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14 Days Ancient Roads of Syria & Jordan Luxury Tour Package
Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights Priced From: $6,995 pp dbl. occ. Dates: Mar, Sep, Oct


Listen to the echoes of the past in desert fortresses, Roman temples and cities lost to time. Throughout these legendary lands, savor traditional ways of life with sumptuous food and wine, fragrant flowers and the warm hospitality of the ancient desert.
Itinerary
Days 1 - 3 - Damascus, Syria
Arrive in Damascus. Enjoy an exclusive afternoon tea at a Syrian family’s private home.
Days 4 & 5 - Tartus, St. Simeon & Aleppo
Journey to Crac des Chevaliers, a stately 12th-century Crusader castle—and one of the most famous medieval citadels in the world. Cross limestone hills to the cathedral dedicated to St. Simeon, and discover Aleppo, whose amazing covered marketplace dates back to the 15th century and reflects the rhythms of medieval Arabian life.
Days 6 & 7 - Ebla, Apamea, Hama & Palmyra
Explore the Kingdom of Ebla, then traverse the Syrian Desert on our way to the beautiful oasis city of Palmyra. Its magnificent ruins echo the heroic tale of Queen Zenobia, one of the most powerful women in ancient history.
Days 8 - 10 - Baalbek, Lebanon; Damascus & Bosra, Syria; Amman & Jerash, Jordan
In Lebanon, we’ll visit the awe-inspiring ruins of Baalbek. In Bosra, visit the famous great Roman theater, testament to a time when this ancient city flourished as a crossroads of the caravan routes. Continue to Amman, the bustling capital of Jordan, and visit the Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash.
Days 11 - 14 - Madaba, Petra & Amman
Passing through a string of ancient sites along the 5,000-year-old Kings Highway, we are rewarded with a true treasure at the end of our journey. Hidden deep in a canyon, the ancient rose-red city of Petra is an indescribable wonder intricately carved from sheer rock faces. A “lost city” for one thousand years—until being rediscovered in the 1800s—Petra offers one of the most unique travel experiences in the world.
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10/09
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