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Highlights of Syria 2010
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9 days
From £1535
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This is a Tailor Made Journey
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Highlights of Syria
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Damascus (1), Palmyra (2), Hama (1), Aleppo (2), Damascus (2)
Strategically situated between the Mediterranean and the Euphrates, Syria has been since ancient times the meeting place of East and West. The great civilisations of the world have bequeathed a wealth of outstanding monuments, including the breathtaking ruins of Palmyra and the...
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ALEPPO
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Places to see and things to do
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ALEPPO
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One of Syria’s great trading cities,
Aleppo sits on an arid plateau to the
north of the Great Plains. At heart the
very essence of a traditional Arab
city, this bustling enclave of covered
souks and khans has thrived since
the 3rd century BC. Dominated by its
magnificent Citadel...
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BAALBECK
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BAALBECK
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The wonderful ruins of Baalbeck, across the border in Lebanon, amaze visitors
by the sheer scale of the monuments – the
Temple of Jupiter is the largest temple ever
built by the Romans,while the ‘smaller’ Temple
of Bacchus is larger than the Parthenon. The
Temple of Bacchus...
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DAMASCUS
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DAMASCUS
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The Syrian capital lays claim to being the
oldest continually inhabited city in the world.
It’s the perfect introduction to the country
and offers some wonderful sightseeing
opportunities. The Great Mosque is a place of
beauty and calm in the centre of the old city,
and the...
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PALMYRA – THE CITY OF QUEEN ZENOBIA
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Places to see and things to do
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PALMYRA – THE CITY OF QUEEN ZENOBIA
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Palmyra is one of the most impressive and
best preserved of all the ancient sites of the
Middle East. An oasis on the route between
Damascus and the Euphrates, Palmyra
flourished under the Assyrians and Greeks
before being annexed by Rome in 217 A.D.
It was during the Roman...
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THE BEIT EL-WAKIL ALEPPO
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THE BEIT EL-WAKIL ALEPPO
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A former Ottoman townhouse located in the
historic Armenian quarter of the city. The
rooms at the Beit el-Wakil are fairly small and
the hotel is therefore ideal for those looking
for atmosphere and ambience rather than
luxury. The restaurants offer a choice of local,
western...
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Palmyra Cham Palace
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Places to see and things to do
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Palmyra Cham Palace
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The hotel is located close to the famous archaeological
site, and has 250 rooms with 2 restaurants, an outdoor
pool and tennis courts. Palmyra is one of the most extensive and best
preserved of all the ancient sites of the Middle east.
Palmyra flourished under the Assyrians
and...
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SYRIA’S BOUTIQUE HOTELS
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Places to stay
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SYRIA’S BOUTIQUE HOTELS
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Syria is a country rich in a myriad of cultural traditions that stretch back across
the centuries, a legacy that is delightfully reflected in some of its elegant heritage
hotels. The once great trading cities of Aleppo and Damascus can boast some of
the finest boutique hotels...
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