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JorDan & syria
14 Days
Jordan & Syria Discoverer
Jordan and Syria are two of the hidden gems of the Middle East, an intriguing mixture of ancient ruins, friendly people, great food and beautiful landscapes.
n amman n aQaba n wadi rum n PeTra n dana n madaba n kerak n Jerash n damasCus n bosra n PaLmyra n krak des CheVaLiers n aLePPo
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Day 5/Dana - Kings Highway - Amman At Dana we visit the rejuvenated ancient village where local artisans produce beautiful crafts. We then travel along the biblical Kings Highway, visiting the crusader castle at Kerak and the ancient mosaic map at Madaba. Day 6/Jerash The Roman city of Jerash is one of the grandest ancient cities in the world, with an imposing collection of archways, theatres, temples and cobbled streets. In the afternoon we can take an optional trip to the Dead Sea. Day 7/Amman - Damascus The morning is at leisure until we take the local bus to Damascus, where the rest of the day is free to explore. Day 8/Damascus We enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum and in the fabulous old city we visit the superb Omayyad Mosque. Later we stroll through the old city, exploring the many colourful bazaars and alleyways. Day 9/Palmyra We drive to the magical ancient city of Palmyra, where we enjoy a guided tour of this imposing site, much of which is still in a fine state of repair. Day 10/Krak des Chevaliers We travel via Homs to the fabulous Crusader fortress at Krak des Chevaliers. This is the greatest castle of all and one of the highlights of the trip. We spend the night near Krak. Days 11-12/Aleppo Aleppo has long been a favourite with travellers. The fabulous vaulted bazaars, unchanged since the 17th century, occupy us for hours and while here we also visit the historic Great Mosque, which is a great place for exploration. Days 13-14/Aleppo - Damascus We leave Aleppo early and head back to Damascus. You may spend your last night in Syria exploring Damascus further or maybe have a group dinner in a local restaurant. Our trip finishes after breakfast on Day 14. Jordan & Syria Discoverer
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Aleppo Krak SYRIA Palmyra
LEBANON MEDITERRANEAN SEA ISRAEL
Damascus Amman
JORDAN
Petra Wadi Rum Aqaba
EGYPT RED SEA
Day 1/Amman Your trip starts today in Amman. No activities are planned so you can arrive at any time. There is plenty to do in this beautiful city. Day 2/Amman - Aqaba We set off early for the coastal town of Aqaba, a three hour drive south. We spend the afternoon exploring this lively little coastal resort. Day 3/Wadi Rum - Petra Arriving in magnificant Wadi Rum we traverse the red sands in local jeeps and then head to the lost city of Petra. Day 4/Petra Petra is one of the great cities of the ancient world. With our guide we spend a full day exploring the tombs, colonnades, amphitheatre and beyond its a highlight.
trip info
Prices: See inside cover.
Group size: Maximum 15. Grade: Active. Transport: jeep, minibus, private aircon bus, scheduled bus. Accommodation: 13 nights budget/tourist class hotels. Meals: 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner. Other: A Jordanian leader meets you in Amman, and a Syrian leader is with you for Syria. Local payment: Your tour leader will collect US$250 from each person on Day 1. Tour Code: GEJD. Further Info & Trip Notes: www.geckosadventures.co.uk/trips/gejd
Start Wed 2008 19-Mar 02-Apr 16-Apr Finish Tue 01-Apr 15-Apr 29-Apr 30-Apr 14-May 28-May 11-Jun 25-Jun 09-Jul 13-May 27-May 10-Jun 24-Jun 08-Jul 22-Jul 06-Aug 03-Sep 17-Sep 01-Oct 2009 04-Mar 19-Aug 16-Sep 30-Sep 14-Oct 17-Mar 01-Apr 15-Apr 29-Apr 13-May 27-May 14-Apr 28-Apr 12-May 26-May 09-Jun
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