Saturday, Day 1 - JFK
Board your comfortable Air France, Lufthansa or British Airways jet at JFK International Airport . Overnight across the Atlantic. We keep the right to use any International Air Carrier. Weekly departure on Saturdays, year round.

Sunday, Day 2 Damascus
Upon arrival at the airport , our local rep. meets you and proceed with you to your hotel. You can begin your exploration of this "Arabian Nights" city just after you arrive. Visa is issued at the airport upon arrival, for a limited number of nationalities, such as EU, USA, Canada, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Mexico and Japan , please make sure that you e.mail us a legible scan of your passport info page at least 45 days prior to arrival into Syria to allow us to secure your visa.

Visa information : Important
Syria will not issue visas for any passport holder that may carry any stamp or visa for Israel.

Monday, Day 3 - Damascus (BL)
Today we explore the Syrian capital, visiting the National Museum, with treasures dating from the 1400s BC; the bustling Old Bazaar, the Eastern Gate (Bab ash-Sharqi) in the Roman city walls; the Street Called Straight (Via Recta); the house of Anania; and the chapel with very the window from which disciples lowered St. Paul so he could escape those who sought to kill him (Chapter 9:24-25) Lunch at a local restaurant is included.

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
We are proud to be the only ones that are able to afford you such window on the true warm and hospitable Syrian people , come and meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Syria l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. As some have inquired after they returned , feel free to ask about the recipes for the local dishes you will enjoy tonight , please let us know in advance of you prefer vegetarian meals.

Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

Tuesday, Day 4 - Palmyra Damascus (BLD)
We drive to ancient Palmyra (Tadmor), in a desert oasis on the trade route between the Mediterranean and Mesopotamia, to visit its museum, the temples of Bel, Baal Shamin and Nebo, the Roman baths, the Tetrapylon, Diocletian's camp, and the Valley of the Tombs, before returning to Damascus. Lunch at a local restaurant is included, and dinner is served at your hotel.

Wednesday, Day 5 - Damascus and Cairo (B)
Our staff escorts you to the airport for your flight to Cairo, Egypt. Your air ticket is included in our rate and will be delivered to you in Damascus by our local representative. In Cairo .On arrival, our local rep. will escort you to your comfortable hotel. Our local representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Visa may be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. For Americans , please pay the $ 15 USD fee in cash upon arrival . You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Our local rep. meets with a sign that carries your name you after you clear the passport and customs formalities . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

Thursday, Day 6 - Cairo (BLD)
Today we see Cairo's major sights: the Egyptian Museum, including the Mummies Room. We'll continue to Royal Manial Palace of former Crown Prince Mohamed Ali , on to the Coptic Museum, and the Church of Abu Sergha, and the Beni Ezra Synagogue. We'll see where , according to the legend, Moses was found along the banks of the Nile by the Queen of the Nile and Pharaoh's wife . We'll take our lunch at a local restaurant.
Enjoy a walking tour of the ancient Khan El Khalili Bazaar district , then a brief stop at El Rifai Mosque where the late Shah of Iran is buried , as well as King Farouk Egypt's last king, before we head back to your hotel. Dinner is included at La Bodega restaurant or similar .

Friday, Day 7 - Luxor and Nile Cruise (BLD)
Very early breakfast and an early flight to Luxor and board our Nile cruise, Nile Crown (Deluxe) or similar, in time to get rested up for visits to Luxor and Karnak Temples. In the afternoon we visit the Valley Of the Kings, including King Tut's Tomb , Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and Clossi of Memnon. Evening departure sailing for Esna Locks.

Saturday, Day 8 - Edfu, Kom Ombo (BLD)
On Saturday we'll sail further south to Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best preserved temple. Then we'll re-embark, and dock at Kom Ombo for the night.

Sunday, Day 9 - Aswan (BLD)
Visit the twin temple at Kom Ombo then re-embark and sail to Aswan. We'll have an afternoon leisure cruise on the Nile by felucca and a visit to the Philae Temple. vening horse-drawn carriage ride to explore Aswan souks and waterfront.

Monday, Day 10 - Camel Caravan , Aswan- Cairo (BLD)
We'll join a morning camel caravan to a nearby Nubian Village for tea before heading back to Aswan to visit the Nubian Museum then fly back to Cairo and your hotel.

