Day 1, AMMAN Arrive in Amman and check in to your hotel. No meals.
Day 2, AMMAN - DESERT CASTLES We visit the desert castles east of Amman. On our return we visit Amman’s great Roman theatre. (BD)
Day 3, AMMAN - AQABA Drive to Aqaba on the Red Sea coast. Free afternoon. (BD)
Day 4, AQABA - WADI RUM - PETRA This morning there is the chance to go snorkelling in the Red Sea. In the afternoon we visit the deserts of Wadi Rum and enjoy a jeep safari through some of the most spectacular areas. Afterwards we continue to the hidden city of Petra. (BD)
Day 5, PETRA A full day to explore this magnificent site. (BD)
Day 6, KERAK - MADABA - MT NEBO - DEAD SEA- AMMAN Crusader castles, ancient mosaics, panoramic views and a visit to the famous Dead Sea. A busy day ends in Amman. (BD
Day 7, JERASH - DAMASCUS Visit the well preserved Roman site of Jerash. Later continue into Syria and visit Bosra en route to Damascus. (B)
Day 8, ALEPPO Travel north to Aleppo. The remainder of the day is free in Aleppo. (BD)
Day 9, ALEPPO Visit Aleppo Museum, the Citadel and St Simeon's Monastery. (BD)
Day 10, UGARIT - SALAH AD DIN - LATAKIA We visit the magnificent castle of Salah ad Din & remains of Ugarit and spend the night in the coastal town of Latakia. (BD)
Day 11, CRAC - HOMS - PALMYRA Travel via the imposing hilltop crusader fortress of Crac des Chevaliers and Homs to the desert city of Palmyra. (B)
Day 12, PALMYRA Palmyra is one of the world's great historical sites and dates back to the 2nd century. We have a half day guided tour of this breathtaking ancient city. In the afternoon join our guide for a hike to the hilltop fortress of ‘Queen Zenobia’. (B)
Day 13, DAMASCUS A morning drive brings us to Damascus. Afternoon visit to the splendid Omayyad Mosque. (B)
Day 14, DAMASCUS Visit the National Museum. Remainder of the day is free to explore Damascus. (B)
Day 15, DAMASCUS Tour ends. (B)
Notes START YOUR TRIP IN CAIRO: This trip can also commence in Cairo. Day 1, 2 & 3 are spent in Cairo, The Sinai and Aqaba. Day 4 onwards as per published itinerary. Please see the trip dossier for more information.
