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Syria - Journey To Palmyra Cox & Kings
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Offer valid: 21/03/2011 - 21/03/2013
Duration: 10 days
Departure airport: Any UK airport
Board basis: Special Board
Syria - Journey To Palmyra Cox & Kings
Temple of Bel at Palmyra • Crac des Chevaliers • Souqs of Aleppo
Syria is a country where visitors trip over history, so extensive are the remains of the many civilizations that have held sway in the region. Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, early Christians, Crusaders and Arabs have all left their mark with temples, arcades, churches, castles and mosques. This tour offers an excellent insight into the country’s fascinating history.
Itinerary - Syria - Journey To Palmyra Cox & Kings
Day 1 To Damascus: Fly from London to Damascus with bmi. Transfer to the Airport Hotel for immediate occupancy. (N)
Day 2 To Crac des Chevaliers & Lattakia: Late morning drive to visit the imposing Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers. Continue to Lattakia and visit the ancient coastal city of Ugarit. Stay overnight at the Afamia Rotana Resort. (B, L, D)
Day 3 To Saladin’s Castle, Serjilla & Aleppo: Morning drive to Aleppo via Saladin’s castle and the ruins of Serjilla, one of the many ‘Cities of the Dead’. Stay 2 nights at Beit Salahieh, Aleppo. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Aleppo & St. Simeon: Morning visit to the church of St. Simeon, where the stylite sat atop his pillar for 42 years. Afternoon tour of Aleppo. (B, D)
Day 5 To Apamea, Hama & Homs: Drive to the Graeco-Roman site of Apamea. Continue to Homs via Hama, noted for its huge wooden waterwheels. Stay overnight at the Safir Hotel, Homs. (B, L, D)
Day 6 To Palmyra: Morning drive to the oasis city of Palmyra for an afternoon tour. Stay overnight at the Dedeman Hotel, Palmyra. (B, L, D)
Day 7 To Damascus: Continue sightseeing in Palmyra this morning and then drive to Damascus, stopping en route in the village of Maalula where Aramaic, the language of Jesus, is still spoken. Stay for 3 nights at the Beit Zaman Hotel, Damascus. (B)
Day 8 Bosra & Damascus: Morning visit to Bosra, famous for its Roman theatre. Afternoon tour of Damascus. (B, D)
Day 9 Damascus: This morning, continue your sightseeing of Damascus. This afternoon is spent at leisure to allow time for shopping in the extensive souqs. (B)
Day 10 To London: Transfer to the airport. Fly from Damascus to London with bmi. (B)
Note: This tour involves some long drives and walking over rough terrain. Accommodation in Damascus and Aleppo is in traditional styled hotels. In other cities the accommodation should be considered 4 star.
Meal Basis: (B) = Breakfast, (L) = Lunch, (D) = Dinner, (N) = No Meals