Desert Kingdoms - Overland Trip
2 weeks: Damascus to Aqaba (IMT-IADE08)
Intro
Syria and Jordan are two of the Middle Easts best kept secrets. Discover this beautiful part of the world and be astonished by the friendliness and hospitality of the locals. Take tea in the bazaars of Aleppo and Damascus, follow in the footsteps of the Bedouin with a night in a desert camp, and explore the magnificent remains of some of the worlds oldest civilisations.Group Size
Max 18Activities
Extensive walking in Palmyra and Petra and camel trek.Trek grade
EasyAccommodation
12 nights simple hotels, 1 night Bedouin style campTransport
Private and public buses and service taxiFully Escorted
By Imaginative Traveller tour leader (except at some border crossings), services of guides at Palmyra and PetraMeals
As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-DinnerMORE TIME IN AQABA
Our tour ends in Aqaba to allow you maximum flexibility. Spend a few more days in Aqaba, relaxing on the beach, or continue by hydrofoil or ferry to the Sinai in Egypt. Amman is a 4-5 hour bus journey from Aqaba and tickets can be bought locally for approx. US$10. Your tour leader will be able to advise you on these different options.Itineraries
Day 1, DAMASCUSArrive in Damascus.
Day 2, DAMASCUS ALEPPOTravel to Aleppo, an exciting town in the north of Syria and a great introduction to the region. (B)
Day 3, ALEPPOFree day in Aleppo. Explore the exotic atmosphere of the covered bazaars or visit the towns imposing citadel. (B)
Day 4, HAMAA short drive to Hama, a lovely old town famous for its old water wheels. There is the option to visit the magnificent Crac des Chevaliers crusader fortress. (B)
Day 5, PALMYRAA drive through the desert brings us to the breathtaking ancient city of Palmyra. (B)
Day 6, PALMYRAGuided tour of these marvellous Roman ruins. (B)
Day 7, DAMASCUSDrive to Damascus. Free afternoon. (B)
Day 8, DAMASCUSFree day to explore this wonderful city. (B)
Day 9, DAMASCUS - AMMANTransfer to Amman by service taxis. (B)
Day 10, AMMANMorning walking tour of Amman, including the amphitheatre, the citadel and the old souk (bazaar). (B)
Day 11, AMMAN - PETRAMorning option to visit the Dead Sea, afternoon transfer to Wadi Musa, beside the hidden city of Petra. (BD)
Day 12, PETRA - WADI RUMA whole day to explore the magnificent site of Petra with a guide. Late in the afternoon we travel to the spectacular desert area of Wadi Rum where we spend the night in a Bedouin-style camp. (BD)
Day 13, CAMEL TREK AQABAWe join the Bedouin people of Wadi Rum for a short camel trek into the desert. Later we travel to the picturesque Red Sea port of Aqaba. Overnight in Aqaba. (B)
Day 14, AQABATour ends. (B)
Last updated: 8th June 2008
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