Private Luxury Travel in MiddleEast - ABSOLUTE TRAVEL

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INTRODUCTION TO THE NEAR EAST - 15 days
Syria, Lebanon & Jordan: Damascus, Palmyra, Aleppo, Baalbeck, Beirut, Byblos, Sidon, Tyre, Jerash, Amman, Madaba, Dead Sea, Petra, Wadi Rum

Explore three of the countries known as the Levant -- Syria, Lebanon and Jordan -- in a single journey that lasts just slightly longer than two weeks. Seen all at one time, these countries collectively offer fascinating insight into ancient history, through the ruins of the stone cities from empires long gone. Start the adventure in Syria, where you will see the important sites in Damascus, explore the ruins of Palmyra, and learn about the region’s Byzantine past in Aleppo. Drive across the mountains into Lebanon – stopping to see the ruins of Baalbeck along the way – and explore the capital city, Beirut, before stepping back in time with day excursions to Byblos, Sidon and Tyre. Finally, fly to Jordan, where you can float on the salty Dead Sea, walk along the ancient cobblestone streets of Jerash, see the undulating desert landscapes of Wadi Rum, and explore Petra, the magnificent ruins that are probably the most famous in the Near East.

Like all of our tours, this is simply a suggested itinerary, and can easily be customized to suit your schedule, budget, and interests.

Day 1: Arrive Damascus; Day 2: Full day Damascus touring; Day 3: Palmyra; Day 4: Drive to Aleppo, afternoon touring; Day 5: Aleppo day excursion; Day 6: Drive to Lebanon, tour Baalbeck en route; Day 7: Day excursion to Byblos; Day 8: Day excursion to Sidon & Tyre; Day 9: Fly to Amman; Day 10: Day excursion to Jerash; Day 11: Drive to Dead Sea, touring en route; Day 12: Drive to Petra, touring en route: Day 13: Full day Petra touring; Day 14: Drive to Amman, tour Wadi Rum en route; Day 15: Depart Jordan

Cost per person, double occupancy, from $7,775

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