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Discover the highlights of the living Middle East! Start the adventure in the legendary city of Damascus! En route to the capital Amman, see the wonders of Palmyra, Homs, Bosra & Jerash. Camp out in the desert at Wadi Rum & walk through the stone-carved city of Petra. Dive into the famous & ancient Red Sea; climb Mt. Nebo & visit Kerak among other sights on the journey of a lifetime.

Highlights of Syria&Jordan

Day 1 Damascus

DamascusAt the terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, as we pick you up from the airport and take you to our Damascus 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.

Day 2 Full day city tour(Damascus-Palmyra)

After breakfast 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 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 4 Amman City Tour, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Aqaba

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 5 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 6 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 7 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 8 Amman, Mt. Nebo, Kerak, Amman

Today we first make our way to Mt. Nebo and then Kerak to visit the impressive Kerak Castle, which was built in the 12th century.Overnight in Amman

Day 9 Amman City Tour

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

Day 10 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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syriaElisabeth Howes - AustraliaLoved everything.Crew were great.Food was amazing.I cant wait to do another one.Thank you.2011-7-9Tour: Highlights of Syria&Jordan5
syriaDanita Kot - AustraliaWell organised, reliable, guides top quality, very knowledgeable.Travel Talk highly recommended.Thank you for excellent tour.2011-6-18Tour: Highlights of Syria&Jordan5
syriaShaun Erskine - AustraliaTour was very good, great value for money.I will continue to be a Travel Talk customer as long as they are a price, quality ındusy leader.Tour leader was exceptional good.2011-7-2Tour: Highlights of Syria&Jordan5
syriaBrooke Webergang - AustraliaFantastic tour.I had a great time.Thank you.2011-7-9Tour: Highlights of Syria&Jordan5

General Info

Tour Code:SJH
Duration:10 Days
Starts In:Damascus
Ends In:Amman
Departs On:Friday
Group Size:Avg. 25-30 People
Hotels Rating:4-3 star

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