAARS. Visit the many stands where travel providers, plus
airlines, with extensive knowledge of the region can chat with you about this unique and exciting area.

Did you know that over 800,000 Australians visited these destinations last year?
The Eastern Mediterranean Tourism Association will be holding a series of consumer Travel Bazaars later this year. These events are designed to promote travel to the Eastern Mediterranean and also broaden the travellers knowledge of this unique part of the world. Entry to the public is free!
EMTA is very excited about these bazaars and believe they are an innovative way of disseminating travel products, valuable information and knowledge to the community.
So, come on....join the bazaar and talk directly with travellers and help drive the Eastern Mediterranean business through your door. See you there!!