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Friday 28th August 2009
Our tour to Syria uncovers the immensely rich history and spectacular archaeological sites of the gateway to Asia, Arabia and Africa. Being essentially the richest agricultural country in the eastern Mediterranean, Syria has been at the forefront of human development for the last ten thousand years. It has featured widely in the history of civilisation, from the empires of the Euphrates in the east, the real Mesopotamia, to the Cote d’Azur of the Mediterranean shore to the west, haunt of the Crusader knights. Its classical sites are unquestionably among the finest remains in the Roman world and the lack of mass tourism allows the visitor crowd-free access.
Syria is one of the most pleasant countries of the Middle East. Its people are very hospitable and the food and wines are excellent. In contrast to depictions in the Western media it is an extremely safe country to visit with none of the annoyances and hassles which one might experience in many other Middle Eastern countries. Its tourism infrastructure is also well-developed, with hotels and other services equal to the demands of the western visitor.
Prices in Syria offer exceptional value, and a fully inclusive tour is available at around £845 per person.
