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A journey to the heart of Syria and Jordan! Begin a discovery of the Middle East in Amman! From the capital of Jordan travel to the ancient city of Damascus; visit the bazaars & markets unchanged in centuries. See Homs, Crac des Chevaliers, Bosra & more before camping in the desert wilds of Wadi Rum. Go back in time in the incredible & ancient Petra, float in the legendary Dead Sea & see Mt. Nebo & Kerak , experience an unforgettable adventure!

Essential Jordan and Syria

Day 1 Amman

AmmanAt the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Amman hotel. Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide. Listen up for a fast and informal meeting with the leader including registration and a short brief about the adventures ahead and some country info. Click for the arrival details

Day 2 Amman-Damascus city tour

After breakfast will head to Damascus we will visit high lights of Damascus. Damascus has a wealth of historical sites dating back to many different periods of the city’s history. Since the city has been built up with every passing occupation, it has become almost impossible to excavate all the ruins of Damascus that lie up to 8 feet below the modern level!

Day 3 Damascus -Palmyra

Today we will drive to Palymra for a full day city tour visiting museum of Palymra,Temple of Bel,Temple of Baalshamin,the great Colonnade,triumphal arch,the agora and the theater of Palmary.The politically important, extremely affluent, 2nd century BC ruinous town is located on the caravan trade routes connecting Persia, India, China and the Roman Empire

Day 4 Palmyra-Homs,Crac Des Chevaliers

Today we will have a full day city tour visiting museum of Palymra,Temple of Bel,Temple of Baalshamin,the great Colonnade,triumphal arch,the agora and the theater of Palmary. The politically important, extremely affluent, 2nd century BC ruinous town is located on the caravan trade routes connecting Persia, India, China and the Roman Empire.. we will also visit Homs and Crac Des Chevaliers.

Day 5 Damascus-Ajloun-BosraJerash-Amman

After breakfast we will drive through the pine forests and olive groves until we reach the ancient Greco Roman city of Jerash.We will discover the colonnaded street,theater,churches,temples and the vast Roman Forum in Jerash.Then we will head our way to visit Borsa.After visiting the old city of Borsa we are going to Amman where we are going to stay overnight.

Day 6 Amman, Wadi Rum

Today, we depart for Wadi Rum. After checking into our desert camp in Wadi Rum, we join a 2 hour Jeep safari in the desert. This evening we also enjoy an authentic Jordanian dinner in Wadi Rum. After chilling out by the desert fire and sharing experiences with our travel mates under a starry sky, we spend the night in our desert camp.

Day 7 Wadi Rum, Petra

After breakfast we depart for a full day tour in the Red Rose City Petra. We embark on an unforgettable trip on horse back and then by foot ‘til we reach the Treasury. Our local guide will provide us with a brief history of the city, which is one of the greatest attractions in the Middle East. We also visit the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheater. We remain in Petra overnight.Day 8: Petra, Dead Sea, Amman Today. Today we first drive to the lowest point on earth, Dead Sea for spectacular floating on the salty water, them continue to Amman to overnight

Day 8 Petra, Dead Sea, Amman

Today we first drive to the lowest point on earth, Dead Sea for spectacular floating on the salty water, them continue to Amman to overnight.

Day 9 Amman City Tour, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Aqaba

In the morning we start with Amman City Tour then we travel the King's Highway, the world's oldest continuously used trading route, connecting Amman in the north to Aqaba in the south of the country. we first make our way to Mt. Nebo and then Kerak to visit the impressive Kerak Castle, which was built in the 12th century Amman City Tour, Mt. Nebo, Kerak and sleeping in Aqaba.

Day 10 Amman City Tour

After breakfast we start full day Amman city tour.Overnight in Amman

Day 11 Amman

Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and check-out of the hotel in Amman (11:00am) Two hours before your flight we bus you back to the airport and bid you safe travels.


Sights Visited

 

  • Dead Sea
  • Mt. Nebo
  • Kerak
  •  Petra
  •  Bosra
  • Ajloun
  • Jerash
  • Crac des Chevaliers
  • Taba
  •  Aqaba
  • Wadi Rum
  •  Amman
  • Damascus
  • Palmyra
  • Homs
 

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jordanDAVID LIDALE - AustraliaVERY PLEASED WITH STAFF, ALL WERE VERY HELPFUL AND KIND 2009-9-2Tour: Essential Jordan and Syria5
jordanDavid Minty - New ZealandThe tour was fantastic. I loved it! 2008-5-30Tour: Essential Jordan and Syria5
jordanShae Buckland - New ZealandVery informative and fun tour !! 2009-8-27Tour: Essential Jordan and Syria5
jordanSarah Shoop - United StatesI Had an amazing time!! This was an experience I will NEVER forget (despite my cold/flu) 2008-5-27Tour: Essential Jordan and Syria5
jordanAlfsan Hornby - United KingdomVery approachable and friendly guide - had a great time! 2008-8-2Tour: Essential Jordan and Syria5

General Info

Tour Code:JS1
Duration:11 Days
Starts In:Amman
Ends In:Amman
Departs On:Thursday
Group Size:Avg. 25-30 People
Hotels Rating:4-3 star

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