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Welcome to Syria Holidays...
Quality luxury holidays and tours to Syria including
flights from the UK
Important information: Due to the current situation
in Syria we are not accepting any bookings. If you are booked to visit
Syria with us we will contact you to look at alternative arrangements when
necessary. Please do not hesitate to call us in the meantime on 01543
258631.
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Combine Jordan & Syria... |
Syria tours and holidays... |
Why book
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Jordan & Syria
contain some of the finest classical sites, dramatic
Crusader castles and vibrant souqs in the Middle East. Syria was influenced
by the Classical Mediterranean world, as seen at Palmyra, whereas Jordan's
greatest legacy is Petra, built by the Nabataeans. |
With such an extensive array of
history spanning the Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, early Christians,
Crusaders and Arabs, Syria has a variety of influences in its
culture, temples, arcades, churches, castles and mosques. See
below... |
- Competitive
prices
- First hand knowledge, we've been there
- Flexibility,
book a private tailor made tour
- Award winning service
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Financial security
- Quality flights, hotels and guides
- Call us now on 0845 003 2211 |
 Amazing
Syria Tour, our top seller!
10 days / 9 nights
Group tour from £1740 per person
Highlights:
Escorted Group or Independent Tour • Temple of Bel at Palmyra • Crac des
Chevaliers • Souqs of Aleppo, Extension available
Syria is
a country where visitors literally trip over history, so extensive are the
remains of the many civilizations that have held sway in the region.
Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans, early Christians,
Crusaders and Arabs have all left their mark with temples, arcades, churches,
castles and mosques. This tour offers an excellent insight into the country’s
fascinating history.
Itinerary
Day 1 To
Damascus: Fly from London
to Damascus with bmi. Transfer to the Safir Al Sayedah Zeinab Hotel for 1
night, with immediate occupancy. (N)
Day 2 To
Crac des Chevaliers & Lattakia:
Late morning drive to visit the imposing
Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers. Continue to Lattakia and visit
the ancient coastal city of Ugarit. Stay overnight at the Afamia Rotana
Resort. (B, L, D)
Day 3 To
Saladin’s Castle, Serjilla & Aleppo:
Morning drive to Aleppo via Saladin’s
castle and the ruins of Serjilla, one of the many ‘Cities of the Dead’.
Stay 2 nights at the Dar Zamaria Hotel, Aleppo (2011: Beit Salahieh
hotel). (B, L, D)
Day 4
Aleppo & St. Simeon:
Morning visit to the church of St. Simeon, where the stylite sat atop
his pillar for 42 years. Afternoon tour of Aleppo. (B, D)
Day 5 To
Apamea, Hama & Homs: Drive
to the Graeco-Roman site of Apamea. Continue to Homs via Hama, noted for
its huge wooden water wheels. Stay overnight at the Safir Hotel, Homs.
(B, L, D) Day 6 To
Palmyra: Morning drive to
the oasis city of Palmyra for an afternoon tour. Stay overnight at the
Dedeman Hotel, Palmyra (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 7 To
Damascus: Continue
sightseeing in Palmyra this morning and then drive to Damascus, stopping
en route in the village of Maalula where Aramaic, the language of Jesus,
is still spoken. Stay for 3 nights at the Beit Zaman Hotel, Damascus (or
similar). (B)
Day 8
Bosra & Damascus: Morning
visit to Bosra, famous for its Roman theatre. Afternoon tour of
Damascus. (B, D)
Day 9
Damascus: This morning,
continue your sightseeing of Damascus. This afternoon is at leisure to
allow time for shopping in the extensive souqs (B)
Day 10 To
London: Transfer to the
airport. Fly from Damascus to London with bmi. (B)
Note:
Accommodation in Damascus
and Aleppo is in traditional styled hotels. In other cities the accommodation
should be considered 4 star
Private Journeys:
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.
Please
note
This tour involves some long drives and walking over rough terrain.
Accommodation in Damascus and Aleppo is in traditional styled hotels. In other
cities the accommodation should be considered 4 star.
Optional extension...
TOUR + DAMASCUS,
+ 3 days / 2 nights, from
£335 per
person
Extend your tour with a
stay in Syria’s capital, the ancient city of Damascus.
Day 9 Damascus:
Stay for a further 2 nights at Beit Zaman. (B)
Day 10 Damascus:
At leisure. (B)
Day 11 To London:
Transfer to the airport. Fly from Damascus to London, via Ankara, with BMI. (B)
TOUR + LEBANON
, + 5 days / 4 night, please contact us for prices and further detailswell
Continue your tour of the region
with an extension into neighbouring Lebanon (Dave in our office has visited both
Syria & Lebanon).
Day 10 To Zahlé via Anjar & Baalbek: Drive from Damascus to the Syria /
Lebanon border. After completing border formalities, visit the Umayyad city of
Anjar and the Roman temple at Baalbek. Continue to Zahlé and stay overnight at
the Grand Hotel Kadri. (B, D)
Day 11 To Harissa, Byblos & Beirut: Drive to the coast and visit Harissa.
Continue to Byblos and explore the town, with its Crusader castle and pretty
fishing harbour. Drive to Beirut and stay for 3 nights at the Commodore Hotel.
(B)
Day 12 Beirut & Jeita Grotto: Morning tour of Beirut. Afternoon visit to the
spectacular Jeita Grotto. (B)
Day 13 Beiteddine, Tyre & Sidon: Morning drive through the Chouf Mountains
to the Palace of Beiteddine, with its richly decorated rooms and mosaic
collection. Afternoon visit to Tyre and Sidon to visit the castle built in the
harbour by the Crusaders. (B)
Day 14 To London: Transfer to the airport. Fly from Beirut to London with
bmi. (B)
Flight upgrades & connections...
BMI Business Class upgrade from £1,195 per person return*
Regional connections: from £145 per person return*:
bmi To/From London Heathrow:
Aberdeen ●
Edinburgh ● Glasgow ● Manchester ●
Durham Tees Valley
* All prices subject to availability
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2011 Dates |
Price per person |
Private tour
basis
(not restricted to
specific dates
we can tailor make) |
| 11 March 2011 |
£1815 |
£3395 |
| 25 March 2011 |
£1815 |
£3395 |
| 15 April 2011 |
£1945 |
£3395 |
| 29 April 2011 |
£1715 |
£3495 |
| 27 May 2011 |
£1915 |
£3395 |
| 03 June 2011 |
£1915 |
£3395 |
| 9 September 2011 |
£1915 |
£3195 |
| 23 September 2011 |
£1845 |
£3295 |
| 07 October 2011 |
£1845 |
£3295 |
| 21 October 2011 |
£1915 |
£3195 |
| 11 November 2011 |
£1815 |
£3395 |
Single supplements:
Group tour only from:
from £485
Group tour + Damascus extension: from £640
Private Journey: from £695
Obligatory Christmas and
New Year dinners are not included in the above prices, please contact us
for details.
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The prices above, which
were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change,
particularly as a result of any additional fuel surcharges. |
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You will be informed of
any such changes prior to booking. Please contact us for current prices. |
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How to book...
Call Dave on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631
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See also:
Jordan, Iran,
Libya,
Lebanon
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