A Journey through Jordan & Syria - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Amman to Damascus (IMT-ETJS)
Intro
Jordan and Syria are two countries that have much in common. Their strategic location ensured that all the great early civilizations passed through the region. These influences can be seen in the magnificent sights of Petra, Jerash, Bosra, Palmyra and Crac des Chevalier. Those more interested in the present will enjoy exploring the souqs of Damascus and Aleppo.Maximum Group Size
15Arrival Transfer
Airport transfer to hotel day 1Fully Escorted
By Imaginative Traveller tour leader from days 3-15, services of licensed guides in Jordan & Syria days 1-15Transport
Private air-conditioned transportActivities
Hiking and walking at Petra & Palmyra, jeep safari in Wadi RumAccommodation
14 nights tourist class hotelsMeals
As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-DinnerEntrance Fees
Included for all sites visited as part of itinerarySTART YOUR TRIP IN CAIRO:
This trip can also commence in Cairo. Day 1, 2 & 3 are spent in Cairo, The Sinai and Aqaba. Day 4 onwards as per published itinerary. Please see the trip dossier for more information.Itineraries
Day 1,AMMANArrive in Amman and check in to your hotel. No meals.
Day 2,AMMAN - DESERT CASTLESThis morning we visit the desert castles east of Amman. The castle at Azraq dates back to Roman times and was used by T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) as his desert head quarters. Other castles date to the Omayyad rulers of the 7th & 8th centuries. On our return to Amman we visit the city's great Amphitheatre. Approx. 6 hrs round trip. (BD)
Day 3,AMMAN - AQABADrive south to the Red Sea coastal town of Aqaba. Free afternoon. Approx. 6 hrs driving. (BD)
Day 4,AQABA - WADI RUM - PETRAWe travel via the deserts of Wadi Rum to the hidden city of Petra. Take a jeep ride into the desert at Wadi Rum. Later you could visit 'Petra by night' (US$30). Approx. 3 hrs driving (excluding jeep ride). (BD)
Day 5,PETRAA full day tour of this magnificent site. Evening Turkish bath (US$30). (BD)
Day 6,KERAK - MADABA - MT NEBO - DEAD SEA- AMMANCrusader castles, ancient mosaics , panoramic views and a visit to the famous Dead Sea. A busy day ends in Amman. (BD)
Day 7,JERASH - DAMASCUSIn the morning we will visit the well preserved Roman site of Jerash. Later we continue across the border into Syria and visit Bosra en route to Damascus. (B)
Day 8,ALEPPOTravel north to Aleppo. The remainder of the day is free in Aleppo. Approx. 5 hrs driving. (BD)
Day 9,ALEPPOVisit Aleppo Museum, Citadel, and St Simeon's Monastery. Approx. 2 hrs driving. (BD)
Day 10,UGARIT - SALAH AD DIN - LATAKIAWe visit the magnificent castle of Salah el Din and remains of Ugarit and spend the night in the coastal town of Latakia. Approx. 5 hrs driving. (BD)
Day 11,CRAC - HOMS - PALMYRATravel via the imposing hilltop crusader fortress of Crac des Chevaliers and Homs to the desert city of Palmyra (Tadmor). Approx. 6 hrs driving. (B)
Day 12,PALMYRAPalmyra is one of the world's great historical sites and dates back to the 2nd century. We have a half day guided tour of this breathtaking ancient city. In the afternoon join our guide for a hike to the hilltop fortress of "Queen Zenobia". (B)
Day 13,DAMASCUSA morning drive brings us to Damascus. Afternoon visit to the splendid Omayyad Mosque. Approx. 4 hrs driving. (B)
Day 14,DAMASCUSVisit the National Museum. Remainder of the day is free to explore Damascus. (B)
Day 15,DAMASCUSTour ends after breakfast (B)
Last updated: 30th September 2008
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