join our network of academics, historians, activists and journalists to learn from and hear their stories - all from the comfort of home.
let us design an experience for you
we have years of practice in crafting educational tours
you choose which location you would like to learn about and we will design an itinerary that fits. our expertise lies in developing social, political and cultural knowledge of places that are often excluded by eurocentric perspectives.
customise a new activity for your team
we specialise in developing innovative formats for group learning and team building
we can tailor a digital journey to a place that suits your topical interests, time restrictions and budget. we can also make this more or less interactive depending on the purpose of the trip.
expert digital guides
Alsharq moderators offer rigorous subject knowledge
our moderator will join you and mediate between the tour group and local insights helping you understand the social and cultural intricacies of the destinations.
socio-political study tours
our tours introduce you to real people that provide insights into the social and political forces at play.
since 2005 Alsharq Reise has been taking people on political study tours across the West Asia and North Africa region and many more places. our vast experience and network of people throughout the countries we work with brings you the same great insights in interesting digital formats.
previous events
what happened
- digital city tours that explored a diversity of viewpoints in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and Bethlehem.
- tour participants had the opportunity to have conversations with a range of local people and perspectives, such as youth groups, community activists, artists and climbers.
- participants became familiar with the conflict, personal Israeli and Palestinian stories, and gained genuine impressions of local realities.
what Alsharq did
- provided a moderator with a nuanced historical and contemporary understanding of the areas to mediate between the tour group and local guides.
- worked with the client in choosing what topics, organisations, and areas of the city the group would be most interested in learning about.
- provided access to Alsharq's network of organisations and individuals in the local area who can present the socio-political realities of these cities in relatable humanised contexts that are often excluded.
faq
we are based in Berlin and have a strong network in Europe and the German-speaking area. Alsharq's specific regional expertise covers broadly the WANA region (West Asia & North Africa). this region covers countries from Morocco to Egypt in North Africa and the region from the eastern Mediterranean to Pakistan and Afghanistan. in recent years Alsharq has been involved with developing country specific expertise in Myanmar, Vietnam, Uzbekistan and Bosnia-Herzegowina.
most of our tours include in-depth exchange with people from your travel destination, live walks through cities and interesting areas, as well as interactive talks on key socio-political topics relevant to the destination. we work closely with an extensive network of partners and like to feature civil society activities and engaged individuals. ultimately, the design of your tour depends on your specific needs and goals and is closely coordinated with you.