Tuesday, Day 11 - Cairo (B)
After breakfast, we'll motor to the edge of Cairo, to the mysterious Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza.
The museum of the Royal Barge of Cheops The museum is built over the rectangular pit that housed the Royal Barge for thousands of years , the wooden boat was readied for the king's daily journey with the sun god, Ra . Discovered in 1954, in a completely dismantled state, the 43-metre (140-foot) cedar boat is a rare window on the Royal boats used by the kings of Ancient Egypt.

Those who are fit and adventurous enough may wish to penetrate into the heart of the Great Pyramid, to the King's Chamber your ticket is included with our compliments (or the interior of Kephren Pyramid). Taking a camel ride (Included) is entirely your own choice!

Continue to Dahshour, the newly-opened pyramid field south of Cairo. We visit the great pyramid of Senfru, father of Cheops, and other structure: The "Discovery" of Dahshour: For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru, father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is still in place.

Lunch is included at a the Mena House .

Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals, you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family ( T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town): This evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties, you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background. Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know your preferences.

Wednesday, Day 12 - Departure (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your flight.
Bon Voyage, Salaam .Extra night rates are available for those who wish to stay longer in Damascus or Cairo .

Included are the following services:

• Airfare from JFK to Damascus and Cairo round-trip, in economy class including tax.
• Complimentary entry visa into Syria , valid only for American, Australian, NZ, EU , Singaporean &    Japanese citizens. passports  must  be valid at least for 6 month upon arrival.
• Damascus Airport Departure Tax.
• All transfers in Egypt and Syria .
• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
• Meals as listed: cB: Continental breakfast, L: preset menu lunch,   D: Dinner.
• Domestic air ticket within Egypt, in economy class, tax included
• Nile cruise including all meals & shore excursions.
• Complimentary welcome drink upon arrival on board the Nile Cruise.
• Complimentary welcome fruit basket on board the Nile Cruise.
• Large bottle of water ( per person ) delivered to you cabin daily while you are on board the Nile Cruise.
• Tea or coffee an bottled water with each / every meal while you are on board the Nile Cruise .

• Hotel accommodation as indicated , including all tax and service charges.
• Local guides escorting the group at all times during sightseeing at  all times in Egypt and Syria.
• All the tips to your drivers, porters, guides and the crew on board your Nile cruise
  
  

• Travel Insurance
• Any beverages. except as listed while on board the Nile Cruise etc.
• Any services not mentioned above
• Visa for Egypt : Visa may be issued upon arrival at Cairo Airport for a limited number of citizens such as : American, EU , Canadian , EU Singaporean and Japanese citizens. For Americans , please pay the $ 15 USD fee in cash upon arrival . You are responsible for having your passport in order valid at least for 6 month beyond the date of your arrival in Cairo. Our local rep. meets with a sign that carries your name you after you clear the passport and customs formalities . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

What past guests say about our service

Touring Syria and Jordan:

From: ......... I.... [mailto:d.......oc@gmail.com]
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 07:03 AM
To: info@travelinstyle.com
Subject: Re: Mr. and Mrs. Il...n- Syria and Jordan Damascus March

Dear Ms. Boga,

We had such a delightful journey. Your personnel, schedule
and hotels were all top notch. Thanks so much. I am very impressed with your
organization. .

Sincerely,

Dwain and Marilyn

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PALMYRA, SYRIA : By Dr. Illman : Syria and Jordan 2009

1. The city has a phenomenal layout with a 20 km wall around it compared to 7 km for Damascus.
2. The temple of Baal was a frightening experience. At least a million animals a year were killed on the altar. It was completed about the time Christ died.
3. The burial process included 3 types of tombs – tall buildings, below ground crypts and at the temple at one end of the main colonnaded avenue.
4. The colonnaded main street is 1.2 km long. Impressive.
5. Rained the whole day of the tour!
6. That evening it cleared and I got terrific evening photos.

ALEPPO, SYRIA

1. Xenobia Palace Hotel and her courtyards were a lovely place to stay.
2. Sissi restaurant was excellent.
3. In the square near our hotel we had lovely shops for shopping.
4. Pistachio bakery near our hotel was fun and good.

KRAK DES CHEVALIERS IN SYRIA

1. The epitome of a dream castle of childhood fantasies.
2. TE Lawrence called it the “finest castle in the world.”
3. 12th Century Crusader fort.