4 Weeks of Adventure in The Middle East
Flights to Istanbul in Turkey, a city at the crossroads of East and West. The perfect introduction to the Middle East, Istanbul is very westernized and family, while at the same time, it is exotic and fascinating. After several days of good business in major markets and admire the head of architecture with comfortable overnight bus to Cappadocia.
Cappadocia: Turkey’s natural beauty is the central core. Goreme is a good starting point for a sample of a few days was cut delicious Turkish cuisine, stroll around the spectacular formations of “fairy chimney” rock and explore the church on the rock by early Christians.
In Cappadocia, head to Antioch for his last night in Turkey before heading to the border by bus to Aleppo in Syria.
Aleppo Syria can contain almost anything that comes to mind when thinking about the Middle East: the legendary hospitality, delicious Arabic mezze, conservative Islam and the rich history and culture. The people here are more friendly in the world, and it feels really the place, spending time in cafes and markets (souk). On every corner seems to be the point of historical interest, but only to observe the culture and chat with the locals can be a special experience.
Damascus: A must on the road in the Middle East. Some days can be spent in cafes and bazaars of Damascus, the consumption of coffee in the Arab voice calls Muslims to prayer. Umayyad Mosque is one of the oldest mosques in the world and stunning architectural beauty.
Palmira: If you are in ruins, Palmyra not want to miss. The ruins of one of the most important centers of some of the old culture is an oasis in the Syrian desert, and can be reached by bus or taxi to Damascus.
Damascus, south and cross into Jordan. Sharing a taxi is relatively easy to Damascus and is a great opportunity to make friends with the locals. Catch up on Damascus to Amman, Jordan.
Amman: After a day or two exploring the city, the interesting contrast between the old and new, continue south by bus to the headquarters of the UNESCO world heritage site Petra.
Petra: the most important tourist attraction in Jordan is a large stone sculpture of Petra, the Nabatean city. Admire the beautiful sculptures, dazzling and beautiful red rock formations as you explore the valley of Petra on foot, horseback or by camel.
Aqaba, Wadi Musa (the town for use as a base to visit Petra), Jordan’s head coach to the Red Sea resort of Aqaba. From there you can access some of the best snorkeling and diving in the world and the timeless beauty of natural landscapes of Wadi Rum red. Wadi Rum is almost untouched by humans and can be explored by 4×4 or camel. You can make arrangements to stay with local Bedoiun people spent the night in tents after eating the traditional campfire.
Israel: enough time to cross the border into Israel. It may be useful to have a clear idea of where you are going to Israel and what you hope to do there. Be patient and kind, and once completed the border formalities, you have to jump into a taxi and went to the Israeli city of Eilat.
Eilat: After several weeks in the Arab world, Jordan and Syria, a country, Eilat is a major culture shock. You can see the flag and the Jordanian city of Aqaba from the beach of Eilat city center, but it seems another world. Eilat is an Israeli coastal city, western restaurants, bars and nightclubs. If the sun, sea, sand and partying is your thing, you’ll want to stay for a few days in Eilat.
Jerusalem: Center of the three major world religions, Jerusalem is like nowhere else in the world. The old town contains the sites of historical and cultural significance for Jews, Christians and Muslims. A visit to Jerusalem to give the opportunity to explore the historic sights and religion, while a deeper understanding of the context and issues related to the current conflict.
Dead Sea is easily accessible from Jerusalem, Ein Gedi is an oasis near the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. Because the salt content, the human body floating in the Dead Sea, the experience not be missed.
Galileo: The Israel trip is a comfortable ride and easy to Galilee and the North offers an opportunity to explore the region where Jesus lived and taught, including the Mount of Beatitudes (where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount) and the Sea of Galilee.
Tel Aviv: Known as the “city that never stops” because of its reputation for party, Tel Aviv is the heart of secular Israel and the economic and commercial center. The highlight is a Mediterranean beach of fine sand and a fantastic view of the beach where you can relax for a day or two before boarding your flight home.
Assuming that travel independently as a walker, the 4-week program for the cost of the Middle East is likely that in the region of $ 1500 – $ 2000 if you are traveling and sharing the room with the couple and the region of $ 2400 - $ 2700 if you are traveling alone you.
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