Lebanon & Syria: Empires Past
Under the domination of a succession of foreign rulers for centuries, the amazing remnants of a multicultural legacy may be found everywhere in this region.
Your journey begins in Beirut, a city with a venerable past, going back 5,000 years.
Today, many of the beautiful Ottoman and French Mandate period buildings have been restored to their original splendor. From your base at the charming Hotel Albergo, tour Beirut, with day trips to lovely port cities, Crusader castles, the spectacular temples of Baalbek, and one of the oldest wineries in Lebanon.
In Syria, tour Aleppo's Citadel and souq, the well-preserved ruins at Palmyra. And finally, Damascus, reputed to be the world's oldest continuously inhabited city. Stay at boutique properties in the heart of the old quarters in both Damascus and Aleppo.
Itinerary
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- See the infamous Green Line in Beirut
- Discover the trillithon, the largest three stone building blocks ever used by any human being in the world and the incredible columns created for the Temple of Jupiter, the Roman civilization’s largest and most important temple
- Tour the Ksara Vineyard, the country’s oldest winery and where Lebanon produced its first non-sweet red wine
- Explore the beautiful Crusader Sea Castle in Sidon
- View the magnificent Crac des Chevaliers fortress guarding the "Homs Gap"
- Walk in the footsteps of St. Paul who wandered the souq of Damascus
14 DAYS & 12 NIGHTS
Beirut to Damascus
From $6795 per person double occupancy.
Includes:
All accommodation, all breakfasts, select meals, all transfers and sightseeing with a private guide. Private Journeys depart daily subject to availability.