Secrets of Jordan & Syria 14 days

From modern, diverse Amman, we drive to the Red Sea resort of Aqaba for beach time and colourful corals, before heading by 4WD into nearby Wadi Rum to explore its vast sands and surreal formations. A day in Petra, the hand-hewn ‘rose-red city half as old as time’, primes us for the ancient Roman city of Jerash and the mighty amphitheatre at Bosra. An afternoon spent at the Dead Sea is a great way to relax – here, in the highly saline waters, you’ll experience an otherworldly buoyancy that’s the perfect platform to read outdoors or simply bask. In Damascus, the celebrated Omayyad Mosque delights as much as the labyrinth of streets and souks that surround it, as does the imposing Krak des Chevaliers – the greatest Crusader fortress ever built. In Aleppo, wander the vaulted bazaars, enjoy great Levantine cuisine and perhaps indulge in an invigorating Turkish bath, replete with an exfoliating rubdown. We return to Damascus by way of Tartus, minds alight with splendid architecture, kaleidoscopic culture and breathtaking scenery.

Trip Highlights

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  Jordan The Monastery in Petra

  

  Jordan The Treasury in Petra

  

  Jordan Bedouin

  

  Jordan Wadi Rum

  

  Jordan Shobak Castle

  

  Jordan The Siq in Petra

  

  Jordan Dead Sea

  

  Jordan Jerash

  

  Float in the Dead Sea

  

  Crusader Castles, Jordan

  

  Camp in the desert with Bedouin, Wadi Rum

  

  Walk Jerash’s main street

  

  Hike in Dana Nature Reserve

  

  Petra

  

  Wadi Rum

  

  Aqaba

  

  Amman

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  Jordan Leaders

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Past Travellers' Ratings & Comments

• • five

  Undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable and satisfying tours we have ever undertaken - and with work and pleasure that takes in more than 50 countries. For us it was the right mix of stunning ancient sites, superb scenery, welcoming local people and a number of big 'surprises' along the way e.g. how good Palmyra was. Unfortunately the power of modern communication and information systems means that you often know too much before you travel - it is good to be ambushed from time to time in a nice way. Something of this quality in North Africa would be very appealing.

  – Virginia, , September 3rd 2009

• • five

  I had the best holiday ever!!!  The experience of travelling to the Middle East went beyond all my expectations and I will definitely be travelling there again.  Thank you Peregrine for a value packed holiday. I would recommend the company to anyone and everyone who is thinking of travelling!!!!

  – Sonia, , November 11th 2009