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The ancient country of Syria is strategically placed along the eastern edges of the Mediterranean Sea, at the doorway to Asia and the Middle East. Damascus, the capital, historically called the Fragrant City, is believed to be the oldest continuously inhabited city on the planet, and to this day remains one of the most important cultural and political centers in the Arab world.
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Fact File: |
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Location: |
Syria is a country in Western Asia, bordering Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the West, Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Jordan to the south, and Israel to the southwest.Population: 22,198,110 |
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Area: |
land: 185,180 km2(71,479 sq mi ) |
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Capital: |
Damascus |
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Time Zone: |
EET (UTC+2) |
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Currency: |
Syrian pound |
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Language: |
Arabic |
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Religion: |
Muslim 87% while the remaining 13% are Alawite, Twelvers, and Ismailis combined |
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Climate: |
The most striking feature of the climate is the contrast of sea and desert. Between the humid Mediterranean coast and the arid desert regions lies a semiarid steppe zone extending across three-fourths of the country and bordered on the west by the Anti-Lebanon Mountains and the Jabal an Nusayriyah, on the north by the Turkish mountain region, and on the southeast by the Jabal al Arab, Jabal ar Ruwaq, Jabal Abu Rujmayn, and the Jabal Bishri ranges. |
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10 days /9 nights – SYRIA & JORDAN |
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Day 1:
India / Amman |
Arrival in Amman. Transfer to hotel of Amman. Accommodation in hotel. Free time. Dinner and night in Amman.
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Day 2:
Amman - Damascus |
Breakfast in hotel. Visiting of Jarash.
Transfer to border with Syria, border crossing. Arrival in Damascus.
Accommodation in hotel. Free time.
Dinner and night in Damascus.
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Day 3:
Damascus |
Breakfast in hotel. - Damascus city tour - Umayyad Mosque, Azem Palace, St. Ananias Church, Damascus Citadel, Old Souqs - Al-Hamidieyeh, Midhat Pasha, Bimarstan Al-Nory, Saladin's Tomb, St. Paul Church, and Al-Takieh Al-Suleimaniyeh. Dinner and night in Damascus.
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Day 4:
Damascus |
Breakfast in hotel. A trip to Sednaya. Visiting of monastery of the Virgin Mary of Sednaya.
- A trip to village Ma’alula - the only place in the world where Aramaic; the language spoken by Christ is still used as a living language. Visiting of Mar Taqla Monastery and Mar Sarkis Monastery.
- A trip to the citadel of Crusaders Krak de Chevaliers. Return in Damascus. Dinner and night in Damascus.
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Day 5:
Damascus |
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Palmyra. Acquaintance with a archaeological city - Baal-Shamin Temple, Bel Temple, Arch of Triumph, the Amphitheater, the Baths, the Straight Street, the Congress Council and the Cemeteries. Return in Damascus. Dinner and night in Damascus.
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Day 6:
Petra |
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Jordan. Arrival in Amman.
- Amman city tour.
- Visit Madaba and Maunt Nebo.
- Departure to Petra. Accommodation in hotel. Free time.
Dinner and night in Petra.
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Day 7:
Aqaba |
Breakfast in hotel. Excursion in the ancient Petra.
- A trip to Wadi Rum. 2 hrs Jeeps-tour in Wadi Rum.
- Departure to Aqaba (Red Sea).
Accommodation in hotel. Free time.
Dinner and night in Aqaba.
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Day 8:
Aqaba |
Breakfast in hotel. Rest. SPA-procedure. Free time. Dinner and night in Aqaba.
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Day 9:
Amman |
Breakfast in hotel. Departure to Dead Sea. Free time. Transfer to Amman. Accommodation in hotel. Dinner and night in Amman
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Day 10:
Departure |
Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to airport of Amman.
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Tour Cost on request.Call us at 94443 93596 |
Tour Cost Includes
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Round trip economy class air fare
Accommodation as per itinerary Breakfast and dinner -
All transfers, sightseeing by air conditioned vehicle
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Entrance fees to monuments of visit
Syria visa English speaking assistance throughout the tour
Tour Cost Excludes
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Jordan Visa
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Tips and Porterage
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Any meals other than specified
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Any increase in the airfare, airport taxes, hotel rates prior to the departure
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Any surcharges involved during Trade Fair, Exhibitions, Conferences , Festivals etc
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Any drinks during meals
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Any personal expenses
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Anything else not specifically mentioned in the program
Mail us your requirements
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outbound@akshayaindia.com !!! or call us at 94443 93596
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