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Jordan and Syria contain some of the finest classical sites, dramatic Crusader castles and vibrant souqs in the Middle East. Syria was influenced by the Classical Mediterranean world, as seen at Palmyra, whereas Jordan’s greatest legacy is Petra, built by the Nabataeans. The tour also explores the region’s religious heritage, visiting the Crusader castles of Kerak and Crac des Chevaliers.



Jordan and Syria Ancient Lands


10 nights escorted tour in Jordan and Syria from £1960 per person

See the best of Jordan & Syria...

  • Amman - 1 night
  • Petra - 2 nights
  • Wadi Rum & Amman - 1 night
  • Jerash, Bosra & Damascus - 1 night
  • Palmyra - 1 night
  • Crac des Chevaliers & Aleppo - 2 nights
  • Damascus via Hama & Maalula - 2 nights



Amman (1 night)

Saturday

Fly from London to Amman with BMI. Transfer to the Kempinski Hotel for 1 night.

Accommodation

1 night at the Kempinski Amman

- Click here to visit the hotel's own website



Petra (2 nights)

Sunday

Morning departure along the ancient King’s Way to Petra, via Madaba, Mount Nebo and Kerak. Stay 2 nights at Crowne Plaza, Petra.

Monday

Full day visit to Petra. This ancient Nabataean city has been carved out of pink sandstone cliffs and dates back over 2,000 years.

Accommodation

2 nights at the Crowne Plaza, Petra

- Click here to visit the hotel's own website

Meals

Breakfast and evening meal on both days



Wadi Rum & Amman (1 night)

Tuesday

Morning drive to Wadi Rum for an exploration of the desert by 4 x 4 jeep. Later this afternoon, drive to Amman and stay overnight at the Kempinski Hotel.

Accommodation

1 night at the Kempinski Amman

- Click here to visit the hotel's own website

Meals

Breakfast and evening meal



Jerash, Bosra & Damascus (1 night)

Wednesday

Morning departure for the well-preserved Graeco- Roman city of Jerash. Continue into Syria, visiting Bosra, famous for its Roman theatre, en route to Damascus. Stay at the Cham Palace Hotel for 1 night.

Accommodation

1 night at the Cham Palace, Damascus

- Click here to visit the hotel's own website

Meals

Breakfast and evening meal



Palmyra (1 night)

Thursday

Morning drive to Palmyra. Afternoon tour of Palmyra. Stay overnight at the Dedeman Hotel (or similar).

Accommodation

1 night at the Dedeman Hotel (or similar)

- Click here to visit the hotel's own website

Meals

Breakfast and evening meal



Crac des Chevaliers & Aleppo (2 nights)

Friday

Morning drive to the immense castle of Crac des Chevaliers. Continue to Aleppo. Stay 2 nights at the Riga Palace Hotel, Aleppo.

Saturday

Morning drive to the Church of St. Simeon, where the saint allegedly lived chained to the top of a stone column for 42 years. Return to Aleppo to tour this beautiful city, dominated by the huge citadel, and explore the souqs.

Accommodation

2 nights at the Riga Palace Hotel, Aleppo.

- Click here to visit the hotel's own website

Meals

Breakfast and evening meal on both days



Damascus via Hama & Maalula (2 nights)

Sunday

Morning drive to Hama, famous for its ancient wooden water wheels. Continue to Damascus. En route, stop at the village of Maalula, one of the few places where Aramaic, the language Jesus spoke, is still in use. Stay at the Cham Palace Hotel for 2 nights.

Monday

Today is spent exploring Syria’s capital city, Damascus, visiting the Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, the tiny Chapel of Ananias and the maze of covered souqs.

Accommodation

2 nights at the Cham Palace, Damascus

- Click here to visit the hotel's own website

Meals

Breakfast and evening meal on both days



Travel home

Tuesday

Morning transfer to the airport. Fly to London with BMI.

Meals

Breakfast


2010 prices

FOR A VERY LIMITED PERIOD ONLY, WE ARE OFFERING A SPECIAL SAVING ON VARIOUS DATES

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Saturday 15 May £2061   Full
Saturday 25 September £2041 - OFFER £1960 Reserve
Saturday 16 October £2061 - OFFER £1980 Reserve
Saturday 30 October £2061 - OFFER £1980 Reserve
Saturday 13 Novemberr £2061 - OFFER £1980 Reserve


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