Walk through the Christian quarter of Damascus, an area that played an pivotal role in Biblical times, and listen to some of the residents speak the ancient language of Aramaic; the language of Jesus Christ. Stare up at the massive remains of the Roman Temple of Jupiter and grasp the expansive history of the numerous civilizations that have passed through these parts. The Azem Palace of the Ottoman governor of the 18th and 19th centuries still stands in all its glory.
The evidence of many ancient civilizations is still apparent as we travel along the Euphrates. We won't be spend all of our time emerged in the past; we will see the busy markets where local tribes converge to sell food and livestock. Coming to face-to-face with the vibrancy of the Syrian people gives us a better understanding of the civilization that currently lives in that large and once-mysterious area.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner are included daily (note that hotels in Syria require 'half-board', meaning that in that country we have most of our evening meals in our hotel)
- All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary
- Gratuities for drivers, restaurant staff, porters, local guides
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), international (if applicable) air taxes, visa fees, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Optional trip cancellation insurance
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not included meals, visas and locally paid departure taxes.
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Middle East
Syria
Cultural Journey
Archeology/History
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