Jordan & Syria: The Ancient Lands Group tour...

11 days/10 nights
Group tour from £2055 per person
Independent tour from £3145 per person

2011 Itinerary...

Day 1 To Damascus: Fly from London to Damascus with bmi. Transfer to the Turquoise Hotel for 2 nights. (N)

Day 2 Damascus: Today is spent exploring SyriaÕs capital city, visiting the Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, the tiny Chapel of Ananias and the maze of covered souqs. (B, D)

Day 3 To Palmyra: Morning drive to Palmyra. Afternoon tour of Palmyra. Stay overnight at the Dedeman Hotel, Palmyra or similar. (B, D)

Day 4 To Aleppo via Hama & Apamea: Complete your sightseeing of Palmyra before driving to Aleppo, stopping en route at the Graeco-Roman site of Apamea and Hama. Stay at the Beit Salahieh, Aleppo for 2 nights. (B, D)

Day 5 St SimeonÕs & Aleppo: Morning drive to the Church of St. Simeon, where the saint allegedly lived chained to the top of a stone column for 42 years. Return to Aleppo to tour this beautiful city, dominated by the huge citadel, and explore the souqs. (B, D)

Day 6 To Damascus via Crac des Chevaliers & Maalula: Morning drive to the castle of Crac des Chevaliers. Continue to the village of Maalula where Aramaic, the language of Jesus, is still spoken. Stay for 1 night at the Safir Al Sayedah Zeinab, Damascus. (B, D)

Day 7 Bosra, Jerash & Amman: Morning departure for Bosra, famous for its Roman theatre. Continue into Jordan, visiting the well-preserved Graeco-Roman city of Jerash. Stay at the Amman Marriott Hotel for 1 night. (B, D)

Day 8 To Petra: Morning departure along the ancient KingÕs Way to Petra, via Madaba, Mount Nebo and Kerak. Stay 2 nights at the Petra Marriott Hotel. (B, D)

Day 9 Petra: Full day visit to Petra. This ancient Nabataean city has been carved out of pink sandstone cliffs and dates back over 2,000 years. (B, D)

Day 10 Wadi Rum & Amman: Morning drive to Wadi Rum for an exploration of the desert by 4 x 4 jeep. Later this afternoon, drive to Amman and stay overnight at the Amman Marriott Hotel. (B, D)

Day 11 To London: Morning transfer to the airport. Fly from Amman to London with bmi. (B)

Private Tour:  In addition to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at any time as a Private Journey, subject to availability. The prices for this option are shown on the price table.

Extension...
TOUR + DEAD SEA
12 Days / 11 Nights from £2,200

This extension provides an opportunity to relax at the end of your tour with 2 nights on the Dead Sea.
Day 10 Wadi Rum & the Dead Sea: Leave the group at Wadi Rum and drive to the Dead Sea. Stay for 2 nights at the Jordan Valley Marriott Dead Sea Resort & Spa. (B)
Day 11 Dead Sea: At leisure. (B)
Day 12 To London: Morning transfer to the airport. Fly from Amman to London with bmi. (B)

Tour map...

Departure dates and prices...

Single supplements:
Group tour only from: from £625
Group tour + Dead Sea extension: please ask
Private Journey: from £735

2011  Private tour prices

Flight upgrades...

Hotels...

Marriott, Amman This renowned 5-star hotel is located in one of the capital's busiest centres, Shmeissani, with easy access to all historical sites and points of interest. All the rooms are equipped with facilities and amenities for business and leisure travellers alike. The Amman Marriott also offers a variety of dining options to suit all tastes, and a fully equipped health club with indoor and outdoor pools.

Petra Marriott, Petra Over looking the dramatic Petra valley and located only 5 minutes drive from the site of Petra, the Petra Marriott Hotel has 100 air-conditioned rooms, each with satellite television, telephone and 24 hour room service. Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, Turkish bath, private cinema and a bar and restaurant.

Cham Palace, Damascus Located in the heart of the city, The Cham Palace has 400 rooms and suites and 5 restaurants, among them the only Chinese, Japanese and revolving restaurants in Syria. Other features include, the lobby bar, the traditional English "Harry's Bar" on the 11th floor, a sidewalk cafe, swimming pool, fitness centre, gymnasium, sauna, hairdresser and beauty parlour, and shopping arcade. Safir Al Sayedah Zeinab Hotel (2011 departures, pictured below) Safir Al Sayedah Zeinab Hotel is located close to the Al Sayedah Zeinab Shrine and approximately 15 minutes from Damascus airport. Rooms are well equipped with television and air conditioning and there is a restaurant serving a selection of international and local cuisine however this hotel does not serve alcohol.

Semiramis Hotel, Palmyra (2010 departures - pictured above) The Semiramis Hotel, Palmyra, is a modern property located close to the ruins of the ancient city. There are 117 air-conditioned en suite rooms and hotel facilities include a restaurant and a swimming pool. Dedeman Palmyra (2011 departures - pictured belelow) Located just outside the world famous archaeological site of Palmyra, the Dedeman Palmyra (formerly the Palmyra Hotel) has 250 air-conditioned ensuite rooms and suites. Hotel facilities include 2 restaurants, a bar and outdoor swimming pool.

Sheraton Hotel, Aleppo (2010 departures, pictured above) The Sheraton Hotel is located in the downtown Bab Al Faraj district of Aleppo and close to the city's souqs and other sites. The 199 rooms are well appointed with air-conditioning, mini bar and ensuite facilities. There is an outdoor pool, fitness centre and several restaurants offering a range of dining. Beit Salahieh (2010 departures) Having undergone extensive renovation Beit Salahieh offers 42 luxurious rooms and suites. The furniture has been designed to the same style as that which graced the famous houses of Syria in the late 1800s and damask silk, marble hammams and pearl and walnut furnishings sit alongside modern facilities. There is a summer roof-garden restaurant (open April to November), a 24 hour cafeteria, summer and winter bar, a small swimming pool and a spa centre with jacuzzi, Turkish bath and massage room.

How to book...

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