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CLASSIC SYRIA
Day 1 London to Amman
Fly from London Heathrow with BMI to Amman where you will be met upon
arrival and transferred to the Talisman Hotel for your two night stay.
(N)
Day 2 Damascus
One of the most evocative and exotic cities of the world, ancient
Damascus is a fascinating place of covered souks, great mosques and
vibrant street life. Today, with your guide, you will have the opportunity
to tour the city. Places of interest include the Azem Palace, the
inspiring Umayyad Mosque, the National Museum and the numerous cavernous
souks. (B)
Day 3 Damascus to Aleppo – 355kms
This morning drive to the formidable Crac des Chevaliers, the greatest
crusader castle of all. With its dramatic setting overlooking the
mountains the citadel stands as a bold reminder of the holy crusades.
In the afternoon continue to Aleppo for your two night stay at the
Mansouriya Palace Hotel. (B)
Day 4 Aleppo
Today leave your hotel and drive out of the city to visit the monastic
Church of St Simeon the Stylite where St Simeon lived, chained to
a stone column, for forty-two years. Later return to Aleppo and tour
this beautiful city which is dominated by a huge citadel.
Day 5 Aleppo to Palmyra – 350kms
Leave Aleppo and visit the Roman ruins at Apamea Land then onto Hama
with its ancient water wheels. Continue east through the desert to
Palmyra, one of the world’s most famous caravan cities, ancient
Roman centre and a major link in the old Silk Road from China linking
the east to Damascus and Rome. Stay for two nights at the Palmyra
Zenobia Cham Palace Hotel.
Day 6 Palmyra
Spend the day exploring the extensively excavated, and beautifully
restored, ruins of the 2nd Century AD Roman city with your guide.
Palmyra is undoubtedly one of the world’s great historical sites
and today you will have the opportunity to explore it in its entirety.
Day 7 Palmyra to Damascus – 245kms
This morning leave Palmyra and head west to Damascus via Maalula,
where Aramaic, the language spoken by Jesus, is still in use. On your
arrival in Damascus continue onto the Talisman Hotel where you will
stay overnight.
Day 8 Damascus to London
Today leave your hotel and transfer to Damascus Airport for your return
BMI flight to London Heathrow.
STAYING ON
Relax on Syria’s little known Mediterranean coast. Historic Tartus, or the resorts of Lattakia, offer the opportunity of a coastal route north to Aleppo from Damascus as well as the chance to unwind midway through your tour.
Extend your stay and continue from Bosra on into Jordan. From Amman it is only a short series of drives to the Dead Sea, Lawrence of Arabia’s Wadi Rum and the world famous ‘Rose-Red City’ of Petra.
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A Guide to Price – CLASSIC SYRIA
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £2,490. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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