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 You may witness the majestic heritage of human history everywhere in Jordan and Syria. Discover it in stunning Roman cities and fully undamaged Crusader castles, in unbelievable Petra, one of the world's greatest archaeological spots, and in lost desert settlement like splendid Palmyra, the 2nd century oasis once governed by Zenobia, the queen who challenged Rome. Also you may explore the stunning red-rock canyons of Wadi Rum and experience the power and stillness of the desert and the eternal traditional world of the Bedouins. Unbelievable sceneries and outstanding hospitality in these charming ancient lands, or you may set off exploring Lebanon, with its Mediterranean locale and dramatic array of Greco-Roman spots.
You may observe Mt. Nebo, from which Moses glanced at the Promised Land, and visit Madaba, with its world-renowned Roman mosaics, and then set off to "rose-red" Petra, the lost city of the Nabateans. The main feature of photogenic Petra is sophisticated temples of red sandstone hand-cut from canyon walls in the 3rd century BC.
Enormous rock peaks tower over pink sands at Wadi Rum. Nowadays the desert Bedouins wander the sands here with their camels. You may camp in the desert with Bedouins and hike or ride a camel in a magnificent desert world.
Visit Bethany, where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. Or head into the desert and see outstanding 12th century Crusader castles from the Omayyad Dynasty.
Explore the great Roman city of Jerash, and then cross into Syria and set off to ancient Damascus, with its Old Quarter put inside a Roman wall. Enjoy the majesty of colossal Crusader castle of Crac des Chevaliers and Roman Apamea by walking the mile-long colonnaded streets in the track of Anthony and Cleopatra. In the great medieval city of Aleppo, and wander covered souks in a Thousand and One Nights atmosphere.
Discover Palmyra's epic gateway and amphitheaters, and then head for an incredible odyssey of Queen Zenobia, who conquered Egypt and parts of Asia. She conquered the Romans once but came off second-best to them in 272 AD. The queen’s city is one of the most remarkable archaeological sites in the world. You may also visit the World Heritage Sites of Baalbeck, with its magnificent Greco-Roman treasures, and the antique port of Byblos, where human dwelled over 6,000 years.
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