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Syria & Lebanon Discovery

11 days - from $2250

Two countries rich with the Middle East's timeless treats – ancient sites, bustling bazaars, delicious food and charming people Like a grand cultural jigsaw, Syria and Lebanon have been recast many times over since the dawn of civilisation. Crusader fortresses rise from Phoenician foundations, Roman buildings emerge from Greek ruins and Byzantine churches are now Ottoman mosques. In Damascus, we visit the museum, bazaars and the breathtaking Omayyad Mosque. To the west, the ancient desert oasis of Palmyra is a wonderful prelude to the ancient site at Apamea and the massive acropolis at Baalbek. Krak des Chevaliers, the world's finest Crusader castle, whets our appetite for Saone and the Crusader ports of Tartus, Byblos and Sidon. In Aleppo, surrounded by spice scents, long shadows and shafts of light, we explore magnificent vaulted bazaars and stay in a historic hotel. Discover incredible mosaics at Maarat, explore the splendid palace at Beit Eddine and end up in lively, urbane Beirut.

Highlights

  • Be dwarfed by Baalbek
  • Beit Eddine
  • Jeitta Grottos
  • Lebanese food, Beirut
  • Soak up Sidon’s souqs
  • Try out your Arabic
  • Walk in Lebanon’s Cedar Forests
  • Walk through history in Byblos
  • Aleppo’s old town
  • Apamea
  • Krak des Chevaliers
  • Look out for the second coming, Damascus
  • Palmyra
  • Saone (Qala’at Salah ah-Din)
  • Spice it up in the souqs, Damascus
  • Visit Syria’s dead cities

Itinerary:

Day 1: (Sat) Arrive in Damascus and transfer to hotel.2: Visit the museum, Omayyad Mosque and bazaars. Drive to Palmyra. Tent dinner.3: Visit Palmyra. Drive to Krak des Chevaliers.4: Visit Krak, Hama, Apamea, Maarat-el-Numan and Dead Cities. Arrive Aleppo.5: Explore the bazaars and visit St Simeon's Monastery.6: Visit Ugarit, Saone and drive to Tartus.7: Tartus Museum. Drive to Baalbek, visit the ancient temple. Continue to Aanjar for a winery tour.8: Visit Beit Eddine and the Shouf Cedars forest. Overnight Byblos.9: Explore Byblos and the beautiful Jeitta Grottos.10: Guided tour of Beirut. Afternoon free to explore.11: Trip ends in Beirut this morning (Tue).
Included: Peregrine tour leader, professional local guides, arrival transfer, transport, sightseeing and entrance fees.
Not Included: Flights, meals unless specified, drinks, departure taxes, visas, travel insurance, tips (see below), spending of a personal nature, optional sightseeing.
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Valid From: 31 Dec 69
Valid Until: 31 Dec 69
Starts/Ends: Damascus to Beirut
Trip Reference: PGSL

Dates & Prices

Start End Tour Prices in US$ Availability
30 Oct 1009 Nov 10$2250
13 Nov 1023 Nov 10$2490
27 Nov 1007 Dec 10$2490
11 Dec 1021 Dec 10$2490
25 Dec 1004 Jan 11$2490
08 Jan 1118 Jan 11$2490
22 Jan 1101 Feb 11$2490
05 Feb 1115 Feb 11$2490
19 Feb 1101 Mar 11$2490
05 Mar 1115 Mar 11$2490
19 Mar 1129 Mar 11$2490
02 Apr 1112 Apr 11$2490
16 Apr 1126 Apr 11$2490
30 Apr 1110 May 11$2490
14 May 1124 May 11$2490
28 May 1107 Jun 11$2490
11 Jun 1121 Jun 11$2490
25 Jun 1105 Jul 11$2490
09 Jul 1119 Jul 11$2490
23 Jul 1102 Aug 11$2490
06 Aug 1116 Aug 11$2490
20 Aug 1130 Aug 11$2490
03 Sep 1113 Sep 11$2490
17 Sep 1127 Sep 11$2490
01 Oct 1111 Oct 11$2490
15 Oct 1125 Oct 11$2490
29 Oct 1108 Nov 11$2490
12 Nov 1122 Nov 11$2490
26 Nov 1106 Dec 11$2490
10 Dec 1120 Dec 11$2490
24 Dec 1103 Jan 12$2490
07 Jan 1217 Jan 12$2490
21 Jan 1231 Jan 12$2490
04 Feb 1214 Feb 12$2490
18 Feb 1228 Feb 12$2490
03 Mar 1213 Mar 12$2490
17 Mar 1227 Mar 12$2490
31 Mar 1210 Apr 12$2490
14 Apr 1224 Apr 12$2490
28 Apr 1208 May 12$2490
12 May 1222 May 12$2490

Prices and itineraries shown for tours departing from January 2010 onwards are subject to change and confirmation with the publication of our 2010/11 brochure, due to be published in October 2009.